by Octavio De La Vega | Apr 10, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
A licensed and certified chimney sweep has a job that is never quite finished, much like your chimney system, which also works year-round. During the fall and winter seasons, we take calls to install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance all throughout our...
by Octavio De La Vega | Mar 11, 2018 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance
As winter slowly turns to spring, you’re going to be needing your chimney cap. It’s an extremely important part of the chimney system that’s made of many parts all working together to keep the chimney lasting and working properly. The chimney cap is essential for a...
by Octavio De La Vega | Jan 12, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
You’ve heard of spring cleaning. Homeowners declutter their homes, prepare for warm weather, and complete necessary maintenance that wasn’t possible during the cold months. This year, consider winter cleaning—that is, chimney cleaning! Why Sweep Your Chimney? Your...
by Octavio De La Vega | Sep 27, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Of all the terms associated with chimneys and fireplaces, this may be one you haven’t heard. Chimney efflorescence is a common occurrence in some regions where hard minerals exist in the air. The area near the Great Lakes, for instance, is highly susceptible to...
by Octavio De La Vega | Aug 7, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Are a new homeowner with an old house? Perhaps you’re just tired of not being able to use your fireplace? If either are the case, you could probably use a fireplace or chimney rebuild! As the holidays approach, more and more homeowners are thinking about...
by Octavio De La Vega | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Flashing is one of the most overlooked components of the chimney system. It’s available at your local improvement store, and is fairly easy to place in all the right spots on the chimney or roof. Because it seems so easy, many homeowners repair their own...
