SureGlow Stove & Chimney: Casville ,MO
Trust SureGlow Stove & Chimney for Chimney, Stove & Fireplace Services in Cassville, MO
We’re Southwest Missouri’s trusted chimney sweep provider. Hire us for quality wood and gas fireplace repairs, chimney sweepings, masonry restoration, and more.
Our Chimney & Fireplace Service List
We offer the following services throughout Cassville, Butterfield, Wayne, Exeter, Washburn, and more, ensuring you can trust us as your go-to crew for it all:
- Chimney Sweeping: Harmful creosote and other types of debris buildup can trigger chimney damage and put your home and system at risk whenever a fire is lit. Regular sweepings ensure a clear passage through which fumes and smoke can escape.
- Chimney Inspection: Annual inspections are an important piece of maintenance for anyone with a chimney in their home. Getting a professional’s eyes on your flue once a year ensures damages, buildup, or any other imperfections are caught early.
- Chimney Leak Repair: Water is one of the most harmful things that your chimney system can interact with, but we have ways to combat it. Trust us for waterproofing, crown repair, chimney cap installation, chase cover installation, and more.
- Chimney Relining: If your liner is faulty, putting your fireplace to use is very unsafe. We offer relining and liner repair options to ensure your home and chimney stay better protected from heat, corrosive gases, and anything else that can break it down.
- Masonry Repairs: Is your masonry or stucco cracked and crumbling? This isn’t only bad for your structure, but it’s an eyesore too. We offer tuckpointing, brick replacement options, rebuilds, and more.
You can also book your installation services with us. We sell and install gas log sets, gas fireplace inserts, wood fireplace inserts, electric fireplace inserts, wood stoves, wood cookstoves, and more.
Can You Inspect a Chimney Yourself?
No, this isn’t a safe approach, and it’s not something we recommend.
It may be tempting to try inspecting your chimney yourself, but without proper experience and knowledge of the chimney system, you may be putting your home at risk. You could easily miss problem areas or misinterpret the severity of any issues. Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certified sweeps (like our crew) are extensively trained and know exactly what to look for in your chimney.
And remember – if you use your chimney frequently, creosote will build up and increase your risk of a chimney fire. A professional knows when creosote levels are excessive and can provide the best plan to remedy the situation. Trust SureGlow for quality services and a job done right the first time.
Do I Need a Chimney Inspection When Buying or Selling a Home in Cassville?
Yes. In addition to your home inspection, you should be having a certified chimney professional complete a level 2 chimney inspection, as well.
Many assume that their home inspector will cover it all when evaluating the home. Yet, while they technically look at the chimney and usually give it a quick scan, this overview typically won’t involve an in-depth analysis of the chimney interior. Many buyers think their new home has been fully and comprehensively assessed when, in reality, their chimney may still need some attention.
Unfortunately, any issues aren’t usually discovered until the following burning season, when a professional sweep is finally called in – and by then it’s too late to have the previous owners cover repair costs or to lower the price of the home.
The only way to guarantee you know your chimney’s true condition prior to buying is to hire a CSIA-certified chimney sweep to perform a level 2 inspection.
What Are the Risks of Skipping Chimney Sweepings?
One of the biggest risks of skipping sweepings is the increased chance of experiencing chimney fires. There are a number of toxic byproducts produced by combustion, and one of them is creosote, which is highly flammable and triggers thousands of chimney fires every year.
What is creosote, exactly? Creosote is a sticky, highly-combustible substance that forms when the gases from combustion combine, cool, and then adhere to the inside of the chimney liner. It occurs naturally and, with regular use, creosote and soot will build up quite a bit over time. As the buildup gets thicker, it becomes more dangerous and more prone to ignite.
Any amount of creosote can cause a problem for your fireplace, but the CSIA recommends your fireplace and chimney be cleaned when there is 1/8″ of creosote and soot. To stay on top of this, we recommend residents in our service area schedule annual inspections with the crew here at SureGlow Stove & Chimney.
Are There Different Types of Creosote?
There are three stages of creosote that can develop with a fireplace and chimney, and each is used to describe the texture of the creosote, the anticipated difficulty of removing it, and what types of tools and products will need to be used during the chimney cleaning process.
What are the 3 stages of creosote?
- Stage One: This is the earliest and easiest stage to remove as the buildup is mostly soot. At this stage, creosote is a thin, dust-like layer of coating and is relatively easy to get out of your flue. A thorough cleaning by a professional with a chimney brush can take care of Stage One creosote.
- Stage Two: At this stage, creosote contains tar that has hardened and typically consists of hard, black flakes. Stage Two creosote is hard and it can start to restrict the airflow in your chimney, which will affect how your fires burn. Creosote at this stage can be removed, but it requires the use of more specialized tools.
- Stage Three: Stage three creosote buildup looks like a coating of tar on the inside of your chimney, and it can easily catch on fire. At this point, creosote is the heaviest and most difficult to remove. It is possible that you may have to replace your chimney liner to completely resolve the problem.
The good news about working with SureGlow is we can help you out with it all, no matter what state your chimney or fireplace in Cassville is in – and that goes for more than just creosote! For any and all things chimney-related, we want you to rely on us. Call or reach out online now.
