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Posted by & filed under Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Restoration

Chimneys tend to be one area of the home that many people never think about except during the winter. For this reason, it’s not unusual for chimney repairs to be overlooked until major damage has been done. Chimney restoration could be needed to eliminate structural damage and ensure your chimney is safe. Here are a… Read more »

Posted by & filed under Chimney Inspection

A chimney is an amazing addition to any house. However, sometimes people forget how much work they are to maintain. Having a chimney inspection performed is critical to making sure your fireplace is in proper working order. Below is a list of items that are commonly performed during an inspection. This process takes less than… Read more »

Posted by & filed under Chimney Cleaning

When people think about house cleaning and home maintenance, chimney cleaning rarely comes to mind. But regularly neglecting your chimney could really cost you. A clean chimney ensures a fully efficient fireplace, which can save homeowners thousands over time. Frequent chimney cleaning also lowers the amount of smoke that can enter a house while the… Read more »

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Fireplaces are designed strictly to burn seasoned wood; however, that doesn’t stop a number of people from burning other things in them. Burning the wrong items can be harmful in more ways than one, which is why our chimney sweeps recommend you avoid placing the following things in your fireplace. Paper Products It’s perfectly acceptable… Read more »

Posted by & filed under Chimney Sweeping

Chimney sweeps have been around for centuries, and, during that time, they’ve acquired some fascinating and unique lore, as befits the interesting service they’ve provided. According to legend, in 1066 a chimney sweep saved the life of King William of Britain. The sweep “swept” the king to safety from a runaway carriage. The grateful king… Read more »

Posted by & filed under Chimney Restoration

Van Nuys and the surrounding areas are known for their beautiful, historic architecture. It is part of the reason so many people are willing to plunk down more than $360,000 for a single-family home from a bygone era. Unfortunately for homeowners, the California weather can be rough on those old homes, including the chimneys. Overtime,… Read more »