This is repair we did 4 years ago. We didn’t rebuild the chimney, but patched it. If you look closely, we colored the patch in bricks to make repair nearly unnoticeable. This is a relatively inexpensive repair, much less than rebuild. With regular maintenance this chimney could last quite a while, but without maintenance, water […]
*Consumer Warning* We have had a large number of customers tell us about companies advertising very low prices for chimney sweeps who then come out and tell the customer the price is really $500-$700 for a chimney sweep (way beyond the usual range). Customers who agreed to the bait and switch then had these companies […]
This is a video of a home in San Juan Capistrano that is approximately 40 years old. All 3 chimneys had severe cracks and gaps in the chimney flue. This is a severe fire hazard if the fireplaces are used to burn wood or gas fires. If you are purchasing a home that was built […]
Every time you use your fireplace, soot (creosote) is created and deposited on the inside of your chimney as the smoke travels up the flue. As that substance cools it solidifies and results in a caked on layer that will build up use after use. Creosote is made up of particles from the wood and […]
This particular chimney fire is in a 30′ chimney. The owner was negligent in keeping his chimney swept. Chimney sweeping is to remove highly combustible creosote from from flue. When a considerable buildup occurs AND and is not removed, it is only a matter of time until the buildup in flue ignites. In this case […]
We frequently install gas log sets for people that want fire, without the hassle of burning solid fuels, wood or pressed logs. Wood and pressed logs leave ashes, soot or creosote and require cleaning periodically. I get calls asking how often should we get fireplace cleaned. I tell them at minimum, weekly cleanings are recommended, […]
In the 1980’s builders almost completely quit building chimneys out of brick and mortar and converted to prefabricated metal chimneys. The tops of chimneys now being metal are subject to deterioration, especially near beach, where salt air chews them up. We get calls to replace them and copper is the most durable under beach conditions. […]
This time of year we get calls for service from alarmed customers who have had a chimney fire. The by products of burning solid fuel, wood or pressed logs, is soot and creosote. Soot and creosote accumulate in the flue with use of fireplace. Soot and creosote are highly flammable. A chimney fire happens when […]
Gas lines coming up through the floor of older masonry fireplaces often rust out and need to be replaced. Here is a rusted gas line we replaced.
We get questioned about why our price is higher than the $99 or $69 specials. Well, I have several answers to that. To properly service a chimney, it usually takes about an hour, plus 30 minutes driving time to job. Some very dirty chimneys can take up to 2 hours to clean. So, $99 would not […]
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