Chimney Sweep Lake Charles

Here at Allstar Chimney Sweeps of Lake Charles LA, we focus on giving premium quality chimney and fireplace services. We have over 30 years of professional experience and have built a strong reputation for quality service and trust. We provide service performed by trained and certified technicians who have the skills to take on any chimney or fireplace issue you might have. As a company, satisfaction is our promise and our guarantee. Our technicians will give you a detailed report showing what they did and how they did it, so you’ll never have to wonder if the job they did was anything less than quality. Our technicians are also courteous of your time and will call you 30 minutes before arrival to assure that you are ready for them. This is what makes Allstar the best choice for all chimney and fireplace needs.

Chimney and Fireplace Services

  Hurricane Damage Repairs

Hurricane Laura made landfall with 150 mph winds and nearly 9 feet of storm surges. Topping out at a Category 4, Laura tied the 1856 Last Island hurricane as the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the U.S state of Louisiana. Allstar wants to help you get your home back by providing our experienced hurricane and storm damage repair services. A damaged chimney or fireplace can be very dangerous to your home, especially when they go unnoticed for long periods of time. Just last year we serviced numerous homes down in Panama City, after Hurricane Michael, in need of chimney repairs, water leaks, and more. With nearly 30 years of experience, Allstar Chimney Sweeps is equipped and ready to perform all storm damage repairs from the top of your chimney to the bottom.

Water damage is the most common issue we find when performing inspections and sweeping chimneys. Water damage can happen in many ways and can cost you lots of money in repairs down the road. A major chimney water leak can also cause drafting and smoke issues in a masonry fireplace. These issues show up as large amounts of water settle and get absorbed by the bricks. From there, the saturated bricks begin to cool down the air inside the chimney as it rises. As the air in the top of your chimney cools, it pushes the warmer air back down which can cause smoke to be pushed out of the firebox and into your home. At Allstar, we, along with the CSIA, recommend an annual chimney and fireplace inspection to catch any water/storm damages from getting worse. Getting an annual inspection not only gets your repairs done before serious damages but also gives you the comfort of a fully functional and safe fireplace experience for your family to enjoy. Here are a few water damage signs to look out for when using your fireplace:

• Spalling: Cracks or flaking pieces of brick. Spalling happens when a brick absorbs too much water, then later freezes. The rapid expansion of the water causes cracks in the brick, and often makes the surface flake and crumble. These weakened bricks no longer provide the support they once did and now they are a risk.
• Liner Deterioration and Oxidization: Rusting or damage to the tile liner. Cracks in the flue liner present a very high risk of letting heat and water escape. Water running down the flue can cause the liner or firebox to rust and ultimately break down. Flue cracks also leave a gap for a possible chimney fire to branch through and cause damage. If you notice any sign of rust, call us immediately to set up an inspection.
• Mold: exactly what it sounds like. Some types of mold, such as black mold can cause major health problems and even death if left untreated or ignored. Most milder mold symptoms are coughing, sneezing, bad odor, and allergic reactions.

If you find any of these signs when using your fireplace/chimney system, give Allstar a call at 337-284-3152

Why Choose Us?

• Hiring our certified local chimney sweep Lake Charles has several benefits. First – and most important – is the safety we can provide. You can be confident that your fireplace system is completely safe with our technicians. We clean out dangerous, flammable buildup that could make your chimney catch fire, and likely destroy your house.
• Water leaks can greatly damage your chimney and home. Our chimney water damage repair experts will ensure that your chimney is in great condition.
• Annual Chimney Inspections are the best way to keep your home safe, and the CSIA recommends you have one yearly. These inspections will check to see if your system is over the threshold of an unsafe amount of sooty buildup as well as check that there are no ventilation issues. At Allstar Chimney Sweep Lake Charles, we can fix dangers to your home the same day we find them so you can immediately rest easy.
• Trying to clean a chimney yourself is not only extremely tedious, but it’s also dangerous. Let your local chimney sweeps in Lake Charles use high-grade equipment to remove hazards properly, quickly, and safely.

• Blockages in your chimney will have serious negative effects on the quality of your air. Smoke is hard on the lungs, and if it’s not all going out the chimney, it’s coming back into your home and your body. Wildlife such as birds or squirrels run the risk of blocking proper ventilation, creating hazards for both your health and theirs. The waste of these animals can also carry respiratory diseases. Allstar Chimney Sweep Lake Charles Teams have experience and training for humane animal removal and for all degrees of chimney cleaning. Certainly, hiring a professional is the best (and possibly only) way to solve an air quality issue that the chimney causes.