by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Regular chimney cleaning and inspection are extremely important for the health of your chimney. Routine maintenance is required for our vehicles and even for us as we visit our doctor and dentist for annual examinations. A dirty chimney poses a variety of...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
When was the last time you looked at your chimney? We mean, really looked at it? Have you noticed anything out of the ordinary lately? If you haven’t looked at your chimney too closely or you haven’t had your chimney cleaned and inspected in a while, then we...
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 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 | 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...