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Avatar for United Chimney Service, Inc.
United Chimney Service, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. The gentleman arrived on time, was very knowledgeable and cleaned both the chimney and the dryer vent. I would recommend them.?"
Outdoor Kitchen & Pizza Oven
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Good Guys Services
4.8(
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"A+ service . Our fireplace was smoking up the living room and Ben tech found the problem immediately. After a thorough cleaning and some airflow advise, it works better then ever."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimney Sweep Masters
4.5(
234
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The service pro they sent was prompt and communicative. He took time to answer my questions and show me how to maintain my fireplace since I’m a new homeowner with my first fireplace."
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cali Chimney Sweep Inc.
4.4(
31
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a fantastic job cleaning and inspecting our Chimney and Franklin stove. The team took a lot of care explaining what they were going to do and things they recommended to be fixed. I am glad I went with them and will be calling them annually to handle my chimney cleaning needs!"
Chimney sweep from the roof
Chimney sweep
Creosote removal
Chimney cap
New chimney caps

+4

Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northstar Construction Group Inc
4.1(
754
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Northstar Restoration did a fantastic job for our two fireplaces/chimneys. Peter is prompt, professional, and a pleasure to work with. The staff is prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. The work was performed on time, neatly, and expertly. Would hire them again and recommend them highly."
 Before and After
Chimney Sweep Service
 Lint Removal
 Chimney Diagram
 Indoor Air Quality Specialists

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
33
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We recently remodeled our bathroom with McCormick, and it was a fantastic experience. Khaled was informative, patient, and genuinely helpful, guiding us through choices for a perfect design. The team’s professionalism showed in their punctuality and quality. Every aspect was done with care, from tile placement to lighting. The transformation is truly impressive; the bathroom now feels open and luxurious. We’re beyond pleased with the result and look forward to more projects with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Removing and demolishing a fireplace is extremely labor intensive work that also takes a long time. You need to use brute strength to break apart the brick and masonry, and carry the debris to a dumpster. Depending on the size of the structure, you may need multiple days to fully remove it. After removal, you need to determine how you will repair the wall that held the fireplace, which can also be quite time consuming and challenging.

Pellet stoves are designed to run for several hours at a time. Running them for an entire day is not uncommon. More advanced models can run continuously for up to 48 hours, making them ideal if you live in extremely cold conditions and don't want to keep refueling the stove.

How you stop your fireplace from smoking depends on the cause. Sometimes it’s as simple as opening the damper. Other times, you need to battle air pressure. The best course of action is to ensure proper ventilation, whether that means opening a door or a window; avoid building a large fire, which produces more smoke; and use seasoned hardwoods, which produce less smoke than other types of wood. If the issue persists, call a pro ASAP.

Wood is classified as either hardwood or softwood. For firewood, hardwoods are generally the best choice as they tend to burn longer, hotter, and produce less smoke than softwoods. Recommended hardwoods include oak, hickory, maple, cherry, ash, beech, birch, elm, and walnut. Oak is a particularly good option as it's widely available, slow-burning, and doesn't produce much smoke or sparks. Some woods, like oak, hickory, and cherry, also emit a pleasant scent. It is best to avoid softwoods such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, as they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes them difficult to light and burn efficiently.

You can use a fireplace with a broken damper, but only if the damper is in the open position. If not, your fireplace will not properly vent smoke outdoors. Never operate your fireplace if the damper is sealed shut and you cannot open it, as deadly smoke will quickly fill your home. If your fireplace damper is broken, have it repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

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