by Lou Curley | Aug 31, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If your chimney has a cap, you have made the right move in protecting the chimney from debris, and keeping small animals and birds from getting in. A cap covers the entire opening of the chimney, and it is fixed in place. It has a wire mesh screen that allows smoke to...
by Lou Curley | Aug 31, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you own a home with a fireplace then you should know how important it is to make sure that you take care of your chimney properly. Water penetration is a major cause for damage and deterioration of the chimney. By waterproofing now, you will save money by...
by Lou Curley | Aug 31, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Fires are beautiful, relaxing, and they add a wonderful ambiance to that one room in your home. Oh, and they keep you toasty warm too! Did you know that you need to have your chimney cleaned and inspected every year? Did you know that the best time to do that...
by Lou Curley | Aug 31, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Summer is here and all that you and your family are thinking about at the moment is vacations, going swimming, picnics at the parks, etc… at least until school starts back at the end of summer. The last thing on your mind right now is your fireplace and getting...
by Lou Curley | Aug 31, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Winter is coming! Yes, we know that you do not want to hear that, but the truth is that it will be here before any of us are ready for it. Since we will just have to accept the fact that we will all be inundated with colder weather sooner than later, we must...
by Lou Curley | Aug 30, 2017 | Fire Safety
Dryer vents require professional cleaning once in a while to maintain efficiency and to prevent house fires. You can also do your part to make this appliance operate safely while lowering your energy bills. The dryer is an appliance that you will use often, so...
by Lou Curley | Aug 30, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
While everyone knows the importance of annual and timely chimney cleaning, sticking to a regular summer schedule is not always possible. This is the ideal time to call a chimney sweep, and this allows plenty of time not just for a thorough check, but also...
by Lou Curley | Aug 30, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Not everyone realizes that they should have their chimney cleaned and inspected before the weather turns cooler. That is why when September arrives, every reputable chimney professional has a waiting list a mile long of people who need and want a clean chimney....
by Lou Curley | Aug 30, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you have not had your chimney cleaned and inspected yet, then we recommend that you pick up the phone and make an appointment right away! Before you know it, the temperatures will be cooling down and you will begin thinking about lighting your first fire of the...
by Lou Curley | Aug 30, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You’re thinking about updating your home and wondering if you can add a fireplace without an existing chimney. That is a great question and we are here to give you some answers. Yes, it is possible to add a wood burning stove or a fireplace without an existing...