How often do I need to clean my chimney?

• <div><p>You should get your chimney cleaned around once per year, but you might want to opt for bi-annual cleanings if you use your fireplace often. Remember, your boiler likely vents into your chimney as well, so cleaning is required even if you don’t use your fireplace. It’s a good idea to clean your chimney during the summer so that it’s ready to use when you want a worry-free cozy fire on that first crisp autumn night of the season.</p></div>

Are elm trees good for firewood?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: What are common issues discovered during fireplace and chimney cleaning?

• <div><p>Common issues include creosote buildup, blocked flues, and masonry degradation, all potential safety hazards.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of firewood?

• <div><p>The best type of firewood is a locally-sourced hardwood such as oak. While it&rsquo;s not the least expensive option, oak is found in most parts of the country and doesn't smoke or spark when burned. Other common slow-burning hardwoods, such as hickory, walnut, cherry, and maple, also make excellent firewood.</p></div>

Q: Can you close up instead of demolishing a chimney?

• <div><p>You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.</p><p>Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-it-get-my-chimney-sealed-and-capped.htm">cost to seal and cap a chimney</a> is around <b>$500 to $650</b>&mdash;significantly less than the average chimney removal cost. </p></div>

Q: Are elm trees good for firewood?

• <div><p>Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce&mdash;which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke&mdash;elm isn&rsquo;t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.</p><p>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&rsquo;t a bad choice overall.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Dennis is an absolute pro! He remodeled my terribly boring fireplace and turned it into an absolute piece of art! I highly recommend him. Excellent communication, detailed work, honest, and just an all around great guy.
Citywide Custom Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
This company serviced my fireplace last year and did a great job, HOWEVER - when scheduling service this year they canceled the morning of the appointment and will not return my calls to reschedule. You will only get a voicemail recording when you call and no response via voice or web.
A Safe Home Fireplace Repair and Indoor Air Quality
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Reviewed in November 2016
Carina and Nate did an excellent job----very neat and thorough. Found the problem and fireplace now working. Would definitely hire again.
1st Choice Chimney
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Reviewed in September 2010
Great. Mr. Chibli was the only contractor that came out and gave us a quote that was actually interested in listening to what we wanted to have done and explain things in detail. He was extremely professional and friendly and lived up to expectation. His people did quality work and it turned out...
Chibli Stone Works
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Reviewed in June 2010
I called the company to have my chimney cleaned and they were able to accomadate me by coming out the following day even though they are able to give same day appts. The 2 men who showed up for were very polite, did a quick but thorough job and used a large dropcloth so the area around the...
Priddy Chimney Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2009
Big Blue Builder is the most unprofessional company we have ever worked with. Joe was late every time and did not answer his calls or return phone calls. He left the first job unfinished without ever telling us what happened. He was unable to fix the crown molding back on the cabinets, and he...
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