Chimney services for Corte Madera homes
Corte Madera is part of our regular service area. The work falls into four groups: cleaning the chimney, flue, firebox or dryer vent; checking a system before you use it or before a sale; repairing what has worn out or broken; and adding or replacing parts such as caps, liners, doors and inserts.
If you aren't sure what your fireplace or chimney needs, start with a look at its condition. A chimney inspection for your home shows what is working, what isn't, and what can wait. You then decide what to do with the facts in hand.
When the inspection finds a problem, the fix often comes next. Typical examples are cracked mortar, a leak where the chimney meets the roof, or a damper that won't close. You can read about repairing chimney damage before you call. A missing or rusted cap is one of the simplest problems to solve. Here is how a new chimney cap goes on, and why a cap helps keep out rain, debris and animals.
Signs worth a call
- Smoke drifts into the room instead of going up the flue.
- A strong smoky or musty smell comes from the fireplace, especially on warm or damp days.
- Water stains, drips or flaking near the fireplace or on the ceiling around the chimney.
- Scratching, chirping or nesting material in the flue.
- Clothes take longer than usual to dry, or the laundry area feels hot and humid.
- A gas fireplace won't light, keeps going out, or has a cloudy or cracked glass front.
If you smell gas or see smoke where it shouldn't be
Stop using the appliance, get everyone outside, and call your gas utility or 911 from outdoors. Once the area is safe, get in touch with us to arrange a visit.
