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Avatar for Shamrock Maintenance Corp
Shamrock Maintenance Corp
4.5(
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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 Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team took care of my issues that I had with my stone archway. They were efficient and very friendly and explained what they were working on. He didn't try to upsell anything and was honest and fair about the work."
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Big Boys tree service
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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 Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Ready to work. Happy to serve the area, work hard and can climb. Fair pricing efficient, friendly. Doing tree removal, chipping, clearing, stump grinding. Reasonably priced, clear communication.

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St. Florian's Chimney Company
5.0(
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent experience! Florian also did a great job cleaning dryer hose and vent. Highly recommend."
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Frontpoint
4.7(
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy to install but should come with better directions besides the application too stall. But overall...it was good."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Turner Handyman Service
3.0(
12
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Turner Handyman Service has been in business for 18 years. Snow time has come and we are able to take care of any of you plowing needs. We do work for residential and business locations for a low price of $199. Please give us a call for any of your needs.

Response time1 day
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave’s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home—if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference. 

Costs depend on the extent of damage, material restoration, labor, and emergency service requirements.

If your oven is new, then it’s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don’t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can’t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.

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.

Regular HVAC filter changes, deep cleaning, and air quality monitoring help maintain a healthy environment.

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