Chimney services in Atherton: the work you can book
On the chimney side, the work runs from cleaning to rebuilding. A sweep clears soot and creosote from the flue, and the same visit can deal with a blockage, a lingering odor or a bird or animal that has moved in. If something looks wrong, a chimney inspection with a camera down the flue shows cracks, gaps and buildup that you can't see from the hearth. When it turns up damage, our chimney repair service covers leaks, flashing, crowns, tuckpointing, liners, dampers and prefab chases, up to a full rebuild.
Fireplaces get the same range of attention. Wood-burning fireplaces can have the firebox, smoke chamber, refractory panels or a poor draft repaired, and older ones can be restored. Gas fireplaces can be serviced, repaired or installed, along with gas logs and the gas line that feeds them. We also install and clean fireplace inserts, replace glass and doors, clean wood stoves, convert fireplaces from one fuel to another and replace worn-out prefab units.
Dryer vents are the third part of the job. A vent packed with lint makes the dryer run longer and puts heat where it shouldn't be. We clean vents, remove lint and other blockages, test airflow and clean vents that exit through the roof. If the run is too long or badly routed, the vent can be repaired, replaced or rerouted, and a broken exterior cover can be swapped out.
Not sure where to start? An inspection is usually the right first step, because it tells you whether you need a cleaning, a repair or nothing at all. If rain or animals keep finding their way in, how chimney cap installation works explains how a cap, animal screen or spark arrestor closes off the top of the flue.
Homes near Atherton
The same chimney, fireplace and dryer vent work is available in neighboring towns, including Menlo Park, Woodside and East Palo Alto.
