Containment Setup

Internal Video Scan

Airflow Draft Analysis

Code Compliance Report

Heavy drop cloths and industrial negative-pressure HEPA vacuums seal the hearth opening, preventing airborne soot from entering living quarters.

Dual-axis high-resolution cameras travel the entire flue length to document hidden liner cracks, missing mortar joints, and combustible creosote deposits.

Technicians test draft draw, throat damper alignment, and smoke chamber geometry to isolate ventilation resistance and downdraft causes.

Clients receive an itemized photographic summary detailing clearance distances, seismic stability, and recommended maintenance priorities.

Precision Hearth Maintenance

Rotary Creosote Sweeping

Mechanical whip systems remove glazed combustible resins from clay tile and stainless liners without abrasive damage to internal brick surfaces.

Throat and Top Damper Restoration

Sealing warped iron plates with low-profile top-mount dampers prevents heated interior air from escaping when fireplaces remain idle.

Crown Pouring and Waterproofing

Elastomeric masonry sealants and reinforced concrete crowns deflect torrential winter rains, preventing internal brick flaking and freeze-thaw erosion.

Masonry Restoration and Retrofits

Custom Spark Arrestor Installation

Heavy-gauge stainless steel mesh cages built to local wildfire safety specifications prevent windborne embers while barring nesting birds and wildlife intrusion.

Smoke Chamber Refractory Parging

Smoothing corbelled brick steps with heat-resistant insulating mortar reduces smoke turbulence and dramatically improves updraft velocity.

Historic Tuckpointing and Repointing

Careful mechanical raking of decayed lime mortar followed by hand-packing custom-matched mortar compounds to preserve historic San Marino brick facades against seismic shear stresses.

Direct dispatch available seven days a week across San Marino and neighboring communities.