Chimney Repair in Hickory, NC
Hickory sits in the Catawba Valley at the edge of the foothills, and its established neighborhoods date to the furniture and hosiery boom of the late 1800s through the 1930s. Oakwood, Hillcrest, Kenworth and Claremont are the city's local historic districts, lined with Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes whose tall brick chimneys were built for coal and wood. Many of these houses have been carefully restored, but chimneys are usually the last thing an owner thinks to inspect. Unlined flues, deteriorated mortar and crowns that were never properly built are the norm rather than the exception in homes of this age.
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02 · Contact
HearthGuard Chimney — Hickory
- 2911 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602
- 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 Hickory
Newer Hickory spreads north and east. Viewmont and the neighborhoods along Lake Hickory, including Lakeland Park, grew through the 1950s to the 1980s with brick ranches and split-levels that have full masonry fireplaces or first-generation metal prefab units. Mountain View, Bethlehem and the area toward Conover and Newton added 1990s and 2000s subdivisions with factory-built fireplaces inside framed chases. Lake homes on Lake Hickory face the same tall-chase wind exposure and long idle periods as any waterfront property, and a chase cover that rusted through quietly can put water into the framing for years before anyone notices.
Catawba County is higher and cooler than Charlotte, and the heating season is noticeably longer. Hickory households burn more wood, which means more creosote and a real chimney-fire risk if sweeping is skipped. Winter freeze-thaw cycles are more frequent here, and they break down crowns, caps and the mortar joints on exposed chimney tops. Ice storms bring down limbs onto rooflines. Oakwood and Hillcrest stacks usually need liners and rebuilt crowns, lake chases need stainless covers, and gas inserts remain a popular route for keeping a historic firebox in use. The Hickory location helps homeowners schedule sweeping and inspections in early fall, with inspections and repairs scheduled during business hours.
Neighborhoods and communities near our Hickory location
- Oakwood
- Hillcrest
- Kenworth
- Claremont
- Viewmont
- Lakeland Park
- Mountain View
- Bethlehem
- Conover
- Newton
From the historic districts to the shores of Lake Hickory, HearthGuard Chimney's Hickory location is open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Call to schedule a sweep, inspection or repair before the long heating season.
Chimney services we offer in Hickory
Every HearthGuard Chimney service is available to Hickory 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 HickoryChimney questions from Hickory
Answers specific to Hickory homes and weather. Have another? Call us anytime.
Signs include puffy or honeycombed creosote, warped metal components, cracked or missing flue tiles found during a camera inspection, and creosote flakes on the roof. A chimney fire can occur without the homeowner noticing. If you suspect one, stop using the fireplace until it has been inspected.
Usually yes. A gas insert fits inside the existing firebox and vents through a new liner run up the old flue, leaving the exterior brick untouched. We size the liner to the insert and make sure the historic masonry is sound before installation.
It does. Long idle stretches let moisture, animals and debris collect in the flue, and a factory-built fireplace's chase cover and cap need to be checked for corrosion every year regardless of how often the fireplace is used. An annual inspection catches problems before they reach the interior.
The Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory.
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 Hickory?
Call your nearest location Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM, or send us a message and we will get right back to you.