The first cold night is not the time to find out your chimney needs work. Here is how to be ready before the weather turns.
Middle Tennessee autumn can turn cold fast, and everyone wants the fireplace ready on the first chilly evening. But a chimney that sat quiet all summer may have a nest, a layer of creosote, a stuck damper or a cap clogged with leaves. Finding that out with a fire already lit is the wrong time.
A pre-season visit takes care of it. We sweep the flue, check the damper, look at the cap and crown and make sure the fireplace is ready. If something needs repair, you find out in September and not in the middle of a cold snap.
Clean flue, easy start.
Cap, crown and damper.
Blockages found first.
Late summer is quiet.
Burn clean and hot.
No surprises.
Chimney Cleaning and SweepingA tidy, thorough sweep that removes soot and creosote from the flue, smoke chamber and firebox so every…Explore 
Chimney InspectionsA careful look at the flue, firebox, crown, cap and masonry, with photos and a plain-language report on…Explore 
Fireplace CleaningA detailed cleaning of the firebox, hearth, grate and smoke shelf that removes ash, soot and smoke film…Explore 
Wood Stove and Insert CleaningCleaning of the stove body, baffles, stovepipe and flue so efficient wood heating stays efficient and safe through…Explore 
Gas Fireplace Service and CleaningYearly service for gas fireplaces and gas logs: glass, logs, burner and vent cleaned and checked so the…Explore 
Creosote and Glaze RemovalHeavy creosote and shiny glaze are removed with the right tools and methods, so a dangerous buildup stops…Explore 
Dryer Vent CleaningLint cleared from the full length of the dryer vent, so clothes dry faster, the dryer runs cooler…Explore 
Fireplace RepairCracked firebrick, loose hearth stones, stuck dampers and drafty openings fixed so the fireplace is safe, tidy and…Explore Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Fireplace or Stove Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your home and your goals and see the fireplace, stove, insert or gas option that fits best.Try it 
Chimney Problem CheckerPick what you see or smell to learn what it may mean and how urgent it is.Try it 
Chimney Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Late summer or early fall, before everyone calls at once.
Have it checked. Nests and damp soot are common after a quiet season.
It depends on how long since the last sweep and how much you burn. An inspection tells you.
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