CHIMNEY LINER REPLACEMENT
Chimney liner replacement improves safety, enhances ventilation, and protects your chimney from heat damage and corrosion. A properly sized and installed liner improves draft, prevents smoke leakage, reduces fire hazards, and supports efficient operation of fireplaces and heating appliances.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney liner installation is essential for protecting the interior of your chimney, improving ventilation, and ensuring safe operation of fireplaces, wood stoves, and heating appliances. A quality liner prevents heat transfer to surrounding materials, reduces the risk of chimney fires, and helps direct smoke and gases safely out of the home. Over time, old liners can crack, deteriorate, or become unsafe, making a new chimney liner installation critical for maintaining efficiency and safety. Just like any major ventilation component, your chimney liner needs to be properly installed and maintained to support long-term system performance.
When Chimney Liner Installation Is Needed?
Chimney liner installation is needed when you notice cracked or broken tiles inside the flue, poor draft, excessive creosote buildup, or smoke leaking into the home. It is also required when installing a new heating appliance, converting fuel types, or when the existing liner is not properly sized for the system. You may also need a new liner if the chimney has no liner at all, if the old liner has suffered heat damage, or if moisture has caused corrosion. Any signs of structural weakness, poor ventilation, or flue deterioration indicate that a chimney liner installation is necessary to ensure safe operation.
Chimney Liner Installation Projects
How Chimney Liner Installation Works in 3 Steps
Step 1: Inspection & Measurement
The technician begins by inspecting the existing flue to assess its condition and determine the proper liner size and material. We check for cracks, missing tiles, blockages, or improper dimensions. Accurate measurements ensure the liner fits correctly and supports optimal draft.
Step 2: Liner Installation
After determining the correct size, we install a stainless steel or aluminum liner designed for durability and high-temperature performance. The liner is carefully inserted down the chimney, secured at both ends, and connected to the heating appliance. Insulation may be added when required to improve safety and efficiency.
Step 3: Final System Testing
Once the liner is installed, we perform a full ventilation test to verify proper airflow and safe operation. We check for leaks, secure connections, and proper draft. If additional repairs or adjustments are needed, we provide recommendations to ensure long-term stability and safety.
Recommended Follow-Up Services
After liner installation, we often recommend: Chimney Cleaning — to remove debris that may impact airflow, and Chimney Inspection — to confirm long-term performance and detect any future issues. These services help ensure your chimney system remains safe and efficient.