We Offer Chimney Build Consulting Services for Contractors in Charlottesville
We partner with local contractors in Charlottesville, VA and nearby areas to ensure new chimney and fireplace installations meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and quality. The Chimney Guys experts offer consulting and mid-project chimney inspections for both new construction and renovation projects, ensuring that, with our help, local contractors can deliver the exceptional results homeowners in our service area deserve. Reach out now with questions.
Spring Has Sprung! Book Your Chimney Inspection Today
As winter bids farewell here in the Pittsburgh area and nature awakens with the warmth of spring, it's time to shift our focus from cozy firesides to essential home maintenance. If the spring cleaning bug has started to rear its head at your home, you know what we’re...
What To Do in a Power Outage
Imagine this: It’s mid-winter, darkness has set in, a blizzard is on the way, and you’re headed into the weekend. It sounds like a great night to put on some cozy pajamas, turn on your favorite show, pop some popcorn, and settle in for a quiet few days at home - warm...
Can I Start a Fire in a Cold Chimney?
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the start to a new year, one of the only things that makes a cold winter in Charlottesville tolerable is a nice cozy fire. But, when it’s particularly chilly and the snow is piling high outside your windows, you...
Are Wintertime Chimney Repairs Possible?
During the darkest and coldest days of the year, nothing is more comforting than knowing that you are coming home to a fireplace or wood stove ready to supply you with light and warmth. The gentle crackle of burning logs and the soft glow of the dancing flames keep...
How Do I Know if My Chimney Liner Needs Replacing?
It’s that time of the year again! The cool weather is creeping in and it’s time to light up your fireplace to take the chill out of the air. ...but for some reason, your fireplace isn’t working as well as it should. A chimney is an intricate system with a lot of...
Is It Safe To Decorate My Fireplace?
Whether you prefer the dark and brooding ghoulish decor of Halloween or you’re more of crisp, clean, and classic Christmas-starts-on-November-first household, one thing is certain: the holiday season is nearly here. And besides the joy of gift giving and spending time...
What Is a Witches Crook (Bend) in a Chimney?
When you check out your home's chimney - particularly the area running through the attic - have you ever noticed a peculiar twist or bend that seems almost whimsical in its design? This intriguing feature is known as a "witches crook," and it adds a touch of...
Why Wood Stove Installation Is a Great Step This Fall
When it comes to home heating, there are many excellent options to choose from in order to add supplemental warmth, targeted heating, increased atmosphere, and more. Among the contenders? The trusty and reliable wood stove or wood stove insert. Wood stoves have been...
Summertime Fireplace Checklist
Fireplaces bring charm into your home in a big way. But that charm isn’t just for winter! If you want to make the most of what your fireplace has to offer, you may wonder how to use the summer months to your advantage. There is plenty that can be done over the warmer...
Are Chimney Sweeps Lucky?
Cultures around the world contain stories, beliefs, traditions, superstitions, and legends that point to certain things bringing people good luck and good fortune. Rainbows, four-leafed clovers, shooting stars, and heads-up pennies, are all believed to bring with them...
Chimney Crowns vs. Chimney Caps vs. Chase Covers: What’s the Difference?
There are not many things in life quite as enjoyable as being able to sit in front of your wood stove or fireplace with the fire blazing, reading a book, sipping on wine, or enjoying the company of friends and family. For those things to be possible, however, a fully...
When Should I Schedule Chimney Masonry Repairs?
Is there really a best time to undertake a home repair project? For some projects, any time may be suitable - but other repairs are best handled when certain conditions are right. For masonry repairs, springtime is often the recommended time. The weather tends to be...