Santa Cruz Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Santa Cruz County and the surrounding area
of Santa Cruz, California

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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 Santa Cruz provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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:

Combustible Clearance for Fireplaces and Chimneys

There are certain rules and regulations that have been laid down in the context of combustible clearance for fireplaces and chimneys. A chimney located in the interior of any building or within the exterior wall will have a limited allowance to airspace and clearance to combustibles. Chimneys that are located outside the exterior wall of the buildings including those chimneys passing through building cornices shall have to abide by minimum airspace clearance. Those masonry chimneys that have a chimney lining system are specifically labeled for those chimneys that are in contact with combustibles and installed with manufacturer's installation instructions. In the case of a fireplace all wooden beams, joists, and other combustible materials shall have to have a clearance distance of not less than about 5.1 centimeters from the front faces and sides of the fireplaces.

The back of the fireplace needs a clearance of not less than 1.02 centimeters. This airspace will not be filled up other than providing fire blocking. Any part of chimney located in interior of your building or in exterior wall of building will have the minimum air clearance to the combustibles of 2inches (or 51 mm). The chimneys located outside of exterior walls of building, which includes chimneys that will pass through soffit and cornice, will have minimum of air space clearance about 1inch (or 25.4 mm). Air space won't be filled, other than to give fire blocking with the Section R1001.16. The common problem is there isn't enough of space between the unprotected walls or furnishings or other combustible components and wood burning stove and stovepipe.

Exceptions:

The masonry chimneys well equipped with chimney lining system labeled and listed for use in the chimneys in touch with the combustibles with UL1777 or installed with manufacturers' installation are allowed to have the combustible material with the exterior surfaces.

When chimneys are made as a part of concrete or masonry walls, the combustible materials will not touch masonry and concrete wall below 12 inches (or 306 mm) from inside surface of nearest flue lining. Use of flammable, foil duct extenders or flimsy plastic is prohibited. Just metal vents must get used; that is what many manufacturers specify.

The exposed combustible trim & edges of the sheathing materials, like flooring and wood siding, will be allowed about masonry chimney side walls, provided combustible trim and sheathing is minimum of 12 inches (or 306 mm) from inside surface of nearest flue lining. The combustible material and trim will not overlap the corners of the chimney by over 1 inch (or 25.4mm). The current code on the clearance of combustible materials from the fireplaces is unbuildable paragraph with 4 exceptions. It's noteworthy that clearance at a back of firebox was increased by 2" - 4" based on the evidence that "hot spot" is behind fireplace. Again, if fire place is proprietary & listed, some maker has taken the responsibility for this and code allows exception sanctioned by manufacturer of the listed system.