Guides & Tips

Water seeping through your chimney can cause some serious damage. Find out what the most common problems are and how to fix them.

Wondering how do chimneys work when it rains? We’ve got the answers – plus some tips to help keep your chimney in good shape

Learn about the eight most common causes of chimney leaks in heavy rain so you can be prepared and take action to prevent them from happening in the first place

Do you sometimes hear strange sounds coming from your chimney? It could be a squirrel in a chimney sound or some other small animal. If you have a squirrel in your chimney, you may be able to hear it running around or scratching. You may also hear thumping sounds as the squirrel jumps from one … Read more

Do you have a problem with rats coming through your chimney? Read this guide to learn all about how it happens and what you need to do about it.

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A chimney fire can be devastating. Find out if they will burn themselves out and what you need to do to protect your home.

You may think that a chimney fire is something that only happens to other people, but the reality is that it can happen to anyone. If you’re not familiar with the warning signs of a chimney fire, it’s essential to learn them so that you can take action if one starts in your home. Local … Read more

If you’re noticing signs of a blocked chimney flue such as black stains, debris inside the fireplace, or an odd smell coming from the chimney, you should get your chimney flue checked for blockage. You don’t want to start a fire if your chimney flue is blocked. Because it can lead to smoke and Carbon … Read more

Do you have bats in your chimney? You might not know it, since they’re very small and can be hard to see. If you’ve been hearing strange noises coming from your chimney, or if you’ve seen droppings on the roof base or around the opening, there’s a good chance that you do have bats.  Chimneys … Read more