by Kevin Russell | Animals Removal
Throughout the life of your chimney system, you may be confronted with many things–maintenance, repairs, rebuild, and various preventative services. Something that homeowners may not think about, but is actually quite common, is chirping and chattering in your...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance
Now that spring has officially arrived and summer is right around the corner, many migratory birds have begun to head north again for the nesting season. One bird that can create a serious nuisance for homeowners is the chimney swift. This time of year, we regularly...
by Kevin Russell | chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, hire a professional
April showers bring May flowers, but all that rain can also lead to leaky chimneys and problems with water entry. Water leaks are often the primary cause of damage to masonry, chimneys, and fireplaces during the months of spring and summer. Below are some of the...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information
One of the major causes of chimney deterioration is water damage. Moisture can wreak havoc on all parts of the chimney and fireplace system, causing bricks and mortar to crumble and metal parts and pieces to rust. However, nearly all water entry can be prevented...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, csia certified chimney sweep
It smells. It grows in random places. It can put your health and home in danger. What is this you ask? Chimney mold. Too often homeowners with fireplaces and chimneys hear the news that this fungus has overtaken their unit. However, if it is taken care of in a...