Turn of the Century Chimney provides professional chimney, fireplace, dryer vent, and venting services throughout Valley Center, Kansas. Services include chimney cleaning and inspections, masonry repairs, tuckpointing, crown and flashing repairs, waterproofing, fireplace installation and upgrades, gas appliance service, dryer vent cleaning, and commercial venting services. Call 316-260-9305 to schedule service.

Yes. Scheduling an inspection before the heating season can help identify creosote buildup, debris, blockages, liner deterioration, masonry damage, or other conditions before the fireplace is used regularly. Chimneys and fireplaces that are regularly used should generally be inspected annually.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney provides video camera inspections that allow technicians to examine areas inside the flue that cannot be adequately viewed from the fireplace opening. Camera inspections can help identify cracks, gaps, liner deterioration, blockages, creosote buildup, and other hidden conditions.

Chimney leaks can come from several areas, including damaged flashing, cracked crowns, deteriorated mortar joints, missing or damaged chimney caps, or masonry that is absorbing moisture. Turn of the Century Chimney can inspect the system to locate the likely source before recommending the appropriate repair or waterproofing service.

Yes. When moisture enters masonry and temperatures repeatedly move above and below freezing, the expansion and contraction can contribute to cracked brick, deteriorated mortar joints, crown damage, and other masonry problems. Tuckpointing, crown repair, waterproofing, or other masonry repairs may be recommended depending on the condition of the chimney.

Yes. Some chimney problems can be corrected with targeted repairs, while more extensive deterioration may require partial or complete rebuilding. Turn of the Century Chimney can evaluate the masonry, crown, mortar joints, flue, and other components to determine whether repair, restoration, or rebuilding is appropriate.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney provides fireplace installation for new construction as well as upgrades and restoration for existing homes. Wood, gas, and electric options are available, with the appropriate system depending on the home's layout, venting requirements, heating goals, and preferred appearance.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney provides service for gas fireplaces, gas log sets, and inserts in Valley Center. Service can include evaluating burners, pilot and ignition components, gas connections, controls, logs, venting, and other components to identify maintenance or repair needs.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney provides professional dryer vent services throughout Valley Center. Services can include dryer vent cleaning, camera inspections, clog and debris removal, lint screen and trap cleaning, dryer de-linting, and dryer vent installation to address lint buildup and airflow restrictions.

Several issues can cause longer drying times, and restricted dryer vent airflow is one possibility. Lint, debris, or an obstruction inside the exhaust system can reduce airflow. If the dryer takes multiple cycles, runs unusually hot, or has weak airflow at the exterior outlet, the vent system should be professionally inspected.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney works with Valley Center businesses, schools, churches, property managers, multi-unit properties, and other commercial facilities. Commercial services can include vent cleaning, camera inspections, clog removal, commercial dryer services, and other chimney and venting maintenance based on the property's systems and needs.

Turn of the Century Chimney serves homeowners and businesses throughout Valley Center, including properties near McLaughlin Park, Valley Center Middle School, Meridian Avenue, Lions Park, Main Street, Ford Street, Valley Center High School, Broadway Street, and surrounding neighborhoods. Call 316-260-9305 to schedule service.