How do I know if my chimney is safe to use?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2023
We had a new door installed to enclose the upstairs game room. If you did not no any better you would have thought it was builder installed. They matched the paint and everything. They deserve more than five stars.
Roani's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in June 2023
Installers were friendly and helpful. The install looks great - they were as accommodating as possible - especially for this tough job!
Flooring Direct (Fort Worth)
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Reviewed in May 2023
It is very common for our fire alarms to go off when we cook, which is very frustrating. So in order to fix the situation we got a new microwave with a convertor vent on top and had a venting system installed to shoot the smoke out through the roof. Additionally, we added lights LED strip...
Handy Mustache
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Reviewed in April 2023
These guys are great! Of course a person(s) could do the installation if they chose to do so. But if rime us a constraint than you to go with a professional installers like OGD
OGD Overhead Garage Door, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Install was done in one day and their price was the best I received.
Team Enoch HVAC San Antonio
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Reviewed in April 2022
Great installation and great people!
Floor Coverings International North Fort Worth
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very professional installers, demo and install in one day.
West Shore Home Dallas
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Reviewed in December 2021
I want to give Eddie and Raphael a big shout out. Hired them to repair our fireplace damper and soon discovered the firewall in the back and the floor were crumbling and about to cave in. I was terrified to think what couldâ ve happened if Eddie didnâ t call my attention to this situation....
Fresh Air Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2021
AARON AND HIS SON CAME AND WERE VERY CURTIOUS AND PROFESIONAL AND INSPECTED AND CLEANED MY FIRE PLACE AND LEFT EVERYTHING TOTALLY CLEAN. I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND A&S LORD LED HEATING AND COOLING FOR ALL YOUR CHIMNEY, FIRE PLACE, HEATING AND COOLING NEEDS... THANK YOU AARON N ANDREW ?
A&S Lord Led Heating and Cooling Home Services
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Reviewed in May 2021
Lety Morales in installation department always has great customer service and very helpful with answering all questions and concerns.
Hawk Security Services
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

First, it is crucial to check your local guidelines or building codes. You should typically have one smoke detector for every floor, bedroom, and kitchen. Another rule of thumb is to install one smoke detector for every 500 feet in a home. Reviewing manufacturing recommendations, especially for interconnected devices, is also a good idea to ensure proper connection and monitoring.

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

In addition to flashing, a roof cricket can help divert water around your chimney so that it drains properly off your roof. It’s shaped like a double triangle and is installed behind the chimney so that falling water spills evenly down each side. This helps prevent water from accumulating behind your chimney, which can increase water damage and the risk of leaks.

The International Building Code (IBC) requires cricket installation if a chimney built after 2012 measures over 30 inches in width. Chimneys constructed before that date are typically grandfathered in and aren’t required to have crickets installed.

Regular inspections, battery replacements, and testing alarms help maintain reliability.

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