People often put off getting in touch with their trusted chimney sweeper, because they don’t want to spend the money. The truth is, the cost of hiring a chimney sweeper will save you money on your heating bill, and having a clean chimney will allow for your fires to...
A fireplace/chimney becomes everyone’s friend when it’s the winter season. However, you need to treat it properly so that you can enjoy the best benefits it has to offer. Even a chimney that’s functioning well needs to be maintained on a regular basis. Getting the...
Traditionally when we think of fireplaces we’re only seeing part of the complex construction that makes warm and beautiful fires possible. Like an iceberg, much of the fireplace and chimney are out of sight. Behind the scenes, fireplaces and chimneys can suffer...
Over the years real estate brokers and home inspectors have asked SootMaster experts to check out and repair fireplaces and chimneys. The goal of fireplace and chimney inspections is to assure that both buyers and sellers understand the property’s condition. A...
If you live along the Gulf Coast you know that we get a lot of rain. In fact, we get more rain than anyplace in the country, including Seattle. Therefore, when it comes to rainfall Mobile is first, Pensacola is second and Seattle is a distant 41st. So much rain is a...
3 Types of Chimney Damage Caused by Moisture There are many potential problems that can arise with a chimney, and water is one of the major causes of costly troubles. Besides the fact that an annual chimney inspection is recommended as a basic safety measure, another...
