Chimney & Fireplace Services

Chimney SweepFull page

Sweeping the flue and firebox to remove soot and creosote — the trade's older name for chimney cleaning.

Chimney CleaningFull page

Removing creosote, soot and debris from the flue and firebox.

Chimney Service

General maintenance topics: inspection, cleaning and minor adjustments on a single visit.

Chimney InspectionFull page

What an inspection looks at, and the NFPA 211 scope levels the trade uses to describe it.

Flue Cleaning

Cleaning the flue liner from firebox to cap, where creosote deposits and debris collect.

Creosote Removal

Creosote at stages 1, 2 and 3, including the tar-like glaze that will not brush off.

Soot Removal

Soot deposits on firebox walls, the smoke shelf and the flue interior.

Chimney Soot Cleaning

Soot through the whole system — firebox, smoke shelf and flue.

Chimney Creosote Cleaning

Creosote removal, and why glazed stage 3 deposits are a different job from stage 1.

Chimney Blockage Removal

Animal nesting, fallen debris and obstructions that stop a chimney drawing.

Dryer Vent CleaningFull page

Lint build-up in a dryer duct, the airflow it restricts and the fire risk it carries.

Dryer Vent Inspection

Duct routing, connection integrity and airflow at the exterior cap.

Dryer Vent Blockage Removal

Compacted lint, bird nesting and debris in dryer ducts.

Dryer Vent Lint Removal

Lint through the full duct run, not just the few feet behind the dryer.

Dryer Vent Maintenance

Routine dryer duct upkeep: cleaning, connection checks and the exterior cap.

Dryer Vent Airflow Check

Measuring airflow at the exterior cap, which is how you confirm a duct is actually clear.

Chimney RepairFull page

Masonry repair topics: spalled brick, cracked crowns, failing mortar joints and damaged flashing.

Chimney TuckpointingFull page

Cutting out deteriorated mortar joints and replacing them with mortar matched to the existing profile.

Chimney RestorationFull page

Larger masonry work combining tuckpointing, brick replacement, crown repair and waterproofing.

Chimney Installation

New chimney construction for wood-burning, gas and factory-built fireplace systems.

Brick Chimney Installation

Traditional brick chimney construction, mortar ratios and flue sizing under NFPA 211.

Metal Chimney Installation

Factory-built metal chimney systems for wood-burning and gas appliances.

Chimney Spark Arrestor Repair and Installation

Spark arrestor mesh, which keeps embers off a roof and out of dry vegetation.

Chimney Animal Screen Repair and Installation

Animal exclusion screens that keep birds, squirrels and raccoons out of a flue.

Chimney Saver

Vapor-permeable masonry waterproofing, and why a sealer that cannot breathe traps water instead.

Fix Blocked Chimney

Blockages behind smoke backdraft, poor draw and carbon monoxide risk.

Leaking Chimney Repair and ReplacementFull page

Where chimney leaks start — crown cracks, failed flashing, open mortar — and how the source is traced.

Chimney Bricks Rotten Repair

Spalled and saturated brick, and when replacement rather than sealing is the answer.

Cracked Chimney Bricks Repair

Hairline and structural cracking in chimney brick, and what each kind indicates.

Chimney Odor Removal

Musty, smoky and creosote odors from a chimney — most common in summer and after rain.

Flue Tiles Cracked Repair

Cracked and deteriorated clay flue tiles — establishing the condition of the liner and what the options are.

Fireplace CleaningFull page

The firebox, glass doors, gas logs and surrounding tile, and the ash and soot residue they collect.

Fireplace RepairFull page

Firebox walls, dampers, firebacks and gas components.

Fireplace Restoration

Aged fireplaces: firebox relining, surround repair and cosmetic refinishing.

Fix Non-Working Fireplace

Fireplaces that will not draw, will not ignite, or smoke back into the room.

Fireplace Smoke Shaft Repair

The smoke shaft, and the backdraft and poor draft that follow when it is damaged.

Fireplace Smoke Chamber RepairFull page

Parging the smoke chamber, and what an unparged or damaged one does to draft.

Fireplace Inspection

The firebox, damper, smoke shelf and liner, and what an inspection establishes about each.

Old Fireplace Repair and Replacement

Aging fireplaces measured against current safety codes and efficiency standards.

Fireplace Smell Removal

Smoke, ash and creosote odors from an unused or poorly sealed fireplace.

Repairing Cracked Fireplace Tiles

Cracked firebox and hearth tiles, and what replacing or repointing them involves.

Fireplace Installation

Factory-built and masonry fireplace installation, in new build and in remodel work.

New Fireplace Installation

A complete new fireplace system: firebox, liner and chimney chase.

Fireplace Refacing

Updating the visible surround with new stone, tile, brick or a mantel.

Old Fireplace Redesign

Modernizing a dated fireplace: surround, tile and mantelpiece.

Classic Fireplace Design

Traditional masonry design — brick surround, carved mantel, period-appropriate hearth materials.

Modern Fireplace Design

Contemporary design: linear burners, flush surrounds and minimal mantels.

Custom Fireplace Design

The decisions a bespoke fireplace involves — size, fuel type, surround material and finish.

Chimney Crown ServicesFull page

The concrete crown that sheds water off the chimney top, and the ways it fails.

Chimney Cap Services

Chimney caps in galvanized steel, stainless and copper, and what each costs you in lifespan.

Chimney Chase Services

The framed chase around a factory-built metal fireplace system.

Chimney Cover Services

Chase covers and top-mount covers on factory-built chimney systems.

