Smoke Chamber Parging & Repair in Queens & Long Island
The smoke chamber sits above the damper and funnels smoke into the flue. Rough, stepped brick or cracked parging slows smoke and collects creosote; parging smooths and seals it.
What is smoke chamber parging & repair?
The smoke chamber is the funnel-shaped area above the damper that guides smoke into the flue. Many are built with stepped, unparged brick that slows smoke and catches creosote.
Parging applies a smooth, heat-resistant coating over the brick, sealing cracks and improving smoke flow.
Warning signs
- Inspection notes a rough or stepped smoke chamber
- Cracks above the damper
- Heavy creosote above the damper
- Smoke spilling into the room
How SkyFlue does it
- 1Inspect and photographWe look at the chimney inside and out and photograph what we find.
- 2Clear written estimateYou get a written estimate describing the work before anything starts.
- 3CleanThe chamber is cleaned so the parging bonds.
- 4PargeA smooth heat-resistant coating is applied.
What affects the scope
- Size of the smoke chamber
- Crack severity
- Creosote that must be removed first
When to call
Call if an inspection flagged the smoke chamber or you have persistent smoke problems.
Call (934) 271-0372Smoke Chamber Parging & Repair FAQ
What is a smoke chamber?+
The funnel-shaped area above the damper that guides smoke into the flue.
What is parging?+
A smooth, heat-resistant coating applied over rough brick to seal cracks and improve smoke flow.
Why does a stepped smoke chamber matter?+
Rough, stepped brick slows smoke and catches creosote.
How is it found?+
Usually during an inspection or camera scan.