How do you fully winterize a house?

• <div><p>Complete house winterization goes above and beyond the list we created above. In addition to everything listed, full house winterization also includes:</p><ul><li><p>Performing a home energy audit.</p></li><li><p>Preparing your deck and patio for winter.</p></li><li><p>Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-start-snowblower.htm">how to start a snowblower</a>.</p></li><li><p>Replacing smoke detector batteries.</p></li><li><p>Installing outlet gaskets.</p></li><li><p>Installing storm doors. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Is it worth it to clean your roof?

• <div><p>Roof cleaning isn&rsquo;t a necessity, but it can drastically improve your home&rsquo;s curb appeal and even prolong the life of your roof, so it&rsquo;s often a great investment. It&rsquo;s especially a good idea if shaded parts of your roof experience algae or moss growth, which can damage the shingles and hold water against them, increasing the risk of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-unexpected-dangers-leaky-roof.htm">roof leak</a>.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if wet paint drips on my roof?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-steps-painting-your-homes-exterior.htm">painting your home</a> or monitoring a job as it&rsquo;s being completed, squash the issue ASAP if you notice paint is getting onto the roof. Keeping it clean is one of the keys to extending your roof&rsquo;s life.</p><p>Removing latex paint before it dries is much easier and lowers the risk of damaging your shingles (more on that below). Simply spray the spot with a hose for one to two minutes to clear away the drying paint. In general, this is a good way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-roof-cleaning-methods-ugly-stains.htm">remove ugly stains from your roof</a> without using chemicals.</p></div>

Q: Do gable vents let water in?

• <div><p>Yes, gable vents can let water in. That being said, this usually only occurs during extreme conditions like heavy rainfall. You can prevent water from entering through gable vents by adding a screen that traps the water before it can enter.</p></div>

Q: How do you make old shingles look new?

• <div><p>If you wish to forego painting your shingles but still want to give them a fresh look, a deep cleaning is the first step. Clean off any debris from your roof and gutters, and then power wash your shingles to get grime and algae off. To take things one step further, you might even consider installing new gutters to give your home a bright new look.</p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in September 2014
Came very quickly; was very nice and helpful. Arrived on time, cleaned carefully, made suggestions and explained our arrangement.
ACE CHIMNEY SWEEPS
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Reviewed in August 2012
Downeast chimney did a great job both fixing and cleaning my entire stove pipe (metalbestos/black) chimney system which is my primary heat source. Dave the owner was prompt, friendly, punctual and extremely hard working. He was very easy to work with and I would highly recommend him for both...
DOWNEAST CHIMNEY SERVICES
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Reviewed in January 2013
Went very well. Arrived late but called ahead to inform me of weather delay. Had ladders and tools needed. Cleaned up well.
Rocky's Stove Shoppe
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Reviewed in August 2013
He was very educational about the system and how often he should be called. He did a really good job cleaning. He was very clean too. He cleaned up after himself. I would give him top marks all the way through.
MICHAEL & SONS CHIMNEY SMITH'S
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Reviewed in May 2008
Work was done at a very reasonable price. Came out promptly when he said he would be there. Very good guy to deal with; it was a very easy business transaction. Most important to someone like me who is retired; there were no hidden charges.
Metro West Chimney Service
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Reviewed in January 2014
Dan was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and stood on the roof in the bitter cold sweeping the chimney clean. His fee is competitive. He explained what he was going to do and took time to give me information about operation of my stove and how to minimize creosote formation in chimney.
Dan Sweep & Stove Repairs
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Reviewed in April 2015
Excellent, they helped me pick the right stove for my home and were more than accomodating for my needs to get the job done. Very polite profession crew and the folks at the store are great to work with. Would definitely work with them again and highly recomend them for anyone with stove or...
DON'S CHIMNEY CARE & STOVE SHOP
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Reviewed in July 2016
They came to clean an inspect my chimney, They inspected and it was in great condition they did not need to clean. I wasn't charged for the service, that is honesty!! Tops on my list.
Atlantic Chimney
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

Customers say: Quality work

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10 years of experience

Serving the Tri-State Area, Shamrock Chimney will provide you with a dedicated approach to ensure your chimney is kept clean and safe. Our team provides chimney solutions for every problem, protecting homes from dangers of leaking chimneys and flues. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

"We had a great experience with Shamrock. My husband is an architect and pretty much knew what needed to be done to remove a wood burning stove from our fireplace and restore it to a working fireplace before anyone arrived to give us a quote. We had several contractors come by and try to tack on extra unnecessary add ons using scare tactics. Gary from Shamrock came and not only was he honest about what needed to be done he also assessed that we needed some repair work done to our chimney which my husband already knew had to be done. We were very pleased with the removal of the wood burning stove , the chimney repair and his promptness and professionalism. Honesty goes a long way especially when you are unaware of what the clients knowledge of the situation is. I would highly recommend and ask for Gary. "

Mary B on August 2025

"We had a great experience with Shamrock. My husband is an architect and pretty much knew what needed to be done to remove a wood burning stove from our fireplace and restore it to a working fireplace before anyone arrived to give us a quote. We had several contractors come by and try to tack on extra unnecessary add ons using scare tactics. Gary from Shamrock came and not only was he honest about what needed to be done he also assessed that we needed some repair work done to our chimney which my husband already knew had to be done. We were very pleased with the removal of the wood burning stove , the chimney repair and his promptness and professionalism. Honesty goes a long way especially when you are unaware of what the clients knowledge of the situation is. I would highly recommend and ask for Gary. "

Mary B on August 2025

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