by Lou Curley | May 19, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
When it comes to selling a home, people work over all the little details. Every little thing is combed over, and it’s all under the guise of getting the property value to rise. Homeowners will spend a great deal of time painting, repairing, and trying to make...
by Lou Curley | May 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Like other parts of your home, the chimney has a lifespan. We can show you how proper maintenance can increase the lifespan of your masonry chimney. Even when the construction is flawless, different factors can eventually cause the chimney to shift or develop...
by Lou Curley | May 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Homes that have fireplaces are no doubt a step above the rest. There is something warm, inviting, and downright splendid about having at least one fireplace in the home. When the temperature dips to the coldest parts of the year, a fireplace with a nice...
by Lou Curley | Apr 19, 2015 | Fire Safety
This is one area of a chimney sweep’s job that some homeowners are not too sure about. There are many conflicting views as to whether it is important to clean your dryer vent. Dirty dryer vents are one of the leading causes of house fires in the country. Dirty,...
by Lou Curley | Apr 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Chimneys are not something many homeowners think about at least not until there is a severe problem. Brick and mortar chimneys or masonry chimneys tend to take a lot of beating especially in the uppermost parts that extend above the level of the house. This...
by Lou Curley | Apr 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Are you completely at a loss when it comes to your chimney? I don’t mean this question to be offensive, but how often do you really think about your chimney? How much do you know about it and how often do you take it for granted? Sure you may know that it gets...
by Lou Curley | Apr 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
So what is the big deal about a damaged chimney anyway? You can still use it, can’t you? Whether you have a masonry or metal chimney, it can be very problematic not only if you have a water leak, but if that water leak is causing damage to the heating...
by Lou Curley | Apr 18, 2015 | Fire Safety
Chimney sweeps provide an essential service to homeowners as dirty chimneys can become health and safety hazards. While all chimney owners understand the issue of maintenance, some don’t pay as much attention to it as they should. A few might not even be aware...
by Lou Curley | Apr 18, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Do you have moisture problems in your chimney? If you do, perhaps you are wondering how they happened and how they can be fixed. Some minor leaks may be repaired as a one-day DIY project. Others may require more extensive repair. The severity of the leak...
by Lou Curley | Apr 18, 2015 | Fire Safety
Depending on the age of your home, you may have to install a chimney liner. Most houses before the 1940s didn’t install liners at all, so if you currently live in a home from that time period it is a very good idea to have one installed. So what’s so important...
