A chimney inspection can cost anywhere from $99 to $399. The cost largely depends on the type of chimney inspection (level 1, 2 or 3), what the chimney company is including in the chimney inspection service, and the time of the year (you can usually find the best...
What is a chimney liner? A chimney liner is the flue pipe that vents the gases and smoke from your fireplace up and out from your home. A chimney liner can be made from terracotta or stainless steel. A terracotta chimney liner is more brittle and can crack under the...
Rooftop Chimney Sweeps of Richmond VA is proud to announce that we are now providing gas fireplace services to the Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. We can now offer the following services to our Richmond customers: 1. We Service Gas Appliances If you own a...
If you’re getting a stinky smell in your fireplace and are wondering why this is happening, well you’re not alone. Here are some insights about why this is happening in the first place and also some food for thought on how to get rid of the smell. Why This Is...
The Real Truth About Chimney Cleaning Logs It’s about time we address the elephant in the room - the chimney cleaning logs. Wood burning fireplaces are great to have for warming your home and providing ambiance during the fall and winter months. And like any...
March 20th, is the 1st day of Spring, and we can definitely sense it’s arrival by the warmer weather. Just wanted to reach out with a few tips on how to protect your home now that the colder days are almost gone, as well as loop you in about a few perks you can...
A chimney is in an integral part of every home as it provides ventilation for smoke and flue gases that come from your fireplace or stove. Sometimes your water heater or furnace flue also ventilates through your chimney, but at times can be vented through a separate b...
Winter is finally coming around, which means there will be more holiday baking, Christmas gift shopping, and cozy gatherings by the fireplace. But do you know what kind of firewood is best for your fireplace? When choosing firewood, you need to know what you want from...
Real estate is your life and you’re a rockstar at it. You can cite the laundry list of insurances, taxes, appliances, inspections and maintenance schedules. You can even refer your home buyers and sellers to the best guy in town for gassing the bats out of the attic....
Spring is officially here, and we can finally look forward to the joys she brings upon us: sunshine, baseball, April showers, cookouts and, of course, spring cleaning. Soon you’ll be turning the heat off completely, and not even think about your fireplace until the...