Our Chimney Sweep Blog

Although this winter has proven relatively mild so far, most homes have had some type of heat running for the past couple months. Whether the home utilizes a boiler, a furnace, a fireplace, or a wood stove, an appliance has been working diligently to keep the house warm and comfortable. To keep these trusty units Read more

Chimneys are strong and durable – but not invincible. Over time, certain issues will arise that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Neglecting maintenance tasks can end up costing you a lot of money in major chimney repairs and can make your chimney unsafe to use and live around. Here are three common Read more

The relatively small costs you encounter in having your masonry chimney properly maintained can pay off in a big way by preventing major chimney damage that could cost you many thousands of dollars. As sturdy as a well-built chimney is, it won’t last forever without some periodic repairs and structural work. As the years pass, Read more

Already partway through November, nearly half of fall has passed and winter is only a few short weeks away. Soon, the clocks roll back an hour, and the days will continue to shrink until we experience only a few short hours of daylight. Any hints of an Indian summer are long gone, and everyone has Read more

Your masonry chimney gives your home an air of majesty and elegance. Whether your chimney is built with simple red brick or regal white stones, it stands tall above your home, always ready to do its job. Through years of severe storms and heavy Framingham snowfall, your chimney has held up and never complained. Because Read more