Flue Care

Certified creosote sweeping

Rotary brush clearing paired with industrial HEPA containment to strip glazed creosote without shedding soot into living spaces.

Level 2 video inspections

High-resolution camera probes run down the entire flue to map tile cracks, joint gaps, and structural blockages before ignition season.

Chemical glaze removal

Specialized catalytic treatments applied to third-degree creosote buildup, dissolving hardened deposits safely from masonry walls.

Structural Care

Masonry restoration and ventilation safety

Protecting historical East Bay brickwork from water intrusion, freeze-thaw cycles, and restricted airflow.

Crown rebuilds & casting

Flue relining systems

Tuckpointing & brick repair

Dryer vent remediation

Pouring reinforced concrete crowns with overhangs to shed rainwater away from flue tile perimeters.

Installing stainless steel insulated liners to restore safe drafting in deteriorated masonry chimneys.

Matching historic mortar mixes to grind out decayed joints and repoint exterior chimney stacks.

Clearing lint blockages and upgrading exterior termination hoods to eliminate hidden fire hazards.

Our Method

The four-step zero-mess diagnostic sequence

Drop-cloth sealing

Rotary brush clearing

Camera scope run

Live monitor review

Triple canvas sheeting laid around the hearth and sealed airtight before any tools touch the flue.

Systematic sweeping of soot and creosote directly into sealed HEPA vacuum attachments.

High-definition digital probe inspection recording every inch of the clay tile liner.

Walking homeowners through the footage on our screen to discuss findings before any repair decisions.

Upfront scope fees, zero high-pressure upsells, and certified safety documentation for every visit.