by Elizabeth Guy | Jul 15, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
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...
by Elizabeth Guy | May 31, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplaces
Providing expert chimney services to the Shenandoah Valley area, Blue Ridge Chimney Services proudly serves many communities, including Charlottesville, VA. Our family-owned and operated business offers complete care of your chimney and its heating accessory. Whether...
by Elizabeth Guy | May 7, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
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...
by Elizabeth Guy | Apr 11, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
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...
by Elizabeth Guy | Mar 30, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
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...
by Elizabeth Guy | Mar 12, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
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....
