Chimney sweep in Tonka Bay, MN and gas fireplace service for townhomes and lake homes
Brickstone services gas fireplaces and sweeps chimneys in Tonka Bay, about 6 miles from our base in Chanhassen. Living in a townhome or condo? We service the fireplace in your unit. Own an older home on a large lot? We care for the chimney above it.
Who handles the fireplace in a Tonka Bay townhome or condo?
It depends on your association. Tonka Bay has newer townhomes alongside its older lake homes. The fireplace inside a unit is often the owner's to book, while the roof and chimney top are often shared. Check your association's rules, then call us for the fireplace itself.
What you can book yourself is a gas fireplace repair or yearly service. We clean the burner and logs, test the ignition, check the vent and make sure the remote and wall switch respond.
If the fireplace clicks but will not light after a power blink, it often needs a reset or a new sensor part. Tell us the brand and what the display shows.
The old estate lots behind today's streets
Tonka Bay's shore once held hotels and large estates. From the late 1980s to the mid 1990s, several of those estate grounds became neighborhoods, including Clay Cliffe, Arbor Shores and Gideon's Point. Homes on lots like that can have tall chimneys, sometimes with more than one flue under a single cap.
Tall stacks catch the wind. Check for a cap on every flue, a crown without cracks and brick that is not flaking at the top. A sweep and a rooftop look together answer all three. Start with chimney sweeping, or ask for a replacement cap if one is rusted.
Moving into a Tonka Bay house with a fireplace you have never used?
Before the first fire, get the chimney checked.
- An inspection shows whether the flue is sound.
- A sweep clears what past owners left behind.
- A cap check keeps the weather and animals out.
What do I need ready for the chimney sweep in Tonka Bay?
For a gas fireplace, have the remote handy and know where the wall switch is. For a wood fireplace, clear the hearth. If you live in an association, a quick note to the board about roofline work is a good idea. We handle the rest at the fireplace and explain what we find.
Tonka Bay chimney and fireplace questions
Can you service the gas fireplace in my Tonka Bay condo?
Yes. Interior fireplace service is something we can book directly with you. For anything on the roof, check with your association first.
My townhome fireplace remote stopped working after the power flickered. What now?
Replace the remote batteries, then reset the unit by following its manual. If that does not do it, we test the receiver and ignition.
Do you work on estate-lot houses with more than one flue?
Yes. We sweep and inspect each flue and check the cap over every one.
What should I have checked before buying an older Tonka Bay home with a fireplace?
A chimney inspection. We look at the flue, the crown, the cap and the damper so you know what you are getting.
How often should a Tonka Bay lake home's chimney be swept?
Once a year is a good rule for a fireplace you use. We can say more after one look at your flue.
Is a fire pit allowed on a lake lot in Tonka Bay?
Tonka Bay City Hall sets the backyard fire rules. Call them before you plan one near the water.
Do you also serve Excelsior and Mound?
Yes. Both are in our service area.
Map of Tonka Bay, MN
Every neighborhood in Tonka Bay is on our route.
Services in Tonka Bay
- Chimney sweeping
- Chimney inspection
- Chimney repair
- Gas fireplace repair
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Chimney caps
- Chimney liners
- Chimney leak repair
South Lake Minnetonka
Further reading
Map of Tonka Bay, MN
Every neighborhood in Tonka Bay is on our route.
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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