without the required permits and it was not installed correctly. Upon reaching out to them about this and some pushing, they tried to fix it. It failed inspection (vent cut, venting backwards, wrong chimney liner), and left us paying for a large portion of the repairs ourselves. 10/24/2013. Sarkinen installed a furnace in our home without the required permits and was not to code. 9/24/2015. The City inspected our AC installation and told us there was no permit for the furnace and it was not installed to code. He said the venting was wrong, the insulation was missing, and the chimney liner was missing. I called Sarkinen that day. At first they said they don't do that kind of work anymore. When told the work is still covered by the 2 year warranty, they said they would send qualified technician to take a look. 10/5/2015. The tech was scheduled for 9-11 am and showed up at 1 pm. He looked at the work and asked me what needed to be done. I told him the inspector said the vent was wrong, insulation was missing, and the chimney liner was missing. He then called the inspector to ask about what materials should be used. I asked him 3 times if he knew how to do this work. Hey said yes, it was easy; he just wanted to make sure he did it the way the City wanted it. He then left for 2 hours to buy the parts and came back at about 3pm and finished the work at ~6:30pm. 10/8/2015. The City inspector returned and said it was done wrong again. 1) the venting was cut. 2) One vent was backwards, as visible by the air flow direction arrow on the vent itself. 3) The wrong chimney liner was used. The inspector recommended we not use our furnace stating it was a safety issue and could damage our chimney. I called Sarkinen Plumbing. They spoke with the City inspector while I stood there and said they would call me back after talking with the technician and owner. 10/9/2015. Sarkinen called back. First they wanted my copy of the contract to see whether or not it spelled out that they were to do the chimney liner. I told them that based on how they installed the furnace, a chimney liner was required by Code. Second they were upset that the inspection was rescheduled and wanted to discuss that with the City. Not that it's relevant, but I told them the City scheduled it prior to speaking with me so it had to be rescheduled for when I was could be home. Then Sarkinen said their tech hadn't gotten back to them and all they had was my word that it wasn't done right. I pointed out they spoke with the City inspector's, plus the inspection slip stating corrections were needed. I told them they need to send a professional HVAC person to come out and do the job right or reimburse us to do it. They again needed to get back to me. 10/12/2015. Sarkinen emailed back. They said "what we are offering is that you hire a company to take care of the backwards venting portion only, whichever company you prefer, and when work is completed we will go 50/50 for the venting portion." They argued that the chimney liner wasn't in their scope so they won't pay for it (even though it's required by Code based on how they chose to install the furnace.) 10/14/15. After 17 hours of my time making phone calls and waiting around for people to fix the problem I found another company to repair it. The other company fixed it in a little over an hour, including the insulation that had mostly fallen off after only 3 days, and passed inspection. I sent them the bill and they paid for only 50% of the repairs (after sending 3 emails due to no response requesting payment) to bring their furnace installation to code. 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Our main priorities were having functional fireplaces and a chimney that would pass inspection when, down the line, we sell the house. Jozo did the work himself, functioning independently and efficiently. He took care to repair flue problems that in the past had caused back-draft problems and pulled smoke from the upstairs fireplace down into the lower level fireplace (and family room!). It's so nice not to have that issue anymore! He prepared the counter flashing for the roofing work that we were going to have done in the near future. Our roofer said he did a good job with that. The cracks in the exterior of the chimney were all ground out and filled to our satisfaction. It's important to note that he did this work at the end of November, in less than ideal conditions to be working outside, and he never complained or quit due to the weather. He did keep a close eye on the outside temperature and use tarps when it rained. Both are factors that can affect the building of a chimney. He also cleaned up after himself extremely well. We were very pleased about that. Jozo doesn't do chimney sweep duties, so we had another company come out to do that after Jozo was finished and before we started having fires in the fireplaces. The owner of the chimney sweep company noted that "some corners were cut" in the chimney work, but nothing that would affect the functionality or structural stability of the chimney. Honestly, had that not been mentioned by another chimney professional, we would not even have known. That's the reason I only scored a "B" in the quality category. That said, we were very clear that we didn't want or need anything more than a basic chimney rebuild. Our chimney is on a side of the house that is not highly visible at all. We were responsible for doing the sealing and painting ourselves later, and that was just fine with us. We are quite happy with the work and enjoyed having fires in our fireplaces again this winter. 