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...
Example of creosote build-upImportance 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. Most...
This may be a sign that water might be getting into your chimney - then into your living room!Water leaks from your chimney are one of the most destructive problems a chimney can have. Some leaks may be covered by your insurance, but not all. Homeowner’s insurance...
There are many types of chimneys that I have yet to talk about and their differences. Three of which people may typically think of when thinking of fireplace, masonry chimneys, metal chimneys, and prefabricated chimneys. However, stove chimneys are their breed, and...
When you think of a fireplace, the image of brick or stonework as the framework and live burning seasoned wood logs in the center. Fireplaces are considered to be part of the home, so why not take care of it as such? You routinely clean your home, so why not clean it...
Fairhope, Alabama was named as one of the best small towns in the south by Southern Living. This town is near Orange Beach, located on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, and has gorgeous neighborhoods plus a downtown similar to an Italian village. Jimmy Buffet was born...