Why it matters
Small signs. Serious risks.
Most chimney fires smolder quietly inside creosote deposits — many homeowners only find out when the damage is discovered. The warning signs are easy to miss.
Smoke drifts back inside
A flue narrowed by creosote or blocked by debris can't pull smoke upward. It backs into the room instead — along with carbon monoxide.
See chimney sweeping & cleaning →Musty smell after rain
Water slipping past a failing cap or cracked crown soaks into masonry and creosote. In SF's marine air, damp flues corrode fast.
See chimney caps & dampers →Can't remember your last sweep
Creosote builds silently with every fire. NFPA 211 calls for an inspection every year — even if you only burn occasionally.
Book an annual chimney inspection →What we do
Every service your chimney needs. Nothing it doesn't.
View all chimney services →How it works
Booked by phone. Done by hand. Documented in writing.
Call — day or night
A real person answers at (650) 722-5502, 24/7. Routine sweeps get a same-week slot; emergencies get us now.
We sweep & inspect
Runners down, opening sealed, HEPA vacuum on. Rotary sweep from firebox to crown, then a camera check of the flue.
You get the proof
A written condition report with photos, in your inbox before we leave. Honest recommendations — never pressure.
Service area
Proudly serving San Francisco — and its one-of-a-kind chimneys.
From unlined Victorian flues in the Richmond to rooftop terminations in SoMa high-rises, our sweeps work on the city's housing stock every day. Based at 301 Howard St, we reach most of the city within the hour — and cover the Peninsula and East Bay too.
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What your neighbors say.
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Common questions
Things homeowners ask before booking.
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Still curious? Read the chimney care blog or call us any hour.