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A roofing company person actually finally figured out how and why the leak was occurring after being called on site due to the leak which we'd thought would be traced to an earlier re-roofing. A Better Chimney was contacted and was prompt to call back to provide a bid, and after we'd compared other bids, called them to do the work. One thing exceptional about their inspection and bidding visit was that everything was carefully explained to me, and that rather than 'a here's our bids, take it of leave it!' approach, three actual approaches to solving the problem - sort of 'a quick fix' - 'short term', and 'complete rebuild - long term solutions' were offered, and though their complete rebuild was a bit higher than some who offered little or no explanation, some other bids were as much as 35% higher than A Better Chimney's bid for complete rebuild. Though there was fairly miserable weather throughout the time the work was being performed, and some work was delayed as a result, the single craftsman (Pedro) who arrived and set up as promised on one day, did a teardown the next and rebuild the following, and did a commendable job keeping the site as clean and unaffected as possible, even though it was necessary to build a protective 'tent' of sorts over the work site so the masonry work could be done properly out of the rain. I'd very much recommend A Better Chimney LLC. They also did a proper [paperwork presentation, with all legal disclosure forms as required by CCB. Many estimators gloss over these requirements. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/portland/a-better-chimney%2C-llc-reviews-198290.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Lafayette, OR
Very well. They were on time, placed numerous drop cloths, and cleaned the chimney. If I had a chimney to clean, I would hire them again.
Theresa B.
5.0
10/2016
Went well. I had called a couple other chimney sweeps and was told it would be a minimum of 4-weeks before they could get to me. When I called he was very pleasant and was able to come out and clean my chimney that week. I told him that we had birds build a nest in our chimney over the summer...
Melinda B.
1.0
12/2015
Summary - in Oct 2013 Sarkinen was hired to install a furnace in our home (back when they did that work), which included a 2 year warranty on the work. In September 2015 when we had our AC unit installed, we found out they installed the furnace without the required permits and it was not...
Ginger H.
5.0
06/2015
They did a great job. He inspected and cleaned chimney. No problems with the chimney so yay!
Deena S.
5.0
04/2015
Euro Masonry LLC gave us the lowest estimate out of several companies from which I received quotes. We made it clear to all of the representatives that we did not want or need anything fancy. Our main priorities were having functional fireplaces and a chimney that would pass inspection when,...
Becky P.
5.0
04/2014
I purchased a Deal on Angie's list for chimney sweep services. I received a call to set up the service and I think it was rescheduled once due to the holidays and the winter weather. The technician showed up on time and cleaned the chimney. It was a basic cleaning and it was done very...
Pat T.
5.0
01/2013
Our home is 47 years old, and the brickwork of the chimney ABOVE the roof line had deteriorated to the point where bricks were spalling and had deteriorated so badly that rain was actually working through the bricks and waterspotting a celing nearby. Water entry was ONLY NOTICED in severe...
Were a small family owned company with over 30 years experience. Will take the time to share the knowledge we have learned through out the years. We do everything from total rebuilds to minor repairs and sweeps. Anything brick or stone we can help design a project with our free estimates. We also do gas inserts and wood stove installation. A warm fire can set the mood and keep you warm when the power is out. Please call or email to set up a free consultation.
"Excellent from office scheduling to finished work. Very happy with the entire experience - Thank you guys!"
Sue P on June 2022
Were a small family owned company with over 30 years experience. Will take the time to share the knowledge we have learned through out the years. We do everything from total rebuilds to minor repairs and sweeps. Anything brick or stone we can help design a project with our free estimates. We also do gas inserts and wood stove installation. A warm fire can set the mood and keep you warm when the power is out. Please call or email to set up a free consultation.
"Excellent from office scheduling to finished work. Very happy with the entire experience - Thank you guys!"
