by Elizabeth Guy | Sep 9, 2019 | Chimney Cleaning
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,...
by Elizabeth Guy | Aug 30, 2018 | 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....
by Elizabeth Guy | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Odors
Summers in the Shenandoah Valley can be very hot and humid, and this weather can lead to chimney odor problems. You might have thought you could forget about your fireplace and chimney over the summer until unpleasant odors have invaded your home. Fortunately, Blue...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jun 26, 2017 | Chimney Odors
Just when you think it is time to forget about your chimney for a few months, you start noticing unpleasant odors coming from it through your fireplace into your home. Unfortunately, smelly chimneys are quite common in the summer. Over our years of working on chimneys...
by Elizabeth Guy | Apr 6, 2016 | chimney sweeping
As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining the different systems of your home to keep everything working properly. One of these systems is your chimney and fireplace system, and national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America...