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Professional Chimney Repair Services in Peoria, IL

With all home ownership repair is needed for time to time. One area that is forgotten about is attention to the chimney. If your chimney is made of any type of masonry such as brick, block, or stone a thorough investigation of it should be done every year to keep chimney repair cost down and keep your family and home safe.

What Is Involved In A Chimney Inspection

The inspection should include looking for spalding of any masonry surfaces in the brick and stone. All masonry joints should be inspected to make sure that water damages has not occurred causing the masonry joints to soften or erode.

Along with inspecting the masonry joints on stone or brick, attention is also needed to the top concrete crown. The crown is where a large percentage of the damage is done to a brick and stone chimney due to cracks in the surface. If the elements of the weather penetrate this crown, damage will follow as moisture enters. Common areas that often have cracks in the crown is around the flu liners. Also attention is given to inspecting any chimney caps or covers you have. 

Maintenance

A homeowner can save considerable cost by repairing the open cracks that are on the top concrete crown. These cracks can be repaired with a crown sealer. Along with crown repair, a  high-quality waterproofing done every 3 to 5 years. This can prove to be most effective to preventing brick and stone replacement on the chimney. To help understand why damage occurs, visit our YouTube channel for more information.
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Gerald & Jason Erickson can help in answering any questions you have with chimney repair Peoria, IL  services needed. Communication is always the best resource you have in getting what you need done and having your concerns addressed. Take time to make a list of what concerns you have. One step that gets overlooked is chimney cleaning. Having a regular chimney cleaning is important especially if your burning wood.

At G.H. Erickson & Son in Peoria, IL. you can find a honest and reliable professional chimney contractor to help with any brick or stone replacement that is needed and by doing regular maintenance that will help keep your chimney repair cost down and to help prevent future damage and also to add to the beautification of your home with quality work.
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Plastering a chimney is a great way to repair it, with out building. Plastering is durable and long lasting. We also offer a variety of color finishes. Contact us today to see if this type of service will work for you.
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    • Chimney Cap
  • Masonry
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