Company Blog
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...
Will the Chimney Sweeping Process Be Messy?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get at Blue Ridge Chimney Services has to do with how messy the chimney sweeping process can be. Although you may be imagining that your annual professional chimney sweeping service could turn your home into a huge mess,...
Expert Chimney Rebuilds & Renovations
A popular way for homeowners to save money and energy is to update their older traditional masonry fireplace to a more efficient insert. If you have been considering this home improvement project, Blue Ridge Chimney Services would like to tell you more about our...
We Are Now Gas Certified
A popular way to save money and energy in your home is to convert a masonry fireplace to a gas fireplace. At Blue Ridge Chimney Services, we can now help you with this home improvement project. We are proud to announce that our staff is now certified by the National...
Chimney Video Scan Inspections
As a homeowner, you want to keep your household as comfortable and safe as possible. Start by having your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year! This is an important step towards achieving a safe home. When you have this annual chimney maintenance...
Chimney Flashing Explained
When you own a home with a masonry chimney, one of your most important responsibilities is to prevent water penetration. Because the extensive amount of damage that water leaks can do to the bricks and mortar joints, it's very important to take measures to prevent...
All About Chimney Swifts
If you have heard the sounds of baby birds chirping coming from your chimney, you might be wondering how you can get them out. However, when it comes to chimney swifts, you have to wait for these birds to leave on their own because this species is protected by federal...
Why We Work with Stainless Steel Chimney Liners
Your chimney consists of several different components that work together to ensure safety and efficiency. Of these, one of the most important is the chimney liner. The chimney liner protects the brick and mortar joints of the chimney from corrosive gases. Not only...
All About Firebox Repairs
Your chimney consists of different components that work together to provide you with cozy, warm, and safe fires. Perhaps the hardest working component is the firebox. Since this is where the flames are burning, your firebox is exposed to extremely high temperatures...