What are the most common chimney problems?

• <div><p>Some of the most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/common-chimney-issues-and-repairs.htm">common chimney problems</a> include:</p><ul><li><p>Creosote buildup</p></li><li><p>Chimney blockage</p></li><li><p>Deteriorating brickwork or stonework</p></li><li><p>Cracked chimney top</p></li><li><p>Damaged flashing</p></li><li><p>Flue liner damage or deterioration</p></li><li><p>Damaged chimney cap</p></li></ul><p>If you suspect you have a chimney problem, contact a masonry contractor for an inspection. </p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to live in a house with smoke damage?

• <div><p>It is not safe to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/living-in-house-with-smoke-damage.htm">live in a house with smoke damage</a>&mdash;even minor smoke damage can lead to long-term health hazards and structural risks. Smoke smells and residue contain particulates and chemical compounds that are dangerous to breathe in and can damage your belongings and your home&rsquo;s structural materials. Have a trained professional assess your home after a fire to determine when it&rsquo;s safe to return. </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>

Q: Can you use flour to put out an electrical fire?

• <div><p>Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. </p></div>

Q: What costs are involved in fire or smoke damage restoration services?

• <div><p>Restoration services typically state costs ranging from a few thousand to several tens of thousands, depending on the extent of the damage.</p></div>

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Great customer service Fast installation Affordable service Skyline tore off and re did the asphalt roof on my house after wind and hail damage. I was so impressed I hired them to also do my garage and shed. These guys do great work.
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We are very pleased with our beautiful new roofs that Terrence and his crew installed on a couple of buildings in one day. We were impressed with his teamâ s well organized performance. Terrence is wonderful to work with and he kept us up to date with regular communication and updates during...
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Reviewed in November 2023
set up appointment and was there on time. Did the job and cleaned up afterwords.
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Reviewed in June 2023
David was personable, prompt, and precise in his installing of a deadbolt and door knob. I would hire him for other work, as well! 5/5
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The two guys were very fast, efficient and cleaned up all of the mess. There was damage to one window screen, one panel of the patio door and missing part for the door which they are replacing and taking care of it for us. We were very pleased.
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Reviewed in December 2013
Gary and his crew were wonderful. Most important to me, they were respectful of the trees, shrubs and flowers around the buildings. Most important to my husband, they noted problems with the siding and roof that we were not aware of, AND, again so helpful, offered suggestions to fix the...
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We could not have been happier with this experience. "Just Tom" (Tom Carey) is professional, neat, clean, intelligent, and helpful. In addition to doing excellent work, he gave us some suggestions about what to do and where to go for replacement parts if we need them (the Habitat for Humanity...
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Kevin and Nate first pre-plumbed our drains and well runs before the concrete floor was poured and as soon as the inside was ready for the rough in they came back and worked with us on the locations of everything and talked us through what they would be doing and when. We felt totally...
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Reviewed in November 2008
Tom arrived to do an estimate when he said he would and he was polite and professional. He made it clear that he might not get to my job for weeks because of a backlog of work. I was fine with that. He didn't give me a specific date when the tree would be cut down. In fact, he just showed up one...
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