Chimney Inspection, Mercer CountyChimney Inspection in Mercer County, NJ from Your Local Crew
Roughly one Mercer County home in six predates 1940, and many more date from the busy building years of the 1970s, so chimneys here range widely in age and construction. A yearly inspection, as NFPA 211 recommends, is the way to keep track of them. Our crew checks the crown, cap and flashing from the roof, the flue and liner from inside, and the firebox, damper and appliance connection below, then goes over what we found before suggesting any work.
Mercer County, NJ
Chimney Inspection for Mercer County Homes
Census estimates put about 17% of Mercer County homes before 1940, with the 1970s the busiest building decade at about 15%. Prewar chimneys tend to need liner and masonry checks, while those from the 1970s are now old enough for crown and flashing wear.
The Pleasant Valley Historic District in Hopewell Township, along Pleasant Valley Road and nearby lanes, was added to the National Register in 1991 for its farms and architecture. Farmhouse chimneys there have often been altered over the years, so we check each flue for lining and condition.
We inspect chimneys in Hopewell Township, Pennington, Lawrence Township, Princeton and West Windsor.
When to Call Us
- You are buying or selling a home
- The chimney has not been checked in a year or more
- After a chimney fire or a bad storm
- You see water stains near the chimney
- You plan to switch fuel or add an insert
How the Job Goes
- Inside the house
Firebox, damper, hearth and the visible flue, with a strong light and a mirror.
- On the roof
Crown, cap, flashing, brick, mortar joints and the top of the flue.
- Plain answers
We walk you through what is fine, what to watch and what needs work.
- A written estimate
Any repair we suggest comes as a free written estimate, so you can decide calmly.
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How It Works
- Your callCall, text or book online
Tell us what you see or smell. A real person from our team answers and sets a time that suits you.
- The visitFree chimney inspection
Our own crew arrives in a marked Pro 1 van, covers the floor and inspects the chimney from the firebox to the cap, free of charge.
- The estimateFree written estimate
We walk you through what we found, in plain words, and put any repair in writing before work starts.
- The workThe job, done right
We do the work, clean up the roof, the yard and the room, and walk you through the finished job.
Book before the holidays. Fireplaces get their heaviest use from Thanksgiving to New Year. A free inspection now catches nests, creosote and cracked flue tiles before the first big fire and the family gatherings.
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