San Rafael Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

Our Service Area

Marin County and the surrounding area
of San Rafael, California

Open Hours

CALL ANYTIME

24/7 Support

877-425-9908

Services We Offer

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 Rafael provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in San Rafael, 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 Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael 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:

Improper Usage and Care of a Wood Burning Stove
Proper cleaning and maintenance of a wood burning stove lies with the owner itself. A dirty and improperly maintained stove will only go to make the room dirty and will be covered with ash all over. A clean wood stove is safer to operate and burns more efficiently. Cleaning the stove on a regular basis will ensure its longevity and increases its efficiency thus saving on our pocket. Only dry woods should be used in the stove. Burning paper, plastic and other combustible materials is strictly not advisable. Also avoid using wet pieces of wood in the stove for burning purpose. They normally take a lot of time to get ignited generating a lot of smoke in the room causing choking problems. Some burning materials are a threat to the metals that builds up the stove or even creates sediment of creosote in the chimney which is very difficult to clean.

The fireplaces & wood burning stoves just work right while everything is built and installed rightly, and it includes height of chimney. There're many factors to take in consideration while planning for termination height of masonry and factory built system. While building and rebuilding, chimney, builder must check out height to make sure it not just conforms to the National Fire Protection Standards that is a standard used in industry for the chimney construction, but conforms to the International Residential Code needs. Both standard and code need that the chimney be 3 feet taller than high side of a roof where this exits, 2 feet taller than (roof, trees or dormers.) within 10 feet. It is a first step to determine what finished height of a chimney must be. If the fireplace smokes, height of a chimney can be the factor. Short flues: Remember that short flue (below 12') might not draft rightly, so chimney height might have to get extended if fireplace is on upper level of home. It's accepted in industry, though not the code requirement that the flues below 12 and 15 feet in the height might not draft well. It might mean that chimney height has to be little taller than the code needs so it can function rightly.

Stack effect: Second factor to think is construction of home. If chimney is situated on the room addition and end of house, and main section of house is much taller than chimney, house can act like the chimney and pull the hair upwards. The chimney is much shorter than main house and doesn't draft. It will cause what is called "Stack Effect," or pull smoke back into your house from fireplace when it is in the operation, as well as smells when not in the use. For such reason, plan location of the chimney very carefully. When compared to direct heated kiln the indirect heated kiln makes less of process gas so flue gas cleaning procedure gets minimized, while costs for heating devices are expensive.