Fireplace Cleaning

There are hundreds of different types of factory-built fireplaces. The damper sits where the smoke chamber ends and the flue begins — grab a flashlight and look up from the bottom.

Your damper will be the metal flap, usually between 8 and 10 inches round. Some are square or rectangular. They have obvious handles you push up and pull down.

Factory-built fireplaces are cleaned with softer brushes so the metal parts aren't damaged. The smoke chamber, damper, and firebox walls are cleaned with hand brushes from the bottom.

If your chimney is part of an older South Florida fireplace, you may have the classic brick-and-mortar chimney.

These are cleaned with stiff wire brushes for stubborn creosote, or soft nylon brushes when appropriate. The right brush depends on what's actually in the flue.

If you need fireplace chimney repairs, call to discuss the issue before booking. Sometimes nothing more is needed than a clean bill of health.