Smoke chamber repair in Tulsa
Cracks sealed and rough brick parged smooth, so smoke moves up the flue cleanly.
Chimney and fireplace repair
A smoother path for the smoke
The smoke chamber is the sloped space above the damper where the fireplace narrows into the flue. In many masonry chimneys it was left rough, with stepped brick. Parging coats it smooth. A smoother chamber helps smoke move up cleanly and leaves fewer ledges for soot and creosote.
Smooth surface
Fewer ledges for soot to collect on.
Cleaner draft
Smoke moves up with less turbulence.
Found by inspection
You cannot see it from the room.
You approve first
We explain why before we start.
What the smoke chamber is
It sits just above the damper, out of sight.
When smoke leaves the firebox, it passes the damper and enters the smoke chamber, which funnels it into the flue. In many older chimneys, the chamber was built from stepped brick that was never smoothed. Those steps catch soot and creosote and stir up the smoke on its way out.
Cracks and gaps in the smoke chamber also let heat and smoke reach places they should not. Because it sits above the damper, the only way to see its condition is to look up into it with a light during an inspection or cleaning. We do that on every visit.
When parging makes sense
We usually recommend parging after an inspection shows one of these:
- A rough, stepped smoke chamber that collects heavy soot
- Cracks or gaps in the smoke chamber walls
- Smoke that rolls back into the room
- Creosote buildup that keeps returning in the same spot
How we repair a smoke chamber
First we clean the smoke chamber so we can see it. Then we explain what we found. Cracks and gaps get sealed, and rough, stepped brick gets parged, which means coated with a smooth layer of heat-resistant mortar. If you approve, we do the work, clean up and walk you through the finished chamber.
Parging often goes together with a chimney cleaning or relining. We tell you up front if your chimney needs more than one.
Smoke chamber repair around Tulsa
We do this work for homeowners in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Sapulpa, Catoosa, Glenpool and Coweta. Call (918) 361-4929 and describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you what to expect before we come out.
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How the job works
From inspection to finished repair
The same four steps on every repair.
1
We look closely
We inspect the problem and the parts around it.
2
We explain it
You hear what we found, how urgent it is and your options.
3
You approve the work
We only do the work you choose.
4
We finish and clean up
The work gets done and the area is left clean.
Smoke chamber repair questions
Smoke chamber repair FAQ
Another question? Call us and talk to a real person.
What is a smoke chamber?
It is the sloped area above the damper where the fireplace narrows into the flue. Soot often collects there.
Why does a smooth smoke chamber matter?
Rough, stepped brick catches soot and creosote and stirs up the smoke. A smooth surface lets smoke move up more cleanly and gives buildup fewer places to settle.
Do I need parging if I have no problems?
Not always. We recommend it when an inspection shows a rough or damaged smoke chamber, or when smoke and soot problems point to it.
Chimney repairs
Other chimney repairs
Each one starts with a look at your chimney.
Chimney cap installation
A cap that fits keeps rain, animals and debris out and sparks in.
Chimney crown repair
We seal or rebuild the slab that sheds water off the top of the chimney.
Flue liner repair and relining
A sound liner keeps heat away from your home and smoke gases out of the brick.
Masonry and flashing repair
Brick, mortar and the roof seal around the chimney repaired before water gets in.
Damper repair and replacement
A damper that opens fully, closes tight and keeps drafts and rain out.
Firebox repair
Cracked firebrick and burned-out joints repaired where the fire burns.
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