by Patrick Buell | Aug 22, 2023 | Blog, Chimney Tips, Helpful Tips
How to clean a fireplace? Cleaning a fireplace involves several steps to ensure a thorough and safe process. First, gather necessary supplies like a stiff-bristle brush, ash shovel, and protective gear. Once the fireplace is cool, remove debris and ashes, then use a...
by Patrick Buell | Sep 1, 2022 | Helpful Tips, Fireplace Tips
Do you have water around your fireplace? You probably have a leaking chimney on your hands, which can be a bump in the road for you and the comfort of your home and everyday life. However, A leaking chimney does not always manifest itself in obvious ways. Many...
by Patrick Buell | Aug 29, 2022 | Chimney Tips, Helpful Tips
Do you need a chimney sweep and live by a lake or other body of water? How about a chimney repair? If so, Fireplace Doctor Chimney Sweeps has been doing repairs, sweeps, and maintenance near you for over 30 years! We do masonry repairs, install new chimneys, and...
by Patrick Buell | 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 Patrick Buell | 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....
by Patrick Buell | May 27, 2021 | Hurricane Tips, Chimney Tips, Helpful Tips
The 2021 Hurricane Season is officially here. And when a major storms hits your area, you may encounter some structural damage in your home, including to your chimney. While chimneys are normally able to withstand the elements, they are not indestructible. The fierce...
