by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
There is no doubt that your chimney takes a beating year after year. During the winter the structure is cold on the outside, and hot on the inside. At other times of year it has to deal with rain and sun exposure. All of these factors combine to create a...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Most homeowners aren’t criminals, so they don’t think like a criminal. Unfortunately, sometimes you have to be able to think like one to understand their mindset when it comes to running a scam. November and December are the prime months for chimney scams, so...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
‘Tis the season for chimney sweep scams. We hear about chimney scams every year. The scam artists start around September and work through January or so each year. They prey on the insecurities and fears of homeowners who think they’re doing the right thing by...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
You get what you pay for. How many times have you heard that in your life? You likely heard it when you were planning to buy an older vehicle for a few hundred dollars, or a discount laptop from some street side vendor. We all go through the disappointment of...
by Lou Curley | Oct 26, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Brick chimneys may vary in size and looks, but one thing they all have in common is that water can cause a lot of damage over time. No matter how strong your chimney looks, concrete is a porous material, and this is where the trouble normally starts. Homeowners...
by Lou Curley | Oct 26, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
We are in the glorious days of fall, but with winter fast approaching it is time to make sure that your chimney and fireplace are ready. This is the time of year when chimney safety becomes priory one. The first step in ensuring that your chimney and fireplace...