Chimney Flue Services

Flue condition, cleaning, repair and relining, and what keeps combustion gases contained.

Chimney Liner Services

Chimney liner condition — cracking, open joints and deteriorated material, and how repair, relining and replacement differ.

Chimney Damper Services

Throat-mount and top-mount dampers, and the seal a failed one stops making.

Chimney Ash Dump Services

The ash dump door and pit at the base of the firebox.

Chimney Pot Services

Decorative chimney pots, the height they add and the effect that has on draft.

Chimney Fan Services

Powered chimney fans, used where a chimney has a persistent draft problem.

Chimney Flashing ServicesFull page

Step, counter and saddle flashing where the chimney passes through the roof.

Chimney Masonry Services

Chimney masonry topics: brick replacement, mortar repair, crown rebuilding and waterproofing.

Fireplace Damper Services

Damper plates and frames, and the seal they make when the fireplace is not in use.

Fireplace Metal Services

Metal fireplace components — firebacks, lintel bars, damper plates and ash doors.

Fireplace Repair and Replacement Grate Services

Grate sizing, the airflow it sets under the logs and the firebox floor it protects.

Fireplace Firebox Services

Firebox walls, and the refractory materials rated for the heat inside one.

Fireplace Throat Services

The throat between firebox and smoke chamber, and the draft problems it causes.

Fireplace Ashtray Repair and Replacement

The ash tray and access door in the pit below the firebox.

Fireplace Glass Installation and Replacement

Tempered ceramic glass panels and door assemblies.

Fireplace Door Installation

Fireplace doors, the heat loss they cut and the sparks they keep out of the room.

Fireplace Door Handle Repair and Installation

Fireplace door handles and latching hardware.

Chimney Air Vent Services

Combustion air intake vents for gas appliances.

Fireplace Sweep

A fireplace-side sweep: firebox, glass, gas logs and damper.

Fireplace Vent Cleaning

Vent pipes and combustion air passages on direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces.

Fireplace Contractors

What fireplace contractor work involves — structural modification, code requirements and permitting.

Fireplace Rebuild

Rebuilding a structurally compromised or code-deficient fireplace from the firebox up.

Wood Fireplace Repair

Wood-burning fireplaces: cracked firebacks, deteriorated refractory brick and damaged damper assemblies.

Gas Fireplace RepairFull page

Gas fireplaces that will not ignite, burn weakly or give off odors — valve, pilot and burner topics.

Electric Fireplace Repair

Electric fireplaces: heater failures, flickering flame effects and control board faults.

Wood Fireplace Installation

Masonry and factory-built wood-burning fireplaces, and the flue, liner and hearth components they need.

Gas Fireplace InstallationFull page

Direct-vent, B-vent and ventless gas fireplaces, and the gas and venting connections each needs.

Electric Fireplace Installation

Plug-in and hardwired electric fireplaces, including built-in wall units and media console models.

Wood Furnace Repair and Installation

Wood-burning furnaces and outdoor wood boilers: flue connections and heat exchanger condition.

Ethanol Fireplace Repair and Installation

Bio-ethanol fireplaces — ventless units that need no chimney and no gas line.

Prefabricated Fireplace Installation

Factory-built prefabricated systems with a matching metal chimney and chase cover.

Propane Fireplace Repair and Installation

Propane inserts and freestanding units, including tank connection and regulator topics.

Gas Fireplace Logs

Ceramic gas log sets for natural gas and propane fireplaces.

Electric Fireplace Logs

Log sets inside electric fireplaces, and what they change about the effect.

Electric Fireplace Embers

The ember bed in an electric fireplace.

Gas Fireplace Embers

Glowing ember material in gas fireplace log sets.

Fireplace Crystals

Reflective glass crystal media as an alternative to logs in a gas fireplace.

Multi-Color Fireplace Installation

Color-changing flame effects in gas and electric fireplaces — LED and colored glass media.

Pellet Stove Chimney Installation

The listed pellet vent or class A chimney system a pellet stove appliance requires.

Pellet Fireplace Installation and Repair

Pellet inserts and freestanding units: auger, hopper and venting.

Residential Chimney Services

Chimney and fireplace topics for single-family homes.

Commercial Chimney ServicesFull page

Chimney topics for restaurants, apartment buildings, hotels and other commercial property.

Industrial Chimney Services

Industrial smokestacks and high-temperature exhaust systems.

Regency Fireplace Products

Regency gas, wood and pellet fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves.

Superior Fireplaces

Superior factory-built wood-burning and gas fireplace systems.

Valor Fireplaces

Valor radiant gas fireplace inserts and built-in gas fireplaces.

Town & Country Luxury Fireplaces

Town & Country luxury gas fireplace systems and custom built-in models.

Kingsman Fireplaces

Kingsman gas fireplace inserts, zero-clearance fireplaces and outdoor units.

Astria Fireplaces

Astria wood-burning, gas and electric fireplace systems.

RSF Fireplaces

RSF high-efficiency wood-burning fireplaces and fireplace inserts.

Heatilator Fireplace

Heatilator gas and wood fireplace systems — one of the most widely installed brands in Los Angeles homes.

Napoleon Fireplace

Napoleon gas, wood and electric fireplaces, fireplace inserts and outdoor units.

Majestic Fireplace

Majestic gas and wood fireplace systems and fireplace inserts.

Vermont Castings Fireplace

Vermont Castings wood stoves, gas stoves and fireplace inserts, known for high heat output and cast-iron construction.