Chimney Inspection
Cap, crown, brick, flashing and the flue inside, checked and written up.
Barrhaven, Ontario
Chimney Sweep in Barrhaven, ON
For a chimney sweep in Barrhaven, ON, Ottawa Precision Chimney Sweep sweeps wood fireplaces and stoves, checks the cap and flashing, and replaces chase covers and rain caps that have rusted. Many Barrhaven homes have a gas fireplace or a metal flue instead of brick, so we spend more time on caps, covers and flue pipe than on masonry. We write the price before we start.
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Chimney Services We Offer in Barrhaven
Barrhaven is mostly newer houses, and the chimney work reflects it. Here are the jobs we get most in Barrhaven:
- Chase covers and rain caps on newer homes, see chimney cap installation
- Flashing leaks on roofs under 20 years old, see chimney leak repair
- Sweeps and checks for wood fireplaces, see chimney inspection
- Liner replacement when a gas appliance is swapped, see chimney liner installation
- Crowns on the few brick stacks, see chimney crown repair
Condo Boards and Townhouse Rows
Barrhaven has a lot of townhouse rows, and the condo board often books chimney work for the whole row. A group sweep and cap check brings the per-unit price down and gets every unit on one report. We do the whole row in one visit.
If your board is collecting quotes, send us the number of units, whether they burn wood or gas, and the roof type. We will quote the lot, with a unit-by-unit report you can file with the minutes.
Contact UsWhat Barrhaven Chimneys Ask of a Crew
Modern Barrhaven started in the 1960s as one of the first suburbs outside the Greenbelt and grew in waves, with about 103,234 people at the 2021 census. Most of its houses are less than 40 years old, which changes what goes wrong.
More Metal, Less Brick
A new Barrhaven home usually has a gas fireplace on a direct vent, or a factory-built metal flue in a siding-covered box. Those don't need mortar repairs. They need a sound cap, a sound cover and flashing that hasn't pulled loose, and that is mostly what we replace here. We were in Barrhaven about 30 times last year, and about half of those visits were for caps and covers.
Roofs That Settled in the First Winters
New houses settle, and flashing laid on a roof that is still moving can lift in the first few winters. We see more flashing leaks on Barrhaven roofs under 15 years old than on any other kind. A few well-placed fasteners and a proper layer of counter flashing end it. We've seen it so often that we now check the flashing first on any roof under 15 years old.
Neighbourhoods Near the Rideau River
The Rideau River runs along the east side of Barrhaven, and homes in places like Davidson Heights catch the dampness it brings. Metal chase covers there rust a little faster, and moss can gather on a north-facing roof. We look at both on every roof visit.
How Much Does a Chase Cover Cost in Barrhaven?
A custom stainless chase cover in Barrhaven costs $450 to $1,400 in 2026, depending on the size of the chimney box. A simple rain cap for a metal flue pipe costs $120 to $350. The price includes measuring, bending the metal and installing it. HST is added to the invoice.
| Cover or cap | Typical price in Barrhaven | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Rain cap, metal flue pipe | $120 to $350 | 1 hour |
| Custom chase cover, stainless | $450 to $1,400 | Half a day |
| Flashing replacement | $700 to $1,500 | Half a day |
Questions Barrhaven Homeowners Ask
Does a Gas Fireplace Chimney Need Cleaning?
It doesn't build up creosote the way wood does, but it still needs a look. A blocked cap, a nest or a rusted flue pipe can cause problems. We check the cap, the pipe and the flashing, and we leave the gas appliance itself to a licensed gas fitter.
What If My Home Is Too New for Chimney Trouble?
No chimney is too new for a cap that rusts. A galvanized cap can fail inside ten years in Ottawa weather. We have replaced covers on Barrhaven homes that were barely 12 years old, and the siding behind them was already stained.
If your house is under warranty from the builder, check what it covers before booking. A rusted cover usually counts as maintenance, not a defect, but a leak at the flashing in the first few years might be on the builder.
A Written Price First
We climb up, look, and send you the price in writing. If a chimney needs nothing but a sweep, that is all you pay for.
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Insurers and buyers sometimes ask for one on a wood stove or insert. We arrange it with a partner inspector.
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Chimney Sweep FAQs for Barrhaven
Does a gas fireplace need a chimney sweep in Barrhaven?
Not for creosote, but the flue and cap should still be checked every couple of years. We look for blockages, nests and rust, and we replace worn caps. We don't service the gas appliance itself, which needs a licensed gas fitter.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Barrhaven?
A sweep for a wood fireplace or stove costs $175 to $325 in 2026. A visit to check a gas fireplace's flue and cap costs less, usually $120 to $200. We write the price after we know what you have, and HST goes on the invoice.
My Barrhaven townhouse chimney is shared with a neighbour. Who pays?
Usually the condo corporation or the owners together, depending on the declaration. We coordinate with the board and send one report. If your row has several chimneys, ask the board to book the whole row at once for a lower per-unit price.
Why is there rust on the siding below my chimney?
Almost always the chase cover. The galvanized lid rusts at the corners and the rust runs down the siding. A new stainless cover with a drip edge fixes it, and we check the siding and the flashing while we are up there.
Can you work on a chimney in a house that is still under warranty?
We can inspect and report, which helps if you need to file a claim with the builder. Repairs under warranty are the builder's job, so check before you pay. We give you photos and a written note either way.
Our Other Chimney Services
Chimney Liner Installation
A new pipe inside the old flue for stoves, inserts and furnaces.
Chimney Cap Installation
Caps, rain caps and chase covers that keep water and animals out.
Chimney Crown Repair
The concrete lid on top of the brick, sealed or rebuilt.
Chimney Repointing
Crumbling mortar chiselled out and replaced before the brick fails.
Chimney Rebuild
Partial and full rebuilds, and chimney removal when it's time.
Chimney Leak Repair
Flashing, crown and cap fixed where the water is really getting in.
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Tell Us About Your Chimney
Leave your name, number and a line about the chimney. We call back to set up a look, and the written price follows.
- Written price before any work
- Free estimates around Ottawa
- Drop sheets and a tidy finish every visit