Chimney services in Colma: what homes can book
For the chimney itself, the work runs from routine sweeping and creosote removal to clearing blockages, odors and animal nests. If you aren't sure what shape the flue is in, a chimney inspection is the usual place to start. It's especially useful after buying a home, after a storm, or before the first fire of the season. Camera inspections let us see down the flue where a flashlight can't reach.
When something needs fixing, our chimney repair service covers leaks and flashing, crowns, tuckpointing and masonry, liners, dampers, and prefab chases and chase covers. Many leaks and nest problems start at the top of the flue. In those cases, chimney cap installation is often the simplest fix. A cap keeps rain, debris and animals out, and spark arrestor and animal screen options are available.
Fireplaces, stoves and gas units
Wood-burning fireplaces, inserts and wood stoves can be cleaned, inspected and repaired, from the firebox and smoke chamber to refractory panels, glass and doors. Gas fireplace and gas appliance work is offered. That includes service and maintenance, repairs, gas logs, new installations and conversions. Electric fireplaces can be repaired as well.
Dryer vents
A dryer that runs long or a laundry room that gets hot often points to a restricted vent. We clean dryer vents and remove lint and blockages, including vents that exit through the roof. We can also test airflow, then repair, replace, reroute or relocate a duct that's too long, crushed or badly routed.
Signs it's time to call
- Smoke drifts back into the room when the fire is lit
- A musty or smoky smell from the fireplace, especially on damp days
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall next to the chimney
- Scratching or nesting sounds inside the flue
- Cracked or crumbling brick or mortar at the top of the chimney
- Clothes needing two dryer cycles, or the dryer feeling unusually hot
