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Chimney Liner Installation in the Twin Cities

Cracked clay tile liners replaced with code-compliant stainless steel — the highest-stakes repair in the chimney system. Free on-site estimates.

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Chimney liner installation in the Twin Cities
The short answer: MockingBird Chimney installs and repairs chimney liners across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. A liner replacement typically means removing a cracked or deteriorated clay tile liner and installing a code-compliant stainless steel liner sized to your flue and appliance. Because pricing depends on flue height, diameter, and appliance type, estimates are free and always given after we look — never guessed over the phone. A failed liner is one of the more serious issues we find, since cracks can let combustion gases including carbon monoxide reach framing and living space.
What's Included

What a liner installation involves.

Flue measurement & sizing

Exact height, diameter, and appliance match confirmed before any material is ordered.

Old liner removal

Cracked or failed clay tile removed safely before the new liner goes in.

Stainless steel liner installation

Code-compliant liner sized specifically to your flue and appliance type.

Insulation wrap

Where applicable, insulation helps maintain proper draft and reduces creosote buildup.

Connector & appliance hookup

Properly connected and sealed at the appliance end, not just dropped in place.

Final inspection

We confirm draft and clearance before we call the job done.

Signs You Need One

How a failing liner usually shows up.

A liner problem is rarely obvious from the ground — this is exactly what an inspection is designed to catch.

01

Visible cracks in the clay tile

Seen from inside the flue during a sweep, or flagged during a Level 2 inspection.

02

Chunks of tile in the firebox

Pieces breaking off and landing in the firebox or smoke chamber is a clear failure sign.

03

Smoke or odor smell inside the house

Combustion byproducts escaping through a compromised liner rather than venting outside.

04

A Level 2 inspection flagged the liner

This is exactly the kind of issue a Level 2 video scan is designed to catch before it gets worse.

05

Switching fuel type or appliance

A new gas insert or wood stove often needs a liner sized differently than what's already there.

Pricing

Why there's no fixed liner price.

Liner jobs vary more than almost any other chimney repair — the estimate reflects your specific flue, not a generic number.

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On-Site Estimate

No service call fee, no obligation. Written quote with exact pricing before any work begins.

Flue height & diameter

Taller or wider flues need more material and more labor to install correctly.

Straight vs. offset flue

Bends and offsets add real complexity to the install compared to a straight run.

Appliance type

Wood stoves, gas inserts, and open fireplaces each call for different liner specs.

Access & clearance

Tight attics, steep rooflines, or hard-to-reach chimneys add time to the job.

How It Works

Four steps, no surprises.

Step 01

Call or text

Tell us about your chimney and what appliance it serves.

Step 02

Free on-site estimate

We measure your flue and give you a written quote, no obligation.

Step 03

The installation

Old liner removed, new stainless liner installed and connected.

Step 04

Final walkthrough

We confirm draft and clearance, then back it for three years in writing.

Common Questions

Straight answers.

There's no fixed price — it depends on flue height, diameter, whether the flue is straight or offset, and the appliance it serves. We measure on-site and give you a written quote before any work begins, at no charge.

Cracked clay tile generally can't be patched in place the way masonry can. Once a section is cracked, the standard fix is a full stainless steel liner sized to your flue, which also happens to perform better than the original clay tile.

Most residential installations are completed in a single day. Complex flues with offsets or difficult access can take longer.

Often, yes. Gas appliances typically require a differently sized liner than wood-burning ones, and installing the wrong size can cause venting problems. We'll confirm what your specific appliance needs.

Flexible liners bend to navigate offsets and are the more common choice for most residential retrofits. Rigid liners are used in straight flues where they fit. We'll recommend the right type for your chimney's shape.

It can be. A cracked liner can let combustion gases, including carbon monoxide, reach framing and living space instead of venting safely outside. This is one issue we don't recommend waiting on.

Service Area

Liner installation across the Twin Cities metro.

Roughly 40 miles out from Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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