Chimney Sweeping & Repair in Clovis, NM

Winters are long: the Portales station averages 104 nights a year at or below 32°F and 29 at or below 20°F.^1,2 In long winters, chimneys work hard and masonry sees many freeze-thaw cycles; annual inspection and a sound cap and crown are the maintenance baseline. The median home in the city of Clovis was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the New Mexico median of 1985.³ Somewhat more of Clovis's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 13% built since 2010.³ 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.

Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches.^1,2 Heating dominates the year: about 3,434 heating degree days against 1,672 cooling degree days (base 65°F).^1,2 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Building permits in Clovis 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.