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The chimney is a crucial part of the heating system, as it ensures safe exhaust of flue gases and provides adequate draft for efficient fuel combustion. If the chimney is worn out, damaged, or inadequate, chimney renovation is essential (restoration).
This is what a chimney needing renovation looks like:
Why Opt for Chimney Renovation?
Safety
Renovation prevents flue gases from escaping the chimney into the room, ensuring safe heating without health or fire hazards.
No Demolition Required
The existing chimney remains in place – we insert a new stainless steel pipe into it. Fewer costs, less work, and no major construction.
Adaptation for Modern Heating Appliances
Renovation ensures the correct pipe diameter and draft for efficient operation.
Better Draft
The smooth walls of stainless steel pipes allow for better flue gas flow and faster, improved draft.
Less Condensation and Tar
Higher temperatures in the stainless steel pipe mean less tarring (deposits on chimney walls) and thus less chance of a chimney fire.
Long Lifespan
The stainless steel pipes we use are resistant to moisture, acids, and high temperatures – no rusting, no cracks, no problems.
Quick Execution
Most renovations are completed within one day.
When is Chimney Renovation Necessary?
Soot and Tar Stains
If the chimney is no longer sealed, condensation seeps through its walls, carrying soot and tar.
Chimney Deterioration
Older chimneys are often not suitable for new, energy-efficient heating appliances.
Unpleasant Soot Smell
If the chimney is no longer gas-tight, the smell of smoke and soot spreads into living areas.
Burning Prohibition
The chimney sweep service may issue a burning prohibition due to safety risks.
Flue Gas Leakage
Flue gases escape into the room, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Visible Damage
Cracks in the chimney, crumbling liners, and falling bricks are clear signs for renovation.
From an idea to a new heating appliance in 4 easy steps
1. Inspection and Consultation
We conduct an on-site inspection where we discuss your wishes and requirements, assess the condition of the existing chimney, measure the necessary dimensions on site, advise on the optimal solution, and agree on all implementation details.
The inspection is free throughout Slovenia.
2. Proposal Preparation
Based on the inspection, we prepare an individually tailored offer. We take into account your wishes, the technical characteristics of the building, and all agreed-upon details – for an optimal, safe, and long-term solution. If necessary, we also include reaming or removal of the existing chimney.
3. Installation
After confirming the offer, we prepare the necessary materials for the renovation and coordinate the appointment with you. Installation is carried out by our authorized contractors with many years of experience, using only verified and certified materials for the safest solution.
Most installations are completed within one day.
4. A Warm, Worry-Free Home
After successful installation, we familiarize you with the use and maintenance. You also receive all documentation and a 10-year warranty – for complete safety, flawless operation, and long-term peace of mind.
What to Do if your Chimney is Worn out or Damaged?
Chimney Renovation with a Stainless Steel Liner
- The most common, fastest, and most affordable solution. With this method, a stainless steel pipe is inserted into the existing chimney.
- Renovation with a stainless steel liner ensures optimal efficiency, while also meeting the latest standards.
- A liner made of high-quality stainless steel is inserted into the chimney, resistant to corrosion and high temperatures.
Demolition and Construction of a New Chimney
- The most thorough, but also the most time-consuming and financially demanding solution. This method involves demolishing the old chimney and building a new one.
- We recommend this solution in cases where the chimney cannot be renovated for various reasons (e.g., excessive deterioration).
If the Existing Chimney is of Inadequate Dimensions (Too Small) for Inserting a Chimney Pipe of Suitable Dimensions (as Required by the Heating Appliance), Reaming is Necessary at the Start of Installation.
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- If the chimney is built “empty” – without internal pipes – we can ream it, which means we expand the interior with a special machine.
- If the chimney already has built-in chamotte (ceramic) pipes that are cracked or no longer sealed, they must first be removed. This is done by a breaking-out procedure.
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Why Do Homes across Slovenia Choose our Chimneys?
Verified Materials
For the safety and efficiency of the chimney system, it is crucial that materials meet strict standards.
Free Inspection and Consultation
If installed by our contractors, we offer a free on-site inspection anywhere in Slovenia.
Professional Installation
Our authorized contractors ensure that the installation is carried out in accordance with all standards and regulations.
