The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that in one year, 5,500 fires were attributed to chimneys. As a result of these fires, 130 people died, 230 people were injured, and total property loss was set at more than $184.4 million. In addition, there were a minimum of 119 deaths from carbon monoxide and at least 4,700 injuries were reported for the same time are unaware that chimneys are an integral part of a home-heating system, and they require regular evaluation and maintenance. Most homeowners in this area have little working knowledge of chimney and venting systems. The fact that faults, damage, and problems are rarely visible to the casual observer complicates the situation. The threat of chimney fires and unsafe indoor air quality can be greatly reduced, perhaps even eliminated, if homeowners only understood that chimneys require regular maintenance.

We recommend that you have your annually or about every cord of wood burned. If you have gas logs, we come and do a “refurbish” to clear out the creosote and carbon build up inside the fireplace. This includes new sand, rocks and embers under the logs. If you notice an odor or if your fireplace is not drafting properly, call us to inspect it before continuing to use it.

The primary job of a is to monitor your chimney, clean and maintain your chimney, and to prescribe changes to improve its performance and safety.

serviceman will check the condition of your firebox, damper, and flue to determine typical problems such as built up creosote, mortar deterioration, obstructions inside the flue, and malfunctioning damper parts. He will alert you to any problems that he finds and provide you with a written estimate for any needed You are under no obligation to contract us to do such repairs. However, it may not be safe to continue using your fireplace until those problems are addressed.