Chimney Cleaning & Inspection in Los Angeles
Before you light the first fire of the season, it is worth knowing your chimney is clear and drafting properly. CaliTop HVAC provides chimney cleaning, inspection and fireplace maintenance for Los Angeles homes.
What we do
Chimney Cleaning
We remove creosote and debris from the flue and clean up thoroughly when the work is finished.
Chimney Inspection
A visual inspection of the firebox, damper and flue to see how the chimney is holding up.
Fireplace Maintenance
Routine care that keeps your fireplace working the way it should through the cooler months.
Drafting Concerns
If smoke comes back into the room or the fire will not draw, we look for the cause.
Reasons homeowners call us
- Smoke coming back into the room
- A strong smell from the fireplace
- Visible soot or creosote buildup
- Debris or animal nesting in the chimney
- The damper is stuck or hard to move
- It has been a year or more since the last inspection
Careful work inside your home
Chimney work can be messy if it is not done properly. We lay down protective coverings, contain the debris, and leave your living room the way we found it.
One company for the whole house
CaliTop HVAC handles heating, cooling, dryer vents and chimneys, so you can take care of several home maintenance items with one call.
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Common Questions
- How often should a chimney be inspected?
- A yearly inspection is common for fireplaces that get regular use, usually before the cooler months when you start having fires again.
- What is creosote?
- Creosote is the residue that builds up inside a chimney when wood burns. It accumulates over time and is one of the main reasons chimneys are cleaned.
- My fireplace smokes into the room. What causes that?
- Drafting problems can come from a blocked flue, a closed or stuck damper, debris or nesting in the chimney, or airflow issues in the house. An inspection identifies the cause.
- Do you clean chimneys for fireplaces that are rarely used?
- Yes. Even a lightly used chimney can collect debris or animal nesting, so an inspection before the first fire of the season is a good idea.
Ready to schedule service?
Call CaliTop HVAC or request an appointment online. We keep it simple.