Containment staging

Internal video scan

Rotary mechanical sweep

Draft and smoke verification

Heavy canvas drop cloths and commercial HEPA dust collectors seal the fireplace opening before mechanical equipment enters your living space.

Dual-camera optics traverse the entire flue height to document cracked flue tiles, missing mortar joints, and concealed creosote stages.

Flexible drive rods and contoured sweep heads strip glazed creosote deposits from flue walls without scratching fragile clay liners.

Calibrated thermal smoke pellets confirm positive updraft suction, proper throat damper closure, and complete seal integrity across flue seams.

Flue and hearth maintenance

Every project begins with transparent written diagnostics and photographic documentation of interior flue tiles and exterior brickwork.

Creosote clearing & relining

Crown rebuilding & tuckpointing

Firebox repointing & dampers

Rotary removal of stubborn stage-three creosote deposits, clay tile crack repairs, and custom stainless steel flue liner insertions for older flues.

Weatherproof mortar repointing, concrete crown wash resurfacing, and animal guard spark arrestors designed to stop moisture intrusion permanently.

Refractory firebrick restoration, replacement of warped cast-iron dampers, and top-sealing energy damper installations that prevent home heat loss.

Schedule seasonal flue service

Inspect flues before peak winter burning dates. We verify safe updraft velocity, eliminate fire hazards, and ensure full local safety compliance.