No-nonsense chimney reads from our Stamford crew, sweep frequency, flue fires, leaks, caps, liners, and how to hire a sweep.
Straight answers on chimney sweep how often for Stamford chimneys, so you can decide with the facts.
Read more →A musty, smoky, or sooty smell drifting out of an unused fireplace in warm weather is one of the most common chimney complaints in Stamford. Here is what causes it and how to actually fix it.
Read more →A fireplace that pushes smoke into the living room instead of up the chimney is a draft problem, and it has several possible causes. Here is how to diagnose why yours will not draw.
Read more →The damper is the part of your fireplace you forget exists until it stops working. Here is what a damper does, how it fails in our coastal climate, and the upgrade worth knowing about.
Read more →A general home inspection barely touches the chimney, and on the older homes around Stamford that gap can cost you thousands after closing. Here is why a dedicated chimney inspection belongs in your due diligence.
Read more →On the wooded lots around Stamford and North Stamford, an uncapped flue is an open invitation to wildlife and falling debris. Here is how to tell what is in your chimney and how to keep it out.
Read more →Switching an old wood-burning fireplace to a gas insert changes what the chimney has to do. Here is why the flue almost always needs to change with it, and what to plan for.
Read more →Need a chimney looked at? Our Stamford crew inspects the chimney, documents it with photos, and lets you decide on your own timeline.