How do I know if my chimney is safe?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:</p><ul><li><p>Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney</p></li><li><p>Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance</p></li><li><p>Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox</p></li><li><p>Water stains in or around the fireplace</p></li><li><p>A broken or stuck damper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do you leave the damper open when burning a creosote log?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold. </p></div>

Can I build a fire pit on my patio?

• <div><p>You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.</p></div>

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Q: Should smoke detectors be installed on the ceiling or the wall?

• <div><p>The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says you can place smoke detectors on either the ceiling or the wall, depending on the setup of your room. Since smoke rises, the ceiling makes sense, but if you go with a wall mounting, the alarm should be installed high up&mdash;no less than 12 inches from the ceiling. </p></div>

Q: How do I maintain my chimney or fireplace?

• <div><p>Regular inspections, using dry wood, and installing chimney caps help maintain efficiency and safety.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2026
Noel and his team did an excellent job on the installation No details were missed and the job was completed quickly. It looks great! Thanks for doing a great job!!
A & M Premier Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in September 2025
Alex from RIDD was friendly and professional. I had some fire ant hills that formed and he took care of the issue without any hesitation. He sprayed the wood line of my property for mosquitoes as well. Great tech and company!!!
RIDD Pest Control
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Reviewed in February 2024
I hired Kevin to install some flooring and the job was done perfectly. He was on time and very reliable highly recommend. Will definitely hire him for more home projects
KC Flooring, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
This was an amazing company as well as owners and workers were very skilled with decades of experience. Provided onsite review and detailed quote and was able to start within a week. They did two houses in our neighborhood and expanded our fire pit, patios extended with lawnmower ramp and trash...
Espinoza Leiva Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Great installer David s and khyree
West Shore Home Wilmington
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Reviewed in August 2023
Chris did a fine job going "above and beyond" to accomplish the rooftop installation!
Cyber Dish, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Ken was fantastic. We had storm damage to our chimney which dented the flue inside. The house is old enough that we had to replace the entire fireplace from top to bottom. Ken spent probably 2 hours just talking to me about what needed to be done and why. Once we finally got our insurance check...
Village Sweep
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Reviewed in November 2022
Responded quickly. Reviewed options for a gas tankless water heater. Got it installed as scheduled and works great. Dennis and Matthew were fabulous to work with.
Mennella and Son Plumbing Service
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Reviewed in February 2022
Luke and Dustin did an excellent job installing our new patio doors. The installation was done in a timely manner, looked great upon completion and the clean up afterward was fantastic. The installers were courteous and professional. Would highly recommend this company.
West Shore Home Raleigh-Durham
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Reviewed in October 2021
Super fast to respond and knows what they’re doing on-site. Now I got plenty of room for that fire pit project!
Huggins & Sons Yard Service
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:

Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney
Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance
Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox
Water stains in or around the fireplace
A broken or stuck damper

Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says you can place smoke detectors on either the ceiling or the wall, depending on the setup of your room. Since smoke rises, the ceiling makes sense, but if you go with a wall mounting, the alarm should be installed high up—no less than 12 inches from the ceiling.

Regular inspections, using dry wood, and installing chimney caps help maintain efficiency and safety.

You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.

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