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Shamrock Maintenance Corp

4030 Wake Forest Road STE 349
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp

4030 Wake Forest Road STE 349
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
104 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

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. CALL US TODAY AT 919-655-4652

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Leonard L on August 2025

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. CALL US TODAY AT 919-655-4652

"Did a good job"

Leonard L on August 2025

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Santiago Construction

183 Martin Ln
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Santiago Construction

183 Martin Ln
2.25(
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•Approved Pro
21 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with 5+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in all things Masonry. We also speak spanish! We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Anne A on October 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company with 5+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in all things Masonry. We also speak spanish! We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Anne A on October 2025

The Hot Spot

202 South Jefferson Ave
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The Hot Spot

202 South Jefferson Ave
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10 years of experience

The Hot Spot, Inc offers various financing options, we personally handle all sales, service and installs in-house, we can accept payment by phone for long distance customers and also handle delivery if outside our area. We offer an exclusive discount to all Licensed Contractors on all of our units.

The Hot Spot, Inc offers various financing options, we personally handle all sales, service and installs in-house, we can accept payment by phone for long distance customers and also handle delivery if outside our area. We offer an exclusive discount to all Licensed Contractors on all of our units.

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JM Masonry & General Construction

145 Doe Drive
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JM Masonry & General Construction

145 Doe Drive
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25 years of experience

JM Masonry is a sub-contracting company with six employees. Payment is due upon completion of job with a deposit.

JM Masonry is a sub-contracting company with six employees. Payment is due upon completion of job with a deposit.

The Chimney Man

4517 Talley Rd
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The Chimney Man

4517 Talley Rd
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22 years of experience

We do professional work that includes: 21 point Inspections Cleanings Caps and Repairs We've had a "No Mess" Guarantee since 2003. Give us a call and we will be happy to answer your questions: Make sure your chimney is safe this year.

We do professional work that includes: 21 point Inspections Cleanings Caps and Repairs We've had a "No Mess" Guarantee since 2003. Give us a call and we will be happy to answer your questions: Make sure your chimney is safe this year.

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Taylor Made Construction

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Taylor Made Construction

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36 years of experience

Taylor Family Construction has been in business for over 25 years and strives on quality construction and masonry work. We can conquer any job - large or small. Look at some of our work and see what Taylor Family Construction can do for you!

Taylor Family Construction has been in business for over 25 years and strives on quality construction and masonry work. We can conquer any job - large or small. Look at some of our work and see what Taylor Family Construction can do for you!

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a freestanding one in a corner if you’re tight on space. Because pellet stoves don’t get as hot as other types of wood stoves, there only needs to be 3 inches of clearance from the wall on each side. Placing it in a corner should not impact the ventilation—you’ll still need to follow safety precautions by not installing too close to a window. Typically, it’s 4 feet from a window or 18 inches if the stove uses an external air source for combustion. Always check the owner’s manual for specific instructions.

Homeowners can conduct basic visual inspections and cleaning, but professionals provide thorough checks that identify hidden issues safely.

Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce—which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke—elm isn’t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.

Because elm wood is dense, it burns at a moderate pace and does a pretty good job of keeping your home warm. Hardwood like maple or oak may perform slightly better, but elm isn’t a bad choice overall.

The length of time it takes to repoint your chimney depends on its design and the extent of damage, but generally, the process takes a couple of days. You can expect just one to two days for a small job or up to four days for a larger chimney or more complex project.

Gas fireplaces provide energy-efficient heating, low maintenance, and the convenience of instant ignition with remote control options.

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