Chimney Sweeping & Repair in Eau Claire, WI

Winters are long: the Eau Claire Rgnl Ap station averages 163 nights a year at or below 32°F and 92 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 Eau Claire was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Wisconsin median of 1975.³ Somewhat more of Eau Claire's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 58% against 50%, with 9% 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 about 33 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more.^1,2 Heating dominates the year: about 7,923 heating degree days against 567 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 Eau Claire 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.