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It’s easy to take your chimney system for granted. Just as you might not think about replacing your roof until it begins to leak, homeowners often don’t worry about their chimney until something goes wrong. By that time, the damage may be... Read more

If you have received a high quote for chimney repairs, it is smart to get a second or third opinion from other chimney experts. Shopping around allows you to confirm the diagnosis of your chimney and choose the company... Read more

Homeowners we work with are often surprised to find out that their chimney had a fire that they didn’t know about. Explosive chimney fires that sound like a train is rushing through your living room and have shooting flames... Read more

You could have an unexpected hazard growing in your chimney. Have you noticed a distinctly musty odor coming from your fireplace that you suspect might be the sign of mold? If you have, your fears might be valid... Read more

As winter finally moves on along and spring arrives once again, it’s the season when many people start getting active.  One great active move you can make every spring is taking a few minutes to look over your chimney... Read more

Your chimney is a workhorse constantly exhaling smoke, fumes and other contaminants while you’re enjoying the warmth of your fireplace or wood stove. That’s why it’s important for homeowners to not only understand the difference between a chimney crown, chase cover and... Read more

Fireplaces and winter go together like campfires and toasted marshmallows. And there’s nothing more reminiscent of simpler times than living in a home with a handsome old wood fireplace and gathering around the crackling fire. But these old fireplaces, as decadent as... Read more

With today’s hectic lifestyle it is easy to forget or put off our chimney chores for another day. There always seems to be something more important to do. And before you know it, months or years have gone... Read more

Getting drips of water in the fireplace and chimney when it rains or snows may be a common problem for homeowners with a missing or damaged chimney cap, but it can lead to potentially dangerous home and roof issues. Typically,... Read more

All across the country millions of homeowners depend on the heat from fireplaces, wood stoves and other fossil-fuel heating appliances to keep their family warm during the winter months. Unfortunately, each year thousands of homeowners experience billions of dollars in property damages... Read more