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Q: How long do you burn a creosote log by itself?

• <div><p>In general, it will take about 90 minutes to burn the creosote sweeping log by itself, allowing it to work its magic. This may be longer or shorter depending on the conditions of your chimney.</p></div>

Q: How long will a 40-lb bag of pellets burn?

• <div><p>A 40-pound bag of wood pellets can provide a solid 24 hours or so of burn time, though the exact length may vary. If you&rsquo;re using your pellet stove as an exclusive heat source during the winter, you&rsquo;ll need an estimated 100 to 150 of those 40-pound bags, depending on how hot you like to keep your home, its size, the climate, and other factors.</p></div>

Q: Can you remove a fireplace yourself?

• <div><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-we-tear-down-fireplace-inside-house-without-having-remove-chimney-roof.htm">remove a fireplace yourself</a>. Before beginning this job, you&rsquo;d need to know whether or not you have a load-bearing fireplace. To do that, you&rsquo;d need help from a structural engineer. Plus, fireplace removals require permits and often involve working with gas lines or electricity, which can be dangerous. For all of these reasons, it&rsquo;s best to hire a pro for this project.</p></div>

Q: Can you burn other materials in a pellet stove?

• <div><p>No. Pellet stoves are specifically designed to burn manufactured wood or biomass pellets. Attempting to burn other materials, such as regular firewood or paper products, can damage the stove, compromise its efficiency, and even pose safety hazards due to inconsistent combustion and increased emissions. It's crucial to follow manufacturer guidelines and only use pellets that are specifically recommended for your pellet stove model to ensure safe and optimal performance over its life span.</p></div>

Q: Can a fireplace be built on an existing house?

• <div><p>You can build a fireplace on an existing house, but it&rsquo;s much easier to construct a masonry fireplace when building a new house. To add to an existing house, you&rsquo;ll need to build a chimney and ensure the foundation can support a true masonry fireplace. Alternatively, you can purchase a gas or electric fireplace insert, which isn&rsquo;t as complicated to add to an existing structure.</p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2022

Reviewed in December 2022
Theseguys know what they are doing. They explain clearly the process of what is to be done, do the work then explain what was found and done. They cleaned up after themselves and were very helpful in explaining how the fireplace and chimney work. Thanks to Cody and Kyle for their excellent...
Carolina Ductmasters, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2022
Arrived on time, polite, professional, and my fireplace looks great! I highly recommend this company.
Carolina ProSweep
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Reviewed in December 2021
This was the most pleasant individual I WAS LED to hire. My family member had a fireplace unused in 40 years. They came bright & early on the day promised. I had intended to have the chimney checked for my aunt who wanted a fire in the fireplace for Christmas. These very detail oriented...
E R Chimney Sweeps
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Reviewed in December 2021
Brian is top notch! He worked on blending wood flooring in a renovation, tiling around a fireplace, and buffing and re-finishing wood flooring....great person with deep detail to the job. Loved the finished work.
Streamline Finishings
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Reviewed in February 2017
It went well, but took a while. They needed to get a structural engineer to make calculations on the support structure due to the heavier weights of both the fireplace (which is in the screened-in-porch) as well as a future spa (hot tub) location on the deck outside of the porch. Started the...
Tim McCaslin Construction
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Reviewed in January 2016
Rob and his assistance first inspected and cleaned both our chimneys. There was a problem with the damper on both fireplaces, and they fixed both. Some other company could have charged extra to do this service, but they did not. Rob also inspected the chimney on the roof. They communicated...
Rob's Chimney Service
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Reviewed in September 2015
My experience with this company was excellent. They arrived on time and were very professional. They took special care in the removal of the old equipment and installation of the new equipment. Originally I was going to purchase my insert from another company but they did not do the...
The Fireplace Guys
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Reviewed in November 2013
Minyard came to our house to talk about moving the gas line and putting in a gas fireplace. We are not going to do it at this time. However, we have used Minyard for years now for all our plumbing needs. They are professional and always get the job done correctly. We have only had positive...
Minyard Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2013
I have used A-1 Tile several times in the past and have always been pleased with their selections and service. In particular, Peggy Safrit has always been so helpful with her excellent suggestions to help me get the look I want. This latest project involved finding a bull nose tile that would...
A-1 TILE & MORE
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Reviewed in June 2013
I wanted an entirely new look for my fireplace and hearth. I had a general idea of what I wanted, but I wanted a professional to install it and to give me design ideas. Chip was very professional, knowledgeable and a joy to work with. He quickly responded to phone calls, was always punctual and...
Chip Miller Home Improvements
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Better Home Pros

