Chimney Liner Installation in Independence, MO
A chimney liner carries smoke and gases out and keeps heat away from the house. Jake And Son Chimney Sweep installs and replaces chimney liners in Independence, MO and 20 nearby towns.
When a chimney needs a new liner
A chimney needs a new liner in four situations: the existing liner is damaged, there has been a chimney fire, there is no liner at all, or a new appliance needs a different flue size.
- Cracked or broken clay tiles. Pieces of tile in the firebox are the usual sign.
- After a chimney fire. Sudden heat cracks clay liners, often in several places.
- An unlined chimney. Common in homes built before the 1940s.
- A new insert, stove or furnace. The flue has to match the appliance outlet.
How a stainless steel liner is installed
A stainless steel liner is lowered down the existing flue from the top, connected to the appliance at the bottom, and sealed with a top plate and cap.
- Inspect and measure. A camera inspection shows the condition and the route of the flue, and the liner is sized to the appliance.
- Prepare the flue. The flue is swept, and damaged tiles are removed where they would block the liner.
- Install the liner. The liner, with insulation where required, is lowered into place.
- Connect and seal. It is connected to the appliance, and a top plate and cap seal the chimney.
- Test the draft. The system is checked before it is used.
Think your chimney needs relining?
Call (816) 239-8989Which liner is right
For most relining jobs the answer is stainless steel, because it can be sized exactly to the appliance. The alloy has to suit the fuel: liners for wood are different from liners for high-efficiency gas appliances. Our chimney liner comparison sets out clay tile, stainless steel and cast-in-place side by side.
What a chimney liner costs
Chimney liner installation starts at $1,199 for a short, straight flue. Flue height, diameter, insulation and bends in the flue add to that. See the pricing page for all starting prices. You get the price for your chimney after the inspection and before any work starts.
Related services
Relining usually follows a Level 2 chimney inspection and is one of the repairs covered on our chimney repair page.
Common questions
How long does it take to install a chimney liner?
Most stainless steel liner installations are completed in a day. A tall chimney, a flue with bends, or damaged clay tiles that have to be removed first can extend the job. The fireplace or appliance can normally be used again as soon as the installation has been tested.
Do I need an insulated chimney liner?
For wood-burning stoves and inserts, insulation is usually required by the liner's listing and it is worth having. An insulated liner keeps the flue gases warm, which improves draft and reduces creosote. On an exterior chimney it also reduces condensation in gas appliance flues.
Can a chimney liner be installed in a chimney with bends?
Yes. Flexible stainless steel liner is made for flues with offsets and can follow most bends. A camera inspection beforehand shows where the bends are and whether any tiles need to be removed for the liner to pass. Sharp offsets can limit the liner diameter that will fit.
What size chimney liner do I need?
The liner is sized to the appliance, following the manufacturer's instructions and NFPA 211. A wood stove or insert normally takes a liner the same diameter as its flue outlet. Gas furnaces and water heaters are sized from their input rating and the height of the chimney.
Does a new chimney liner need maintenance?
Yes. A lined flue still needs the yearly inspection NFPA 211 calls for, and sweeping when deposits build up. A stainless liner is easier to sweep than old clay tile because it is smooth and round, and keeping it clean is what makes it last.