Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Repairs, Chimney Inspections
A fireplace is a wonderful addition to a Southern California home – as long as its chimney works as it should. When there are problems, you need the help of a qualified local chimney service expert. Throughout the greater San Diego region, that expert is Chimney Sweep Inc., with offices in Lakeside, CA, and Oceanside, CA.
Chimney Sweeping & Cleaning
Since 1985, we’ve specialized in the art of chimney sweeping and chimney cleaning, and chimney service. We carry the Certified Chimney Professional designation, and our technicians have undergone extensive training in chimney cleaning, chimney safety, drafting, venting and inspection.
We remove flammable creosote, which causes most of the chimney fires reported each year in our area. To do this, we use specialized scrubbers, rods, whips, solvents and industrial vacuums.
Along with creosote, we safely remove tree debris, the nests of small animals and animals that have died inside the chimney. All of this can create a major drafting obstruction and send smoke and deadly carbon monoxide into your home.
Most fire safety agencies, including the Chimney Safety Institute of America, recommend annual chimney sweeping for residential chimneys.
Chimney Repairs & Component Installation
Whatever is wrong with your chimney system, we know how to make it right. Chimney repair services we offer include:
- Chimney top/chimney cap repair & installation
- Chimney crown repair & rebuilding
- Masonry repair – brick replacement & tuckpointing
- Chimney flashing replacement
- Chimney liner repair & relining with Thermocrete
- Firebox repair & rebuilding
- Fireplace damper installation
- Smoke chamber parging (resurfacing)
- Resolution of smelly chimneys, smoky chimneys & drafting problems
- Chimney waterproofing
All our chimney repair projects are completed in strict compliance with the numerous San Diego and California building and fire safety codes. When we do the work, it gets done right the first time.
Chimney Inspections
There’s nothing better than a licensed chimney inspection to get to the bottom of problems with chimneys and figure out the best way to solve them. Our inspectors can spot early signs of damage and malfunction before the issues get out of hand.
We can also determine the extent of known damage from a chimney fire, an earthquake, a component breakdown, neglect or plain old age.
In certain cases, we perform CCTV video inspections, which allow us to see otherwise invisible areas within your chimney system.
Our team offers all three recognized levels of chimney inspection:
Level 1: The basic yearly chimney inspection.
Level 2: Performed when the home is being sold, the system is being altered and when serious damage is suspected. (Includes video.)
Level 3: A comprehensive inspection when severe damage is known to exist.
Chimney Sweep Inc. inspectors are qualified to perform any needed repairs, component replacements and structural rebuilding.
A Safe, Efficient Chimney Starts with Expert Service
Our company is family-owned and family-driven. After close to 40 years in the Southern California chimney business, we’ve seen just about every type of situation you can imagine.
When you trust your chimney to our expert technicians, you can expect top-flight workmanship, clear explanations, a safe work environment and a team that truly cares about you, your family and your home.
Chimney sweeping in Southern California
When it’s time for a professional chimney sweep, Chimney Sweep Inc. is here to help.
We’re your local chimney experts in Lakeside CA, Oceanside CA, and the greater San Diego CA, area. We serve Coronado CA, Escondido CA, La Mesa CA, and San Clemente CA, along with North Park CA, Alpine CA, Solana Beach CA, and other communities throughout East San Diego County.
Speak with a chimney and fireplace expert today at (619) 593-4020 or request an appointment online here.