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Established 1987 Over 20 Years Experience Over 70,000 Satisfied Customers Family Owned & Operated

FULLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES

FIRE SAFETY ·  CARBON MONOXIDE PREVENTION
· DRYER VENT CLEANING
PRESALE INSPECTION
·  MASONRY REPAIR  PROBLEMS
· ALLERGY REDUCTION
VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES
· AIR DUCT CLEANING
· FIRE PREVENTION

Our Services

ALL WORK GUARANTEED IN WRITING
COMPLETE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

One Day Service Available As time is a major factor for most of their customers, we have specialized in same-day service. A chimney technician can generally finish most jobs they start the same day. CONTACT US  VIA PHONE OR E-MAIL TODAY!

We are Southland's Most Trusted and Recommended Chimney Sweep & Air Duct Cleaning Company    
 
We have CSIA Certified Fireplace Inspectors on Staff and a F.I.R.E. Certified Fireplace and Chimney Inspector on Staff

Licensed and Insured
California State Lic # 772513

Member National Chimney Sweep Guild

Member Golden State Chimney Sweep Guild

Chimney Safety Institute of America

Accredited Indoor Air Quality Specialist

OSHA Certified

• Interior Repairs • Minor Chimney Repairs • Crack Repairs • Firebox Rebuilds and Repairs • Chimney Caps Installed • Damper Replacement space

• Heat Reflectors Installed • Masonry Chimney Relining • Masonry Water Repellent • Air Duct and Furnace Cleaning • Dryer Vents Cleaned

Interior Repairs
Missing mortar, cracks or holes inside the chimney can cause heated air to blow against wooden surfaces and can ignite a fire in the walls or attic. When interior damages are found on video or smoke tests we can repack the missing mortar between the flue tiles or reparge interior plaster and repair cracks and holes up inside the chimney. We've developed special tools and techniques to fix areas even in normally out of reach places. This avoids very expensive and unnecessary rebuilding.

 

Minor Chimney Repairs
Most fireplaces and chimneys have some minor damage or cracks that can "run" or cause further damage if not repaired. We are the experts to handle them. Our vans are stocked with many different types of materials to repair all kinds of damage.

 

Crack Repairs
Some cracks are repairable. Others call for major rebuilding, our trained technicians can tell which is which. We are the masonry repair specialists.

 

Firebox Rebuilds and Repairs
The firebox is the area where the wood is burned. The three firebox walls can deteriorate from rain water entering the chimney. You may notice cracks and loose mortar, especially on the back wall. It is important to repair or prevent this damage. (See Chimney Caps" below)

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Chimney Caps Installed
A chimney cap is a spark arrester with a lid on top that keeps out the rain water. When rain water enters the chimney, it mixes with the soot which contains acid, this acid deteriorates the chimney interior and firebox areas  causing cracks and loose or missing mortar. A chimney cap is the best spark arrester and also stops the rain water damage! We sell and install custom caps too!

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Damper Replacement
A damper is a door that you close when not using the fireplace. About 50% of the dampers we inspect are either missing or installed improperly causing them to be very leaky and in need of replacement. (Installing a new ENERGY SAVING damper can save you hundreds of dollars a year in lost energy from heating costs and even more money saved from air conditioning costs. Replacing an old damper with a new ENERGY SAVING  damper pays for itself in one year!

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Heat Reflectors Installed
Most fireplaces lose about 90% of the heat they generate up the chimney. Only about 10% stays in the house. A heat reflector reflects the heat inside, warming the home an additional 20-40%! They also protect the firebox back wall from damage and intense heat.

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Masonry Chimney Relining
Oliver Twist will restore and revitalize your chimney by putting UL listed Stainless Steel and insulation between your chimney flue and defects in your chimney wall. This will add to the safety of your home and family. And it will increase the resale value of your home. These chimney relining systems are warranted for as long as you own your home. So if you have an old chimney that may be unused, deteriorated or even unlined, play it safe and have it relined.

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Masonry Water Repellent
Water is the biggest enemy of fireplaces. More damage is caused by water than by any other natural source (except earthquakes). The exterior water repellent we use is guaranteed to repel water for up to ten years. It is the only product that repels water and still allows the masonry to breathe. (Note: Do not use "Thompsons Water Seal: on a chimney. It seals the pores of the brick so that it can't breathe, which traps the water inside causing even more damage. It only lasts about one year then flakes off.) We use Chimney Saver Water Repellant.

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Air Duct and Furnace Cleaning
We clean and decontaminate residential and commercial Air Ducts and HVAC Systems using state-of-the-art HEPA vacuums and EPA regulated disinfectants. We also sell and install high efficiency air filters. All of our HEPA state-of-the-art equipment meets or exceeds OSHA, EPA and NADCA Standards. Call Oliver Twist - "The Indoor Air Quality Specialists!"

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Dryer Vents Cleaned
We clean dryer vents using a Patented Pro-Spin process that thoroughly removes all lint buildup. We blow out the System with compressed air - this decreases drying time and prevents lint fires! We also install dryer vents and ducting.

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GUARANTEE
All exterior and interior repairs, repacks, reparging and flue repairs are guaranteed for ten years. Interior repairs, repacks, reparging and flue repairs are void if not protected by suitable rain cap and water sealed. (All guarantees are void against earthquakes.) The NFPA 211 recommends all chimneys, vents and flues be inspected annually.

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All inspections include a complete visual inspection.

Oliver Twist Chimney Sweep and Air Duct Cleaning prides itself in delivering the finest services and products available! We guarantee NO MESS and we guarantee all of our work!