Ensure your chimney and fireplace system will work efficiently and safely throughout the winter season. How? By having your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year! Hiring a chimney professional for this important maintenance task can be challenging....
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When is the Best Time for a Chimney Sweep and Inspection?
One responsibility you have as a homeowner is scheduling an appointment to have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year to ensure your fireplace and chimney system are working safely and efficiently. These annual chimney maintenance services are...
Chimney Cleaning Logs Are No Substitute for a CSIA Chimney Sweep
Sometimes you see a product that you think may save you money, but it will actually end up costing you even more money than you saved. One of these products is chimney cleaning logs, which claim to remove and reduce the amount of accumulated creosote from the interior...
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!
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 Anatomy of Your Masonry Chimney
The anatomy of a masonry chimney consists of many important parts, and each part has a job that is essential to the proper and safe operation of your fireplace and chimney system. Many homeowners are unfamiliar with these parts and their functions, and knowing the...
All About the Luck of the Chimney Sweep
Have you heard the legends of the luck of the chimney sweep? At Blue Ridge Chimney Services, we have often been asked about these legends. Many Americans have not heard these stories as they all originated in Europe. In England, it is considered to be very lucky for...
All About Chimney Liners
An essential part of your fireplace and chimney system, a chimney liner is required by most local fire safety codes and regulations. No matter if you have a wood-burning, gas, or oil heating appliance, your chimney should be lined to work efficiently and safely. At...