Certified Fireplace &
Chimney Experts for Tecumseh, KS

We serve Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Holton, Emporia and everywhere in between!

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Tecumseh, Kansas

Tecumseh is about ten minutes from our Topeka shop, which makes it one of the easiest service areas on our map. We’re out that direction most weeks.

Old town, old chimneys

Tecumseh was platted in 1854 and served as the original Shawnee County seat before Topeka took the title. Some of the housing dates back accordingly. Original masonry chimneys from that era were built without flue liners — liners weren’t a code requirement until well into the 20th century — and an unlined chimney puts hot flue gases in direct contact with brick, mortar, and eventually framing. If your house is old enough that you’re not sure whether it has a liner, that’s worth finding out before you light the first fire of the season.

Rural properties burn differently

Homes on acreage around Tecumseh burn more wood than homes in town, and they burn it harder. Firewood is cheaper or free when you have trees on the property, and a wood stove or insert is often doing real heating work rather than providing ambiance on Christmas Eve. That changes the maintenance math:

Heavy burners need more than an annual sweep. If you’re going through three or more cords a season, we usually recommend a mid-season inspection.
Green or unseasoned wood is the main culprit. Wood cut this spring and burned this fall will smolder, run the flue cool, and lay down creosote fast.
Nobody’s watching your roofline. On a rural property, a missing cap or a nesting bird can go unnoticed for a full season. We check every time we’re out.

There’s also a plain safety argument. Fire department response times outside city limits are longer. A chimney fire in Topeka is an emergency; a chimney fire on a Tecumseh acreage is a bigger one.

What we do in Tecumseh

Chimney sweeping and inspection, masonry repair and repointing, crown rebuilds, stainless steel relining, wood stove and insert service, cap and chase cover installation, and fireplace remodeling.

Schedule service in Tecumseh

Call (785) 670-6600 or request an estimate online.

Nearby service areas: Topeka · Berryton · Lawrence · Meriden

Our Services

Inspections

Our in-depth inspection includes an interior and exterior inspection of both the fireplace and the chimney, with a flue scan to rule out any rust, blockages and other hazards. We make a report with photos of your home at your appointment. If issues are found, we’ll explain why those issues are in need of resolution and provide the best methods of repair, to make it like-new.

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Repairs

Have an issue you want fixed? Is your chimney deteriorating or water getting in? Critters making your chimney their home? Fireplace not drafting? Gas problems? Or something not working right?

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Remodels

Want to remodel your fireplace to fit your taste? Does your fireplace look tired and in need of a facelift? Or maybe you’re looking for a new insert of the gas/wood/electric variety and have more questions than answers.

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Cleanings / Sweeps

Chimney cleanings have come a long way since Mary Poppins and the singing chimney sweeps. We have perfected the practice of a chimney sweep using updated technology, training and certifications. CFAC values your home, as if it were our own. All cleanings come with a mess-free guarantee!

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Why Clients Choose
Certified Fire and Chimney

Our clients know that we put their safety first because we require our technicians have the acclaimed CSIA certification. The attention and devotion we put into all our employees to make them industry experts and leaders in all things fireplace and chimney- shows we truly care about our clients-NOT just the bottom line.

We strive to be the leading experts in our industry, so we can safely serve our clients with their goals, dreams or needs for their fireplace and chimney. We do this by continually training, mandating our technicians receive and maintain the most daunting level of credentials in our industry; the CSIA certification, and by staying up to date with ever-changing building codes and our distributors and their products.

What Makes Us Different

Why clients choose Certified Fire and Chimney

Friendly and knowledgeable

We take the time to talk to our customers and ensure they understand the components and functionality of their fireplace and chimney.

Best price for value

We always offer the best price for the value in the industry. If you find someone else offering the same product and warranty for the same or lower price- we will beat it!

We do the work

Every interaction you have with a member of CFAC, is as if you are dealing with the owner exclusively! Our company has built its reputation based on our expertise and the care we provide to our customers.