With its prime location in eastern Worcester County, the Town of Shrewsbury offers residents an ideal suburban lifestyle with easy access to big city amenities. The town’s attractive green spaces, numerous parks, and Lake Quinsigamond offer locals and visitors abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. During the warmer months, the lake becomes a popular tourist destination, drawing campers and visitors seeking relaxation and natural beauty.
Residents of Shrewsbury enjoy the traditional wood-fired experience. However, the New England climate, with heavy winter snow and humid summers, requires professional chimney sweep services.
Where to Buy Heating Appliances in Shrewsbury, MA
Horizon offers a wide selection of top-quality heating appliances for Shrewsbury homeowners looking to upgrade or install new fireplaces and stoves. Popular choices include:
Freestanding Wood Stove
Freestanding stoves offer powerful heating, efficiently warming specific zones or larger living areas. Many modern stoves are EPA-certified, ensuring cleaner burns and higher efficiency than older models. They are also simpler to operate.
Eco-Friendly Pellet Stove
These eco-friendly stoves use compressed wood pellets to provide automated, efficient, and relatively clean heat. They are a user-friendly and sustainable option for wood heating with consistent warmth.
Premium Wood-Burning Fireplace for Sustainable Heating
High-efficiency fireplace inserts are factory-built appliances that offer the ambiance of a traditional hearth but with significantly improved heat output and reduced emissions, effectively using wood as a renewable resource for lowering energy bills.
Shrewsbury Chimney/Fireplace Cleaning & Sweeping
The significant snowfall and freeze-thaw cycles typical in Central Massachusetts winters weaken masonry chimneys. Burning wood produces creosote buildup, posing a serious fire and carbon monoxide hazard. Humid summers can exacerbate moisture issues within the chimney and venting system.
Our certified chimney sweeps use the tools of the trade, including brushes, rods, and high-powered vacuums, to remove dangerous creosote buildup, soot, and debris. We will also check and remove any animal nests or blockages from the chimney flue, smoke chamber, firebox, and damper. Professional cleaning is the most effective way to prevent chimney fires, ensure proper draft for efficient burning, avoid smoke and odor problems, and extend the life of the chimney and heating system.
Chimney Repairs & Rebuilds in Worcester County
Chimneys in the Shrewsbury and Worcester County area can suffer damage from prolonged weather exposure, moisture penetration, chimney fires, and the natural aging process. Our professional chimney technicians handle a range of repairs, such as:
- Tuckpointing/Repointing
- Chimney Crown Rebuilding
- Chimney Cap Installation
- Chimney Relining
- Flashing Repair
- Individual Brick Replacement
- Complete Rebuilding
- Smoke Chamber Parging
Expert Chimney & Fireplace Inspections
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) strongly recommends annual chimney inspections to protect your home and family. A certified technician performs a visual examination to determine the condition of the chimney structure, vents, and appliance connection. We also recommend a video chimney scan to look for small cracks in the flue that may be missed in a visual observation. A video scan is also required when buying a home, after a chimney fire or other significant event, or when changing heating appliances. Inspections identify potential hazards such as excessive creosote, structural flaws, liner damage, or blockages so they can be repaired before they lead to more extensive problems.
Certified Chimney Sweep Services in Shrewsbury MA
Have you had your chimney professionally cleaned this year? Whether you need your annual chimney cleaning and inspection, have difficulty lighting a fire, or want to install a new wood-burning fireplace, you can rely on the certified professionals at Horizon Chimney Services. Our top priority is safety, and we offer reliable sales, installation, maintenance, and repair services, all with your satisfaction in mind.
We proudly serve Shrewsbury and the surrounding central Massachusetts communities, including Marlborough, Worcester, Milford, and Grafton. Plus, with our emergency service for urgent situations, you can count on us when you need help the most. Contact Horizon Chimney Services to schedule your appointment today!