Maintenance & Care

Water is a chimney’s worst enemy, and most major masonry repairs start as small, unaddressed water intrusion. Waterproofing is one of the cheapest ways a…

If you have never had a professional sweep, here is exactly what happens when we arrive at your Sycamore home — no surprises, and no mess left behind.

Wood stoves and inserts heat efficiently, but they put different demands on a chimney than an open fireplace. Here is what Burlington stove owners should…

Scratching, chirping or rustling from the chimney usually means an animal has moved in. It is common in Big Rock, especially on rural and wooded…

The wood you burn matters as much as the chimney you burn it in. Wet, unseasoned wood is the fastest route to a creosote problem, and choosing and storing…

A gas fireplace feels maintenance-free, but it is not. Burners clog, glass hazes over, and the pilot, thermocouple and gas valve wear out.

A chimney cap is one of the least expensive parts of your chimney and one of the most valuable. For a small stainless hood over the flue, a Kingston…