Photo Submission Examples
WOOD BURNING (INTERIOR)
Doors must be open, and screens must be removed to highlight both fireplace or stove firebox, as well as the surrounding area and hearth.
CHIMNEYS (EXTERIOR)
Zoomed-out from ground level to outline roof composition, pitch, height of the chimney above roofline, and ground-level obstructions like shrubbery.
HOME-HEATING (INTERIOR)
Appliance vent pipe configuration from wall entry to appliance connection must be present to provide approximate sizing.
DRYER VENTS (EXTERIOR)
Similarly for dryer appliances on the 2nd floor, I need to better understand if I can safely access the vent termination. Homeowners are NOT being asked to access their own roofs.
Service Area
Animal & Pet Care
Household pets must be separated and secured from the work space (the area from your front door to your chimney) to prevent from wandering on to my sooty tarps, and to prevent escape.
If your dog displays what is perceived as threatening behavior, and if a home owner fails to adequately compartmentalize their aggressive dog from the work area, I will leave your house, but not before remitting an invoice with a service charge.
These guidelines aren't intended to inconvenience clients, but are to keep both of our interests secure. I don't want to get bitten again, and you don't want your pet to get chemical burns from soot on their paws.
Gas Fireplaces
MFC is not a licensed plumber, and will not work on malfunctioning gas appliances, to include lighting pilot lights.
LEFT Open-faced gas logs: the chimney is usually swept one last time prior to conversion from wood-burning, as it will no longer require sweeping post-conversion. For evaluations, the pilot light must be OFF for at least two hours prior to arrival.
RIGHT Sealed gas inserts: a licensed plumber (preferably the installer) must be called for servicing and maintenance.
Weather-Related Considerations
Services requiring roof access are suspended throughout the winter until springtime: chimney cap installation, chimney sweeping services for home-heating systems and free-standing wood stoves, 2nd floor dryer vent cleaning.
Chimney sweeping services for open-faced fireplaces, fireplace wood inserts, factory-prefab fireplaces, and wood stoves venting into an outdoor class-A chimney pipe with a removeable tee cap are performed 12 months out of the year.
Office Visits
The MFC office is closed to the general public, and visitation is not permitted. I'm a one-person company, and I operate out of my home-office for the time being. This is where I live, not where I conduct business. As much as I appreciate your enthusiasm for fire safety, business takes place at your house. Mailbox and front door drop-offs are also not permitted. All inbound mail must be post-marked, otherwise it will be discarded (or mailed back if there is a return address).
Repairs & Estimates
MFC is a one-person company, primarily focused on service and maintenance. Large repair projects, stove installations, and inspections for the purpose of the sale of home and property are not taken on. MFC is not a licensed plumber, and does not perform gas work (i.e. conversions, diagnostics, or repairs for gas fireplace appliances). If you feel your chimney requires extensive care, it's best to consult with a larger, repair-based company. I do not receive a finders fee for the referrals listed below, and you do not have to mention me by name.
Ineligible For Service
Unlined Masonry Fireplace with Wood Insert-Stove
Factory-Prefab Fireplace with Free-Standing Stove
Unlined Masonry Fireplace with Wood Insert-Stove
Both NFPA-211 regulation and IRC R1003.12 building code require this application to have a stainless, insulated chimney lining system installed throughout the entirety of the chimney height.
Factory-Prefab Fireplace with Wood Insert-Stove
Factory-Prefab Fireplace with Free-Standing Stove
Unlined Masonry Fireplace with Wood Insert-Stove
Not permitted under NFPA-211 regulation and IRC R1004.1 and R1005.1, as UL-1777 compliance for the lining system isn't achieved and UL-127 is violated according to both the fireplace and liner manufacturers.
Factory-Prefab Fireplace with Free-Standing Stove
Factory-Prefab Fireplace with Free-Standing Stove
Factory-Prefab Fireplace with Free-Standing Stove
Not permitted under NFPA-211 regulation and IRC R1004.1 and R1005.1, as UL-1777 compliance for the lining system isn't achieved and UL-127 is violated according to both the fireplace and liner manufacturers.
Mt Freedom Chimney
Expert Chimney Service for Over 21 Years
MFC is a one-person chimney sweeping company. Services, scheduling, and customer relations are performed & completed by Adam Rincon, the company owner.
Services Not Supported
Sealed Gas Fireplaces
Pellet Inserts & Stoves
Pellet Inserts & Stoves
Pellet Inserts & Stoves
Pellet Inserts & Stoves
Pellet Inserts & Stoves
Coal Inserts & Stoves
Pellet Inserts & Stoves
1st Gen Heat-Form Fireplaces
1st Gen Heat-Form Fireplaces
Zero-Clearance Pre-Fab Inserts
1st Gen Heat-Form Fireplaces
Zero-Clearance Pre-Fab Inserts
Zero-Clearance Pre-Fab Inserts
Zero-Clearance Pre-Fab Inserts
Wood Furnaces
Zero-Clearance Pre-Fab Inserts
Zero-Clearance Pre-Fab Inserts
Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)
Fireplace Chimney Liner Installation
Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)
Chase Cover Replacement
Fireplace Chimney Liner Installation
Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)