Our Service Area:
At Lords Chimney, we travel throughout the greater Houston, Texas area, as far east as Galveston, as far west as Sealy, as far north as Conroe, and as far south as Baytown and Wharton. We are also more than happy to travel to those outside of our service area for an additional fee — just ask! Don’t see your area listed? We may have missed you. Give us a call at 281-497-4000 and we’ll do our best to correct it!
Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Austin, Galveston, Wharton, Jefferson, Orange, Hardin
Cities: Houston, North Houston, South Houston, Kingwood, Huffman, Hufsmith, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Cypress, Alief, Barker, Hockley, Katy, Waller, Pasadena, Baytown, Channelview, Crosby, Deer Park, Galena Park, Highlands, La Porte, Seabrook, Webster, Sealy, Conroe, Fulshear, Galveston, Wharton, Richmond, Beasley, Guy, Kendleton, Missouri City, Needville, Orchard, Rosenberg, Simonton, Stafford, Sugar Land, Thompsons, Fresno, Montgomery, Willis, Dobbin, Magnolia, New Caney, Pinehurst, Porter, Splendora, Spring, Bellville, Kenney, San Felipe, Wallis, Bleiberville, Cat Spring, Industry, New Ulm, Santa Fe, Bacliff, Dickinson, Friendswood, Hitchcock, Kemah, La Marque, League City, Texas City, Gilchrist, High Island, Port Bolivar, Boling, Danevang, East Bernard, Egypt, El Campo, Glen Flora, Hungerford, Lane City, Lissie, Louise, Pierce, The Woodlands, Spring Branch, Clute, Alvin, West University Place, Trammells, Tod, Timber Cove, Houston Heights, Howellville, Hunters Creek Village, Jacinto City, Jersey Village, Klein, Kohrville, Lakewood, Lomax, Lynchburg, Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, McNair, Memorial Park, Morgans Point, Naussau Bay, North, Panther Creek, Park Row, Piney Point, Rayford, Rose Hill, Satsuma, Sharpstown, Sheldon, Shoreacres, Southside Place, Spring Valley, Stewart Heights, Sylvan Beach, Taylor Lake Village, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lumberton, Vidor, Orange, Clear Lake
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If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 281-497-4000 or reach out to us online. We look forward to providing you with a lifetime of high-quality, professional services.
What Services Does Lords Chimney Offer?
- Chimney Inspections: Ready to get your annual overview on the books? Ensure a longer-lasting and safer-for-use system by booking with us before every burning season.
- Chimney Sweepings & Cleanings: Our sweepings and cleanings ensure buildup, nesting materials, and other items aren’t clogging your flue or increasing your risk of experiencing a fire hazard or gas leak.
- Chimney & Fireplace Repairs: Our repair services include tuckpointing, damper installation, firebox repairs, troubleshooting services, and more. There’s not much our trained, certified, and experienced technicians can’t tackle.
- Chimney Leak Resolutions: Chimney crowns, chimney caps, waterproofing services, and more can all help to prevent chimney leaks from occurring. Since water is extremely harmful to your structure, these aren’t services to overlook.
- Chimney Relining & Repair: We offer relining services with stainless steel or we can complete HeatShield® resurfacing techniques to get your liner back in tip-top shape. Let’s explore your options soon – call today.
- Fireplace Replacements & Facelifts: Need a new look or upgrade? Whether your needs are cosmetic or functional, we’d be happy to help you out. We offer fuel conversions, new fireplace facings, and more.
- Gas Log Set Installation: Gas logs are highly appealing – they don’t create messy ash piles, they ignite with the push of a button, and they look more realistic than ever nowadays. Ready to make the switch? We’ve got you covered.
- Gas Fireplace & Insert Installation: Is a new gas fireplace or gas insert in the stars for your household? Professional installation is a must for ensuring safe and proper functioning. We’ve got the tools and knowledge to set you up right.
We also sell fireplace accessories, which (depending on the component you purchase) can help with the overall look, safety, and functionality of your system. Explore your many options with us today – we’d love to get your system where it needs to be.
Dryer Vent Services: How Can Lords Chimney Help?
Like the chimney system, the dryer venting system requires proper design and adequate air flow in order to function properly. In the past, most dryers were installed up against an exterior wall of the home, which meant the venting systems only had to travel a short distance in order to dispose of gases, heat, and lint.
However, modern constructions have focused more on homeowner convenience than on dryer vent efficiency and safety. That’s why so many newer homes have washers and dryers located on an interior wall of a bedroom closet or master bathroom.
Although this can take some of the burden off of the chore-doer, it often puts a larger burden on the appliance and venting system, as they require a much longer venting system in order to reach the outside. In many cases, these venting systems must wind and ascend and descend several times in their course through the home. Not only are these long, winding systems non-conducive to proper air flow, they tend to provide lots of nooks and crannies for lint to accumulate – and are more likely to have loose ductwork over time too.
Because air flow is often reduced in these long venting systems, hot air, lint and carbon monoxide tend to take much longer to exit the home. In many cases, this leads to greater lint buildup, which further hinders air flow and creates a potential fire hazard. This restriction and reduction of air flow also forces the appliance to work much harder and at hotter temperatures in order to fully dry your clothes. You can also expect to have higher energy bills with a poorly designed and installed dryer vent system.
Not only can all of this lead to a shorter appliance life, it is also much harder on your clothes. And because many dryer vents are installed with simple duct tape, high heat and moisture from an overworked dryer can cause the tape to come loose.
To sum all that up nicely and simply – dryer vent cleanings are a must for ensuring proper airflow, less wear and tear, and a safer household. Book yours with us today.
