We’re entering the time of year where homeowners are using their fireplace less and less. For those with a gas...
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What is an Ahren-Fireplace?
When it comes to fireplace restoration, there’s only one name that we trust year after year. Using Ahren-Fire Masonry...
Popular Gas Fireplace Appliances
Gas fires are becoming more common among homeowners, business owners, and even within the hospitality industry in...
Common Gas Fireplace Issues
Gas fires are a popular option among homeowners because they are versatile in style and capacity, they’re easy to...
Why A Chimney Sweep is Important
This time of year you hear a lot about fire safety. It’s not only those who have a fireplace that may experience a...
Why We Recommend Chimney Waterproofing
For all our customers in and around Raleigh, North Carolina, we recommend chimney waterproofing. In order to maintain...
What Makes Us the Best Chimney Sweep in Raleigh, NC?
When it comes to chimney care in and around Raleigh, North Carolina, we want our customers to choose the best! That’s...
We Offer 3 Levels of Chimney Inspection
It’s nearly time to light your winter fires and that means a little annual maintenance. Before you reach for the...
What You Should Know About Chimney Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are about 53,600 house fires reported each year of...
We Repair and Replace Chimney Caps
The chimney cap is the first defense for your chimney—against weather, animals, and debris. When it’s designed well...
Dangers of a Dirty Chimney
If you’re like many homeowners, your chimney is used at least intermittently each winter. Even those who don’t use...
Why Does My Chimney Stink?
If you used your fireplace all winter long, you’re probably ready to ignore it for the summer. You can absolutely...
The Importance of Gas Fireplace Maintenance
Gas fireplaces are growing in popularity. They are a favorite among our neighbors, our friends, and even the staff at...
We Now Offer Gas Services!
Gas fireplaces and appliances are becoming more popular each year—among homeowners, designers, house flippers, and...
Is It Time for a New Chimney Crown?
The two most neglected parts of the fireplace system are the firebox and the chimney crown. The firebox endures the...
We Offer Chimney Inspections to Home Buyers
A fireplace is one of the most desirable features of a listed home. Homes with fireplaces—no matter what the fuel...
5 Ways to Protect Against Chimney Leaks
Although masonry chimneys are constructed to last a lifetime, that doesn't mean they're immune to damage and...
Spring Cleaning Should Include Your Chimney!
When it is time to tackle spring cleaning for your home, don’t forget your chimney system! We often keep up with...
What is the FireGuard System?
When it comes to chimneys, you can’t do much better than a well-constructed, well-maintained masonry chimney. It’s...
Restore Your Fireplace with ChimneySaver’s Paint N Peel
We’re in the last few weeks of winter and many homeowners are thinking about closing out the fireplace and chimney...
Tips to Improve Fireplace Efficiency
In the thick of winter is not the best time to realize you have problems with your fireplace and chimney system. The...
We Provide Mess-Free Chimney Cleaning!
At Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service, you can count on expert service for all our customers and friends in the Raleigh...
We Are Committed to Serving You!
It’s not everyday that a person joins an industry for the purpose of serving others and keeping their community safe....
Why You Should Have Your Chimney Inspected
Every winter there are thousands of chimney fires across the US and worldwide that cause injury and death, displace...
We Can Repair and Install a Firebox for Fall
Now is the time to make necessary repairs to your chimney system. Some repairs may be completely cosmetic and some may...
Why Have a Professional Install Prefabricated Fireplaces?
Just like you would have a licensed dentist perform a dental implant procedure, you should also have a chimney...
The Many Jobs of a Chimney Cap
Your chimney is made of many parts. Each part of the system is very important for a safe and efficient fireplace,...
Buying a Home This Summer? We Inspect Chimneys for Home Buyers!
The very thing that might have drawn you to your prospective home may be the one thing that holds you back from having...
Why You Should Waterproof Your Chimney
Your chimney is one of the best things about your house. For example, it increases your property value. It also...
It’s Time to Clean Your Dryer Vents
Has you dryer been performing poorly lately? A good-quality dryer can last a decade (sometimes longer), so if yours is...