Chimney Draft
Problems in
Houston, TX

We run a high-definition camera through your flue from firebox to crown. You see everything we see, in real time, on a monitor at the job site. After the visit, you receive a written report with photos that document liner condition, blockages, damper function, and clearance issues.

That report is yours permanently. It's useful for insurance claims, home sales, and HOA documentation. Learn more about our forensic chimney draft analysis and standard draft analysis services.

If the camera shows a structurally clean flue but you still have draft problems, the issue is often pressure-related. We measure house pressure relative to outside air and identify which mechanical exhausts are pulling air backward through the flue.

Solutions may be as simple as cracking a window while the fireplace is in use, or as involved as installing a makeup air supply near the firebox. We explain every option and let you decide what fits your home and budget.

Level 1 covers accessible portions of the chimney and is appropriate for systems that have been in normal use without changes. Level 2 includes camera inspection of internal flue surfaces and is required whenever you change fuel type, add or replace an appliance, or sell the home. Level 3 involves removal of structure to access hidden areas, typically after a chimney fire or major storm.

Most draft complaints we see require at minimum a Level 2. Our preventive inspection service covers this fully.

If your liner is cracked, undersized for a new appliance, or missing entirely, relining typically resolves the draft problem permanently. We install stainless steel flexible liner sized to the NFPA 211 requirements for your specific appliance and fuel type.

Liner installation on a single-story Houston home typically takes one day. Learn about chimney relining and liner installation in detail.