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.
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...
What Causes Chimney Fires?
Enjoying a cozy fire in your fireplace is what makes cool weather and shorter days easier to deal with. When routine maintenance is overlooked, however, lighting a fire can be dangerous for your home and anyone living in it. Chimney fires are a constant threat to the...
Creosote Sweeping Logs: Do They Work?
Creosote presents an ongoing maintenance need for chimney users. What exactly is creosote? It’s a dark, tar-like residue that can build up in your chimney over time. As a byproduct of incomplete combustion, it accumulates more quickly when firewood is damp or green or...
How to Start a Fire in a Cold Chimney
Cold winter days can seem to drag on this time of year. That’s why it’s the perfect time to build cozy fires to counteract the long nights and winter chill. Unfortunately, if your chimney is cold - which is particularly likely if it’s on an exterior wall - it may be...
The Freeze/Thaw Process & Your Chimney
On long dark nights when the air gets cold The Freeze/Thaw Monster will take hold Freezing up long-sleeping water Expanding it ‘til it gets hotter Destroying even brick and mortar Wreaking havoc on homeowners Protect your chimney - keep water out And keep the...
What’s Safe to Burn in My Fireplace?
You want a hot, clean fire - the kind that warms your home’s ambiance and temperature without jeopardizing the safety of your environment. A significant factor in creating the ideal blaze is what you’re burning. Not all fuels are created equal, so thinking through...
5 Signs You’ve Had a Chimney Fire
Each year there are, on average, over 20,000 chimney fires that take place. In fact, you may have had a chimney fire in the past and not even known it. How do chimney fires occur? When wood or other combustibles are burned in a fireplace the resulting fumes and smoke...
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Chimney Sweep
When you hire a chimney sweep, you’re inviting a service technician into your home to partner with you in making it a safer and more comfortable haven for your family. Your confidence in this person’s expertise is the key to your peace of mind as you enjoy your...
Solutions for Your Masonry Damage
Thanks to its durability, fire-resistance, and longevity, masonry has become a staple in the construction industry. It's a popular material to incorporate in many establishments, from commercial buildings to residential properties, and it's commonly used in chimney...
How To Keep Animals Out of Your Chimney
Chimneys are inviting places for many animals to nest, breed, and reside - namely birds, squirrels, and raccoons. The darkness and warmth of chimneys make them quite appealing and cozy, and it's ideal for keeping their young protected from predators too....
The Difference Between Chase Covers, Chimney Caps & Chimney Crowns
Although it's often viewed as one solid structure, your chimney is actually made up of all kinds of different parts. They all have a specific function, and they all work together to keep the chimney protected and in good working order. The components on the top of a...
The Benefits of Scheduling a Chimney Sweep in Summer
Many homeowners often ask: Is it better to schedule a chimney inspection and sweeping early or wait until the fall season, right before you use it? Some people think the latter option is the way to go, but experts disagree. According to the pros, it’s ideal to...