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Marin County • California

Chimney Sweep & Repair in Marin County

Wooded lots, wildfire rules and heavy fireplace use.

(888) 988-0322

Chimney service built around Marin County homes

Marin combines two risk factors: homes tucked into heavily wooded canyons, and residents who actually use their fireplaces all winter. Wildfire compliance drives much of what we install here.

Mill Valley and Ross homes sit under redwoods, so flues fill with needles and debris and caps clog fast. San Rafael and Novato have larger tracts with conventional masonry. Tiburon and Belvedere waterfront homes take wind and salt air, and their tall stacks need stainless everything.

Marin County Fire and local agencies enforce ember-resistant construction and vegetation clearance. A properly fitted, listed spark arrestor is a basic requirement, and many insurers now inspect for it directly. Winter storms then test every crown and flashing detail on the county's older housing.

What we do most often in Marin County

  • Ember-resistant spark arrestor and cap installation
  • Debris removal from tree-shaded flues
  • Stainless liners and caps for coastal exposure
  • Storm damage crown and flashing repair

Marin County chimney questions, answered

What does my insurance company look for on a Marin chimney?

Typically a listed spark arrestor in good condition, no combustible vegetation overhanging the flue, sound masonry with no open cracks, and evidence of recent professional service. Our inspection report documents all four.

Redwood needles keep clogging my chimney cap. What can be done?

We fit a larger-capacity cap with the correct mesh, and for heavily shaded lots we recommend a mid-season check. Screen size is a balance — small enough for embers, large enough not to blind over with needles.

Do you cover all of Marin?

Yes — San Rafael, Mill Valley, Novato, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Sausalito, Tiburon, San Anselmo, Fairfax and Ross.

How soon can you come out after a winter storm?

Storm damage calls are prioritized. We can usually get a technician out within 24 to 48 hours to tarp, secure or assess a damaged chimney.