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Ashes Away
5.0(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair+6 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have been using Ashes Away for 12 years to clean my 60 yr. old, iron Earth Stove and 12 ft. tall roof chimney. They do a great job. They are always on time (a rariety in Durango), clean and vacuum the inside, and inspect the stove for unseen damage. I couldn't be more pleased. That is why I always have them clean the chimney each year after year. 10-07-26 by Elizabeth Johns, Durango"
Wood Stoves
Wood Burning Stove
Wood Burning Stove
Wood Stove
Wood Stoves

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Franco's Fireplaces
4.4(
140
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+6 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Franco fireplaces was great. Absolutely would recommend."
Crowncoat refinish
Crown cracked
Brick face restoration
Brick face restoration
Chimney lid restoration

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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Frontpoint
4.7(
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Cortez Home & Office, LLC
4.7(
27
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a chimney cleaned. They where prompt, polite and reasonably priced. Good customer service."
Bathroom Shower BEFORE
Shower seat tile BEFORE
Shower remodel AFTER
Shower tile
Bathroom Floor Repair

+31

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Leuthold Sandblasting
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Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Repair

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Leuthold Sandblasting provides mobile sand and other media blasting from Durango on the Western Slope and from Longmont in the Denver and Boulder area. We work in industrial, commercial and residential settings. Leuthold Sandblasting began in Boulder in 1975 and has been in the sandblasting business ever since. Over the years we've moved from cleaning buildings, inside and out, to everything from bicycles to hotels. We've blasted stone, wood, concrete, and metal. Leuthold Sandblasting works in mainly in Colorado, but does occasional jobs in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Leuthold Sandblasting text and graphic signs on natural and milled stone, as well as blasting on softer media, wood, beadboard and glass as Written in Stone. Leuthold Sandblasting and Written in Stone have completed projects of heroic size: from playgrounds, parks to massive monolithic signage. Please examine our photo gallery. We welcome inquiries.

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Virgil Morgan
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

At Virgil Morgan we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

A hot fire alone will not remove significant creosote buildup and can be dangerous, as it risks causing a chimney fire. While the warmth from a fire can help loosen stuck tar, making treatments like creosote logs more effective, it is not a substitute for proper cleaning. For existing creosote, the safest and most effective method is to have your chimney professionally cleaned by a chimney sweep.

Depending on the model of your fireplace, you can leave your pilot light on year-round. This does use a small amount of fuel, so you’ll save on your energy bill by turning off the pilot light seasonally. Keep in mind that some gas fireplace models don’t have a standing pilot light.

While hardwoods are the best woods to burn, a few types of woods should be avoided when burning. Wood that has not had time to season, or “green wood,” should be avoided. The extra water in the wood makes it smoke horribly, which is not a quality you want. Additionally, it’s best to avoid any wood that is manufactured or has been treated, including coated or sealed wood, painted wood, or pressure-treated wood. These woods have chemicals that will be released into your air when burned and can cause health problems.

There are fire codes for a fireplace mantel made of wood or other combustible material. The mantel must be mounted at least six inches away from the fireplace opening on all sides with a non-combustible material—like stone or brick—installed between the mantel and fireplace. Building codes and regulations will vary based on your location, so before beginning the project, research the requirements in your area.

No, not all chimneys need a damper. However, most chimneys do, especially in newer homes. Most gas-burning fireplaces cannot function safely without a damper. Only some older wood-burning fireplaces can function safely without one. A chimney without a damper is essentially just an open hole in the roof of your home.

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