Specializing in masonry repairs, crown fixes, cap replacements, and chimney relining, we serve homes across Long Beach, Orange County, and Southern California. Trusted by thousands, our licensed and insured experts ensure safety, efficiency, and exceptional service tailored to your needs..
About Us
Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep has proudly served Orange County since 2004. We specialize in chimney cleaning, masonry repairs, and fireplace services, with a focus on safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Over the years, we have earned the trust of more than 25,000 satisfied customers.
Our team consists of dedicated technicians who have been with us for at least 15 years. This deep-rooted experience ensures that we provide the best service possible, every time.We offer expert masonry chimney repairs, chimney cap installations, fireplace cleaning, and more. No job is too big or small.
We are a certified, licensed, bonded, and insured company, meaning you can rely on us to handle your chimney and fireplace needs with the highest level of professionalism and safety. Our work is always done with your safety in mind, making sure your chimney is in top condition and ready for use.
As a locally owned business, we understand the specific needs of homes and businesses in the Southern California area. With Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep, you can trust that your chimney and fireplace are in good hands. We’ve built our reputation on reliability, expertise.
Serving Orange County since 2004, we have built a reputation for quality service and reliable repairs. Our team of skilled technicians is ready to handle all your chimney repair and fireplace service needs, no matter how big or small.
Over time, your chimney can experience wear and tear, especially in the masonry. We specialize in masonry chimney repairs, ensuring that cracks, missing bricks, or loose mortar are fixed quickly and efficiently. Our team carefully inspects your chimney to identify structural issues and provides reliable repairs that restore the safety and integrity of your chimney system.
A damaged or deteriorated chimney liner can lead to dangerous issues such as carbon monoxide leaks or chimney fires. We offer chimney liner replacement services to ensure your chimney operates safely. Our expert technicians use durable, high-quality materials to restore your chimney liner, improving efficiency and safety.
Regular cleaning and maintenance of your fireplace are essential to ensure proper operation. We provide thorough fireplace cleaning services, removing soot, ash, and debris that can block airflow and reduce efficiency. If your fireplace has issues such as a faulty damper or damaged components, we also offer fireplace repair services to restore it to full functionality.
A chimney cap is essential for protecting your chimney from water damage, debris, and animals. Our team installs and repairs chimney caps, ensuring that your chimney stays in top condition. We provide custom chimney caps for unique needs, ensuring a perfect fit and reliable protection.
Regular chimney inspections are key to maintaining the safety and efficiency of your chimney system. Our expert technicians provide thorough video inspections, checking for creosote buildup, cracks, blockages, and other potential hazards. With our detailed report, you’ll know exactly what your chimney needs.
If your chimney is leaking, it can cause significant damage to your home. We offer leaky chimney repair services, identifying the source of the leak and fixing it quickly. Our team specializes in repairing cracked masonry, damaged flashing, and faulty seals to ensure your chimney is watertight.
Perhaps you have a fireplace but you haven’t used it in years or even decades, and it may be in such a state of disrepair that you are afraid you might never get to use it again, let our team at Lucky Sully inspect it and provide solutions to any problems we find.
Fireplace Troubleshooting
How can you tell if there is a problem with your chimney or fireplace?
If the crown at the top of your chimney is cracked or damaged, it is important to get it fixed immediately. While it may seem insignificant, it is a vital part of your chimney’s defense against water damage.
What are Dampers?
Fireplace dampers sit almost directly above the heat of the fire. Over time, the extreme heat and rapid changes in temperature can warp and damage the fireplace damper. If the chimney does not have a cap (spark arrestor), rain can cause the damper to rust over time making it difficult or impossible to open or close.
Top-Sealing Dampers
When the damper has rusted out or is no longer functional, we will usually use a top-sealing damper to replace your existing damper. It is actually located at the top of the chimney and controlled by a cable that reaches down the chimney, which prevents heated air in the winter from being lost up and out of the chimney. Even if the damper is functional, top-sealing dampers are often installed to prevent loss of heat or in some cases to make sure no bees can get into your chimney (in the case of a homeowner who may be extremely allergic to bees).
Damper Clamps
Especially during a home inspection for the sale of a property, inspectors will often report that there are problems with the damper on a gas burning fireplace. Home sellers often get really concerned about this. This is a very minor problem. Basically, the gas company requires that all gas burning fireplaces have a damper clamp installed on the damper. The purpose of this clamp (which can be purchased at home improvement stores for less than $10) is to keep the damper open so that if there is a gas leak, the gas will escape from the house. There are YouTube videos and other sites that show you how to install one of these yourself, or we can provide that service. We usually will try to convince you to do it yourself as we will have to charge for a service call and you can save money by doing it. If the gas company comes to your home and sees that there is no clamp on a gas burning fireplace, they may Red Tag your chimney. Again, this is very easily resolved by getting a clamp installed.
One of the most important areas of your fireplace and chimney is the smoke chamger. It’s the area above your damper where it angles up, funneling hot flue gasses to the bottom of the clay tile liner. The chimney liners on masonry chimneys are the two inch thick clay tile sections built inside the brick walls of the chimney, providing gas tight, heat resistant protection. An unlined chimney is unsafe as heat can transfer through the brick to the surrounding structure of the home, which is typically wood, and cause fires.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that defective smoke chambers are the third leading cause of chimney related house fires.
With our video inspection, we can make sure that there are no cracks or caps in your smoke chamber, and if there are, we can repair them so.
