Chimney repair and sweeping in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth is old and dense at once. Of its 48,976 housing units, 54 percent predate 1960, and the most common building is a two-family house, at 31.6 percent of all units. Only 13.8 percent of homes are detached houses on their own lot, so most of our Elizabeth work involves flues shared by more than one household.
In brief
We sweep, inspect and repair chimneys all over Elizabeth, from Elmora to Bayway, and we clean dryer vents and ducts in two-family houses and apartment buildings.
What we run into in Elizabeth
Roughly 86 percent of Elizabeth's housing sits in buildings of two units or more, so party walls and shared chases come up on most of our calls here. Gas heats 85.7 percent of occupied homes and only 1.6 percent still burn oil, which means most flues already serve a gas appliance. The question we ask is whether the flue was ever checked for size when that appliance went in, and New Jersey's chimney verification at each furnace, boiler or water heater swap is the step meant to answer it. Nearly three in four occupied units are rented, and in a two-family or larger building the chimney that serves several households is normally the owner's to maintain. The city's Bureau of Construction handles permits at City Hall and has its own Chimney Replacement Form.
Places we drive to in Elizabeth
- Elmora
- Bayway
- Peterstown
- Midtown
- North Elizabeth
- Frog Hollow
Services we bring to Elizabeth
- Chimney sweepCamera check first, then brushes and a HEPA vacuum
- Chimney inspectionsLevel 1 or Level 2, written up after the visit
- Chimney repairsCrown, cap, flashing and liner repairs that stop leaks
- Fireplaces and stovesDampers, gaskets, glass doors and pilot lights
- Dryer ventsLint pulled out of the full run, wall cap included
- Duct cleaningAn honest look first, then cleaning if it helps
- Duct repairCrushed, torn or sagging runs fixed or replaced
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Elizabeth homeowners ask
What kind of homes do you see in Elizabeth?
Mostly multi-unit. Two-unit buildings are the largest category, and about 86 percent of homes are in buildings of two or more units. Detached single-family houses are only 13.8 percent of the city.
Are there still oil-heated homes in Elizabeth?
A few. About 1.6 percent of households use fuel oil as their main heat. For older homes the more useful question is whether the flue was checked when the heating appliance last changed.
I rent in Elizabeth. Who takes care of the chimney or the vent?
In most cases the owner, especially in a two-family or larger building where the chimney or vent serves more than one household. We can inspect and send the report to whoever is responsible.
Where are chimney permits handled in Elizabeth?
At the city's Bureau of Construction, which keeps a dedicated Chimney Replacement Form separate from its general permit application. Bring any paperwork you already have on the flue.
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