Trust SureGlow Stove & Chimney for All Things Chimney & Venting in Neosho

For chimney sweep repair and sweeping near you, trust the team at SureGlow for a job done right – every time. Give us a call or book your next appointment online today to get started.

Book Your Next Chimney Sweeping & Chimney Inspection With Us

If you live in or near Neosho, Seneca, Granby, Stark City, Stella, Goodman, Anderson, or anywhere else nearby, we’re here to help you out.

No matter what type of heating appliance you have – a wood stove, a gas insert, a furnace, etc. – annual chimney inspections and regular chimney sweepings are imperative for ensuring safer and more efficient functioning. And we’re not the only ones recommending this yearly investment. Reputable organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) promote the need for it too.

In the end, most issues that can hinder performance or cause damage will remain hidden until the problem is so big that it’ll cost you a lot of time and money – and stress – to address. Inspections are an affordable and smart investment that ensure any small problems are spotted and taken care of long before they escalate. Book yours today.

We Also Offer Fireplace Repair & Installation Services

Did your annual chimney sweep service or inspection reveal the need for fireplace repairs? For some chimney and fireplace companies, this is as far as their services go – identifying the problem. That’s not how it works here at SureGlow Stove and Chimney, though. We offer a long list of repair services, ensuring you can continue relying on us until your system is back in tip-top shape again.

Count on us for any of the following:

We Perform Fireplace Installation Services Too

If it’s a new fireplace system or chimney upgrade you need, turn to us to install your new wood stove, gas log set, wood insert, gas stove, wood cookstove, gas insert, or whatever else you’re envisioning. By trusting a certified expert for a job like this, you ensure your system works well and is as safe as possible for use when you need it. 

Don’t risk gas leaks, fire hazards, and inefficiency. Put your trust in us from the very start. Book online now.

Avoid Chimney Water Damage – Work With Us

Our chimneys go through a lot. Out and exposed to the elements, animals, and everything else nature throws their way, chimneys are a visual pillar of strength in your home. They are not, however, indestructible – especially when it comes to water.

Brick is naturally porous and can soak up moisture when not adequately protected. Because of this, booking the following leak repair services with our qualified crew is a must:

These will keep your entire system better protected, help you avoid home and chimney damage, and ensure your masonry doesn’t break down due to water exposure or the freeze/thaw process.

What Is the Freeze/Thaw Process?

For as strong and sturdy as we know brick to be, it is also highly permeable and absorbent. This means that, over time, water can seep into the pores of the brick and the mortar where it will then remain. And, come wintertime, this can present some issues because of the freeze/thaw process:

  • When the weather changes and begins to freeze, all the trapped water freezes too. Frozen water (aka ice) takes up more space than its liquid predecessor, and is strong enough to take up the space it needs. 
  • As the ice forms, it pushes around anything else in the way – even when the material that surrounds it is something as sturdy as brick.
  • The result of this is crumbling, damaged mortar joints and spalling bricks that flake and decay, falling in bits and pieces around the base of your chimney and littering your roof. 
  • Eventually, the ice will melt and the space it once took up will become vacant – that is, until more water soaks up inside of bricks. 

You can see how, as time goes on and more freeze/thaw cycles occur, your damages will only get worse and worse. Soon, there will be cracks and gaps in between your brickwork where mortar once held it all together, and your bricks will have likely shifted, too – if even just slightly.

Can I prevent freeze/thaw damage?

Yes – with proper waterproofing, you can protect your chimney against water and moisture damage, while still providing it the ability to breathe properly. 

Keep in mind that the chimney materials still need to be at least somewhat permeable so the vapors present in the smoke exhaust are able to escape, which is why trusting a professional to do this job right and use appropriate materials is always the recommended approach. 

Professional chimney technicians utilize products with the proper components and ratios so that your chimney is appropriately waterproofed from the outside, while still remaining breathable for the vapors and pre-absorbed moisture on the inside.

For more information on chimney waterproofing and, more specifically, our waterproofing process here at SureGlow Stove & Chimney, reach out. Book an appointment online or call to learn more.

How Can Damaged Chimney Mortar Joints Be Repaired?

While masonry is known to be a very reliable material, it’s still prone to weathering and other damage. Over time, water from rain, melted snow, and other moisture in the air will penetrate the mortar joints and begin to break them down. As they age, they become more susceptible to water damage, which, in turn, makes your chimney system more vulnerable too. In fact, even when applied and treated correctly, mortar is still only expected to last between 20 – 30 years. 

Tuckpointing your masonry is crucial for maintaining a healthy, functional chimney. When mortar joints fail, and cracks and separations are formed, your system becomes less efficient and more dangerous for use.

Tuckpointing takes not only a lot of skill and knowledge, but also a certain level of artistry. It’s much more involved than simply snapping a photo of your chimney and running into Home Depot to find the mortar color that most closely matches. It takes a professional with experience in the field to investigate to attempt to match it, both in color and overall composition. This ensures results that not only look great, but remain structurally stable too.

In addition, the actual application method is crucial to the success of the service. Just because you slap some fresh mortar in the gaps between your bricks doesn’t mean that it will magically seal off and protect your chimney. Water is your chimney’s greatest enemy, and if these products are applied incorrectly, it could do more harm than good by creating pockets and areas where moisture can collect and pool.

If you’re looking for a professional masonry and fireplace company to perform tuckpointing services on your masonry chimney, you’ve come to the right place. The technicians at SureGlow Stove & Chimney are the ones for the job.

Do You Live in Neosho? We’d Love To Hear From You

The most populated city in Newton County, Neosho is a great place for anyone to reside. It has:

Whether you’re new to the area or have been here many years, there’s no denying that this city is welcoming and thriving. But one great thing about Neosho that we have yet to mention is access to top-notch home service businesses, like SureGlow Stove & Chimney. Count on us to set your fireplace, stove, or insert up right, so you can enjoy cozy fires when the weather has you stuck inside.

Live in any nearby cities, like Pierce City, Monett, Springfield, Ozark, Ava, Branson, Joplin, or Miami? We’d be happy to help you out too. We serve areas all throughout Southwest Missouri. Call or book an appointment with us online today.

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We’re Neosho’s Trusted Chimney Service Provider

When it comes to providing quality fireplace and chimney services in Southwest Missouri and beyond, we’re the team that homeowners turn to time and time again.

If you need to hire someone for a chimney repair, fireplace installation, inspection, or anything else related to your chimney, venting, or fireplace system, there’s no better crew to call on. Book your service right here online or call our certified techs to get started. We’d be happy to help you out.

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