Benefits of Cleaning Your Chimney This Winter Season As winter’s chill settles in, the allure of a crackling fire in your fireplace becomes irresistible. But before you ignite those logs, there’s an essential winter ritual that homeowners should never overlook – chimney cleaning. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about safety, efficiency, and overall peace of mind. In this blog, we’ll explore the compelling reasons why getting your chimney cleaned this winter is a must. #1 Fire Prevention The most critical reason to get your chimney cleaned is fire prevention. Over time, creosote, a ..read more

End of Summer Checklist for Your Chimney Autumn is just around the corner. Avoid fire hazards by ensuring your chimney is well-maintained before the onset of cooler weather. We’ve compiled an end-of-summer checklist that includes six ways to prepare your chimney for use this year! #1 Clean Up Around Your Fireplace Oftentimes, last winter’s ashes are forgotten in your fireplace and can negatively impact your home. Removing them will improve air quality and reduce fire hazards when using your chimney again. If possible, remove them when spring comes and check again at the end of summer ..read more

Top Signs that You Might Need a Chimney Repair Fireplaces can last a lifetime if cared for and maintained properly. Noticing damage early is key to helping minimize repair costs. We’ve compiled a list of 4 common fireplace repair problems and signs you may need a repair! Damaged or Cracked Chimney A damaged or cracked chimney is a very common type of fireplace repair. Damage can occur due to aging, extreme weather, or poor maintenance. Common issues include cracked or deteriorated mortar, damaged flue tiles, and loose or missing bricks. Because small cracks can lead to bigger chimney ..read more

Learn About the Signs that You Might Need a Repair Fireplaces can last a lifetime if cared for and maintained properly. Noticing damage early is key to helping minimize repair costs. We’ve compiled a list of 4 common fireplace repair problems and signs you may need a repair! Damaged or Cracked Chimney A damaged or cracked chimney is a very common type of fireplace repair. Damage can occur due to aging, extreme weather, or poor maintenance. Common issues include cracked or deteriorated mortar, damaged flue tiles, and loose or missing bricks. Because small cracks can lead to bigger chim ..read more

Fall Chimney Preparation Finally, fall is here! The weather is cooling, colors changing, and maybe you’re getting an itch to light up your fireplace and with a nice hot cup of tea. Before you get that first fire of the season, take time to complete the necessary cleaning and safety steps to keep your home healthy. The National Fire Protection Association of America recommends an annual chimney inspection and fall chimney cleaning to remove dangerous creosote buildup before any fires are lit. Chimney Preparation Steps During the fall and winter, the build-up of ash and soot coat the w ..read more

Chimney Sweep is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angi Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained high service ratings and reviews on Angi in 2021. “These outstanding businesses have helped homeowners not only maintain their homes, but also evolve them into spaces that can handle life, work, school and entertainment under one roof,” said Bryan Ellis, senior executive at Angi. “Our homeowners’ consistent positive reviews make it clear: these are the top pros in our network. Congratulations to this year’s Super ..read more

It’s Important to Know How to Recognize the Warning Signs of a Leaky Chimney To prevent further issues and even the risk of fire, it’s crucial that homeowners be proactive in their chimney maintenance. A leaky chimney is not only dangerous but can lead to structural damage as well. So what are some ways that homeowners can detect if their chimneys have leaks? Here are 5 warning signs: Sounds or visible evidence of dripping Discolored bricks, including efflorescence or rust stains Spalling masonry (flaking or peeling) Condensation forms on windows near the fireplace Mildew or moldy odors ..read more

Home maintenance plans and schedules must include a dryer vent cleaning. When thinking of the functionality, safety, and performance of your dryer, think beyond the appliance itself — keeping your dryer’s vent system clear and well-functioning is essential to proper clothes drying, saving energy, and staying safe! Benefits of a good clean Dryer vent cleaning removes lint, dirt, and debris that builds up within vent piping. As clothes dry in the dryer, water is removed from washed clothes, and lint is produced. Have you seen how much lint is produced in your machine’s lint trap after just o ..read more

Whether or not you use your fireplace to light a fire this fall, there are some fun ways to make staying home more exciting. You can create a fun fall focal point with these simple and entertaining ideas. Before you try any of these ideas, you’ll want to make sure your fireplace is clean by hiring a professional chimney cleaning service.  Get creative with decorative pumpkin displays Each fall, local markets sell a variety of delightful pumpkins, from fairytale pumpkins to the traditional orange pumpkins. You can buy an assortment and design an arrangement in and around your fir ..read more

Spring Time Means Animal Removal for Chimneys Spring is just around the corner! It’s that time of year when the world turns green again and all the animals emerge from their winter hideaways. Unfortunately, an even better place for them to hang out may very well be your chimney.  Small animal infestations are common in the spring and summer months as critters like squirrels, raccoons, possums, and birds seek new place to live and build a nest for young ones. If they aren’t removed quickly, animal infestations can do a lot of damage to your chimney.  Here are some tips on how to ide ..read more