Phase One

Thorough soot removal and creosote extraction using industrial negative-air vacuums and specialized rotary brush systems.

Standard Flue Sweeping

Creosote Glaze Removal

Smoke Chamber Washing

Comprehensive top-to-bottom brush cleaning of active wood, oil, and gas flues with complete hearth drop-cloth protection.

Chemical treatment and mechanical scraping to eliminate hard, highly flammable third-degree creosote glaze from flue walls.

Detailed scrubbing of the smoke chamber to remove accumulated soot buildup and restore safe draft dynamics.

Phase Two

Diagnostics & Safety Hardware

Advanced video camera assessments and professional hardware installations to seal out weather and improve efficiency.

Level 1 & 2 Video Diagnostics

Stainless Steel Cap Installs

Top-Sealing Damper Repairs

High-definition camera inspection of internal flue tile integrity, joint mortar gaps, and structural blockages.

Custom-fitted multi-flue and single-flue stainless steel caps to block rain, wildlife, and wind-driven debris.

Replacement of warped throat dampers with airtight top-sealing units that lock in conditioned indoor air.

Phase Three

Structural Masonry & Remediation

Preserving historic Winchester brickwork and preventing water intrusion through expert tuckpointing and crown sealing.

Brick Tuckpointing

Firebox Rebuilding

Crown Resealing & Flashing

Grinding out damaged mortar joints and repointing with matching historic mortar mixes to restore structural integrity.

Relaying cracked or spalling firebrick with high-temperature refractory mortar rated for intense open-hearth heat.

Applying flexible waterproof coatings to concrete chimney crowns and sealing metal flashing against roof leaks.

All services comply strictly with NFPA 211 safety guidelines. Schedule an expert evaluation with our Winchester team today.