Warranty
Because we believe in the quality of our products and services, we provide a 10-year warranty on materials and installation.
In-house Production
We ensure precise quality control of products and quick custom manufacturing.
Price-quality Ratio
Reliability at an affordable price – for efficient operation and long lifespan without repairs.
Over 40 years of experience and more than 20,000 satisfied customers
Frequently Asked Questions from our Customers
How Do I Know if My Chimney Needs Renovation?
Signs indicating chimney renovation include:
- soot or tar stains on the walls,
- smell of smoke in the room,
- poor draft,
- cracks and crumbling,
- or a warning from the chimney sweep service.
Do I Have to Demolish the Old Chimney?
Not necessarily. In most cases, the chimney can be renovated by inserting a metal liner, without demolishing the existing structure.
Only if the chimney is structurally severely damaged or unsuitable for liner installation is demolition the only safe solution.
What Do You Do if the Chimney is Too Narrow for a Stainless Steel Liner?
If the chimney is too narrow, we perform a special reaming procedure to safely increase the inner diameter and allow the insertion of a stainless steel liner of appropriate dimensions.
We provide this service ourselves, unlike many providers who do not have this option and therefore often suggest more expensive or invasive solutions, such as demolition.
Reaming is a fast, reliable, and affordable procedure that preserves the existing structure and allows for modern renovation without major construction work.
Does a Stainless Steel Liner Work with all Types of Heating Appliances?
Yes. Stainless steel (inox) chimney liners are suitable for all types of heating appliances – wood, pellets, oil, or gas, including condensing ones.
The liner diameter is determined based on the type of appliance, its power, and the chimney height, to ensure optimal draft and safe operation.
What Kind of Stainless Steel Pipe Do You Use?
We use chimney liners made of high-quality AISI 316L stainless steel, which is:
- resistant to acids, condensates, and high temperatures (up to 600°C),
- extremely durable and suitable for all types of fuels,
- with a smooth inner surface that allows for easier cleaning and less soot accumulation.
This ensures a long lifespan, safe use, and high resistance in all conditions.
How many Centimeters Can You Ream the Chimney?
We provide an accurate estimate after an inspection, as it depends on the material, age, and condition of the chimney.
How does the renovation process work?
- Free inspection – we assess the chimney’s condition and check renovation possibilities.
- Offer preparation – we prepare a customized technical solution and a clear offer with no hidden costs.
- Chimney preparation and stainless steel liner insertion – if necessary, we ream the chimney or remove old liners and install a stainless steel pipe of appropriate diameter.
Completion and documentation – we take care of finishes, sealing, and issue documentation of professional execution (usually after payment is received).
How Long Does Chimney Renovation Take?
In most cases, renovation is completed within one day. For more complex cases – e.g., multi-apartment buildings or more intricate installations – the process may take longer. We always accurately estimate the duration in advance and inform you after the inspection.
What Do I get after the Renovation is Completed?
After the renovation is completed, you receive:
- a statement of conformity of execution with all applicable regulations,
- a statement of properties of the installed materials,
- a 10-year warranty on the entire chimney system and performed works.
Above all, you get a safe, modern, and efficient chimney system, ready for decades of worry-free operation.
Which Services Do You not Provide?
We do not perform services that are the responsibility of authorized chimney sweep services, such as:
- chimney cleaning and tar deposit removal,
- regular or extraordinary chimney inspections,
- flue gas emission measurements.
For these services, please contact your chimney sweep service.
What is a Chimney Fire and how Does Renovation Prevent it?
A chimney fire occurs when soot and tar deposits, resulting from incomplete combustion, ignite in the chimney. It most commonly occurs in older, deteriorated, or poorly maintained chimneys.
After a chimney fire, we recommend a chimney inspection by the chimney sweep service and consistent adherence to proper burning practices and regular maintenance.
If the chimney is older or deteriorated, we recommend renovation by inserting a stainless steel (inox) liner, as it:
- significantly improves sealing,
- enables efficient flue gas exhaust,
- reduces soot and tar accumulation.
Due to improved draft and reduced thermal loads, the chimney after renovation very effectively reduces the risk of another chimney fire.
