There is no doubt that having animals in your chimney is a major annoyance. What some homeowners may not realize is that it can also be a potentially dangerous situation. Before putting home and family at risk, it is wise to consider having a professional remove any...
Sometimes, upon inspection, you will find that your damper needs more than a repair. It needs to be completely replaced! In cases like this, we will often install a top mounted damper. They are typically less costly to install than a new throat damper. To get an idea...
The outline for a brief history of chimney cleaning looks something like this: Chimneys Become a Problem Urban crowding begins Indoor fireplaces become increasingly popular Chimneys have to be smaller Master sweeps do not fit Modern Day Chimney Sweeps Arise Orphans...
With warmer nights and the fireplace soon to be swept out for the last time until fall, it is time to make the outdoors great. In some places, the weather is already perfect for grilling steaks on the deck or firing pizzas in the outdoor brick oven. That means it is...
It should not be surprising that the highest point of the house, which even now in this current weather may be getting snow, sustains water damage over time. It may, however, be surprising to realize that water is more damaging to certain types of chimneys than fire....
Inspectors are pretty good about letting prospective homeowners know that they cannot really see much by flashlight. They see droppings that suggest critters in the attic, but typically do not know where to look to find out which way they are entering. Also, they are...
