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Q: How do you get soot off chimney bricks?

• <div><p>Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.</p></div>

Q: How do you get a smoke smell out of your house?

• <div><p>Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a home after fire damage restoration?

• <div><p>Regular HVAC filter changes, deep cleaning, and air quality monitoring help maintain a healthy environment.</p></div>

Q: How much does major damage repair cost?

• <div><p>Costs range from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the extent of the damage and affected areas.</p></div>

Q: Can you use flour to put out an electrical fire?

• <div><p>Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. </p></div>

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Last update on October 22, 2022

Reviewed in October 2022
The work person was very polite, always on time, worked tirelessly all day, used clean tarps everyday leaving not even a speck of dust, and gave easy to understand instructions regarding our particular fireplace and chimney. He was able to very capably repair damage to our large chimney.
Woodchuck Chimney Service, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
The guys were prompt and considerate, and the fall special pricing was very cheap ($50/chimney) - but I did feel like the company was using a cheap cleaning to upsell on additional services, e.g. $500 creosote treatment. We had all our chimneys cleaned/inspected just one year earlier, and had...
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
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Reviewed in September 2020
very, very professional. The technician Jacob was extremely knowledgeable. He was thorough in his explanations and patient with my multiple...and probably off-smart.....questions. He made it very clear that they would collaborate with me on solutions ...it wasn't going to be a "one size fits...
Chimney Savers Builders Inc
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Reviewed in November 2019
They were very neat. Cleaning up every day. They found some rotten wood and did an excellent job of replacing it. You can t tell what is old or new. After they had finished, I noticed that the windows were painted shut. They send a guy over, on a Saturday, and we got them all working. They also...
CertaPro Painters of Westchester County
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Reviewed in November 2018
They came out very quickly and did the work on the spot. They were friendly and had a lot of great solutions to our leaking chimney. We've had a ton of rain since and no water down the chimney! I highly recommend Top Chimney Care!
Over The Top Chimney Care, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
The owner and his crew were very professional, on time the day of, and did a great job! We had a section of the chimney re-pointed, waterproofed and had a rain cap installed. I would hire them again!
RockSolid Chimney
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Reviewed in September 2011
I called this company to have my new water heater vented as required for safety. The worker called me when he was on his way as I requested. He did not seem interested in the job. I then requested that he call me when he figures out what should be done. After several hours I called him back and...
Lake Sunapee Heating LLC
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Your Chimney Doctor

5.0(

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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 Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Your Chimney Doctor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work ethic... repaired and and rebuilt our chimney in one day for our new oil furnace."

+19

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

27 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Northeastern Chimney Solutions

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, and done in a timely manner. Highly recommend!"

Response time1 day

Response rate95%

82 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+1 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service. Provided an estimate for service - rebuild from roof flashing up, repointing masonry, repairing mortar joints by replacing anything that’s deteriorated with new mortar. replaced the chimney crown and created a drip edge, installed stainless steel chimney pipe, cleaned and inspected the chimney, spot replaced spalling bricks on the chimney, power washed and sealed/waterproofed the chimney. Cleaned up work area thoroughly and provided photographs of chimney repair work before and after. Throughout the process, Chuck kept me informed daily on the progress and any issues he had found. A positive experience."

+40

Response time8 hrs

Response rate100%

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Green Mountain Chimney Care, LLC

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Used their services twice, new chimney install and cleaning/inspection. Professional and friendly service. Reasonably priced. Performed quality work. Accommodating to our schedule needs. Offered good stove maintenance advice. Highly recommend."

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Vermont Pressure Washing - Home Facebook

4.6(

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prompt and courteous response to my inquiry and needs. A good professional job"

+21

Response time3 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edwin was on time and preformed exactly what was discussed. He installed a new chimney insert and re-pointed the chimney. The work came out excellent! I would hire him again and recommend his team to anyone who is interested in this kind of service."

+24

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent - customer service is outstanding."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were clean, and efficient and told us the same thing another Chimney service told us last year about some repairs. Joe is a nice guy and knows what he's doing. Ask for Joe if you need work done."

+43

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Three Father's Services

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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 Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Three Father's Services has been in business for over 20 years experience with amazing results and an outstanding record providing the best customer service and expertise. We pride ourselves in our business we even put our name on it. Although we work in the chimney field, we do not do masonry work. We can and will do masonry chimney sweeps, chimney inspections, and new stainless steel liners.

Response time3 hrs

Response rate85%

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.

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

Costs range from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the extent of the damage and affected areas.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable.

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