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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

"Hired Better Home Pros for my air ducts and dryer vent cleaning. They were professional, efficient, and straight forward. The technician was extremely friendly and really helped me understand the risk of not getting these services done. Let the before and afters speak for themselves. Save your money and support local"

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

140 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He and his team were personable polite and he was clearly very skilled Fixed all the problems with a 80+ double chimney that had been deferred maintenance when we bought the house. So pleased with his work that we had him go do some repairs on my mother’s brick porch. He is also a good communicator and gives great customer service. Would definitely recommend and use again"

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Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp

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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Shamrock Chimney proudly serves the entire North Carolina area, providing expert chimney cleaning, repair, and safety services to ensure your home stays safe and efficient. Our team is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship to all our customers across the region.\nCALL US TODAY AT 919-655-4652

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Response time12 hrs

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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC

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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"They were outstanding! They showed up on time and worked late everyday to meet my deadline. Not only were they dependable and hardworking they also cleaned up after themselves. How refreshing to hire someone that goes over and beyond your expectations!"

Response time2 days

Response rate89%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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"I needed new floors put down in my kitchen and Jake battled the bad weather and got the job done and done very well I might add, he even found an electrical issue with my dishwasher when he pulled it out and fixed it at no extra charge. Excellent workmanship and professionalism. I will definitely be using him again for future projects. Highly recommend!"

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A&S Siteworks

New to Angi

Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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“My name is Damian Anderson, owner of A&S Siteworks. We provide professional grading, excavation, drainage, and landscape construction services with a strong focus on quality, communication, and detail. We work hard to make projects smooth from start to finish and build long-term relationships with our clients

Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Fix my fireplace is only for gas fireplaces."

+15

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Southeastern Gas Piping & Plumbing, Inc.

4.6(

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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They serviced my gas log fireplace."

+114

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Above The Rest Chimneys

3.4(

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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were honest and did only the work that was necessary."

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by70%of homeowners

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K D Bradsher Gas Piping and Appliances

4.3(

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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Very professional and courteous. Gave us an honest assessment of what was needed and didn't try to sell services not needed. I plan to use his services again."

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

In general, it will take about 90 minutes to burn the creosote sweeping log by itself, allowing it to work its magic. This may be longer or shorter depending on the conditions of your chimney.

A 40-pound bag of wood pellets can provide a solid 24 hours or so of burn time, though the exact length may vary. If you’re using your pellet stove as an exclusive heat source during the winter, you’ll need an estimated 100 to 150 of those 40-pound bags, depending on how hot you like to keep your home, its size, the climate, and other factors.

You shouldn’t remove a fireplace yourself. Before beginning this job, you’d need to know whether or not you have a load-bearing fireplace. To do that, you’d need help from a structural engineer. Plus, fireplace removals require permits and often involve working with gas lines or electricity, which can be dangerous. For all of these reasons, it’s best to hire a pro for this project.

No. Pellet stoves are specifically designed to burn manufactured wood or biomass pellets. Attempting to burn other materials, such as regular firewood or paper products, can damage the stove, compromise its efficiency, and even pose safety hazards due to inconsistent combustion and increased emissions. It's crucial to follow manufacturer guidelines and only use pellets that are specifically recommended for your pellet stove model to ensure safe and optimal performance over its life span.

You can build a fireplace on an existing house, but it’s much easier to construct a masonry fireplace when building a new house. To add to an existing house, you’ll need to build a chimney and ensure the foundation can support a true masonry fireplace. Alternatively, you can purchase a gas or electric fireplace insert, which isn’t as complicated to add to an existing structure.

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