Murphy's Fireplace & Stove Inc. was started in 2000 when Paul Sanders saw there was a need for a certified and fully trained chimney service company in the Willamette Valley area. You never have to worry if the person that is entering your home and servicing your vent system or repairing your fireplace is trained and certified, because we guarantee it! Murphy's never uses subcontractors for our projects and is able to handle all of your home & hearth needs. Satisfaction Guaranteed CCB: 206435
"Showed up at 9:40 for 9:40 appointment. Job took 30 min. 2 workers. Nathan answered all my questions about the job and related fireplace issues. Happy to report that he stated when he didn't know the answer in depth, but suggested what may be the source of effects. The job was done quickly, professionally and cleanly. Quoted a list of optional improvements (chimney cap, brick cleaning/seal) and repairs (cement flue cap replacement) that should be considered, but that they not a limitation to safe usage of the fireplace. I would hire again."
Kirk B on January 2021
Murphy's Fireplace & Stove Inc. was started in 2000 when Paul Sanders saw there was a need for a certified and fully trained chimney service company in the Willamette Valley area. You never have to worry if the person that is entering your home and servicing your vent system or repairing your fireplace is trained and certified, because we guarantee it! Murphy's never uses subcontractors for our projects and is able to handle all of your home & hearth needs. Satisfaction Guaranteed CCB: 206435
"Showed up at 9:40 for 9:40 appointment. Job took 30 min. 2 workers. Nathan answered all my questions about the job and related fireplace issues. Happy to report that he stated when he didn't know the answer in depth, but suggested what may be the source of effects. The job was done quickly, professionally and cleanly. Quoted a list of optional improvements (chimney cap, brick cleaning/seal) and repairs (cement flue cap replacement) that should be considered, but that they not a limitation to safe usage of the fireplace. I would hire again."
Hello, I'm Kevin, Owner and operator of Lionheart Fire & Hearth, LLC dba Refiners Fire Services. My goal is to provide quality service at an affordable rate year after year. If I can't fix it, I don't charge. When I service a direct vent gas fireplace, 80-90% of my service does not require parts replacement, just a bit of expertise in cleaning and adjusting and knowing when to replace a part and when not to. I also install wood stoves and inserts, install and service freestanding gas stoves, inserts and built-in fireplace, install and service firepits and BBQs. I can extend and install gas lines indoors or out and underground. Cold, windy, rainy days still ahead, if you enjoy a warm cozy and romantic evening with your spouse in front of the fire, but it's not working or looking so good.... call me! I will come out and inspect, clean and adjust it so it's warm and cozy I have been in the industry for over 20 years and now own and operate my own fireplace business.
"The pros were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely hire them again."
Taylor H on June 2025
Hello, I'm Kevin, Owner and operator of Lionheart Fire & Hearth, LLC dba Refiners Fire Services. My goal is to provide quality service at an affordable rate year after year. If I can't fix it, I don't charge. When I service a direct vent gas fireplace, 80-90% of my service does not require parts replacement, just a bit of expertise in cleaning and adjusting and knowing when to replace a part and when not to. I also install wood stoves and inserts, install and service freestanding gas stoves, inserts and built-in fireplace, install and service firepits and BBQs. I can extend and install gas lines indoors or out and underground. Cold, windy, rainy days still ahead, if you enjoy a warm cozy and romantic evening with your spouse in front of the fire, but it's not working or looking so good.... call me! I will come out and inspect, clean and adjust it so it's warm and cozy I have been in the industry for over 20 years and now own and operate my own fireplace business.
"The pros were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely hire them again."
Specializing In Portland Chimney Repair & Services Lifetime Chimney provides un-surpassed chimney repairs, masonry, maintenance, chimney sweeping and every other chimney related service to the greater Portland area including Happy Valley, Oregon City & Clackamas. Our chimney craftsmanship is a step above the rest and we guarantee all of the repair & installation work that we do to your chimney. Our chimney services include but are not limited to the following: Tuck Pointing, Flashing, Crowns, Crown, Chimney Caps, Brick Rebuild, Stone Rebuild, Masonry, Chimney Cleaning.
"I was quoted a flat rate for 2 chimneys via Yelp in writing, when the tech was here he refused to do both stating that only one was on the books and that we would have to pay double the quoted price to do the second chimney. I don't know if this is pure incompetence or malicious and predatory scheming, but either way STEER CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY."
