Chimney Repairs San Diego

Chimney Relining

Chimney liners protect the chimney structure and the home from intense heat and flames. They provide a smooth channel for the drafting of smoke and dangerous combustion gases. When sufficiently damaged, the result can be a house fire or carbon monoxide in your living spaces. We use a product called ThermoCrete to smooth out damaged chimney liner surfaces and seal off gaps and splits. This product is the #1 choice in the chimney industry for this purpose.

Chimney Crown Repair & Rebuilding

A cracked chimney crown will allow water into the chimney system. This can eventually lead to widespread deterioration within the system and the growth of dangerous mold. Minor cracks in a chimney crown can sometimes be filled in. However, heavy crown damage usually requires rebuilding.

Chimney Flashing Repair & Replacement

Chimney flashing seals the gap between the chimney and the roof. When flashing is rusted out, unseated or warped, water can move down into the home.

Some flashing problems can be repaired. Although typically, we’ll recommend having the flashing replaced.

Smoke Chamber Parging

The smoke chamber just above your firebox is designed to funnel smoke up into the flue. Damage to the chamber’s surfaces can allow heat and combustion gases to escape.

Ragged edges in the chamber will collect large amounts of creosote, which is highly flammable. We use a spray called Smoktite to parge smoke chambers. This seals cracks and holes and smooths out the surfaces.

Brick Replacement & Tuckpointing

When chimney bricks and mortar are failing, water can move in. This can cause deterioration of the masonry along with serious damage to interior areas of the chimney, the roof and other parts of the home. We replace damaged bricks and use a process called “tuckpointing” to replace crumbling mortar.

Firebox Rebuilding

Cracks in a firebox’s refractory panels can lead to a house fire and allow carbon monoxide and other gases to move into the home. We can repair minor firebox damage. Also, if the panels are severely damaged, we’ll replace them.

Chimney Rebuilding

Chimneys in serious decay often need to be rebuilt eventually. Chimney rebuilding can focus on specific sections within the structure or the entire structure from the roof up. Most importantly, our chimney masons know how to rebuild your chimney in a way that restores safety and efficient performance while making the structure look aesthetically pleasing atop your roof.