Turn of the Century Chimney provides professional chimney, fireplace, dryer vent, and venting services throughout Wichita, Kansas. Services include chimney sweeping and inspections, chimney and masonry repairs, relining, waterproofing, fireplace installation and upgrades, gas appliance service, dryer vent services, and commercial venting. Call 316-260-9305 to schedule service in Wichita.

Chimneys and fireplaces that are regularly used should generally be inspected annually. An inspection can help identify creosote buildup, blockages, liner deterioration, masonry damage, water intrusion, and other conditions before regular fireplace use. Cleaning can then be recommended based on the condition of the chimney and the amount of buildup present.

Turn of the Century Chimney includes a visual and camera inspection with chimney cleaning. Examining the chimney inside and out helps identify conditions that may not be obvious from the fireplace opening alone, including flue problems, buildup, blockages, and other areas that may need attention.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney provides Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 chimney inspections, including inspections for real estate transactions. A chimney inspection can help buyers, sellers, and homeowners better understand the condition of the fireplace, chimney, flue liner, masonry, and other accessible components.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney provides masonry and chimney repair services including tuckpointing, chimney crown repair, brick repair, flashing repair, relining, waterproofing, and chimney rebuilding. An inspection can determine the extent of deterioration and which repair is appropriate for the chimney.

Water can enter a chimney through damaged flashing, cracked crowns, deteriorated mortar, damaged or missing chimney caps, or masonry that is absorbing moisture. Because several components can contribute to a chimney leak, identifying the source is an important first step before completing repairs or waterproofing.

Yes. Wichita's wind, thunderstorms, rain, ice, temperature swings, and freeze-thaw cycles can contribute to deterioration of brick, mortar, chimney crowns, flashing, and other exterior components. Regular inspections can help identify weather-related deterioration before more extensive masonry repairs are needed.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney installs and services wood, gas, and electric fireplace systems. Whether you are restoring a fireplace in an older Wichita home or adding a modern system to newer construction, the appropriate fireplace depends on the home's layout, existing chimney or venting, heating goals, and desired appearance.

Yes. Wichita's older neighborhoods can have masonry chimneys, fireplaces, flue liners, and venting systems that require restoration or updating. Turn of the Century Chimney can inspect older systems and recommend cleaning, masonry repair, relining, restoration, or fireplace upgrades based on their condition.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney installs and services gas fireplaces, gas log sets, inserts, and stoves. Service can include evaluating burners, pilot and ignition components, gas connections, controls, logs, venting, and other system components to identify maintenance or repair needs.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney provides professional dryer vent cleaning throughout Wichita. Services can include dryer vent inspections, camera inspections, lint and debris removal, clog removal, airflow testing, lint screen and trap cleaning, dryer de-linting, and dryer vent installation.

Warning signs can include clothes taking longer to dry, needing multiple drying cycles, excessive heat around the dryer, unusual odors, visible lint around the exterior vent, or weak airflow outside. A professional inspection can determine whether lint, debris, a blockage, or another venting problem is restricting airflow.

Yes. Turn of the Century Chimney works with Wichita businesses, apartment communities, property managers, laundromats, salons, multi-unit properties, and other commercial facilities. Commercial services can include vent inspections, camera inspections, vent cleaning, clog removal, lint trap cleaning, dryer de-linting, and related venting maintenance.

Turn of the Century Chimney serves homeowners and businesses throughout Wichita, including College Hill, Riverside, Delano, Eastborough, Crown Heights, Oaklawn, Old Town, downtown Wichita, northeast Wichita, west Wichita, and communities throughout Sedgwick County. Call 316-260-9305 to schedule service.