Chimney Repair for Andover Township chimneys
Chimneys in Andover Township range from tall brick stacks on old farmhouses to masonry chimneys on 1960s and 1970s ranches and prefabricated metal fireplaces in framed chases on newer colonials. Wood burning is common, and many fireplaces now hold stove inserts that run for much of the winter. The county's long freeze-thaw season and wind across the open valley wear on all of them.
Asset Roofing & Chimney inspects, cleans, repairs, relines and rebuilds chimneys throughout Andover Township. We repair crowns, replace caps and chase covers, repoint and waterproof masonry, install stainless-steel liners and rebuild flashing at the roofline. We are licensed and insured, and estimates are free.
Andover Township housing
Andover Township's homes are mostly 1960s through 2000s ranches, raised ranches, split-levels and colonials on wooded or open lots, with older farmhouses scattered along the rural roads and smaller lake homes around the township's lakes. Steep-slope asphalt shingle is the norm on houses. Commercial and light industrial buildings along Route 206 add flat and low-slope roofs, and wood-burning fireplaces and stoves are common.
Weather & exposure
The township mixes open valley fields, where wind crosses with little to slow it, and wooded hillsides that keep roofs shaded and gutters full. It has the county's cold winters, heavy snow and long freeze-thaw season, and lakeside homes add moisture to the picture. Summer thunderstorms bring gusts and falling limbs.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Andover Township
If you burn wood in Andover Township, have the chimney inspected and cleaned every year before the heating season. If you added an insert or stove to an existing fireplace, confirm that the flue has a liner sized to it. That one detail has a large effect on safety and creosote buildup.
For masonry chimneys, repointing, a new crown and a breathable water repellent are usually enough if the work is done before the damage goes deep. For prefab chimneys, the chase cover, storm collar and chase siding deserve as much attention as the flue.