Sweeping, inspections, repairs and waterproofing for Oregon homes — carried out by a crew that photographs everything it finds and prices the work before touching it.
Most of what goes wrong with a chimney here traces back to two things: creosote from burning softwood, and rain getting into masonry that is no longer sealed. These are the jobs that fix both.
Rotary brush cleaning from firebox to flue top, with a HEPA vacuum running and drop cloths down. Clears creosote, soot and blockages so the chimney drafts properly.
Camera inspection of the flue plus a visual check of crown, cap, flashing, firebox and damper. You get a written report with photographs of anything that needs attention.
Crown rebuilds, tuckpointing, brick replacement, flashing, caps and chase covers. The structural and waterproofing work that stops a small leak becoming a rebuild.
Breathable masonry sealant that repels rain while still letting the brick dry out. The single most effective thing you can do for a chimney in an Oregon winter.
Before & after
The dark, tarry layer on the left is creosote. It is what is left behind when wood smoke cools on the way up a flue, and it is the fuel in a chimney fire. Oregon's softwoods and damp air make it build up faster here than in most of the country.
Chimney work happens out of sight, on a roof, in a flue you cannot see up. That is exactly why so much of it gets oversold. Our answer is simple: photograph everything, explain it in plain language, and quote it before we start.
Brick is a sponge. Through an Oregon winter it soaks up rain, then freezes, and every freeze pushes the masonry apart a little more. That is the cycle behind spalling brick, failing mortar, cracked crowns and the moss you can see on the left.
A breathable sealant stops rain going in while still letting trapped moisture escape. Done before the damage starts, it is one of the cheapest pieces of maintenance a homeowner here can buy.
Sealed & shedding water
Tell us what the chimney is doing. We give you a realistic window, usually within the same week.
Camera up the flue, eyes on the crown, cap, flashing and firebox. Everything gets photographed.
We walk you through the photos, explain what is urgent and what can wait, and put a number in writing.
Floors covered, vacuum running, and a clean hearth when we leave. Then after photos so you can see it.
Sample report
An inspection is worth nothing if all you get is a technician's opinion and an invoice. Ours ends with a document: photographs of your flue, crown, cap, flashing and firebox, notes on what each one shows, and a clear separation between what is a safety problem now and what is simply worth watching.
We are a mobile crew — we come to the house. If your town is near this list, call and ask.
Once a year for a chimney in regular use. Oregon's long wet season and the resinous softwoods burned here build creosote faster than drier climates, so an annual sweep and inspection before the burning season is the standard recommendation.
No. Repair estimates are free and in writing. We show you photographs of what we found, explain the options, and give you a price before any work starts.
No. We run a HEPA vacuum at the firebox and lay drop cloths over the hearth and floor before the brush goes in. The fireplace should look the way it did when we arrived, only cleaner.
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, crumbling mortar, a cracked crown, rust on the damper or firebox, white chalky staining on the brick, or smoke pushing back into the room all point to repair work. Our inspection tells you which it is, with photos.
Yes. We serve customers in English and Spanish, and this entire website is available in Spanish. Call (503) 209-6590 and ask for service in Spanish.
The Portland metro and the surrounding communities, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Tualatin, Wilsonville and south toward Salem. Call us if you are just outside that area.
Tell us what the chimney is doing and we will get back to you to confirm a time. Prefer to talk it through? Call — someone who does the work will answer.
Thank you. We will call you on the number you gave us to confirm a time. If it is urgent, ring (503) 209-6590.
Sweeps, inspections, repairs and waterproofing across the Portland metro and Oregon.
