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All About Chimney Caps

When you own a home with a chimney and fireplace system, keeping water out of it is one of your most important maintenance responsibilities. The reason why water penetration prevention is so crucial has to do with the warning from the Chimney Safety Institute of...

Is Water Running Down Your Chimney?

As we head into the spring season, many homeowners across the Shenandoah Valley are taking a look at the exterior of their houses to see if winter weather left behind any damage. Unfortunately, masonry chimneys are vulnerable to deterioration because of the...

Does My Old Chimney Need a Liner?

When you live in a historic home, you generally need to update some of the systems of the house so that it meets modern safety codes and standards. Not only do newer technologies get developed that make our homes more secure, but building codes and standards also...

Make Sure the Snow Stays Outside This Winter

Just like the famous opening lines from the song “Winter Wonderland” say, “the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.” To many, these lyrics conjure up images of cuddling by the fireplace with loved ones while watching the snow falling peacefully...

Are You Ready to Use Your Fireplace?

The last thing you need during the busy holiday season is to deal with the aftermath of a chimney fire; however, without taking care of certain precautions, your chimney and fireplace system may not be safe to use. For years, Blue Ridge Chimney Services has been...

We Can Restore the Look of Your Fireplace

As you are starting to get ready for another busy holiday season, you are concerned about the appearance of your fireplace. Although you have tried to scrub away the soot and smoke stains from your fireplace front, you cannot seem to get it to look the way it has in...

Who Do We Serve?

Located in between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny mountain ranges, the Shenandoah Valley is famous for scenic routes like Skyline Drive, for adventurous hiking trails such as the Appalachian Trail, and for historic sites such as Front Royal. A popular vacation...

4 Important Appointment Tips

To make sure that your fireplace will work as safely and as efficiently as possible this winter, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that you have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year. Before you light your first fire of the...