Spring and Summer are great times to have your chimney inspected, install your new wood stove,  or your new Tulikivi masonry heater!

About Us

Homestead Wood Heat is a dealer and installer of wood fired heating, cooking and venting products. We also specialize in professinal chimney inspection services.

We are located in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, in the small town of Sylva. Service area varies depending on service provided.

Wood stove sales, Class A chimney installation, and Chimney inspections are limited to Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties. Areas farther to the west are considered on a case by case basis.

Tulikivi soapstone heater sales and installation opportunities are considered across the Southeast on a case by case basis.

Homestead Wood Heat is a member of, and/or holds a certification from the following organizations:

Masonry Heater Association https://www.mha-net.org/

F.I.R.E. Certified Inspector https://www.f-i-r-e-service.com/Landing-Certified-Inspector.php

Certified Chimney Sweep https://www.csia.org

National Chimney Sweep Guild http://www.ncsg.org

Services Offered

Tulikivi Soapstone Heater and

Wood Stove Sales/Installation

I offer sales and installation of the following wood burning product lines:

• https://www.blazeking.com/
• https://tulikivi.com/us_en/
• https://www.hearthstonestoves.com/wood/wood-stoves/

If you are looking for the healthiest way to heat your home, using time tested green technology, then a Tulikivi Masonry Heater may be for you.  Imagine one 2-3 hour fire that can heat your home for the next 24 hrs.  A Tulikivi can do just that, and also be the focal point of your home for generations.  Follow the links to the Tulikivi website as well as the Masonry Heater Association of North America for more information.

Inspections

Chimney inspections are performed per NFPA 211 standards.  

NFPA recommends you have your chimney inspected annually and cleaned as necessary.  Level I.

If you are buying a new home, selling a home, changing appliance or fuel source, or simply don't know the condition of your system, then a Level II inspection is in order.  

Follow the link below to read more about the scope of chimney inspections.

https://www.csia.org/inspections.html

Sweeping

A thorough inspection will determine if your chimney is serviceable.  If your fireplace, chimney or appliance does not meet current codes and standards, you will receive an inspection report detailing the issues found.  The chimney will not be swept, except for inspection purposes.  

This is what you can expect with a typical inspection/sweep:

• A neat work area set up in front of your fireplace/appliance with tools and equipment laid out on clean drop cloths (please, if possible clear work area prior to appointment).
• HEPA filtered chimney specific vacuum.
• If possible, chimney will be swept from inside the house with the latest and greatest tools available.
• Pictures will be taken throughout the process.
• You should expect no dust and no mess.
• Upon completion we will discuss the sweep/inspection using pictures to help explain any issues that were discovered, and suggested remedies or repairs.
• You will receive an inspection report/receipt via email.  

Class A Chimney Systems

Class A chimney systems are the best option for venting your free standing wood stove or Masonry Heater, and can be used in other applications as well.  If at all possible it is best to run these straight up through the roof with no bends, but offsets can be negotiated, and going out through a wall is an option.

I use only the best materials and acquire them from my distributors.  I am not able to install chimney parts that you have purchased on your own.

Custom Chimney Caps and Fabrication

Chimney caps are designed and constructed to fit your chimney and your aesthetic preferences.  Caps can be constructed from Stainless Steel or copper, and/or can be painted a color of your choice.

In most cases I can have your chimney measured, the cap manufactured, and installed in just a couple weeks.

Offerings are not limited to chimney caps.  Have a custom idea?  If it's made of metal, we can probably help make your dream a reality!

How can we earn your business?

Please email us to set up an appointment or discuss your project.  Please provide your contact information, including address, description of your fireplace/wood stove/chimney system, and what service(s) you are interested in.

 "Winter is Coming..." René Uhalde, President