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Expertise
Inspection of Masonry, Pre-cast Tilt-up, and Factory Built Fireplaces as well as Free Standing & Insert, Gas, and Wood Appliances. We also provide Litigation Support, Consulting Services, Flue Sweeping, Installation and Repair. Additionally, I’ve been a chimney sweep for 20 years, service and install hearth appliances as well as being recognized by the Superior Court of California as an expert witness.
Experience in the area
Brooks Chimney Sweeping Since 1989 Ojai, CA Owner / President www.brooks-hearth.com
Organizations
NCSG, MEMBER, BOD (National Chimney Sweep Guild), Member since 1990, Board of Directors representing Region 6, (CA, NV, AZ, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT, AK and HI,) 2004-present, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-present. CSIA, BOD (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Board of Directors, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Secretary, 2005-2006, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-present. GSCSG, MEMBER, (Golden State Chimney Sweep Guild,) Member since 1995, Board of Directors, 1997-2001, President, 1999-2001. HPBA, MEMBER, (Hearth, Patio, & BBQ Association,) since 2002.
Education/Credentials
California State Licensed Contractor, C61-D34, #750710. http://www2.cslb.ca.gov C.S.I.A., (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Certified Chimney Sweep, #2580. Held since 1990 re-certified in ‘93, ‘96, ‘99, ‘02, ‘05, '08. http://www.csia.org F.I.R.E. (Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Certified Inspector, #FP-006. Held since 2000, re-certified in ’03, ‘06. http://www.f-i-r-e-service.com Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Advance Expert Consulting & Witness, certificate, ’05 N.F.I. (National Fireplace Institute,) Certified Gas & Wood-Burning Specialist, #133851. Held since 2002, re-certified in '05,‘08. http://nficertified.org
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| joyce | 01/05/12 | 1 | 10 | 10 | I expected links, but I also expected ..... |
| Makoto | 09/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Fast response. Thanks. |
| Mary | 03/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the help it was very ..... |
| Donn | 01/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I dont like anything sugar coated unless ..... |
| Ben | 09/29/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your time ..... |
Recent Answers from Randy Brooks
2012-01-04 removing damper/restructuring chimney for a wood stove:
Joyce, Great question. Please use the links at the bottom of my home page at www.brooks-hearth.com. you will find professionals close to you that can inspect your current fireplace and chimney system
2011-09-06 re. FLUE FOR HOT WATER HEATER:
Makoto, No. Each appliance must have a dedicated flue if the vent size is equal to the collar size or exit hole of the appliance. this should be the case with each of your appliances. You can have a
2011-06-04 Inner Flue:
Jenn, The terms of the UL listing for the hearth product you describe will not allow for the inclusion of after market parts as they have not been tested as part of the complete system. The professional
2011-03-23 Chimeny Liner and liner for hot water boiler:
Diane, You have received sound advice. The fireplace cannot share a flue with any other appliance. As for the boiler, it sounds like have little or no options to choose from and a the ugly alternative
2011-03-15 Martin industries info:
Tom, Not really. If anyone installed the unit, listed chimney components would be required as well as any other parts needed to install in another home. Martin parts are difficult to find as I'm thinking
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