by Lou Curley | Aug 17, 2018 | Masonry Repairs
Next time you have a chance, look your chimney over. If you notice cracks, crumbling, or deterioration, then you may be overdue for some repair work. The best way to truly know the state of your fireplace and chimney is to call on the qualified team at Lou Curley’s...
by Lou Curley | Jul 31, 2018 | Dryer Vent
Does your dryer’s lackluster performance have you thinking that it’s time for a replacement? Before you hit the appliance store in search of a new clothes dryer, make sure you inspect your dryer vents. You might not need a new dryer after all; your dryer vents could...
by Lou Curley | Jul 17, 2018 | Masonry Repairs
Summertime is here, and now it’s the perfect time to perform chimney masonry repairs. With masonry repairs, the weather and time play a huge role. The warm weather really helps to cure the masonry repairs at an optimal state. When it comes to the safety of your family...
by Lou Curley | Jun 25, 2018 | Service ARea
We’ve been providing excellent chimney & fireplace services for over 21 years, and Lou Curley’s Chimney Service will always be proud to serve our neighbors in Delaware County, PA, and surrounding areas. We have helped so many customers keep their homes safe...
by Lou Curley | Jun 11, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
A clean chimney or furnace can make all the difference in the world for a family and the safety of their home. According to the Customer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), between 2012 and 2014, there was an average of 357,400 residential structure fires per year in...
by Lou Curley | Feb 21, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
The lifespan of chimneys vary depending on the type, and the frequency of use. It is fair to say one starts to deteriorate from the first time it is used. Over time, as you use it more often, and whether you keep it well maintained, will affect the rate of...
by Lou Curley | Feb 21, 2018 | Chimney Cleaning
You may think that your chimney is doing okay this winter, especially if it is pulling the smoke up and out of your home from all those fires you’ve been burning. However, the harsh winter weather we have been having may be wreaking havoc on your chimney and you may...
by Lou Curley | Feb 21, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Animals can cause a lot of problems inside and outside of your home. While you have probably gone around and made sure that you do not have any holes that they can get into around the base of your home, have you thought about your chimney? Did you even know that...
by Lou Curley | Feb 21, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
When you use your fireplace, the smoke should travel up the chimney so it is sent out of the home. If smoke builds up inside, it will not be long before the room is full of smoke. This is not only a health hazard, it also increases the risk of a fire. The problem may...
by Lou Curley | Feb 21, 2018 | Fire Safety
Despite the growing demand for gas fireplaces, wood burning fireplaces still enjoy vast appeal among homeowners. In addition to warmth, they give the room and the home plenty of charm. The expanding range of fireplace facades, you are guaranteed to find a look that...
