Creosote Removal in St. Augustine, FL
Strip the hard deposits a normal sweep leaves behind.
- Family run
- Locally owned
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service
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Short version
Creosote removal takes off the thick or glazed deposits that a standard chimney sweep cannot lift. St. Augustine Chimney & Sons applies a creosote modifier to soften the glaze, removes it over one or more visits, sweeps the flue, and checks the liner for heat damage underneath.
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Why Homeowners Call Us Back
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Family run
The company is run by one family, so the people who price the job are the people who answer for it.
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Upfront, honest pricing
The price is on paper before we start. If something changes, we ask before doing more.
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Workmanship warranty
Our workmanship warranty backs every repair we complete.
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Licensed and insured
Licensed and insured, with an experienced crew on every roof and hearth.
Heavy Creosote Removal
Creosote forms when wood smoke cools in the flue. It starts as dry soot, builds into crusty flakes, and in a cool, slow-burning flue can turn into a hard, shiny glaze. Each stage is harder to remove, and glazed creosote is the most likely to feed a chimney fire.
Heavy creosote removal starts with a sweep to take off what will come loose, then a look at what is left. Chimney creosote removal at the glazed stage needs more than brushes.
Glazed Creosote Removal
Glazed creosote removal uses a modifier, a product applied to the flue walls that changes the glaze into a dry, flaky form that can be brushed away. Stage 3 creosote removal often takes several treatments over a few weeks, with the fireplace used lightly between them as the product label directs.
Creosote cleaning with rotary tools is sometimes used in sound flues, but only where the liner can take it. We check the liner first.
Keeping It From Coming Back
Dry, seasoned wood, hotter fires and a flue that is the right size for the fireplace all reduce creosote. NFPA 211 calls for cleaning when deposits build up, and a yearly inspection catches them before they glaze. We also check the cap and damper, since a cold, damp flue makes deposits worse.
What We Check For
- Shiny black glaze in the flue
- Stage 3 creosote. It needs a modifier, not just a brush.
- Tar smell in humid weather
- Heavy deposits in a damp flue. Removal and a cap help.
- Chimney fire in the past
- Deposits and liner damage are likely. Inspection comes first.
Parts and Materials We Use
- Creosote modifier
- Applied as the product label directs to break down glaze.
- Brushes and rotary heads
- Matched to the liner material.
Repair or the Bigger Job
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- No-charge inspection, priced on paper
- Upfront pricing with no hidden fees
- Family owned and run
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Got it, thank you. Expect a call from the family to book your free inspection.
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Signs This Work Is Due
A standard sweep lifts soot and flaky creosote. Hard, shiny glazed creosote is another matter: it sticks to the flue like tar and burns hot if it ignites. We treat it with a modifier product and remove it in stages, then check the liner underneath.
- Shiny, tar-like coating in the flue
- Thick, crusty deposits that a brush will not move
- A strong tar smell from the fireplace
- A past chimney fire
What Sets the Price
- How much glaze is present
- Thicker glaze takes more treatments.
- Liner type
- Some liners limit the tools that can be used.
Proudly American
Owned and run by one St. Augustine family. Our experienced crew puts every estimate on paper and backs its repairs with a workmanship warranty.
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We judge the deposits for free: a regular sweep, or full creosote removal.