Do you have a fireplace in your home or cabin around Alexandria, Virginia? To keep your family safe and to protect your property from damage, it's imperative that you prepare it for winter. Without doing so, you increase the risk of fire and other disastrous...
A fireplace provides many benefits, from producing warmth on chilly nights in Arlington, VA, to increasing your home's resale value. It also creates a cozy atmosphere while improving the overall appearance of the room. When you're choosing between a wood and gas...
Chimneys in Hampton, VA, don't fall apart overnight. The damage has existed for years, but you may have overlooked it. How do you know whether you need a simple chimney repair or an entire rebuild? The answer is in the signs. Read on to learn more. Visible Damage Have...
Chimneys can be an ideal environment for birds and rodents, so unfortunately animal infestations are common. If your home has a chimney, you should know how to recognize an infestation so that you can take care of the problem before it escalates. Here are four signs...
Everyone wants to keep themselves and their house warm in the winter months. However, if you’ve ever sat close to your “open wood fireplace”, you know that it contributes very little to heating your house. Why is that? Very simply put, an open wood fireplace (or even...
If you’re planning on scheduling a chimney cleaning and are wondering how long does a chimney sweep take, then here’s your answer. A typical chimney sweep and inspection can take 45 minutes to an hour. Rooftop Chimney Sweeps blocks off a 2 hour time slot just in case...
Here’s how you should hire a chimney sweep. Start by going to Chimney Safety Institute of America and use their chimney sweep search widget to find a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep near you. CSIA is the industry standard for the best skilled and most trustworthy...
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...