Hansen & Sons Offers Expert Chimney Services in Madison & Beyond
No matter what kind of hearth appliance you have in your home, keeping up with its various maintenance and repair tasks is crucial. Fortunately, whether it’s time to schedule your annual chimney cleaning appointment, or get someone out to diagnose and repair a leaky chimney issue, the experts at Hansen & Sons Chimney & Fireplace are here to help.
Madison’s Trusted Fireplace & Chimney Experts: Serving You for Over 71 Years
Serving the greater Madison area for the better part of seven decades, there is no team better to trust regarding all things fireplace and chimney.
To learn more about the company, our team, or the products and services we’re proud to offer, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Reach out online by filling out our appointment request form or give us a call at 608-466-4185.
What Areas Do We Serve?
Though our physical address is in Madison, we travel all throughout south-central Wisconsin. You’re likely to see our trucks driving around throughout the following Dane County communities:
- Black Earth (53515)
- Cambridge (53523)
- Cottage Grove (53527)
- Cross Plains (53528)
- Dane (53529)
- Deerfield (53531)
- DeForest (53532)
- Fitchburg (53575, 53593, 53711, 53713, 53719)
- Maple Bluff (53704)
- Mazomanie (53560)
- McFarland (53558)
- Middleton (53562, 53597)
- Monona (53713, 53714, 53716)
- Mount Horeb (53572)
- Oregon (53575)
- Stoughton (53589)
- Sun Prairie (53590, 53596)
- Verona (53593)
- Windsor (53598)
What Fireplace & Chimney Services Do We Provide?
Because we’re a full-service chimney and fireplace repair and maintenance company, we do it all.
Looking to rebuild only part of your chimney? We work with exceptional technicians and skilled masons who will artfully and correctly reinforce and restore your structure to its former glory.
Ready to invest in a brand new hearth appliance like a gas fireplace or insert? We sell and install the best products from the most well-known brands.
From Sweeping to Remodeling: The Complete Fireplace & Chimney Experience in Madison
Here is a full list of the fireplace and chimney repair and maintenance services we routinely provide Madison homeowners:
Can the Team at Hansen & Sons Help Me Decide on a New Fireplace Appliance?
Absolutely. We may be known in the area for our stellar chimney repair and maintenance services, but we also carry a wide variety of appliances – available in many different fuel types.
Looking for a nice set of gas logs? We can help you find just the right one. Interested in making the switch to electric? We have a range of products that look almost as authentic as the real thing (with significantly less work).
No matter which fuel type you prefer – gas, electric, wood, or pellet – we’ve got just the right product to meet your needs.
Find the Perfect Fireplace & Hearth for Your Madison Home: We Have Everything You Need
We proudly carry the finest products from the best brands in the business:
- AJ Hearth Originals
- Dimplex
- Ember King
- Empire Stove
- Enviro
- Kuma
- Majestic
- Marquis
- MF Fire
- Modern Flames
- Osburn
- Regency (Regency & Hampton)
- R.H. Peterson (Real Fyre Premium Gas Logs)
- Simplifire
- Stoll (Fire Pits)
- Urbana
- Valcourt
- Vermont Castings
We also sell a variety of hearth accessories:
- Stoll – Hearth Centers, Tools, Screens,
- Wall Systems, and Glass Doors
- Lexington Hearth Mantels
- Premier Mantels
- Pearl Mantels
To learn more about your product options and what would best suit your needs, get in touch with someone from our team. Contact us online by filling out our appointment request form, or give us a call at 608-466-4185 today.
Why Is It Important To Maintain a Routine Chimney Service Schedule?
Just like you maintain an awareness of your own health by checking in with your doctor or monitoring symptoms, the same is true for your household appliances. And when it comes to chimneys, because virtually everything that contributes to its functioning is both out of reach and sight, following a service schedule is the only surefire way to know that all is safe and sound.
Safety, Efficiency & Peace of Mind: Why Annual Chimney Maintenance Matters
Services like annual chimney cleanings and inspections help ensure the following:
- General System Safety: Regular sweeping (on at least a yearly basis) prevents excessive creosote buildup. A naturally occurring and highly flammable byproduct of combustion, when creosote deposits are left to accumulate, they can ignite and cause a chimney fire. However, a chimney sweep service brushes the substance away and significantly reduces the risk of a fire in your home.
- Improved Performance and Efficiency: When your chimney is clean and unobstructed, all the smoke, fumes, and toxic gases are able to vent properly. The result of this is improved fireplace efficiency and more heat produced for every amount of fuel burned.
- Overall Better Air Quality: Blocked chimneys can trap smoke and other harmful toxins inside your home, which can often lead to or exacerbate existing respiratory problems. Regular cleaning helps to ensure that your chimney is venting properly – and that your home’s air quality is good.
- Signs of Deterioration and/or Damage Are Caught Early: A chimney inspection is vital in identifying structural problems or other internal inefficiencies before they become a bigger (and more expensive) issue. There is a whole host of things that can go wrong within the walls of your chimney – such as cracks, deteriorating mortar joints, or holes in the chimney liner – that can lead to even greater damage in the future. Catching issues like these early not only keeps you and your family safer, but prevents the need for intensive repairs later on.
- Chimney Reaches Intended Lifespan: The truth is that, in order for something to last, we have to care for it properly. For chimneys, this care just happens to require yearly maintenance services. Neglecting such important tasks not only increases your risk for a variety of dangers, but can dramatically reduce the years in which you’re able to enjoy your appliance too.
Contact Us
If you’ve yet to establish a regular maintenance schedule for your hearth, the dedicated experts at Hansen & Sons would love to help you out. Reach out online through our contact form, or give us a call at 608-466-4185 to get started.
Why Are Certifications Important in the Chimney/Venting Industry?
Before you move forward with any fireplace, chimney, or venting professional, it’s important to find out if the company is licensed and insured. Unfortunately, this industry is not regulated, which means that, unless you see proof of credentials and training, you could be paying someone with no experience.
Essentially, anyone with a large truck, tall ladder, and rotary brushes can claim to be a chimney professional…even if they’ve never seen the inside of a chimney flue before. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye out for memberships with notable organizations and ask about certifications.
A good, high-quality professional chimney service company should be able to confidently answer questions such as these:
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Are your technicians certified with well-known organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)?
- Do you have more good reviews than bad?
- How do you keep the homeowner informed and up to date throughout a longer service job?
Why Choose Hansen & Sons?
For the last 71+ years, the dedicated chimney professionals at Hansen & Sons have been servicing the hearth appliances of homeowners all over the greater Madison area. Over the last seven decades, we’ve seen just about every chimney, fireplace, insert, stove, or other venting issue you can think of…and have restored it to optimal performance conditions.
Not only have we been around longer than any other chimney company in Madison, we’re also known for our excellent communication with customers and our friendly demeanor. No matter if you’re looking to book a service, buy a new appliance, or simply ask a few questions, the Hansen & Sons team is here for you. We aim to be a trustworthy resource in our community – one that helps homeowners learn about the importance of hearth safety in addition to providing exceptional service and the best products on the market.
Get in touch online or give us a call at 608-466-4185 to learn more about us and how we can best support you.
Book Your Chimney or Fireplace Service with Our Pros Today!
Why waste precious time searching for “chimney repair near me” when you can give Hansen & Sons Chimney & Fireplace a call? No matter what part of Madison you call home, our team is here to help.
Schedule your appointment by filling out this contact request form online or give us a call at 608-466-4185. We look forward to welcoming you into the Hansen & Sons family.
