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Questions to ask a Chimney Sweep
So you've decided to hire a chimney sweep. Great! Here are six questions you should ask when deciding which company to hire. Blue Ridge Chimney Services is here to help you with all your chimney needs and would be happy to answer any questions you have!
Get Your Chimney Swept and Inspected Before the Fall Rush
National fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend that you have your chimney professionally swept and inspected at least once a year, and one of the best times to...
Keeping Bats, Birds, and Animals Out of the Chimney
If you have been hearing scurrying sounds or sounds of birds tweeting coming from your chimney, you most likely have squirrels, raccoons, bats, or birds living inside the flue. When you have the right equipment, preventing these animals and birds from entering your...
Why a Quality Chimney Cap Installed by a Certified Chimney Sweep Is So Much Better
We at Blue Ridge Chimney Services have told you how important it is to have a chimney cap installed at the top of your chimney. One of the best preventive tools against water leaking into your chimney, a chimney cap protects the interior of your chimney from water...
Chimney Inspections Made Better with Video Scan Technology
What could make your annual chimney inspection from one of the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified technicians of Blue Ridge Chimney Service even better and more definitive? Our answer is the Chim-Scan Closed Circuit Internal Evaluation System. Using...
Replace Your Cracked Clay Liner with a Stainless Steel Liner
If you have an older masonry fireplace, your chimney is most likely equipped with a clay tile liner. Even though clay tile chimney liners are durable and well-built, they still deteriorate over time. Over the years, the tiles start to chip and crack, which creates...
Now Is a Great Time for Exterior Masonry Chimney Repairs
Did the freezing temperatures we experienced this past winter cause deterioration to the exterior of your masonry chimney? Winter weather often leads to spalling damage. Masonry materials like bricks and mortar are porous and absorb water. When the temperature falls...
Make A Professional Chimney Sweep Part of Spring Cleaning
Spring is finally here, and that means spring cleaning is on your mind. The arrival of spring is an occasion to rid your home from that dusty winter air, and your fireplace and your chimney should not be left off your spring cleaning list. After using your fireplace...
The Importance of Chimney Codes
Some of our customers are surprised to learn they must have their chimney inspected once a year, and we at Blue Ridge Chimney Service are often asked why annual chimney inspections are so important. Safety is the most essential reason for these yearly inspections....
How A Harsh Winter Can Damage Your Chimney
Commonly seen by our neighbors to the North as well as here in the upper South, spalling occurs when water penetrates a masonry surface, including a brick chimney, and causes chipping and breaking of brickwork or concrete. Freezing temperatures are what causes the...