Cracked or spalled clay tile liner
We camera the flue, remove failed tile where needed, and install an insulated stainless steel liner sized to your appliance. The new liner restores NFPA 211 clearance and gives you a documented, code-correct flue.
Stainless steel liners, code-correct installs, and same-day answers
Chimney liner repair Pleasant Grove UT done right the first time
When your flue liner cracks, spalls, or stops drafting, chimney liner repair Pleasant Grove UT homeowners can count on starts with a real inspection, not a sales pitch. We reline clay tile and metal flues with stainless steel liner systems, seal the crown and flashing, and test the draft before we leave. If your fireplace smokes, smells, or your liner is failing, call Blackstone Ridge at (855) 927-7517.
Careful work. Honest options.
About this service
What chimney liner repair Pleasant Grove UT actually involves
Chimney liner repair Pleasant Grove UT is the process of restoring the inner flue wall so combustion gases, creosote, and heat move up and out of your home instead of into the framing. On a clay-tile chimney, that means removing cracked or spalled tiles, brushing the flue clean with a rotary chimney sweep and flue brush, then pulling a stainless steel liner down the chase and insulating it to NFPA 211 clearances. On a metal chimney, we inspect the existing sections with an inspection camera, replace damaged lengths, and re-seal every joint with high-temp sealant.
Most Pleasant Grove homes we open up fall into three buckets: 1970s-1990s brick chimneys with original clay tile that has cracked from freeze-thaw cycles, wood-frame homes near Grove Creek and Battle Creek where animal nesting has blocked the flue, and older fireplaces where creosote buildup has glazed the liner to a stage-three hazard. If you have been searching for chimney liner repair Pleasant Grove UT near me because your fireplace smokes into the room or your carbon monoxide detector has chirped, we can usually get eyes on the flue within 24 hours.
- ✓ Safer draft, less risk
- ✓ Better heat, lower bills
- ✓ Stops water and animal damage
- ✓ Passes inspection, protects resale
What's included
What is included in our chimney liner repair
Every liner job we quote includes the inspection, the sweep, the liner itself, and the draft test. Here is the breakdown so you know exactly what you are paying for and what might be a separate line item.
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Level-two camera inspection
We run an inspection camera the full length of the flue and photograph every defect. You see what we see before we quote. This is how we catch hidden cracks, offset tiles, and animal nesting that a flashlight from the firebox would miss.
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Full flue sweep and vacuum
A rotary chimney sweep with a properly sized flue brush removes creosote, soot, and debris from the walls. We vacuum the firebox and hearth with HEPA filtration so no dust ends up in your living room.
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Insulated stainless steel liner
We supply and install a stainless steel liner sized to your appliance and wrapped in insulation rated to the application. Brands we stock include ChimneySaver, HomeSaver, Copperfield, Olympia Chimney, Selkirk, and DuraVent.
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Top plate, cap, and connections
The liner gets a top plate at the crown and a stainless chimney cap sized to the flue. We connect the bottom to the appliance collar or firebox with refractory cement or high-temp sealant rated for the temperature.
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Draft test and documentation
We light a test fire, check draft with a smoke pen, and confirm the damper and cap operate correctly. You get before-and-after photos, the liner spec sheet, and a written workmanship warranty for your records.
How it works
How our chimney liner repair process works
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Phone triage
You call (855) 927-7517 and describe what you are seeing: smoke in the room, a chimney leak, a smell, a chirping CO alarm. We ask the right questions up front, give you a realistic price window, and book a same-day or next-day visit. Most Pleasant Grove calls get a technician on site within 24 hours.
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Level-two inspection
We run an inspection camera down the flue, check the firebox and damper, look at the crown, flashing, and cap, and take moisture meter readings on any brick that looks spalled. You get a written report with photos of what we found and what it takes to fix it. This step usually runs 60 to 90 minutes.
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Sweep and prep
Before any liner goes in, the flue has to be clean. We run a rotary chimney sweep with a flue brush sized to the tile, then vacuum the firebox and hearth with HEPA filtration. Skipping this step is why cheap liner jobs fail: creosote left on the walls cooks off behind the new liner and creates a smell you cannot get rid of.
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Liner install
We pull the stainless steel liner down the chase, wrap it with insulation rated to the application, and connect it to the appliance collar and the top plate. Every joint gets sealed with refractory cement or high-temp sealant. On a typical single-story Pleasant Grove home this takes four to six hours; two-story chases can run a full day.
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Draft test and walkthrough
We light a test fire, check draft with a smoke pen, verify the damper and cap operate, and walk you through what we did. You get photos of the finished liner, the material spec sheet, and a workmanship warranty. If anything reads off, we fix it before we pack up.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on every reline
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Inspection camera
Runs the full length of the flue and captures photos of every crack, offset, and blockage. You see the same images we do before we quote a dollar of work.
Rotary chimney sweep and flue brush
Removes creosote, soot, and debris from the flue walls. We size the brush to the tile so we clean thoroughly without damaging the liner.
Smoke pen
Confirms draft direction and strength after the liner is installed. If the smoke pen shows spillage, the job is not done.
Moisture meter
Reads moisture content in brick and mortar around the crown and flashing. This is how we tell whether a leak has already damaged the masonry.
