Before fall arrives, it is important to be sure your fireplace and chimney work properly and safely. You do not want to deal with necessary chimney repair work once the weather has gotten colder as you will want to be using your fireplace for warmth. It is normal for...
Chimney Maintenance
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...
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...
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...
How Cold Winter Air Impacts Your Chimney
Although winter has not officially arrived, we have already experienced below-freezing temperatures. Furthermore, the Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that this coming winter will be even colder than the past few brutally cold winters we have experienced. As the...
Chimney Sweeping: Beat the Fall Rush
The kids are out of school, you're enjoying weekends on the lake, and your neighborhood is a community hot spot for cookouts and pool parties. So why would you think about fireplace maintenance during these warm summer months? Most homeowners only begin to think about...