Chimney repair in Hampden, Maine

Hampden is a Penobscot County town bordering Bangor, with 7,709 residents at the 2020 census. Settled in 1767 and incorporated in 1794, it sits on the Penobscot estuary and was the site of the 1814 Battle of Hampden during the War of 1812. Today it mixes historic homes near the river with newer houses, many with wood or pellet stoves and fireplaces.

What chimney work do Hampden homes need?

• Sweeping and inspection for homes that burn wood regularly
• Liners for wood stoves, inserts and pellet stoves
• Crown and cap repair on masonry chimneys
• Chase cover and flashing repair on prefabricated chimneys
• Leak repair where snow builds up behind the chimney

Masonry or prefabricated chimney?

Many newer homes have factory-built fireplaces with metal flue pipes boxed in with siding. Their common problems are different: rusted chase covers on top, damaged firebox panels, and parts that must be replaced with components listed for that system. Tell the contractor which type you have.

Burning wood safely

• Burn dry, seasoned wood to cut creosote buildup.
• Have the chimney inspected yearly and swept as needed.
• Keep working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
• Store ashes in a covered metal container away from the house.

Services in Hampden

• Chimney masonry repair and rebuildsRepoint crumbling mortar, replace spalled brick or rebuild a failing chimney top.
• Chimney reliningStainless liners for oil boilers, wood and pellet stoves, and cracked or missing clay liners.
• Chimney caps and crownsReplace cracked crowns and install caps to keep snow, rain and animals out.
• Chimney leak repairFind and fix leaks from flashing, crowns, caps, ice dams and porous masonry.
• Chimney inspection and sweepingAnnual inspections, camera inspections for home sales, and creosote and soot removal.

Nearby areas

• Bangor
• Brewer
• Orono and Old Town