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Q: What happens if you don't clean your chimney?

• <div><p>Neglecting to clean your chimney can lead to serious safety hazards. A primary risk is the buildup of creosote, a highly flammable substance that can ignite and cause a dangerous chimney fire. This buildup can also create blockages in the flue, resulting in poor venting of smoke, soot, and toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which can then enter your home and create dangerously poor indoor air quality. Additionally, creosote is acidic and can damage the chimney's mortar and metal components over time, potentially allowing smoke to leak into your house. To prevent these issues, it is essential to schedule an annual chimney cleaning with a professional.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to burn tree stumps?

• <div><p>Burning a single palm tree stump, if you&rsquo;re careful, is technically doable DIY. However, you should always take precautions to control the fire and do research if you&rsquo;re burning multiple types of trees. </p><p>Some trees, such as ornamental trees, black cherry, and some oak trees, release toxins into the air when burned that can be irritating to your lungs (or even dangerous) to breathe in.</p></div>

Q: Can I repair major damage myself?

• <div><p>DIY is not recommended due to the complexity and potential structural issues. Hire professionals for thorough and safe repairs.</p></div>

Q: Is smoke damage toxic?

• <div><p>If untreated, smoke damage is definitely toxic. Carbon and tar are two types of toxic chemicals in smoke that can damage your lungs and other parts of your body if you breathe them in for long periods of time. If you still smell smoke after the fire, it&rsquo;s important that you call your restoration team for support. </p></div>

Q: What happens to stucco in a fire?

• <div><p>All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won&rsquo;t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.</p></div>

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Last update on September 13, 2020

Reviewed in September 2020
Steve and his team of Troy and one other assistant painted our single-story 2100 sf home. We have concrete block and brick exterior (columns and shutter trim), a metal garage and brick chimney—so it was quite a job. Overall, Steve and his team were very professional, did the job in three days,...
Steve's First Choice Painting Inc
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Reviewed in September 2019
Brian is a good dude that knows what hes doing and how to get things done without issue. His assistant Jason was first class and super-professional about his approach for getting the job done correctly. These guys were able to paint the ceilings in my house in less than a half a day, and aside...
Advanced Painters, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
Curt Bryan is a knowledgeable person. He is easy to communicate with and responds to concerns appropriately. He doesn t hard sell on services you don t need. We had a long unused large fireplace that required cleaning and chimney cap installation. He did the work without leaving a mess. Yes I...
Breathe-EZ, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
In June 2013, my husband and I hired Dugger Concrete, Inc., DeLand, FL, to remove and replace our concrete driveway. The new driveway was to have a smooth ?broom? finish. The firm?s owner, John Dugger, was eager to get the job and gave us a price that seemed very reasonable. He said that if...
Dugger Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
George was/is spectacular. Got a confirmation call the day before, and as scheduled, he was promptly knocking on the door at 9:30am. First thing he did was put down a towel at the door's entrance, then proceeded to seal the entire fieplace opening with sheets. I told him this was my first...
YOUNG'S CHIMNEY SERVICE INC
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Reviewed in January 2013
He cleaned our free standing fireplace. It was filthy as the previous <br /> owners had not cleaned it in some time. We had never looked in the <br /> fireplace as we knew it had to be cleaned, he found that it had all of <br /> the makings for a fire, with newspapers, kindling and logs all...
Aabrams Chimneys LLC
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"The chimney sweep did an excellent job on the stove chimney, didnâ t make any mess at all! Very impressive! He arrived on time and finished in good time. Weâ re keeping his information for any future needs."

Response time7 hrs

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Bright Air Duct & Chimney

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

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In business since 2023

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"I can confidently say that I'll stick with this chimney service - they're simply the best!"

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In business since 2023

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"I had Chimney Sweep Pros come out to clean our dryer vent, and I?m so glad I chose them! They were punctual, professional, and did a very thorough job. They showed me the buildup that had been causing longer drying times and explained how important it is for preventing fire hazards ? something I hadn?t even realized. Not only is my dryer working better than ever, but I also feel much safer knowing everything is cleaned properly. The technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend Chimney Sweep Pros for anyone needing dryer vent maintenance ? truly top-notch service."

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22 year old eletrican with 5 years experience on a construction site, very hands on, likes to tinker with things and do manual labor!

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+2 more

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From cleaning to repairs to new installations, the Chimney Experts can do it!\nVeterans & senior discounts!\n100% customer satisfaction guaranteed!

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Serving Astor, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Home Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Recommended by20%of homeowners

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\nReliable and hardworking cleaning professional with experience maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary environments. Skilled in dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, deep cleaning, and using cleaning products safely and effectively. Detail-oriented, trustworthy, and committed to providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Able to work independently, manage time efficiently, and complete tasks thoroughly and on schedule.\n\nSkills\n\n* Residential cleaning\n* Deep cleaning\n* Bathroom and kitchen sanitation\n* Dusting and vacuuming\n* Mopping and floor care\n* Organization and decluttering\n* Time management\n* Attention to detail\n* Customer service\n* Reliability and professionalism\n\n

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Jeneen bermudez

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I have plenty of cleaning experience. I like to pay attention to detail and provide service in the best way possible.

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Veronica squeek and shine

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Small jobs welcome

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My Name is Veronica Garcia , I love cleaning I’ve Ben cleaning for 20 years and I’m very good at it , I’m very friendly courteous very helpful cleaning is my favorite thing to do and helping clients get the cleaning assistance they need 😊👍

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Cool Stream Pressure Washing Services

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We specialize in exterior Cleaning/Pressure Washing, we strive to have your home looking brand new, we wash away Grime, so your home can shine‼️

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Neglecting to clean your chimney can lead to serious safety hazards. A primary risk is the buildup of creosote, a highly flammable substance that can ignite and cause a dangerous chimney fire. This buildup can also create blockages in the flue, resulting in poor venting of smoke, soot, and toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which can then enter your home and create dangerously poor indoor air quality. Additionally, creosote is acidic and can damage the chimney's mortar and metal components over time, potentially allowing smoke to leak into your house. To prevent these issues, it is essential to schedule an annual chimney cleaning with a professional.

Burning a single palm tree stump, if you’re careful, is technically doable DIY. However, you should always take precautions to control the fire and do research if you’re burning multiple types of trees.

Some trees, such as ornamental trees, black cherry, and some oak trees, release toxins into the air when burned that can be irritating to your lungs (or even dangerous) to breathe in.

DIY is not recommended due to the complexity and potential structural issues. Hire professionals for thorough and safe repairs.

If untreated, smoke damage is definitely toxic. Carbon and tar are two types of toxic chemicals in smoke that can damage your lungs and other parts of your body if you breathe them in for long periods of time. If you still smell smoke after the fire, it’s important that you call your restoration team for support.

All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won’t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.

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