Chimney Sweeping & Repair in Houma, LA

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Houma) averages 9.5 nights a year at or below 32°F.^1,2 With rare freezes, masonry damage usually comes from water alone - a failed crown or missing cap - rather than from freeze-thaw cycles. The median home in the city of Houma was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Louisiana median of 1983.³ Older masonry chimneys may be unlined or have cracked clay tile liners; a Level 2 camera inspection is the standard way to confirm the liner before the first fire of the season.

Somewhat more of Houma's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 63% against 50%, with 8% built since 2010.³ Annual precipitation is about 65 inches, with 22 days a year of an inch or more.^1,2 Heavy rain tests the flashing and crown; most chimney leaks enter there rather than through the brick, and the inspection report should say which. Cooling dominates the year: about 2,969 cooling degree days against 1,250 heating degree days (base 65°F).^1,2 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.

Building permits in Houma are normally issued by the city building department.^4,5 Where a liner or rebuild needs a permit, the contractor files it with the city before work starts.