When you own a home with a chimney and fireplace system, keeping water out of it is one of your most important maintenance responsibilities. The reason why water penetration prevention is so crucial has to do with the warning from the Chimney Safety Institute of...
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What the Winter Weather Does to Destroy Your Chimney
As we head into the middle of another cold winter season here in the Shenandoah Valley, homeowners across the region are cozying up to their fireplaces with their families and loved ones. We depend on our chimney and fireplace systems to keep us warm, but the brutally...
Make Sure the Snow Stays Outside This Winter
Just like the famous opening lines from the song “Winter Wonderland” say, “the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.” To many, these lyrics conjure up images of cuddling by the fireplace with loved ones while watching the snow falling peacefully...
Are You Ready to Use Your Fireplace?
The last thing you need during the busy holiday season is to deal with the aftermath of a chimney fire; however, without taking care of certain precautions, your chimney and fireplace system may not be safe to use. For years, Blue Ridge Chimney Services has been...
Who Do We Serve?
Located in between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny mountain ranges, the Shenandoah Valley is famous for scenic routes like Skyline Drive, for adventurous hiking trails such as the Appalachian Trail, and for historic sites such as Front Royal. A popular vacation...
4 Important Appointment Tips
To make sure that your fireplace will work as safely and as efficiently as possible this winter, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that you have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year. Before you light your first fire of the...
Expert Chimney Rebuilds & Renovations
A popular way for homeowners to save money and energy is to update their older traditional masonry fireplace to a more efficient insert. If you have been considering this home improvement project, Blue Ridge Chimney Services would like to tell you more about our...
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...
Only Hire A CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep!
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....
What to Do Before Your Chimney Sweeping Appointment
Cooler weather is just around the corner here in the Shenandoah Valley. It won't be much longer before you will want to start using your fireplace. To make sure your chimney and fireplace will work efficiently and safely this fall and winter, The Chimney Safety...