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Fireplace & Chimney Restorations
Thoren Restorations' full range of services extends from chimney inspections, cleanings, caps, linings to rebuilding, repointing and sealing chimneys. Chimney sweeping and Level 1 Visual Inspections are a great place to start. Our full service Level 2 Camera Inspections are ideal for real estate sales. We check to see if your fireplaces and chimneys are up to modern day safety standards. Level 3 Inspections are for inner wall and extreme height situations that may need a drone camera. All inspections are followed up with estimates for any work needed.
-Serving Millburn, Short Hills, Summit, Maplewood, South Orange,
Morris County, NJ and surrounding areas-
Level 1
Visual Inspections & Estimates
$105 average/flue
A Visual Inspection is a look at the condition of the top of the chimney including cap and crown wash & a look inside the flue from both the top and inside the openings of fireplace and furnace areas. We may use cameras where needed.
For all estimates a Level 1 Visual Inspection needs to be done first and a Level 2 upgrade may be proposed instead for further detailed & documented estimates.
Level 2
Chimney Camera
Inspections & Estimates
$360 average/flue
A Level 2 Inspection uses a chimney camera to view all accessible portions of the chimney exterior and interior, including areas within basements and portions of the appliance and chimney connection. Where accessible, these items are inspected: the firebox, smoke chamber, flue liner, hearth, ash pit, chimney height, flashing, and overall exterior chimney condition. We also use drone cameras where needed.
Level 2 Inspections are best for real estate sales and problem solving conditions to bring them up to modern day code standards.
Level 3
Unseen areas
Insepction
$475 average
For some unseen areas, a further investigation
requiring partial removal or demolition of walls or chimney materials may be required. We also use chimney and drone cameras where needed.
(All affected areas will be restored, in some cases, additional painting, electrical or plumbing professionals may be needed.)
Drone
Insepction
(no additional charge)
For extremely steep roofs and hard to reach chimneys, a drone camera inspection is required. Using this life saving technology, we can further our terrestrial vision and get a detailed birds eye view of the roof and chimney exterior.
Thoren Restorations
Contact Us
Payment Options
Online banking:
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Send to our connected email: kirtthoren@gmail.com
or to the business phone number 908-399-9069
eCheck or Check -mailed to our office:
Thoren Restorations
P.O. Box 5005, Clinton, NJ 08809
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Meet The Team
Erin Grimm,
Scheduling
Coordinator
That kind voice you hear on the phone or the polite email response you get is Erin. She professionally coordinates the schedule and communicates the details between you and our technicians in the field. Erin started working with Thoren Restorations in 2017. She balances many of her own clients and being a Mom with grace. A rising expert in social media and email marketing, Erin is a priceless contributor to our team.
Kirt Thoren, Owner
Having been trained as a specialty mason in historic fireplaces and chimney repairs since the age of 18 in Hunterdon County, NJ, Kirt started Thoren Restorations in 2002 with his wife Laura. Her family, long-time residents of Short Hills, NJ, proudly introduced Thoren Restorations to the area. As an entrepreneur with a talent for organization and efficiency, Kirt continues to keep an open mind to learning new skills and operating the business toward its highest level of quality service and innovation.
Laura McClanahan-Thoren,
Co-Owner
An exhibiting artist, Laura started Thoren Restorations with Kirt in 2002 contributing her design skills and creative thinking. Her Mother, Sarah McClanahan, a Short Hills Realtor for over 30 years, helped present the newfound business to the area. Working on the technology side, she develops a fluid plan for using iPads, drones, inspections cameras, and invoicing apps. We are proud to offer nearly instant inspection estimates and invoices to your email. (To see Laura's paintings visit