Creosote doesn't wait. Neither do we.
One season of wood burning deposits enough combustible creosote to make an uninspected chimney a structural fire risk. Same-day camera inspection and full sweep at +1 (206) 796-8103.
Smoke backing in is a system failure signal
Creosote accumulates in three stages — powder, tar, and glazed deposit. By stage two it ignites at temperatures a normal fire easily reaches. Most homeowners don't know which stage they're in.
Chimney odor or back-draft smoke means the flue draft is compromised — a blockage, a damaged liner, or a failed crown. These don't self-resolve between seasons.
Not a brush-and-bill. A full diagnostic sweep.
01 — Flue liner camera inspection
A flexible camera maps the full length of the flue liner — cracks, obstructions, and creosote stage are documented before any brush touches the chimney.
02 — Firebox and crown assessment
Mortar joints, damper operation, firebox walls, and the chimney crown are checked for structural gaps that allow moisture intrusion and back-draft.
03 — Contamination removal and report
Creosote and debris are extracted under negative pressure. You receive a written condition report — not a verbal summary — before we leave.
Schedule same-day chimney service now
Odor, smoke, or an overdue inspection — call or text directly. Diagnostics included, no callbacks, no guessing.