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Chimney Sweep & Repair in Redford Charter Township, MI

About 13 miles west of downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Redford Charter Township has roughly 48,300 residents. The typical home in Redford Charter Township dates to around 1955 (about 21% of homes here were built before 1950). Chimneys from the mid-century building era are now well past 50 years old, and their flue liners are often cracked, undersized, or missing for the way modern furnaces and water heaters vent. Most homes in Redford Charter Township (about 90%) heat with natural or propane gas, and gas furnaces and water heaters vent through the chimney too — a blocked or deteriorated flue can push carbon monoxide back into the house. At roughly 4,300 residents per square mile, it is one of the denser parts of our service area, where homes often sit close together. We serve Redford Charter Township together with nearby communities such as Livonia, Dearborn Heights and Garden City.

Michigan winters are long and cold, with many days below freezing — that means heavy freeze-thaw stress on masonry and a longer burning season, which increases creosote buildup for regular wood-burning households.

Redford Charter Township at a glance

Where
Township in Wayne County, about 13 miles west of downtown Detroit
Population
About 48,300
Typical home built
Around 1955
Built before 1950
About 21% of homes
Main heating fuel
Gas 90% · Oil 0% · Wood 0%

Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 (5-year). Distance is straight-line.

Services We Offer in Redford Charter Township

Chimney Sweeping & Cleaning in Redford Charter Township

Removal of creosote, soot, and debris buildup so your chimney vents safely and efficiently.

Chimney Inspection in Redford Charter Township

Level 1, 2, and 3 inspections to catch cracks, liner damage, and structural issues before they become expensive repairs.

Chimney Repair in Redford Charter Township

General repairs to masonry, liners, dampers, and fireboxes so your chimney is safe to use again.

Chimney Relining in Redford Charter Township

New flue liners for chimneys with cracked, deteriorated, or missing liners — required for safe, code-compliant venting.

Chimney Cap Installation & Repair in Redford Charter Township

Caps that keep rain, snow, animals, and debris out of the flue while allowing smoke to vent properly.

Chimney Crown Repair in Redford Charter Township

Repair or rebuild of the crown — the concrete cap covering the top of the chimney — to stop water intrusion.

Masonry & Rebuilding in Redford Charter Township

Brick and mortar repair, tuckpointing, and full rebuilds for chimneys with structural masonry damage.

Chimney Waterproofing in Redford Charter Township

Vapor-permeable sealants that keep water out of masonry without trapping moisture inside.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redford Charter Township

Clearing lint buildup from dryer exhaust vents — a leading cause of house fires when neglected.

Fireplace Repair & Installation in Redford Charter Township

Repairs and new installations for wood-burning and gas fireplaces, inserts, and fireboxes.

Wood Stove Installation in Redford Charter Township

Code-compliant installation of freestanding wood stoves, with correctly sized venting.

Gas Fireplace Service in Redford Charter Township

Maintenance and repair for gas fireplace inserts and log sets, including venting and ignition components.

Animal & Bird Removal in Redford Charter Township

Safe, humane removal of birds, squirrels, and raccoons that have nested in an uncapped chimney.

Redford Charter Township Chimney FAQ

My Redford Charter Township home heats with gas — does the chimney still need attention?

Yes. Gas furnaces and water heaters vent through the chimney, and a cracked, blocked, or oversized flue can let exhaust gases, including carbon monoxide, back into the house. An annual inspection catches this early.

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