Internal Maintenance

Rotary mechanical brushing

High-torque flexible rod systems scrub stage-3 glazed creosote from clay tile and stainless steel liners without fracturing aging mortar joints.

Firebox de-scaling and ash pit service

Complete extraction of compacted soot, ash bed sanitization, and refractory mortar joint touch-ups inside residential fireboxes.

Damper calibration and sealing

Precision adjustment of throat and top-sealing dampers to eliminate thermal drafts and prevent conditioned air loss through the chimney stack.

Diagnostic Sequence

Four-step evaluation protocol

Optical drone roof assessment

Color internal flue scanning

Draft and pressure testing

NFPA compliance documentation

Manometer testing to measure positive and negative pressure differentials and verify proper atmospheric venting.

High-resolution exterior survey of chimney cap, flashing apron, and brick spalling across high-pitch New England roofs.

Push-camera recording inspecting every inch of smoke chamber walls and flue liner integrity for hidden cracks.

Comprehensive written safety report delivered with digital footage for insurance carriers and real estate transactions.

Structural Restoration

Flue relining and crown preservation

Historic lime-mortar tuckpointing

Custom mortar-matching for antique Weston colonials using breathable historic mixes that preserve structural flexibility.

Poured concrete crown rebuilds

Custom forms and overhanging drip edges designed to shed rainwater away from exterior brick stacks permanently.

Stainless steel UL-1777 relining

Rigid and flexible multi-ply stainless steel liner installations designed to upgrade deteriorated masonry flues to modern thermal standards.

Submit your flue dimensions and masonry conditions for prioritized seasonal scheduling across MetroWest Boston.