Chimney sweep in Prior Lake, MN for wind-beaten caps and lakeshore chimneys
A Prior Lake chimney stands in open air, and lake wind tests every cap and flashing. Brickstone Chimney Sweep drives about 19 miles from Chanhassen to sweep, repair and cap chimneys and to service gas fireplaces. Call and describe what you see on the roof.
How do I know if wind has loosened my chimney cap?
Look for a cap that sits crooked, rattles in a gust or has slid off one side. Binoculars from the yard usually settle it.
Prior Lake wraps around Upper and Lower Prior Lake, and Spring Lake reaches into the eastern edge of the city. Wide water means long gusts. A cap that was never fastened well, or has rusted at its straps, can shift.
Once a cap moves, rain, birds and squirrels get in. We replace or reset it and look at the crown and flashing under it. Details are under chimney cap installation.
Please stay off the roof yourself. A ladder in a gusty yard is the wrong place to learn a cap is loose.
Why is there a damp spot near my fireplace after wind-driven rain?
Rain pushed sideways can find a gap at the flashing or crown. The stain shows up inside, far from the leak.
Lakeshore weather throws rain at chimneys from odd angles. We trace the stain upward, checking flashing, crown, mortar and cap. The answer is not always the roof. Our chimney leak repair page explains how we find it.
A repair may be as small as new sealant at the flashing or as large as a crown rebuild. We tell you which before the work begins.
Gas fireplace going out a few minutes after it lights?
The safety system thinks the flame is not steady. A dirty pilot, a weak thermocouple or poor venting is the usual reason.
Prior Lake grew fast once Highway 13 was upgraded, and gas fireplaces are common in newer homes. When one runs a few minutes and goes out, we clean the burner and pilot, test the safety parts and check the vent. See gas fireplace repair.
What should a lake-home owner check before booking a chimney sweep?
The cap, the top of the brick and the firebox. Then book a sweep if you plan to burn wood.
Walk the yard and look at the chimney top. Look inside the firebox for dampness or debris. If you burn wood, a chimney sweep before the first fire is the sensible start. Our crew comes from Chanhassen, about 19 road miles away, and works throughout the city. Neighbors in Savage and Shakopee have their own pages.
Prior Lake chimney questions
Do I need a permit for a small fire pit in Prior Lake?
The city's fire guidance says a fire 3 feet by 3 feet or smaller needs no burn permit if it stays 25 feet from structures and burns clean wood. Check the city's current rules before you light one.
How far must a fire pit be from my house in Prior Lake?
The state baseline is 25 feet from buildings. Confirm the city's current distance before you place a pit.
Do you service chimneys on Upper and Lower Prior Lake homes?
Yes. We reach lakeshore homes around both lakes.
Do you repair gas fireplaces near Spring Lake?
Yes. We service gas fireplaces and inserts throughout Prior Lake.
Does Prior Lake's wind really affect a chimney cap?
It can. Open lakeshore ground gives gusts room to build, and a cap with worn fasteners can move.
Do you sweep wood fireplaces in Prior Lake?
Yes. Wood fireplaces and stoves get a sweep, a firebox check and a look at the damper and cap.
Map of Prior Lake, MN
From one end of Prior Lake to the other, call and we set a time.
Services in Prior Lake
- Chimney sweeping
- Chimney inspection
- Chimney repair
- Gas fireplace repair
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Chimney caps
- Chimney liners
- Chimney leak repair
Minnesota River valley and the southwest metro
- Eden Prairie
- Minnetonka
- Prior Lake
- Savage
- Shakopee
Further reading
Map of Prior Lake, MN
From one end of Prior Lake to the other, call and we set a time.
What you can count on
- 10 years in the chimney tradeSweeping, inspection and repair on brick and factory-built chimneys
- Licensed and insuredBrickstone Chimney Sweep is licensed and insured
- Open every day, 8 AM to 8 PMCall any day of the week to set a time
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