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Restore the Beauty of Your Fireplace
Your fireplace makes a huge impression on people whenever they walk into your family room. However, after scrubbing your fireplace front for what seems like hours, you just cannot remove the smoke and soot stains. At this moment, you may be wondering if you need a...
The Importance of a Camera Inspection
Are there hidden hazards lurking inside your chimney? It can be challenging to know whether or not there is damage or problems on the interior of your chimney. To be completely sure of the condition of your inner chimney, Blue Ridge Chimney Services recommends our...
We Sell & Install Stoves & Inserts
As we start to head towards winter and its colder temperatures here in the Shenandoah Valley, you may be considering ways to make your home warmer this year. If you have been unhappy with the performance of your old masonry fireplace, this might be the right time to...
Trust Our CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps to Prepare Your Chimney for the Holidays
If you are hosting or entertaining friends, family, or other guests over the holidays this year, you probably have a long list of the things that you need to do to prepare your home for this festive time of the year. One of the maintenance tasks that you should make...
Let Our Experts Troubleshoot Your Chimney System
Just when the weather gets cold enough for you to want to use your fireplace every day, you cannot get a fire started after countless attempts. Another common chimney problem has to do with water leaks, which can lead to masonry damage and to structural issues, which...
What Is a Chimney Cap? What Is a Damper?
Your chimney needs to have several components in place to help it work at its highest levels of efficiency and safety, and these components should be in good condition to be the most effective. Two of these components, the chimney cap and the damper, play important...
We Can Revamp Your Fireplace with an Insert
Your fireplace is usually the focal point of the room, and you don't have to hide your old fireplace any long. If your fireplace is looking a little run down, then it's time to consider a facelift. With the holiday season right around the corner, you really need to...
We Can Make Your Dirty & Dingy Fireplace Look Brand New!
Is your fireplace ready for this upcoming season of entertaining family and friends? While you can always upgrade your fireplace if your hearth area needs a facelift, you do have a more economical option. If you are on a budget, Blue Ridge Chimney Services is here to...
What Causes Chimney Odors?
Dealing with a stinky chimney can be a challenge for homeowners because of how difficult it can be to find what is causing the unpleasant odor. Several different things can be the source of the smell, but figuring exactly which one is the culprit can be frustrating....
When Is Tuckpointing Necessary?
Although masonry chimneys are built to last for a lifetime, the bricks and mortar joints can suffer from weather-related damage over the years. Damaged chimney masonry should always be taken seriously and repaired as soon as possible to avoid more extensive damage. If...