Craftsman Stone and Masonry are chimney build, repair, and restoration contractors serving Oxford, CT and surrounding towns in New Haven and Fairfield Counties, CT. We specialize in the construction, repair, and restoration of chimneys in Redding. Our expertise covers a range of services related to chimneys in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Here’s an overview of the three main aspects of our chimney work:
Chimney Builder Services in Oxford, CT
Craftsman Stone and Masonry design and construct chimneys for homes or other buildings in Oxford, CT and surrounding towns. Chimneys are essential structures that safely vent smoke, gases, and heat from fireplaces, stoves, or furnaces to the outside. We work with materials like brick, stone, concrete, or metal, depending on the style and function of the chimney.
- Design and planning: Ensuring the chimney’s size, height, and venting capacity are appropriate for the heating system.
- Material selection: Choosing durable materials like brick, stone, or metal for the chimney’s exterior and lining.
- Construction: Building the chimney stack, flue, and chimney cap, ensuring it is structurally sound and meets local building codes.
- Lining installation: Installing a chimney liner (often metal or clay) to protect the interior walls from heat and corrosion.
- Smoke chamber and firebox construction: Ensuring the safe operation of the fireplace or furnace by building a proper smoke chamber and firebox.
Craftsman Stone and Masonry understands an implements fire safety regulations, venting requirements, and structural integrity to ensure a chimney is safe, functional, and long-lasting.
Chimney Repair and Restoration Services in Oxford, CT
Chimney repair and restoration services by Craftsman Stone and Masonry are focused on fixing, maintaining, or restoring chimneys that have become damaged, deteriorated, or unsafe over time. These services help extend the life of a chimney and ensure it operates efficiently and safely. Common chimney repair and restoration services include:
- Tuckpointing: Repairing deteriorated mortar joints between bricks or stones. This process involves removing damaged mortar and replacing it with fresh mortar to maintain the structural integrity of the chimney.
- Brick and stone replacement: Replacing cracked or damaged bricks or stones to prevent further deterioration or collapse.
- Chimney relining: Installing a new chimney liner (metal or ceramic) if the existing liner is damaged, which helps prevent heat damage and ensures proper venting.
- Waterproofing: Applying waterproof coatings to the exterior of the chimney to prevent moisture penetration, which can cause cracks and deterioration.
- Chimney crown repair: Fixing or replacing the concrete or mortar cap (crown) at the top of the chimney to prevent water from entering.
- Flashing repair: Repairing the metal flashing around the base of the chimney where it meets the roof, which can leak over time and cause water damage.
- Smoke chamber parging: Smoothing and repairing the smoke chamber (the area just above the firebox) to improve the flow of smoke and prevent creosote buildup.
- Restoring historic chimneys: Restoring chimneys on older or historic buildings using period-appropriate materials and techniques to preserve their appearance and function.
Serving Oxford, CT, Craftsman Stone and Masonry maintain the structural soundness and safety of chimneys, preventing dangerous issues like chimney fires, smoke backdrafts, or water damage. Regular maintenance and repair of chimneys are essential for safe operation. You can click the following link to view our many 5-star Google Reviews. You can contact us today at (203) 954-7741 to schedule a quick no-cost quote!
Our Service Areas:
We service all of Connecticut an upstate New York, including the following an surrounding towns of: Oxford, Ansonia, Woodbridge, Derby, Shelton, Naugatuck, Orange, Prospect, Hamden, Southbury, New Haven, West Haven, North Haven, Waterbury, Cheshire.