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Is My Chimney Safe?

A quick safety checklist for Portland homeowners — and when to stop using the fireplace and call a pro.

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Quick Safety Checklist

  • Do you smell smoke in the room when the fireplace is on?
  • Has it been more than a year since the last sweep/inspection?
  • Do you see thick, tar-like creosote flakes in the firebox?
  • Are there water stains near the chimney after rain?
  • Is the cap missing, rusted, or blocked by debris/nests?
  • Are bricks loose, mortar sandy, or the crown cracked?
  • Did a home inspection flag the chimney when you bought the house?

If you answered yes to any of these, schedule a chimney inspection before heavy use. For cleaning, see our Portland chimney sweep page.

Stop and Call Immediately If…

  • You suspect a chimney fire (loud roaring, dense smoke, hot chase)
  • Carbon monoxide alarms activate
  • The chimney is leaning or bricks are falling

We are available 24/7 for booking at (503) 309-5491. Also read signs your chimney needs repair.

FAQ

Common Questions

If you have not had an inspection in the past year, or you see smoke issues, leaks, missing caps, or damaged masonry, get it inspected before regular use.

A chimney inspection report starts at $69. Sweep and inspection together start at $149.

Do not use it until a qualified chimney tech confirms it is safe. We can re-inspect and quote required repairs.

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