Straight-talk chimney guides for Boston homeowners : sweeps, flue fires, relining, caps, masonry, and hiring honestly.
Here is how how to install chimney cap really works for a Boston home, in plain terms.
Read more →Boston's long winters mean heavy chimney use, and heavy use means creosote. Here is what creosote actually is, why it causes chimney fires, and why a yearly sweep is the cheapest safety measure a Boston homeowner can take.
Read more →A chimney fire can crack the liner and reach the framing in minutes. Here is what causes them, how to recognize one, and the steps that keep a Boston chimney from ever having one.
Read more →Boston winters are brutal on chimney brick and mortar. Here is how the freeze-thaw cycle takes a chimney apart from the top down, and the repairs that stop it before a rebuild becomes the only option.
Read more →Many Boston chimneys still have their original clay-tile liners, and a cracked one is a hidden fire hazard. Here is how clay liners fail, why a camera inspection matters, and when relining is the right call.
Read more →A stain on the ceiling near the chimney almost always traces back to one of a few failure points. Here is where Boston chimney leaks really start and how to stop the water before it reaches the flue.
Read more →A chimney cap is the cheapest part of the chimney and prevents some of the most expensive problems. Here is what a cap does, what an open flue lets in, and why every Boston chimney should be capped.
Read more →From a routine sweep to a full reline, our Boston crew gives you one honest assessment and photos of every job, with no surprises at the end.