Chimney Repair in Concord, NC
Concord grew up around the Cannon and Odell textile fortunes, and the residential blocks along North Union Street and South Union Street still hold one of the largest collections of late nineteenth and early twentieth century houses in North Carolina. These Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes were built with multiple brick flues serving several fireplaces each, and many of those flues now vent gas logs or nothing at all. Around Gibson Mill, which opened in 1899 as a Cannon plant, the mill village houses of Gibson Village have smaller chimneys built for coal and wood stoves. Both need careful inspection before they are put back into service.
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02 · Contact
HearthGuard Chimney — Concord
- 818 S Union St, Concord, NC 28025
- Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun: Closed
Appointments during business hours
03 · About this location
Your local chimney experts in Concord
Northwest Concord is a different world. Afton Village, Christenbury, Moss Creek, Winding Walk and the Cabarrus side of Highland Creek were built almost entirely from the late 1990s through the 2010s, and nearly all of them use factory-built fireplaces inside framed chases. These units are dependable when maintained, but their chase covers rust, their refractory panels crack and their termination caps clog with bird nests, and few homeowners know to look. Harrisburg, Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant add older farmhouses and 1970s ranches to the mix, so four different chimney types can sit within a few miles of each other.
Cabarrus County weather wears chimneys down slowly. Humid summers keep brick and creosote damp, repeated winter freeze-thaw cycles split crowns and loosen caps, and spring thunderstorms drive rain sideways into flashing and brick joints. The red clay soil common across Concord moves with moisture, and a masonry chimney that has begun to lean or pull away from the siding is a sign of that movement. Union Street flues generally need liners and lime-compatible repointing, while Afton Village and Christenbury units need chase covers, panels and an annual gas-log service. The Concord location helps homeowners schedule those inspections in late summer or early fall, with inspections and repairs scheduled during business hours.
Neighborhoods and communities near our Concord location
- North Union Street Historic District
- Gibson Village
- Afton Village
- Christenbury
- Moss Creek
- Winding Walk
- Highland Creek
- Kannapolis
- Harrisburg
- Mount Pleasant
Whether you own a Union Street landmark or a newer home off Cox Mill Road, the HearthGuard Chimney Concord location is open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Call to schedule an inspection, sweep or repair.
Chimney services we offer in Concord
Every HearthGuard Chimney service is available to Concord homeowners and businesses.
Chimney Sweeping & Cleaning
Creosote and soot cleared from firebox to cap, with a camera pass and photo report on every sweep.
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Chimney Inspection (Level 1–3)
Level 1, 2, and 3 inspections with a camera in the flue and a written photo report after each one.
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Chimney Cap & Crown Repair
Crown cracks sealed and stainless caps fitted so Piedmont rain and nesting birds stay out of the flue.
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Flue & Liner Repair / Relining
Cracked clay tiles repaired or the flue relined in stainless steel, sized for wood, gas, or an insert.
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Masonry & Tuckpointing
Soft mortar ground out and repointed to match the original brick on older Piedmont chimneys.
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Chimney Leak Repair & Waterproofing
Leak traced to its actual source, repaired, and the masonry sealed with a breathable treatment.
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Damper & Firebox Repair
Seized dampers freed or replaced and cracked fireboxes rebuilt so the fireplace closes tight and burns safely.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning
Lint cleared from the full duct run and airflow measured so the dryer runs cooler and finishes faster.
In ConcordChimney questions from Concord
Answers specific to Concord homes and weather. Have another? Call us anytime.
It does. Gas fireplaces build up dust and spider webs in the burner and pilot assembly, and the venting still needs to be checked for corrosion and blockage. An annual gas-log service and vent inspection keeps the unit lighting reliably and confirms it is exhausting properly.
Usually not all at once, and sometimes not at all without relining. Shared flues let smoke from one fireplace spill out of another. A camera inspection maps which fireboxes connect to which flue, and from there we can recommend liners or sealed gas units so the house keeps its hearths safely.
A Level 1 inspection is a visual check of accessible parts and suits a chimney in regular use with no changes. A Level 2 adds a camera scan of the flue and is the standard when buying or selling a home or changing the appliance. Pricing depends on the level and the number of flues, and the Concord location quotes it before the visit is scheduled.
The Concord location is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Sunday. Call the location or use the contact form to arrange an inspection, sweep, or repair appointment, and the location will confirm the date and arrival window with you.
Yes. The Concord location performs Level 2 camera inspections for real-estate transactions and delivers a photo report that buyers, sellers, agents, and insurers can rely on before closing. Sellers often arrange the inspection before listing so repairs can be handled ahead of negotiations.
Yes. Technicians at the Concord location inspect the flue and firebox first, then size the gas unit, correct the venting, verify clearances, and test the system before turning it over. Older brick fireplaces sometimes need a liner as part of the conversion, and that is priced in the written quote.
Why Concord chooses HearthGuard Chimney
The speed of a large company with the accountability of a local team.
Camera inspection, every time
We run a camera up the flue on every visit, so you see the cracked tile or creosote buildup yourself before we recommend anything.
Digital report, every visit
Photos, findings, and pricing are emailed to you after each appointment, so you have a written record before deciding on any repair.
Gas-log conversion specialists
We convert aging wood fireplaces to gas units correctly, with the venting and clearances older Piedmont brick homes actually need.
Insurance-ready documentation
When a summer storm or ice event drops a limb on your chimney, our photo report gives your insurer exactly what it needs to process the claim.
Local North Carolina teams
Dedicated technicians in 10 cities means faster arrival and people who know your area.
Root-cause repairs
We fix what actually failed on your chimney and explain it plainly, so the same problem does not come back next month.
Smoke in the house, a leak, or a suspected chimney fire? Call your location in Concord.
If you smell smoke in a room where nothing is burning, see flames or heavy sparks above the chimney, or hear a roaring sound from the flue, leave the house and call 911 before calling us. Once the immediate danger is handled, call your nearest HearthGuard Chimney location during business hours, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Suspected chimney fires, active leaks, and gas fireplace concerns are prioritized on that day's schedule. We document everything for your insurance claim and tell you honestly whether the fireplace is safe to use again.
- 01 Urgent issues prioritized in the schedule
- 02 Fire and CO risk assessed on site
- 03 Storm and water damage secured
- 04 Written pricing, no surprises
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Ready for a safer, cleaner chimney in Concord?
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