Keegan B on September 2025
Specializing In Portland Chimney Repair & Services Lifetime Chimney provides un-surpassed chimney repairs, masonry, maintenance, chimney sweeping and every other chimney related service to the greater Portland area including Happy Valley, Oregon City & Clackamas. Our chimney craftsmanship is a step above the rest and we guarantee all of the repair & installation work that we do to your chimney. Our chimney services include but are not limited to the following: Tuck Pointing, Flashing, Crowns, Crown, Chimney Caps, Brick Rebuild, Stone Rebuild, Masonry, Chimney Cleaning.
"I was quoted a flat rate for 2 chimneys via Yelp in writing, when the tech was here he refused to do both stating that only one was on the books and that we would have to pay double the quoted price to do the second chimney. I don't know if this is pure incompetence or malicious and predatory scheming, but either way STEER CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY."
With more than 15 years of industry experience, Apex Paint and Remodel is a shining example of where exceptional customer service meets quality craftsmanship. Our team of skilled tradesman understand that we are not just entering a job site, but rather, your home or business. As guests in your space, we respect this by being clean, courteous, and as unobtrusive as possible throughout your painting, staining, or remodeling project. Your satisfaction is our mission.
"Poorly, they broke a door, left surfaces unfinished, did not fill 49 holes, and dumped their toxic waste in my front yard."
Vic S on August 2022
With more than 15 years of industry experience, Apex Paint and Remodel is a shining example of where exceptional customer service meets quality craftsmanship. Our team of skilled tradesman understand that we are not just entering a job site, but rather, your home or business. As guests in your space, we respect this by being clean, courteous, and as unobtrusive as possible throughout your painting, staining, or remodeling project. Your satisfaction is our mission.
"Poorly, they broke a door, left surfaces unfinished, did not fill 49 holes, and dumped their toxic waste in my front yard."
Specializing in the Maintenance and Repair of Gas Fireplaces, inserts, and Stoves. Also Service Gas Barbeques, Patio Heaters, and Firepits. Sales and Installation of Gas Logs and Fireplace Doors. We offer Summer Discounts and Guarantee our Work. 20+ Years Servicing Gas Hearth Appliances
"My husband and I love to have our first cup of coffee in the morning watching the wild birds eating suet outside the window while we sit in front of our toasty gas fireplace! When ours started having problems igniting in the morning, I called a trusted Heating company "Wilfert Heating and Air Conditioning" knowing he did not do gas fireplaces but figuring I could trust he would recommend someone as trustworthy as he. He gave me the name "Allen The Fireplace Guy". I called and made an appointment with Joanie. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Allen came at the appointed time and carefully set about to investigate our problem. He was greeted by the roar of barking from our 3 rescue dogs and didn't blink! He came in and knew at once what the problem was. He fixed our furnace and cleaned and polished it up. When I looked at the fire, I felt like I had just cleaned a pair of dirty glasses and could see again. Beautiful Job! I said I wanted to have him start coming every year and he said if I called in May June or July there is a $70 discount! So I said ok this coming July I will call and make an appt for a maintenance check up. And here comes the best part....... He said No!! Wait until the following year! You wont need service that soon! ........ Now.... how honest is that!! I am so glad I never have to worry again about my fireplace! I can always count on Allen to be honest and always do a terrific job!! He should change his name to Allen The Honest FIreplace Guy!"