To protect the integrity and efficiency of your fireplace, the smoke chamber should be free of any gaps, cracks, or jagged edges. Any of the gaps and cracks should be coated with an insulating, high-temperature mortar especially designed for fireplaces and chimneys.
If your chimney has a clay tile liner, it is likely at some point it will need to be replaced or repaired. Clay tile liners are very susceptible to fracture from constant heating and cooling of the chimney. They are also subject to damage from earthquakes. Without a properly functioning and intact chimney liner, burning a fire in your fireplace can create a fire hzard. Relining your chimney is much cheaper than rebuilding your chimney or your home, in case of a major fire.
Flues have traditionally been made of clay or ceramic tiles and while these liners are affordable and readily available they have some disadvantages. The constant heating and cooling will cause tiles to fracture and break over time leaving exposed areas of masonry and often allow heat from fires to reach the wooden beams in your home causing a fire.
When a chimney inspection reveals cracks and voids in the clay tiles or tile chimney liner, HeatShield® may be the best option for restoration and repair. It is a cerfractory sealant that can restore and even strengthen a clay tile lines.
There are many advantages to using HeatShield® including:
Regular chimney and fireplace repairs ensure your system is functioning safely. Repairs prevent dangerous issues like carbon monoxide leaks, chimney fires, or damaged components that could pose a threat to your home and family.
Repairing issues such as damaged chimney caps, cracks in the masonry, or faulty flashing can prevent water from entering your chimney. This helps protect your chimney from water damage that could cause rust, mold, or costly repairs.
Repairs such as fixing a clogged chimney liner or replacing a damaged fireplace damper improve airflow and heat distribution. This makes your fireplace more efficient, providing better warmth and reducing energy costs.
Regular chimney and fireplace repairs help maintain the condition of your system. By addressing minor issues early, you avoid more serious damage that could shorten the lifespan of your chimney or fireplace.
A well-maintained chimney and fireplace can increase your home’s value. Potential buyers will appreciate knowing that the chimney has been properly maintained and repaired, ensuring a safe and efficient system.
Addressing issues like creosote buildup or a blocked chimney liner ensures that your chimney vents smoke and gases safely outside. This helps maintain the air quality inside your home by preventing harmful gases from entering.
Rampart General is the name of the manufacturer of these chimney systems, They were pre-cast in Santa Ana from a cast or mold with a combination of calcium aluminate cement and lightweight aggregate and then transported to various parts of California. They are found in homes constructed from the mid 1960’s to the early 1990’s. Often they are located in large neighborhoods with hundreds of these homes.
The chimneys usually look like an off-white or tan color brick and often homeowners think it is painted brick, but that is the color of the cement. Sometimes homeowners have painted the chimneys for various reasons including to cover the cracks. Sometimes it will look like an antenna has been added and this is sometimes to stabilize the chimney.
Almost all these chimneys are located on an exterior wall of the home and they stick out from the wall. In many cases, the exterior chimney is very narrow above the shoulders of the chimney, often much narrower than a standard masonry chimney. Rampart General is out of business so there is no recourse against the manufacturer.
There are three major problems with these systems:
If you are buying a home with a Rampart General Pre-Cast Chimney, ask for a Level 2 (video inspection) of the chimney and fireplace so you know whether the chimney and fireplace are safe to use, or if there are any possible repairs.
With years of service in Southern California, we have earned the trust of over 25,000 happy customers. Our reputation speaks for itself—choose us for reliable, top-quality service.
Our technicians have been with us for 15+ years, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to every chimney cleaning and inspection. We prioritize quality work and your safety.
We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured chimney sweep company. You can trust us to provide safe and professional services that protect both your home and our team.
We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured chimney sweep company. You can trust us to provide safe and professional services that protect both your home and our team.
We are certified by industry authorities, ensuring our services meet the highest standards. Our customers can always count on us for reliable, expert work.
We are a locally owned business, deeply familiar with the needs of homes and businesses in Orange County. Our understanding of local building codes and safety standards sets us apart.
We provide thorough video chimney inspections to give you a clear view of your chimney’s condition. This innovative approach helps us identify potential issues early and avoid costly repairs.
At Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep, we offer competitive, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. You’ll always know what to expect, ensuring peace of mind from start to finish.
Looking for reliable chimney and fireplace repair near me? Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep is your trusted local service in Orange County. Call us now for fast, professional repairs you can count on!
How do I know if my chimney needs repairs?
If you notice cracks, leaks, or poor airflow, it may be time for chimney and fireplace repairs. Additionally, issues like excessive creosote buildup or difficulty lighting your fireplace are signs that repairs may be needed.
What types of chimney repairs do you offer?
We offer a wide range of chimney repairs, including masonry repairs, chimney cap installations, leaky chimney fixes, and repairs for gas fireplaces and prefabricated fireplaces.
How long does a chimney repair take?
The duration of chimney and fireplace repairs depends on the extent of the damage. Simple repairs like chimney cap replacements may take a few hours, while more complex repairs, such as masonry repairs, can take longer.
Are chimney repairs covered by insurance?
It depends on your specific insurance policy. We recommend checking with your provider to determine if your chimney repairs are covered. Our team can provide documentation to support your claim if needed.
How can I prevent chimney repairs in the future?
Regular chimney inspections and chimney sweeping can help identify and prevent issues before they require costly repairs. Scheduling annual maintenance ensures your chimney and fireplace remain in good working condition.