Why Are Chimney Sweepings Important?
A fire just isn’t nearly as enjoyable if you have questions in the back of your mind about whether or not it poses a danger to you, your family, and your property. In addition, dirty chimneys can be smelly, smoky, and may contain debris and dead animals that can become fire hazards.
Our chimney technicians use closed-circuit cameras so that we are able to show you what the inside of your chimney looks like. In this way, we’ll be able to show you the “before and after” of your chimney prior to cleaning and afterwards. In most cases, a chimney inspection is necessary before a cleaning.
Chimney & Fireplace Troubleshooting – Whatever Your Problem, We Can Find It & Fix It
Have a strong feeling that something is not right with your chimney, but aren’t sure what the problem could be? Sometimes a “sick” fireplace does not present any symptoms of being in disrepair – which is why an annual inspection is necessary to check for hidden dangers – but other times there are some pretty surefire signs that your chimney and/or heating appliance are not operating as safely or efficiently as they should.
Some of the issues that our customers identify most often include ventilation and draft problems, smelly fireplaces, smoky fireplaces, and animals inside the chimney. Only a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified chimney professional will be able to properly inspect, diagnose, and treat your sick chimney, but the following are a few signs that immediate attention is needed:
- Ventilation & Draft Problems: Are you having problems with stove draft or smoky backup? Our chimney professionals can help you solve your chimney’s ventilation and drafting problems. We commonly find that these problems can be attributed to improper flue sizing, improper stovepipe sizing or configuration, flue blockage, air intrusion into the flue, insufficient chimney height, or mechanical depressurization. Sometimes a routine cleaning will do the trick, while other times we may recommend updating a piece of equipment on your chimney or adding a ventilation fan.
- Smelly Fireplaces: Though some people find that musty fireplace smell charming, the truth is that your fireplace and chimney should not have much of an odor at all. In fact, if you’re smelling a hot or burnt smell, especially when it rains or is humid, it’s probably a good indication that there’s negative air pressure inside your home that’s causing your chimney to draw in outside air along with any foul chimney odors.
- Smoking Fireplace: If smoke or soot is getting into your house, it may be that your damper isn’t opening all the way and may need to be replaced with a top-sealing damper. Or you may need a routine cleaning, which removes built-up creosote and improves draft. The fact is, lots of things can cause your fireplace to smoke, and getting to the bottom of it is important. We’re here to do just that.
- Animal Invasion: Removing animals and their nests from your chimney is no job for amateurs. You will definitely want to depend on experienced chimney and fireplace service crews from Lords Chimney for this specialized task. Avoid further chimney damage, as well as harm to your home, those in it, and the animals themselves, by booking removal services with us right away. We’ll then install a cap to keep critters out for good.
If you live in the greater Houston area and need some help with your chimney, call Lords Chimney at 281-497-4000, or contact us online.
Airflow & Your Chimney: How Does It All Work?
To better understand the problem with your chimney’s venting or drafting, let us explain how a chimney works and what function draft plays in an efficient and properly functioning heating appliance. Essentially, when a fireplace drafts, it moves the byproducts of combustion – including smoke and harmful gases – up your chimney and into the outside air. Though hot air rises naturally, lots of things can get in the way of proper drafting, meaning that you end up with smoke, soot, and toxins in your home. This is called backdrafting.
Now, a common problem with chimney ventilation is related to negative pressure issues. As air is removed from the home through fans or vents (i.e. bathroom fans, kitchen fans, etc.), it must be replaced – and, because today’s homes are built so air-tight, in many cases, the only place to bring air in is through the chimney. This explains many common complaints such as cold air coming from the fireplace when not in use, odor problems (i.e. the smell of wet ash or wet wood), and poor indoor air quality (cue respiratory issues).
Although glass doors can help reduce the flow reversal, they won’t actually eradicate the problem. This is why you need a professional to assess the situation and find the best solution possible.
Here at Lords Chimney, we’re experienced in all sorts of ventilation problems, and can offer you quality services and products that work. If you live in the Houston area and are experiencing problems with smoke, draft, or air quality in your home, count on our team. We are skilled and experienced at diagnosing and repairing drafting problems, and we’re confident we can help you.
Give us a call at 281-497-4000, or use our appointment request form.
What Can Be Done About Chimney Drafting Issues?
Drafting problems are very common with chimneys. Though there are a whole host of reasons why your chimney may be drafting improperly, the solutions are usually quite simple. With a routine inspection, a chimney technician will be able to determine what is at the root of the problem and present you with your best options for repair.
Remember – it is important to give venting and drafting problems your immediate attention, as problems with ventilation can result in smoke or carbon monoxide entering your living space and damaging your home or health.
Some of the drafting problems we find and correct most commonly are due to:
- A broken or damaged damper
- Incorrect firebox size
- Incorrect chimney height
- A chimney flue blocked by debris
- Improper installation of chimney and/or heating appliance
- Dirty or improper chimney cap
- Structural damage within chimney
- Creosote buildup
- Animals nesting in chimney
- Another appliance in room – such as a central vacuum, clothes dryer or a forced air furnace – that’s also competing for air within the house
At Lords Chimney, we have many ways of diagnosing and curing your ventilation problems, and we always begin with the easiest (and most inexpensive) cure, using more extensive solutions only as necessary.
Big or Small, We Tackle It All – Call Today
Whatever your chimney or fireplace needs, we’re here and we’d love to help. Give us a call to book your appointment, or you can reach out online to get scheduled. Either way, we’re happy to hear from you!
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