How do I know if my chimney is safe?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:</p><ul><li><p>Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney</p></li><li><p>Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance</p></li><li><p>Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox</p></li><li><p>Water stains in or around the fireplace</p></li><li><p>A broken or stuck damper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do smoke detectors really save lives?

• <div><p>Absolutely! Smoke alarms are lifesavers. According to the <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Smoke-alarms#:~:text=The%20death%20rate%20per%201%2C000,5.8%20deaths%20per%201%2C000%20fires).">National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)</a>, per 1,000 reported home fires, homes without working smoke alarms have a death rate nearly twice as high as those that <i>do</i> have working alarms. So remember to ensure you have enough installed in your home and that they are working and in good shape.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
Great job from the consultation to installation. No high pressure selling. Their Infinity windwos are the best made and the installation team was a delight.
The Window Man
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Reviewed in February 2023
Always on time from templet to installation and very helpful throughout the process. Thank you, Jose
Martinez III Marble & Granite, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Good people and nice installation!
Florida Home360
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Reviewed in July 2022
We had two trees, right on the property line between our house and the next door neighbors. It was a teeny space, but they were able to remove them and stack the wood for our son's fire pit, as requested. They worked quickly and efficiently. The cost was very reasonable. I'd recommend...
Treepros, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Our sales rep Tyler did an excellent job explaining the project. Ryan and the all the installers did a real professional job on the install. Overall we are very pleased and would highly recommend Hydrohelp 911 thanks .
HydroHelp911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in January 2022
They were on time and very thorough reasonable price. They repositioned the logs in gas fireplace they way they were intended by the manufacturer and now a more beautiful fire that is more realistic. I will be hiring them again on annual basis.
Conde Tech Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
My partner and I hired Fire Solutions LLC to repair some blown circuit breakers and install some recess lighting in our living room and kitchen. We worked with Johnny. He answered all our questions and help us select the right lights for our needs. He was able to do the work in a timely manner...
Fire Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Jody was awesome!! Customer Service, knowledgeable & educated in Hardscaping. My wife & I hired this company to lay our patio 13X13 pavement, build our fire pit & layed down fresh new sod. We Absolutely LOVE the way it turned out. Would definitely recommend!!!
Ocean Breeze Hardscaping
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Reviewed in June 2021
The Mottern Masonry team was great to work with and provided high quality work at a competitive price. We had them install a stone patio, approx. 120 SF, for a fire pit area. When Jeff came for the estimate we had an idea of what we wanted, but after discussing things with Jeff we changed our...
Mottern Masonry Design
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Reviewed in March 2021
It was a difficult and tedious installation, which is why I paid for it. They made it known how crazy the instructions and process were. They were able to install it successfully. Glad I hired them.
Infinite Electric LLC
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Regular professional chimney cleaning and a well-fitting chimney cap are two of the most effective measures to help prevent flue blockages. Annual cleaning keeps the flue from developing a thick layer of creosote. The chimney cap keeps debris out and stops critters from going down your flue for shelter while carrying clog-worthy nesting material.

Yes, a hot or overheating outlet is a fire hazard and can cause a fire. An outlet becoming hot indicates an electrical problem, such as an overloaded circuit, loose connections, or a faulty component. The heat from these issues can ignite nearby flammable materials like curtains or furniture. If you notice an outlet is hot to the touch, turn off the power at the circuit breaker, unplug any connected devices, and consult a qualified electrician. If a fire does start, use a Class C fire extinguisher or baking soda to suppress it, or evacuate immediately and call the fire department.

There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:

Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney
Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance
Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox
Water stains in or around the fireplace
A broken or stuck damper

Absolutely! Smoke alarms are lifesavers. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), per 1,000 reported home fires, homes without working smoke alarms have a death rate nearly twice as high as those that do have working alarms. So remember to ensure you have enough installed in your home and that they are working and in good shape.

While a hot fire can help heat up and loosen tar within your chimney, making it a recommended step before using a creosote log, it will not burn off significant existing buildup on its own. Attempting to remove built-up creosote with a hot fire is dangerous and can cause a chimney fire. For safe and effective removal of caked-on creosote, the best approach is to hire a professional chimney sweep.

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