Masonry trowel and jointing tool
Used for crown repairs, tuckpointing, and firebox work that often accompanies a reline. Matched to the original mortar profile so repairs blend in.
HEPA vacuum
Captures fine soot and dust during the sweep so nothing migrates into your living space. We run it the entire time we are working inside the home.
Real results
Before and after.
1970s brick chimney, cracked tile reline
Before
A two-story brick chimney on a 1974 home in Downtown Pleasant Grove had spalled clay tile from the firebox to the crown. The homeowner was getting smoke in the upstairs bedroom and a creosote smell every time the furnace ran.
After
We removed the failed tile, swept the flue, and installed a 6-inch insulated stainless liner with a new top plate and cap. Draft test passed on the first try. The smoke and smell stopped immediately, and the flue now meets NFPA 211 clearance.
Battle Creek animal nesting and leak repair
Before
A homeowner in Battle Creek had squirrels nesting in the flue and water coming through the ceiling every rainstorm. The crown was cracked, the flashing was lifted, and the original clay liner was stained and crumbling from years of moisture.
After
We removed the nest, swept the flue, relined with an insulated stainless system, replaced the cap with a mesh model, reset the flashing, and recast the crown. Two winters later the ceiling has stayed dry and the fireplace drafts correctly.
Pleasant Grove East metal flue section replacement
Before
A newer home in Pleasant Grove East had a factory-built metal chimney with a rusted section and leaking joints. The homeowner was getting a metallic smell in the room whenever the fireplace ran and could not get a clean draft on cold mornings.
After
We replaced the damaged Selkirk section, re-sealed every joint with high-temp sealant, and installed a new stainless cap. Draft test passed, the smell was gone, and the appliance was back within manufacturer spec for warranty purposes.
Problems we solve
Chimney liner problems we fix in Pleasant Grove
Most liner calls we get in Pleasant Grove fall into a handful of categories. Here is what we see and how we fix it.
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Heavy creosote buildup and glazed flue walls
We sweep with a rotary chimney sweep and flue brush, chemically treat glazed sections where needed, and reline if the tile has been damaged by heat. Then we set you up on an annual sweep schedule so it does not come back.
Chimney leak and flashing failure
We find the source with a moisture meter, then repair the crown, flashing, or cap as needed. We apply waterproofing sealant to the brick and seal the top plate so the new liner is not sitting in a wet chase.
Animal nesting blocking the flue
We remove the nesting, sweep the flue clean, disinfect where needed, and install a stainless chimney cap with the right mesh so nothing gets back in. If the liner was damaged by the animal, we reline it in the same visit.
Proof you can check
Licensed, certified, and documented
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CSIA Certified Chimney SweepChimney Safety Institute of America
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NFI CertifiedNational Fireplace Institute
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Utah contractor licenseUtah Division of Professional Licensing
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NFPA 211 compliant workNational Fire Protection Association standard
Most residential liner jobs in Pleasant Grove run $1,800 to $4,500 in 2026, with the average around $2,600. A short single-story clay flue with easy roof access sits at the low end; a two-story exterior chase with a full stainless system, insulation, top plate, and new cap sits at the high end. Chimney liner fix cost Pleasant Grove depends mostly on flue length, liner diameter, and whether the crown or flashing also needs work.
A standard chimney liner fix in Pleasant Grove includes a level-two inspection with camera, a full flue sweep, removal of any failed clay tile, installation of an insulated stainless steel liner sized to your appliance, a top plate and cap, and a draft test at the end. We also check the damper, crown, and flashing and tell you if any of those need separate attention before the liner goes in.
Yes. A cracked or oversized flue pulls heated room air up the chimney and cools your smoke below the point where it drafts well. A properly sized insulated liner keeps flue gases hot, which means stronger draft, less smoke spillage, and less creosote condensing on the walls. Most customers notice faster ignition and a warmer room the first cold night after the reline.
A typical single-story Pleasant Grove reline takes four to six hours from arrival to final draft test. Two-story chases, exterior chimneys, or jobs that need tile removal and masonry repair can run a full day or occasionally two. We give you a realistic window when we quote, not a best-case number, so you can plan your day around it.
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chimney masonry repairCracked firebrick and crumbling mortar around the firebox often show up during a reline. We rebuild the firebox with firebrick and refractory cement so the new liner has a solid, code-correct base to connect to.Explore →
chimney crown repairA cracked crown lets water straight into the chase, which is the number one cause of liner deterioration we see in Pleasant Grove. We repair or recast the crown and seal it with crown sealant before the new liner goes in.Explore →
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chimney cap repairA missing or damaged cap lets rain, birds, and squirrels into the flue. We repair or replace caps with stainless models sized to the new liner, so the top of your chimney is sealed against weather and wildlife.Explore →
chimney maintenanceAnnual maintenance keeps a new liner working for decades. We sweep, inspect, and check the cap, crown, and flashing every year so small issues get caught before they turn into another reline.Explore →
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emergency chimney repairSmoke backing into the house, a CO alarm, or a chimney fire means stop burning and call us. We run emergency calls across Pleasant Grove and can usually be on site within a few hours.Explore → Ready when you are
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Call (855) 927-7517 and we will get a technician out to inspect your flue, give you a straight answer, and quote the work in writing. Licensed, insured, and warrantied. Same-day and 24/7 emergency dispatch available across Pleasant Grove and Utah County.
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