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Q: How do you get soot off chimney bricks?

• <div><p>Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't clean your chimney?

• <div><p>Neglecting to clean your chimney can lead to serious safety hazards. A primary risk is the buildup of creosote, a highly flammable substance that can ignite and cause a dangerous chimney fire. This buildup can also create blockages in the flue, resulting in poor venting of smoke, soot, and toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which can then enter your home and create dangerously poor indoor air quality. Additionally, creosote is acidic and can damage the chimney's mortar and metal components over time, potentially allowing smoke to leak into your house. To prevent these issues, it is essential to schedule an annual chimney cleaning with a professional.</p></div>

Q: How do you get a smoke smell out of your house?

• <div><p>Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.</p></div>

Q: What can damage a solar panel?

• <div><p>Just about anything that can damage your roof can damage a solar panel. It&rsquo;s common for panels to sustain damage from hail or falling branches. Critters can chew through the wires. Snow and heavy rainfall can cause additional wear, along with extreme temperatures, which can degrade or stress the individual components. Even the UV rays that create electricity slowly damage your panel over time.</p></div>

Q: How do you price a fire-damaged home?

• <div><p>Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it&rsquo;s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.</p></div>

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Last update on July 13, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
They were here to trim a fairly large maple in our front yard. Their crew of 3 did a fine job! They were done in a very reasonable amount of time. Did a great job of cleaning up. And fair priced.
Jer's Tree Care
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Reviewed in May 2023
Unable to complete chimney cleaning satisfactorily. Did not use current professional methods to clean chimney. Did not mask off area with plastic to curb soot damage. Left debris in fencerow adjacent to my property instead of leaving it in the woods as directed. Did not hook up chimney liner...
Steep Master Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
The mold and asbestos testing was done was in my chimney down into the basement and also went into my furnace. I looked at the basement walls about 10 in. was back with mold and also tested my furnace was a 9 on toxic level. They came in removed all mold and waterproofed basement installed new...
Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
His inital estimate was much too high, and we agreed for a lower amount for said work. However, some of agreed work was not preformed (caulking around vent pipes and chimneys) on two houses. So, price was reduced, and so was agreed work to be done! Not entirely happy!
Whitt Roofing and Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
At first I thought Angie's List was ripping me off because the guy that came out told me that he was doing all of this work for free. He told me that the deal only covered about 20 minutes of visual inspection and nailing down a few shingles. He also told me that he was only allowed to use the...
Great Roofing & Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
The company owner came to do the work, and was very responsive to our call. He called ahead to be sure we were ready for him, was on time, polite, thorough, and very knowledgable about his chimney work. He was professional, well priced, trustworthy, and very tidy, leaving the whole area...
BIG OAK COMPLETE CHIMNEY SVC
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Reviewed in November 2013
The scheduling went smoothly. I ended up calling the office back to ask if they install starter pipes since our home inspector had recommended having the existing one replaced due to corrosion. They confirmed that they do install those and that they would add that to their service orders. <br...
New Buck Chimney Sweeps
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Reviewed in September 2012
Requested an inspection and Dr. Flue promptly contacted me to set up an appointment. The gentlemen performed a thorough inspection, and unable to find any problem with the chimney, made a recommendation to open the walls to see if there is another cause of the dampness surrounding the chimney. I...
Doctor Flue, inc.
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Reviewed in November 2011
NOT GOOD - NO FOLLOW UP CALL TO SET A DATE TO REPAIR CHIMNEY EVEN THOUGH LUTHER STATED HE AND ROOFWISE WERE INTERESTED IN THE JOB.
RoofWise Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in June 2010
prices were to high. so i get window and chimney done by some one else
Frank's Roofing, Inc.
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Steep Master Roofing, LLC

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+1 more

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a nice job renovating both of our chimneys. Weather interrupted the work for a number of weeks bit but it was not an emergency job. And no payment was expected until the job was done so no worries for us. I would recommend them."

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Response time1 day

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Recommended by76%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+2 more

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to repair chimney, including replacing missing bricks, resetting mortar and, cementing top and installing a chimney cap. They performed everything to spec and were fast and efficient all the way through."

Response time1 hour

Response rate99%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Shamrock Maintenance, Corp.

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had to take all the masonry off + they cleaned up everything so well. I was very pleased they put a tarp on the driveway and roof so there would no mess. They were very nice + polite."

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Hobbs

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Experienced cleaner offering reliable, thorough and affordable cleaning services. Focused on cleanliness organization, and customer satisfaction.

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Melissa Saimplice

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

\nWelcome to our cleaning company! We are committed to providing reliable, high-quality cleaning services for homes and businesses. Our experienced and trustworthy team takes pride in delivering spotless results using professional techniques and attention to detail.\n\nWhether you need regular housekeeping, deep cleaning, office cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning, or customized cleaning solutions, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs. We believe a clean environment promotes comfort, health, and productivity, and we strive to exceed our clients' expectations with every visit.\n\nCustomer satisfaction is our top priority. We are dedicated to delivering dependable service, flexible scheduling, and exceptional value. Let us take care of the cleaning so you can focus on what matters most.\n

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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Been cleaning homes ,airBnB and small company's for over 20 years.I believe to be reliable thoral cleaning everyday or once a week what fits your schedule let me know when you need me I promise to keep your property clean .I prefer happy customers!

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Prestige cleaning services

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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Detail oriented, reliable company who takes pride in servicing its clients. We do the job right the first time.

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Davidlee industries LLc

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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We are professional and we get the job done

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Investment Properties LLC

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, \nWe are family based business that ready to provide high quality , affordable cleaning service with our team of professionals people who have experience. We are flexible and ready to make best for our clients.

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Faithful hands solutions LLC

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Marion, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Faithful Hands Solutions LLC.

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Neglecting to clean your chimney can lead to serious safety hazards. A primary risk is the buildup of creosote, a highly flammable substance that can ignite and cause a dangerous chimney fire. This buildup can also create blockages in the flue, resulting in poor venting of smoke, soot, and toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which can then enter your home and create dangerously poor indoor air quality. Additionally, creosote is acidic and can damage the chimney's mortar and metal components over time, potentially allowing smoke to leak into your house. To prevent these issues, it is essential to schedule an annual chimney cleaning with a professional.

Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.

Just about anything that can damage your roof can damage a solar panel. It’s common for panels to sustain damage from hail or falling branches. Critters can chew through the wires. Snow and heavy rainfall can cause additional wear, along with extreme temperatures, which can degrade or stress the individual components. Even the UV rays that create electricity slowly damage your panel over time.

Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it’s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.

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