Smoke Chamber Repair
Repairing and sealing the smoke chamber so smoke drafts up and out — not into your home.
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The smoke chamber is the funnel-shaped area above the firebox that directs smoke into the flue. It's often rough, unparged brick — and over time, gaps and cracks here let heat and smoke escape into places they shouldn't.
We repair and smooth (parge) the smoke chamber so it drafts properly and holds up against heat, which is especially important on older masonry fireplaces that were never finished correctly in the first place.
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What's Included
- Inspection of the smoke chamber walls and joints
- Removal of loose or damaged material
- Parging with a heat-resistant refractory material
- Sealing gaps that could let smoke or heat escape
- A final check of draft performance
Signs You May Need This
- Smoke smell in rooms near the chimney even when the fireplace is off
- Visible rough, unparged brick when looking up into the firebox
- Poor draft or smoke spilling into the room
- Discoloration on the wall behind or above the fireplace
How It Works
Our Process
Inspection
We examine the smoke chamber for gaps, cracks, and rough or missing parging.
Prep
Loose or damaged material is cleared away before repair begins.
Parging
A heat-resistant material is applied to smooth and seal the chamber.
Draft Check
We confirm smoke is drafting properly before we finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a rough smoke chamber matter?
A rough, unparged smoke chamber creates turbulence that disrupts draft and gives creosote more surface area to build up on — smoothing it out improves both safety and performance.
Is smoke chamber repair the same as a chimney liner replacement?
No — they're different parts of the system. The smoke chamber sits between the firebox and the flue; a liner runs the length of the flue above it. Both are sometimes addressed in the same repair visit.
How It Works
It's Easy As 1-2-3
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Reach us by phone or send a request online.
We Inspect Your Chimney
A licensed technician assesses the issue.
We Fix It Same Day
Most repairs are completed in a single visit.
