Los Altos / Chimney & Fireplace
Find the work you need.
A fireplace is only one part of the system. Find the service that addresses what you can see, smell or hear.
Inspection
Inspection & Cleaning
Level 1 Chimney Inspection
You need a routine visual inspection before use or maintenance.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
A sale, damage event, equipment change, or operating concern needs a detailed review.
Level 3 Chimney Inspection
A suspected concealed defect needs investigation beyond accessible surfaces.
Chimney Video Inspection
You need to see the inside of a flue before deciding on cleaning or repair.
Chimney Sweeping
Maintenance is due or an inspection recommends cleaning before use.
Smoke Chamber Cleaning
Deposits in the chamber need attention after inspection or routine sweeping.
Fireplace & Firebox Cleaning
Ash, soot, or debris needs controlled cleanup before inspection or seasonal use.
Chimney Draft Diagnosis
Smoke enters the room or the appliance does not vent as expected.
Repair
Chimney Repair & Weatherproofing
Chimney Cap Installation & Replacement
A cap is missing, damaged, loose, or no longer keeps rain and wildlife out.
Chimney Crown Repair
The crown is cracked, spalled, or holding water around the flue opening.
Chimney Chase Cover Replacement
A metal chase cover is rusting, leaking, or separating around a factory-built chimney.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Water marks or roof leakage appear where the chimney meets the roof.
Masonry Tuckpointing
Mortar joints are open, crumbly, or allowing moisture into the masonry.
Damaged Brick Replacement
Individual bricks are cracked, loose, or deteriorating at the chimney exterior.
Chimney Waterproofing
A masonry chimney needs a moisture-management review after repairs or recurring water entry.
Partial Chimney Rebuild
Deterioration is limited to part of the masonry stack, crown, or upper courses.
Full Chimney Rebuild
The stack has broad structural deterioration or cannot be repaired safely in isolated sections.
Venting
Venting & Safety
Chimney Liner Inspection
An inspection needs to confirm the visible condition and continuity of a flue liner.
Chimney Relining
A liner is damaged, unsuitable, or requires replacement after a documented inspection.
Flue Tile Repair
A clay flue tile is cracked, displaced, or damaged according to an inspection.
Smoke Chamber Parging
The smoke chamber has rough, damaged, or unsuitable accessible surfaces identified during inspection.
Damper Repair & Replacement
The damper will not open, close, or seal as expected.
Chimney Obstruction Removal
An inspection identifies debris, nesting material, or another obstruction in an accessible venting path.
Post-Fire Chimney Assessment
A chimney fire, unusual heat event, or suspected damage needs assessment before reuse.
Fireplaces
Fireplace, Insert & Stove Work
Firebox Repair
Brick, mortar, or interior firebox surfaces are cracked, loose, or visibly deteriorating.
Fireplace Refractory Panel Repair
A factory-built fireplace has a cracked or damaged refractory panel.
Wood Fireplace Repair
A masonry wood fireplace has a documented operating or condition problem that needs repair.
Fireplace Insert Installation
You are considering an insert and need the existing fireplace and venting evaluated first.
Wood Stove Installation
You are considering a wood stove and need a site, hearth, and venting assessment first.
Factory-Built Fireplace Repair
A prefabricated fireplace has an identified component, venting, or interior-condition concern.
Gas Fireplace Inspection & Service
A gas fireplace needs routine inspection or has an operating concern for a qualified technician.