Chimney Liners

Section: Chimney Liners

A properly installed chimney liner is one of the most important parts of a safe, efficient fireplace or heating system. Village Chimney provides licensed and insured chimney liner installation and replacement across Suffolk County, bringing over 27 years of hands-on experience to every job.

Whether your clay tile liner is cracked, your flue is deteriorating, or you’re upgrading to a wood stove or gas appliance, we install high-quality stainless steel chimney liners built to last.

What Does a Chimney Liner Do?

A chimney liner protects your home by:

  • Preventing heat transfer to wood framing
  • Improving your fireplace or stove draft
  • Protecting the chimney masonry from creosote and acids
  • Ensuring smoke, gases, and carbon monoxide vent safely
  • Extending the life of the chimney

Without a proper liner, your chimney can overheat, leak gases, or deteriorate from the inside.

Signs You May Need a New Chimney Liner

You should consider replacing your liner if you notice:

  • Cracked or missing clay liner tiles
  • Bits of tile falling into the firebox
  • Smoke smell inside the house
  • Poor fireplace draft
  • Rust stains around the damper
  • Moisture inside the flue
  • A chimney inspection that shows deterioration

Older Long Island homes often have unlined chimneys or damaged terra cotta liners that must be repaired or replaced.

Types of Chimney Liners

These are the industry standard for longevity, safety, and performance.

  • Works for wood, oil, coal, and gas systems
  • Flexible or rigid options
  • Resists corrosion and moisture
  • Usually lasts 20+ years when maintained

Village Chimney installs high-grade stainless steel liners sized correctly for your system.

2. Clay Tile Liners (Older Homes)

Many older Suffolk County homes were built with clay tile (terra cotta) liners.
They can last decades, but eventually:

  • crack
  • shift
  • spall
  • allow gases and smoke to escape

Once cracked, they are no longer safe.

3. Cast-in-Place Liners

A cement-like material is poured inside the chimney to form a new liner.
Good for oddly shaped flues, but expensive and rarely necessary.

Stainless steel liners have largely replaced them.

Benefits of Installing a New Chimney Liner

A new stainless steel liner:

  • Improves draft
  • Prevents carbon monoxide leaks
  • Protects the chimney brickwork
  • Ensures proper venting for modern appliances
  • Reduces creosote buildup
  • Helps wood stoves burn hotter and cleaner
  • Extends chimney lifespan

For homeowners who heat with wood or oil, a new liner is one of the best safety upgrades you can make.

Should Chimney Liners Be Replaced?

Most chimney liners last:

15–20 years

but conditions like moisture, storm damage, salt air, or heavy wood burning can shorten the lifespan.
If your home is near the coast—as many Suffolk homes are—the inside of the flue can deteriorate faster due to humidity and salt exposure.

A licensed inspection will determine whether repair or full replacement is needed.

Can You Install a Chimney Liner Yourself?

It’s strongly recommended not to install a liner yourself.
Incorrect sizing or installation can cause:

  • Carbon monoxide leaks
  • Fireplace smoke problems
  • Creosote buildup
  • Overheating of surrounding wood
  • Chimney fires

Village Chimney ensures your liner is correctly sized, fitted, insulated, and secured according to Long Island building codes.

Before & After

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Schedule a Chimney Liner Inspection

Whether you need a new liner, a replacement, or a second opinion, Village Chimney is ready to help.

  • Licensed & insured
  • 27 years experience
  • Stainless steel liners
  • Free estimates
  • Senior discounts

Serving all of Suffolk County.

Call (516) 232-5326 or email
villagechimney@yahoo.com.