by Jeremy Mitchell | Sep 19, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The season is changing from summer to fall and the air is getting crisp. This is the time when homeowners light up their fireplace for a little extra heat before switching on the central heat system or furnace. It’s the time when reading a book by the fire is...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Aug 22, 2017 | Certifications
When it comes to chimneys, homeowners tend to overlook the standard and try to D-I-Y. This can lead to dangerous consequences, extreme repair costs, property value depreciation, and even health risks to your family. If you wouldn’t let your ten-year-old rebuild...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jul 20, 2017 | Chimney Repair
Fireplace lovers are ready to light the first fire of the season as soon as the weather starts getting cooler in the fall. However, if your chimney has suffered from damage or other problems over the past year, you will have to wait until the repairs have been made to...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Nov 22, 2016 | Chimney Sweeping
Regular use of your chimney results in natural residue inside the chimney flue, ashes inside the firebox, and creosote buildup on chimney components and flue walls. You can’t avoid the natural occurrence of these byproducts, but depending on the fuel you use, you may...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jan 31, 2016 | Fireplace Upgrade
If you have a prefabricated (prefab) fireplace, you may think that you have very limited options to upgrade it to a newer and more efficient heating appliance. You have probably heard more about the fireplace inserts that are designed to fit inside an older masonry...