How do I know if my chimney is safe to use?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.</p></div>

Should a chimney be sealed?

• <div><p>Chimneys should either be sealed or waterproofed, which is different from sealing off—closing at both ends—a chimney. Waterproofing and sealing are both crucial steps to take to prevent water damage and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/chimney-leaking-inside-house.htm">chimney leaking inside the house</a>. While waterproofing is more comprehensive, both help safeguard your chimney, extending its life span and preventing expensive repairs. </p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2026
Bob is great to work with. He communicates clearly, sets expectations for timing and costs and regularly exceeds those expectations. He is a joy to work with. I picked deck installation which he did, but he also replaced doors and windows, repaired cinderblocks, got us a new roof, and did...
Precedent Construction
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Reviewed in September 2024
The installers were very sweet and professional. But I donâ t think I was made completely aware of how the exterior installation would look. The last 4 or 5 feet of the white pipeline are not covered and it looks unfinished and messy.
Bragg Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2024
Great! As a landscape designer we recommended FVC Turf to install a project we designed for some good friends. Fernando and his crew were prompt, professional, had great suggestions and did a great job. They repaired and improved the irrigation, grading and soil and installed Kurapia, a low...
FVC Turf and Landscaping Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2024
Fantastic! This is the second flooring project AMG Flooring has done for me. The first was a LVP flooring installation. This latest was hardwood installation in bedrooms and the primary staircase. The crew does high quality work, and I highly recommend.
Amg flooring LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
The experience was fantastic! I never thought I'd say that about a furnace installation but the 2 servicemen Dmitry and his colleague made me feel very comfortable with all the proceedings. The last time I had to replace my central air system was different. The gentlemen doing the job were...
RK Mechanical Air Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2023
The installation went very well. My primary point of contact was very responsive throughout the process. We are very pleased with the results!
S.W. Contractors Inc
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Reviewed in November 2023
They did a great job from beginning to end. They explained how the heat pump would work, installed it and I passed my HERS test in a 100 year old beach bungalow.
Bragg Home Services
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Reviewed in February 2023
Francisco installed artificial turf in my backyard and fixed some sections of our fence that needed repair, and the sprinkler system in the front was not up to par, and they fixed, too. They were friendly and punctual. They did a good job, and they go the extra mile.
C&C Team Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2022
They came to my house right on time to install a hot water recirculating pump. It works great and they even followed up to see if everything was working well!
Starving Plumbers
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Reviewed in October 2022
Marcell installed a hot water heater for us. When we need any plumbing work done, we will be calling him, very pleased.
True Blue Plumbing Co.
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

No, you can’t completely fireproof a house. There is always a chance that a fire can break out inside or outside your home. Even if most of the home is built with fireproof materials, a long-burning fire can still cause damage. Still, fireproofing efforts can buy you additional time to evacuate and give you a better chance of salvaging your home after a fire rather than needing to rebuild entirely.

Costs depend on system type, building size, labor, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

Chimneys should either be sealed or waterproofed, which is different from sealing off—closing at both ends—a chimney. Waterproofing and sealing are both crucial steps to take to prevent water damage and the chimney leaking inside the house. While waterproofing is more comprehensive, both help safeguard your chimney, extending its life span and preventing expensive repairs.

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