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

Unfortunately, if your chimney isn’t equipped with a chimney cap or top-sealing damper, of if your chimney brick and mortar has seen better days, there’s a chance that your chimney is leaking and causing water damage to your home. This water damage is nothing to sneeze at—or turn a blind eye to—as a little damage Read more

Do you suspect that your chimney has a mold problem? If you live in the Framingham , South Shore, or Cape Cod area, we hope you will contact Above & Beyond Chimney Service to remove this fungus, which may be harmful to your health and which indicates a moisture problem with your chimney that will Read more