Julie M on February 2020
Specializing in the Maintenance and Repair of Gas Fireplaces, inserts, and Stoves. Also Service Gas Barbeques, Patio Heaters, and Firepits. Sales and Installation of Gas Logs and Fireplace Doors. We offer Summer Discounts and Guarantee our Work. 20+ Years Servicing Gas Hearth Appliances
"My husband and I love to have our first cup of coffee in the morning watching the wild birds eating suet outside the window while we sit in front of our toasty gas fireplace! When ours started having problems igniting in the morning, I called a trusted Heating company "Wilfert Heating and Air Conditioning" knowing he did not do gas fireplaces but figuring I could trust he would recommend someone as trustworthy as he. He gave me the name "Allen The Fireplace Guy". I called and made an appointment with Joanie. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Allen came at the appointed time and carefully set about to investigate our problem. He was greeted by the roar of barking from our 3 rescue dogs and didn't blink! He came in and knew at once what the problem was. He fixed our furnace and cleaned and polished it up. When I looked at the fire, I felt like I had just cleaned a pair of dirty glasses and could see again. Beautiful Job! I said I wanted to have him start coming every year and he said if I called in May June or July there is a $70 discount! So I said ok this coming July I will call and make an appt for a maintenance check up. And here comes the best part....... He said No!! Wait until the following year! You wont need service that soon! ........ Now.... how honest is that!! I am so glad I never have to worry again about my fireplace! I can always count on Allen to be honest and always do a terrific job!! He should change his name to Allen The Honest FIreplace Guy!"
West Coast Roofing LLC is a Family owned businesses and Owner Operating company that was established in Canby, OR many years ago on the principles of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. Our main goal has always been to provide our clients with cost-effective solutions without compromising high-quality standards by applying our more than 20 years of experience and using the best materials in the roofing industry.
"West Coast Roofing LLC did an amazing job. They Clean up daily. I would highly recommend West Coast Roofing LLC."
Luiz Z on May 2024
West Coast Roofing LLC is a Family owned businesses and Owner Operating company that was established in Canby, OR many years ago on the principles of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. Our main goal has always been to provide our clients with cost-effective solutions without compromising high-quality standards by applying our more than 20 years of experience and using the best materials in the roofing industry.
"West Coast Roofing LLC did an amazing job. They Clean up daily. I would highly recommend West Coast Roofing LLC."
At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.
"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."
Kevin S on March 2022
At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.
"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."
Mumm Masonry LLC offers stone, block, and brick services in Yamhill, Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Marion Counties. With more than 10 years of masonry experience, we provide professional masonry services in new construction and for existing structures. We also offer masonry repair work.
Mumm Masonry LLC offers stone, block, and brick services in Yamhill, Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Marion Counties. With more than 10 years of masonry experience, we provide professional masonry services in new construction and for existing structures. We also offer masonry repair work.
Inspections for new construction may not be legally required, but you should consider them a must if you’re buying a new home. The quality of the construction can vary widely by builder, and many inspections, even for brand-new homes, can uncover problems with framing, structural components, mechanicals, appliances, and more. Professional inspection reports give you leverage to push the associated repair costs to the builder rather than paying for them yourself, so they’re always worthwhile, if only for the peace of mind they provide.
If you’ve spotted a skunk or know that one of these furry creatures sprayed one of your family members, your answer is fairly obvious. However, a skunky smell in your house that isn’t coming from these critters may be a sign of a dangerous gas leak. If you suspect this, leave your home immediately and call emergency services. It could also be a build-up of dangerous gas in your home’s septic system or plumbing. Call a professional plumber near you to make an assessment.
Home inspectors may look briefly at your roof, but certified roof experts will be more thorough. Hiring a roof inspector can give you a better sense of any underlying concerns as well as longevity. That said, a roof inspector won’t look at the rest of your home. The inspection may or may not include the attic, where problems can be hidden if they aren’t already visible on the surface of your roof. It’s important to clarify exactly what you’re getting with your inspector so there are no surprises.
In theory, a regular home inspection and a mobile home inspection accomplish the same things. They ensure there are no issues with the foundation, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, roof, siding, doors, windows, and more. In practice, though, the inspections can differ based on the layout, the type of foundation, and how easily accessible different parts of the home are. Mobile home inspections tend to take a bit longer because it’s more challenging to access home systems, especially if the mobile home doesn’t have an attic or crawl space.
Depending on location, sellers are often legally required to disclose a home’s defects to buyers, even if the home is being sold as-is. Certain types of defects, such as asbestos, mold, previous water damage, structural issues, and other safety risks, may be required to be disclosed, so check local laws to see what needs to be disclosed and what doesn’t.
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The Lafayette, OR homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
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When comparing vented versus ventless gas logs, vented logs are better for ambiance, while ventless gas logs are easier to install and heat a room efficiently.