by Jeff Keefer | Mar 6, 2018 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repair, Chimney System
Spring rains, along with melting snow and ice, can lead to problems with your chimney — namely, chimney leaks. After a winter’s worth of freezing temperatures, high moisture, and high winds, your chimney can become weakened in a variety of ways that allow water to...
by Jeff Keefer | Dec 25, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
What do you look for when you’re searching for a new doctor? A dentist? A mechanic? What about a contractor? Trained and knowledgeable professionals of their field are the most desireably candidates. You want to be sure that they have the expertise to deal with your...
by Jeff Keefer | Nov 27, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Most responsible homeowners shop around before making a decision on home purchases and service contractors. Choosing a chimney sweep to perform cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of your fireplace and chimney should be no different. But many homeowners don’t know...
by Jeff Keefer | Nov 7, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Pretty much every homeowner with a fireplace or hearth appliance knows that the industry standards call for having their chimneys swept and inspected at least once per year. Your annual sweeping and inspection ensure that your chimney is clean and your fireplace is...
by Jeff Keefer | Sep 22, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Fall has arrived! Cooler temperatures are just around the corner. Before you know it, you will be ready to light your first fire of the fall. However, before you ignite a fire in your fireplace, you need to have your chimney swept and inspected. To avoid missing out...
by Jeff Keefer | Aug 8, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
The Chimney Safety Institute of America has deemed water a chimney’s No. 1 enemy. That’s because nothing can damage a chimney like water. When water makes its way into your chimney, it can damage every chimney component, from the masonry chimney structure, flue liner...
