Chimney & Fireplace Services-
Janesville Chimney & Fireplace
Janesville Chimney & Fireplace is a fully licensed and insured company specializing in chimney and fireplace inspections, cleanings, repairs, and installations. Our highly experienced technicians possess extensive knowledge in heating, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, chimneys, dryer vents, gas, and roofing systems. You can rely on us for dependable, professional service.
Inspections and Cleanings
Chimney and fireplace inspections are recommended to provide a comprehensive overview of your entire system, including the firebox and flue, chimney masonry, flashing and roofing, chase cover or crown mount cap, and gas logs. They’re recommended for buyers, new homeowners, and longtime homeowners alike.
Wisconsin chimneys are used heavily during the winter months. Whether it’s your fireplace, furnace, or water heater, long months of heating can leave behind soot or creosote. Creosote is a dark, tar-like, highly flammable substance that forms inside a chimney when wood or other fuels are burned.
Janesville Chimney & Fireplace provides annual cleaning to help remove this buildup, prevent blockages, reduce the risk of chimney fires, and catch issues before they become more costly over time.
“A clean chimney keeps a safe and warm home.”
Firebox and Flue
The firebox and flue are exposed to heat, smoke, and buildup every time your fireplace is used. Regular inspection and cleaning help identify cracks, deterioration, blockages, and creosote buildup that could affect performance or create a fire hazard. Proper maintenance helps your fireplace vent safely and can prevent more costly issues over time.
Chimney Masonry
Janesville Chimney & Fireplace inspects chimney masonry for cracked or missing bricks, deteriorating mortar joints, staining, moisture damage, shifting, and other signs of wear. A thorough masonry inspection helps determine the condition of the chimney and whether repairs are needed to maintain its stability and protect it from further deterioration.
Cracked or missing bricks
Deteriorating mortar joints
Staining
Cracked or damaged chimney crowns
Smoke coming back into home
Odor
Moisture accumulation
Leaning chimney
Book an inspection today and our highly trained technicians will be able to give you a detailed diagnosis of your chimney.
Gas logs
Gas logs provide the warmth and look of a fire with less cleanup and maintenance than wood-burning fireplaces. They still require professional installation, cleaning, and regular inspections, and Janesville Chimney & Fireplace can help keep your system working properly, replace worn components, or update your set with options that complement your fireplace and style.
Pre-Fab Fireplace
A pre-fabricated fireplace is a factory-built system installed as a complete unit. Typically made from metal rather than traditional masonry, these fireplaces offer benefits such as faster installation, lower cost, improved air control, and built-in safety standards.
Janesville Chimney & Fireplace helps homeowners choose and properly install a pre-fab fireplace that fits their home and needs. Regular inspection and maintenance are also important, as creosote buildup and deteriorating metal components can lead to costly repairs and safety concerns over time.
Traditional wood-burning stoves provide strong, radiant heat and the classic wood-fire experience; pellet stoves offer more consistent and controlled heat through an automatic feeding system.
Janesville Chimney & Fireplace provides installation, maintenance, and cleaning for both wood-burning and pellet stoves. Pellet stoves require electricity, a steady supply of pellets, and regular attention to their mechanical components, all of which our team can help support.
Wood Burning Stoves and Pellet Stoves
Pellet stoves are commonly liked for their easy pellet loading feature. Pellets are automatically fed into the burn pot by an electric auger, allowing for a consistent and controlled heat.
Pellet stoves require:
Electricity to operate
Pellets to be purchased
Mechanical parts require routine maintenance
Chase Cover and Crown Mount Cap
Chase covers are usually made out of metal, copper, galvanized steel, or stainless steel. Chase covers help protect your chimney from water, debris, animals, rust, and rot.
Crown Mount caps are usually a metal cap that sits directly on top of the chimney crown, not on the flue pipe itself. They are more cost effective and stronger in high winds.
Chase covers and crown mount caps come in a large variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. We are able to help you choose and customize what is best for each chimney situation.
Flashing and Roofing
The flashing and roofing around a chimney are common areas for water intrusion. Janesville Chimney & Fireplace checks for gaps, deterioration, and signs of leaks that could allow moisture into the attic, walls, or roof structure. Addressing these concerns can help protect your roof and home from rot, mold, and structural damage.
Chimney flashing is a waterproof barrier installed where the chimney passes through the roof. It's main job is to keep water from sneaking into your house at the joint, which is a primary area for leaks.
If not maintained, moisture, rain, ice, and snow can leak into the attic or walls. This will cause rot to the decking, framing and roof it’s self which leads to mold and long term structural issues.
We highly recommend booking one of our professional technicians to inspect this.
Chimney Relining
A chimney liner carries smoke, heat, and combustion gases safely out of the home while shielding the chimney structure from heat and corrosive byproducts. Over time, liners can crack, wear down, or become damaged, which can affect how safely the chimney vents.
Janesville Chimney & Fireplace can evaluate the condition of your existing liner and recommend a relining solution when needed. A new liner can restore proper venting, protect the chimney from further wear, and help keep the system in better condition over time.
