Chimney Liners for Older Northwest Indiana Chimneys
Stainless steel liners for cracked clay tiles, unlined flues, wood stoves and inserts — sized to the appliance you actually use.
The liner is the inside of your chimney — the channel that carries smoke and gases out and protects the surrounding masonry and framing from heat. Many older homes in Northwest Indiana have clay tile liners that have cracked with age, and some older chimneys have no liner at all.
A stainless steel liner, sized to your fireplace, stove, insert or furnace, restores a safe flue. We always start with a Level 2 camera scan ($199) so you can see the condition of the existing liner before deciding anything.
Warning signs it can't wait
- Cracked or missing flue tiles seen on camera
- Pieces of tile falling into the firebox
- Installing a wood stove, insert or new gas appliance
- A gas furnace or water heater venting into an old masonry chimney
- Poor draft or smoke coming into the room
- Heavy creosote buildup that comes back quickly
- After a chimney fire
- Condensation damage inside the chimney
Seeing two or more at once? Stop using the fireplace and call — that combination usually means the system is struggling or unsafe to run.
When a chimney needs a new liner
- Stainless liners for single flues
- Insulated liners for tall or offset flues
- Liners sized for wood stoves and inserts
- Liners for gas appliances in old masonry chimneys
- Top plates and caps installed with the liner
- Connection to the appliance
- Camera scan of the finished install
- Removal of broken tile debris
- Photos before and after
What chimney liner costs
Level 2 camera scan first: $199. Stainless liner install (typical single flue): $1,200 – $2,500. Insulated liner / tall or offset flues: $2,000 – $3,500.
| Repair / service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Level 2 camera scan first | $199 |
| Stainless liner install (typical single flue) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Insulated liner / tall or offset flues | $2,000 – $3,500 |
What you get
Sized to Your Appliance
The right diameter and insulation restore draft for your fireplace, stove, insert or furnace.
Camera Before and After
You see the scan that found the damage and the scan of the finished liner.
Stainless Steel
A continuous stainless liner in place of cracked or missing clay tiles.
One Project Price
Liner, connections, top plate, cap and final scan — quoted as one number.
Camera scan first
A $199 camera inspection shows the condition of your flue before you decide on a liner.
How it works
Camera scan first
A Level 2 inspection shows the condition of the existing flue.
Size the liner
The liner is matched to your appliance so it drafts correctly.
Flat quote
You see the camera footage and get one written price.
Install
The liner is dropped through the chimney and connected.
Cap it
A top plate and cap seal the top of the chimney.
Verify
A camera check of the finished liner, with photos.
Chimney Liner questions
How much does a chimney liner cost?
A Level 2 camera scan is $199 first. A typical single-flue stainless liner install runs $1,200 to $2,500; insulated liners for tall or offset flues run $2,000 to $3,500.
Do I need a chimney liner?
If the existing liner is cracked or missing, if you're installing a stove or insert, or if a gas appliance vents into an old masonry chimney, a properly sized liner is the safe fix.
Does a wood stove insert need a liner?
Yes. An insert needs a liner sized to it; venting into an oversized flue causes poor draft and fast creosote buildup.
How long does a liner install take?
Most single-flue installs are done in about a day.
Is there chimney liner installation near me in Northwest Indiana?
Yes — we install liners throughout Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, starting with a camera inspection.
Can a cracked clay liner be repaired?
Isolated damage can sometimes be addressed, but a stainless liner is usually the more reliable long-term fix. The camera scan shows which applies.
Ready for a safer, cleaner chimney?
Same-week appointments, honest flat pricing, no scare tactics — and same-day emergency service when it can't wait. Licensed and insured.