by Sean Foster | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog, Chimney Tips, Fireplace Tips
Oftentimes people don’t think about their chimneys and fireplaces until it starts to get cold enough outside to use them. People tend to forget that their Chimneys are deteriorating every single day and not only when they are in use. Nobody wants to wait till...
by Sean Foster | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog, Fireplace Tips
Example of a poorly kept fireplace and chimney with large amounts of creosote build-up! Dangers of a Dirty Fireplace When your chimney is not cleaned for a long time, a substance called creosote will build up in the flue during the use of the fireplace. This creosote...
by Sean Foster | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog, Chimney Tips
You May Need a Chimney Inspection! When buying a house with a fireplace many times banks will ask to have the fireplace inspected. Most inspections are done by a home inspector, however, when it comes to fireplaces, home inspectors are not fully trained and only look...
by Sean Foster | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog, Fireplace Tips, Helpful Tips
How Long Will it Take? Depending on how many floors you have, how big your fireplace is, and how dirty it may be, as well as how prepared the area is will depend on how long the process will take. A sweep could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 ½ hours. When your...
by Sean Foster | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog, Helpful Tips
Example of creosote build-up Importance of Having Your Chimney Swept in Spring Having Your chimney swept at the end of the burning season, rather than waiting until fall, will give you plenty of time to address and repair any problems your chimney may have....
