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Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro San Diego provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in San Diego, California. We are fully licensed in the state of California, and also keep up with the latest fire safety courses available. This is because your family's safety is our number one priority and we meet that priority by eliminating chimney and heating appliance hazards that can cause house fires.  The best way to maintain that safety is to be certified and knowledgeable in every aspect of the chimney business.  Our professional certifications ensure that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's regulations for chimney fire safety.

The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro San Diego highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro San Diego strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro San Diego prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today! Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

Parging a Chimney Smoke Chamber
A smoke chamber is the area in a chimney located just over the firebox and under the flue. The chamber lets smoke get in the flue and out of the house.

Is it Necessary to Parge?
There is much talk lately about the smoke chambers and whether they should be parged or not. From some field info, it is evident that parging hasn't been performed on many chimney's smoke chambers. But let's see what the regulations say about it. The NFPA 211 Code Book, issued a few years ago, states in regard to smoke chambers in section 11.2.1.13: "The inner surfaces of the smoke chamber shall be parge-coated smooth, with an insulating refractory mortar..."

It is evident that the regulator considers that parging, if performed well and with material of the necessary quality, is beneficial in several aspects:

1. Chimney safety will be better
2. The smoke chamber area will experience improved integrity in structure
3. Parging usually ensures better operation and drafting of a fireplace/furnace itself, minimizing the possibility of creosote development inside the chimney
4. Parging makes the job of a chimney sweeper much easier

A Good Time to Parge the Smoke Chamber
Parging should be performed while the smoke chamber is designed, because this is simply the best and easiest time to do it. Of course, parging can also be performed afterwards, but it will be much more costly because it will take much more time and effort to do it.

Basically, it can be said that parging is connected to chimney maintenance and construction.

Construction-wise, one analyzes just how close burning wood will be to the smoke chamber. If burning wood isn't near the smoke chamber, then there is not much reason for concern, because there will be sufficient distance for the smoke to build up and slowly rise toward the upper parts of the chimney. On the other hand, if the chimney's smoke chamber is very near the burning wood, this could be a reason for concern and a possible fire hazard.

When it comes to chimney maintenance, if the smoke chamber isn't parged, there is much higher risk that creosote will build up-and also that it will be much more difficult to remove it, because a smoke chamber that hasn't been parged is much more irregularly designed.

Of course, even if your smoke chamber isn't parged, you can keep the chance of a fire hazard low if you perform regular chimney maintenance. Your chimney sweep can perform chimney maintenance and also parge chimney the smoke chamber (after the original installation of a chimney). The success of this later parging will be primarily affected by how the chimney is constructed. There are different procedures and methods in how to go about parging, from hand troweling, to the application of a spray under pressure. However, it is still possible that later parging will not be completely successful and that the smoke chamber will not be completely smooth.

Evidently, parging is recommended by the legislators, so it has to be beneficial for chimney performance and home safety. However, the smoke chambers in older homes have rarely been parged, so it remains at your discretion whether to do it or not-and just how successful parging will be in the end. We recommend that you consult a professional who will recommend the right choice after he examines the situation with your chimney and smoke chamber.