by Steve Sobczak | Jan 11, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Around this time of year, chimneys see pretty extensive use, especially when the home’s heating relies on a fireplace or wood stove. To help keep everything functioning smoothly and safely, the National Fire Protection Association has mandated annual chimney sweeps...
by Steve Sobczak | Dec 28, 2014 | annual cleaning
The level of detail involved in a chimney inspection used to be dictated by each individual chimney inspector. However, as of January of 2000, the National Fire Protection Association amended the code NFPA 211 to include three levels of chimney inspections. This...
by Steve Sobczak | Dec 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
No matter what time of the year, house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning are very real dangers. However, homeowners must take extra precaution this time of year because every home is running a furnace, boiler, fireplace or wood stove. While these heating appliances...
by Steve Sobczak | Dec 5, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Weather experts have forecasted another brutal winter this year, which has everyone prepping for the upcoming chilly months. Some homeowners rely on their trusty oil furnace to keep the house heated throughout winter. To ensure the oil furnace runs smoothly, the...
by Steve Sobczak | Nov 24, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
Much of the country has already seen its first snow of the season, which only means that winter is right around the corner. Along with winter comes preparation for the parade of holidays at the end of the year. The Christmas tree goes up with all the glittering...
