Every visit ends with a written note of what we found, whether or not anything needs doing.
Thorough cleaning for a safer, more efficient fireplace. Removes creosote, the leading cause of chimney fires — once a year for a chimney in regular use.
How often does a chimney need sweeping?
Once a year for a chimney in regular use, and always before the first fire of the season. A chimney burning unseasoned wood, or one used daily through winter, may need it more often.
Repointing, tuckpointing and brick replacement. We photograph what we found before any work is agreed.
Why is my chimney letting water in?
Almost always the mortar joints, the flashing, or the crown. Water gets in, freezes, expands, and takes the brick apart from the inside — which is why a small crack becomes an expensive rebuild if it is left.
Protect your chimney from water damage and deterioration. A breathable repellent on sound brick, after any repairs, so weather stays on the outside.
Does a brick chimney need waterproofing?
If it is exposed to the weather on all four sides — which is every chimney — yes. Brick and mortar soak up water; when that water freezes it opens the cracks and flakes the faces that end in a rebuild. A breathable water repellent stops the soaking without trapping moisture inside.
New crowns and caps built to last. The crown throws water clear of the brick; the cap keeps rain, leaves and animals out of the flue.
What do a chimney crown and cap actually do?
The crown is the concrete top of the chimney; it should overhang the brick and shed water clear of it. The cap sits over the flue opening and keeps rain, leaves and nesting animals out. Between them they stop most of the water that ruins chimneys, and they are the cheapest parts to put right.
Stainless steel liners for safety and efficiency. Relining a damaged or unlined flue so combustion gases stay inside the chimney where they belong.
Does my chimney need a liner?
If the flue is unlined, cracked, or oversized for the appliance, then yes. The liner is what keeps combustion gases — including carbon monoxide — inside the flue and out of the house.
Level 1, 2 and 3 inspections to ensure your chimney is safe and up to code, with a written report. Level 2 is what a house sale or an insurance claim usually needs.
Do I need a chimney inspection to sell my house?
Usually yes — a Level 2 inspection is the one asked for when a property changes hands. It includes a video scan of the flue, and it produces the dated written report a buyer, lawyer or insurer will want to see.
Use the form on this page or call us. Tell us the service, your county and roughly when suits. We confirm within one working day, and often the same day.
Certified technicians in a marked vehicle, with everything the job needs. We put drop cloths down, use HEPA vacuums, and leave the room as we found it.
If something needs attention we show you the photo or the video and explain it in plain words. No jargon, and no pressure to decide on the spot.
For repairs and installations we use the right materials and the right methods, and we stand behind the work.
Not sure which of these you need? Say what is happening and we will work it out.