Burlington County, New Jersey
Chimney Liner and Crown Repair in Mount Holly, NJ
In Mount Holly we installed a chimney liner and repaired a crown. Older flues deserve a plan that fits what they are.
Dr. Sweeper has completed a project in Mount Holly, Burlington County: chimney liner installation together with crown repair, addressing both the venting path and the chimney-top masonry. The project is shown below.
Mount Holly, the Burlington County seat, has a substantial older housing stock: about 34% of homes were built before 1950, with a median build year of 1956. About 50% are detached houses and about 61% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The ACS median home value is about $275,000.
Older flues are where a relining decision is most often made.
Our work
Our work in Mount Holly
Chimney Liner Installation and Crown Repair in Mount Holly, NJ
Mount Holly, NJ · Chimney liner installation, crown repair
A chimney liner installed and the crown repaired in Mount Holly.
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Relining an older flue
Old flues were often built for a single open fireplace, sometimes without a lining. A stainless steel liner restores a continuous, cleanable flue and can be sized to the appliance. It is not always the first answer. If the flue is sound and the use is light, an inspection may find nothing to do. If it is damaged, relining is common.
The decision rests on what the inspection finds, which is why the Level 2 style of inspection, where a camera may be used, is sometimes chosen for older flues. That is a general description of the standard, not a statement about the scope of any given visit. See inspection levels, do you need a chimney liner? and the Mount Holly project.
Housing profile
What the housing mix means in Mount Holly
With half the housing not detached, some chimneys serve attached or multi-unit buildings, where responsibility can be shared. A third of homes predate 1950, so an older flue is a reasonable question, as in the relining work shown above.
What we look at
Clues that an older flue needs work
Debris in the firebox
Pieces of flue tile or crumbling mortar are not normal.
Smoke or odor with the fire out
Possible gaps in the flue.
Past repairs
A patchwork of old repairs suggests a closer look.
Change of use
A fireplace that is about to be used heavily after years of rest.
Symptoms
| Symptom | Possible cause | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Tile pieces in firebox | Flue deterioration | Inspection, liner |
| Smoke smell when idle | Gaps or downdraft | Flue check |
| Crown cracking | Weather | Crown repair |
| Heavy deposits | Burning habits | Sweep |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What did the Mount Holly job include?
Liner installation with crown repair, as on its project page.
Is my old flue safe?
The inspection answers that. We do not guess from outside.
What is a Level 2 inspection?
A deeper level in the national standard. See our guide.
Service areas
Other areas we serve
Chimney Academy
Guides that go with this page
Questions about your chimney in Mount Holly?
Call us, or send a scheduling request. We will contact you to confirm. Your appointment is not confirmed until we do.