by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A regular chimney inspection by a CSIA certified chimney sweep isn’t the only way to know if you need a new chimney cap. You may notice water in the firebox or a musty smell coming from the chimney. You may suddenly have a small bird or animal in the...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
People rarely use their chimneys in the summer, so most of them do not even give these structures much attention. This is the time for maintenance, and it is also when you would close off the chimney. Some people make the mistake of leaving the chimney dampers...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Everyone who grew up watching Disney movies remembers Dick Van Dyke covered in soot singing and dancing on the rooftops. His group of like-minded chimney sweeps and ragamuffins sang catchy little songs like Chim Chim Cheree and Step in Time while cleaning out...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you get an annual chimney inspection and cleaning, you are doing your part to lower your expenses and to protect your home. This does not mean that everyone else will have the same feelings about protecting your property. Some chimneys do not receive the...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Your fireplace worked hard keeping you and your family warm all winter long and now it is time for you to show it some love in return. The inside of your fireplace and your chimney are going to be covered in soot and creosote and you should have all that...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Despite the fact that chimney maintenance is so important, a few people tend to either forget about it, or put it off till the next year. Occasionally this is simply a failure to make it a part of the annual home maintenance schedule. If you talk to any...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Here at Lou Curley’s Chimney Service, we always recommend that you schedule your chimney cleaning and inspection in the spring or early summer. It isn’t because we want to prolong our busy season; it’s so we can avoid turning you away in the...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you have had a professional tell you that your chimney is in dire need of repairs, then this summer is the best time to get all that damaged fixed. The summer weather is perfect for chimney repairs, because the temperatures are warmer, the sun is shining,...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you can shine a strong flashlight up the chimney and see a clear path, you’re good; right? Unfortunately no, that is not correct. Creosote appears as a shiny substance, so a lot of people think if the interior of their chimney is shiny, it’s...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Buying homeowner’s insurance is a wise move which can help to deal with major unexpected repairs or theft. It may seem like an unnecessary expense, but it can be vital in a number of instances. In every home that has a chimney, some type of repair is inevitable...
