Chimneys / Fireplaces

We Know Chimneys - Design, Construction, Restoration, Inspection & Repair

Most important of all in professional chimney inspection is the learned skill of each inspector to correctly evaluate & communicate, with absolute integrity, to all parties, the importance of what is found.  But what can you, the client, do to ensure you are getting an inspector who is capable of the above?  You should only use CERTIFIED inspectors. ALL of Boston Brick & Stone’s inspectors are F.I.R.E. certified which is the ONLY chimney inspection certification program available in the USA.  At Boston Brick & Stone’s we put all of our key chimney personnel through the certification program.  So you can be sure you are getting the most up to date inspection on your chimney from CERTIFIED time proven professionals. For more information on the F.I.R.E. certification program go to  www.gotofire.com.

Our standard chimney inspection consists of:

  1. Camera inspect the flue and smoke chamber with the latest state of the art camera equipment.
  2. Visually inspecting the firebox, throat, damper and smoke chamber.
  3. Visually inspecting the facing, hearths and all attached components.
  4. Visually inspecting the foundation and hearth support.
  5. Visually inspecting the chimney where it passes through the attic.
  6. Visually inspecting the chimney at the roof intersection, which includes a thorough look at the flashing and surrounding roof.
  7. Visually inspecting the chimney as it protrudes above the roofline.
  8. Conducting a push test. This is critically important, and requires real experience and knowledge as to how to correctly evaluate the results.
  9. Visually inspecting the flue with a powerful light.
  10. Visually inspecting the crown and the attachments.
  11. Following up on any part of the above that indicates a potential problem. This includes more testing and closer examinations.
  12. On-the-spot reports of facts and solutions, complete with repair costs, designed to give both laymen and professionals sufficient information to make the required decisions easily and with confidence.

The purpose of any inspection is to clarify the condition of each chimney as to SAFETY, FUNCTION and CODE COMPLIANCE.

At Boston Brick & Stone, we believe in service. As licensed masonry contractors, we offer solutions to any problems found.

Although Boston Brick & Stone can expertly execute any brick, concrete or stone project, we are recognized (and awarded) for our proven excellence in the field of chimneys.  We have consulted architects and engineers on many projects including the University Of Southern California’s Ronald Tutor Campus Center Rotunda fireplace.  Architects, engineers, contractors and city inspectors alike routinely select Boston Brick & Stone to perform repairs on their own chimneys in their own homes. We were called in by Xanterra and the National Parks Service to restore the chimney at the world famous El Tovar Hotel, situated right on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.  We were selected by Forest City - a nation wide shopping mall and theater developer to construct the see-through fireplace at the Victoria Gardens Mall in Rancho Cucamonga.  The West Coast Director of Forest City was so impressed with our fireplace that he insisted we install a Boston Brick & Stone name plaque in the chimney for all to see. Several prominent General Contractors in the Southern California area use Boston Brick & Stone exclusively on their projects whenever a chimney is involved - be it an evaluation, construction or repair issue. We are recommended by many of the local Historical Preservation Societies and we have documented many beautifully restored projects.

Whether you need a thorough inspection, a complete historical restoration, a common repair or simply a chimney sweep done by true professionals, call Boston Brick & Stone.  You can’t afford to gamble when it comes to your chimney. Call the company that has inspected over 50,000 chimneys and performed over 5000 permitted chimney repairs as well as countless minor repairs. Call the company you can depend on to repair, construct or evaluate your chimney safely and with the latest proven technology. Call the award winning experts, Boston Brick & Stone.