Repair Options

Smoke chamber repair, done in order in Lake Charm

Keeping the passage wide enough

Under the code, no part of the path above the firebox, whether throat, damper or smoke chamber, may be smaller in cross section than the flue. That matters during a repair. Parging applied too thick, or a rebuild that leans the walls in too far, can pinch the passage. We keep the coat to the thickness its maker calls for and check the opening afterwards.

The finished passage is explained to you, with our 100% satisfaction guarantee behind it.

How we look inside the chamber

Most of a smoke chamber can be seen by shining a strong light up through the open damper, and more from the top of the chimney when the roof allows. Some corners stay hidden behind the damper frame or deposits. When part of the chamber cannot be seen, we say so plainly instead of guessing what is there.

You get honest findings from our family-owned team, and the inspection in Lake Charm costs nothing.

Working around the damper

The damper sits right at the bottom of the chamber, and its plate can block the view and the reach. On some fireplaces the plate lifts out for access and goes back in once the work is done. If the damper itself turns out to be worn, rusted or warped, that repair is priced as a separate item so you can decide.

Our smoke chamber pros explain what they will move and put back before starting in your Lake Charm home.

A smoky smell between fires

Deposits in the smoke chamber and flue can give off a stale, smoky smell, especially on humid days or when the air conditioning pulls air down the chimney. Cleaning removes the source, and a smooth parged chamber leaves fewer ledges for new deposits. A closing damper helps too, and we check it while we are there.

Our family-owned team explains the likely cause after a free inspection in Lake Charm. Book within 72 hours of it and 10% comes off the work.

Where the chamber meets the flue

At the top of the smoke chamber sits the first section of flue. The joint between the two can open over time, leaving a gap where heat and smoke escape into the masonry. We seal that joint as part of the chamber repair. If the flue itself is cracked or damaged higher up, flue repair is priced as a separate item.

Our smoke chamber pros explain where their work ends and what else they saw during the free inspection in Lake Charm.