Doctor Flue has provided chimney relining services as a local, family-owned chimney company since 1986. If your chimney liner is damaged or missing, we replace or install it so your chimney vents safely.
Signs That Your Chimney Liner Is Damaged
How do you know your liner is actually damaged? Watch for these signs:
- Smoking problems
- Spalling brick (brick that is flaking or crumbling)
- Wall fires
4 Common Questions About Chimney Liners
Here are answers to a few common questions. When you contact us about chimney relining, we will give you more detail so you understand the service and the products.
How Did My Chimney Liner Get Damaged?
Damages may occur from having a clay tile liner, lightning, house settling, storms or chimney fires.
If your home is very old, your chimney may have no liner at all. For safety and structural reasons, consider installing one.
Why Does My Chimney Need a New Liner?
Common reasons include:
- Your chimney has no liner (typical of older homes and chimneys)
- Your liner is damaged
- A new liner will improve the performance of your new stove or furnace
Will Doctor Flue Give Me Real Proof That My Chimney Liner Is Damaged?
Yes. Your trust matters to us. We offer video inspections of your chimney, so you can see the inside of your chimney in real time.
We also take photos and explain everything in plain terms. To request a quote, call us at (800) 438-3583.
What Chimney Liner Do You Recommend, and Why?
We recommend metal liners, which we use to upgrade and repair chimneys:
- Stainless steel: for wood burning, gas or oil appliances
- Aluminum: for specific medium-efficiency gas appliances only
Whichever liner you choose, remember to ask:
- Is it insulated?
- What is the warranty?
