The family chimney company for Three Lakes

Between the damper and the flue sits a sloped space called the smoke chamber. Its shape decides how smoothly smoke leaves the fireplace. If its walls are stepped, rough or cracked, smoke can hang there and deposits build up faster. Heat can also reach masonry it was never meant to touch. Our family team repairs smoke chambers in Three Lakes.

We sweep chimneys, fix dampers and fireboxes and service gas and electric units as well. The chimney chapter of the building code describes how a smoke chamber is formed and lined. Repair products made for it are applied according to their manufacturer's instructions. In many masonry fireplaces the chamber was built from corbelled brick and left rough.

That is why parging, a smooth heat-resistant coating, is a common recommendation. It is not the answer for every chamber, though. A crack that runs through the masonry needs more than a coating. Tell us whether smoke spills into the room even when the fire is burning well. Mention whether the smell from the fireplace changes from day to day and when the chimney was last cleaned.

A sweep is usually part of this job, because the chamber has to be clean before anyone can judge it. The free inspection covers the damper area and the chamber as far as they can be reached from below. We explain what the surfaces look like, what we could not see and what the options are.

Upfront pricing on a free written estimate lets you decide at your own pace. Pick any service during the 72 hours after your free inspection and a 10% discount is applied. We protect the room, leave it swept and hand you a written record of the job. Our workmanship warranty covers the repair. If smoke still misbehaves afterwards, tell us, because the flue and the top may be part of the same story.