Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Repair in San Jose, CA

Every time you burn wood, creosote — a highly flammable, tar-like residue — builds up inside your flue. Just an eighth of an inch is enough to fuel a chimney fire, and thousands of home fires in the U.S. start this way every year. That's why the NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys to be inspected annually and swept whenever deposits accumulate.

Bay Area homes bring their own challenges. Cool, damp winters mean many San Jose families burn regularly from November through March, while older homes in neighborhoods like Willow Glen, Naglee Park, and Japantown often have original masonry chimneys with aging mortar, unlined flues, or crowns cracked by decades of weather. Even homes with gas fireplaces need periodic service — venting, burners, and dampers all wear over time.

A BH chimney sweep is more than a brush down the flue. We inspect the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, flue liner, crown, cap, and flashing, remove creosote and blockages (bird nests are more common than you'd think), and document everything in a written photo report. If something needs attention, you'll know exactly what, why, and what it costs — before any work begins.

Whether it's a wood-burning fireplace, a freestanding stove, a pellet insert, or a gas log set, our licensed technicians service every system to current safety codes — and because we're open 24/7, a smoking fireplace or storm-damaged chimney never has to wait until Monday.

Book your annual sweep before the burning season — fall slots fill fast across the South Bay.