Introduction: A fireplace is often the heart of a home, providing warmth, comfort, and a cozy ambiance. Maintaining a functional and efficient fireplace is crucial for ensuring your home remains safe, energy-efficient, and aesthetically pleasing. Over time, however, even the best-maintained fireplaces can show signs of wear and tear. When issues arise, homeowners are often […]
Introduction: Imagine coming home on a chilly evening, greeted by the warm glow and comforting crackle of a fireplace. Fireplaces not only add warmth but also a timeless charm to any living space. Among the various types available, gas fireplaces stand out for their convenience, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re looking to enhance your […]
Introduction When purchasing a new home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding the perfect property. However, one crucial aspect that often goes overlooked is the condition of the chimney. A thorough chimney inspection is essential when buying a home, as it can reveal hidden issues that may pose significant risks […]
Introduction Understanding chimney leaks during rainy seasons is crucial for homeowners to maintain the integrity and safety of their homes. As precipitation increases, the risk of water infiltrating chimneys also rises, potentially leading to costly damages and safety hazards. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the main causes of chimney leaks during […]
Removing tons of beehive behind fireplace walls. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, one of the possible results is that you can end up with a beehive in your chimney. You will then need to get an exterminator to kill the hive (or a specialist to remove it) and then have […]
1957 Costa Mesa home with voids between chimney tiles in the flue. This was found by doing a chimney inspection. Learn more about our chimney inspection service.
We are finding a significant percentage of chimneys from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, including this one from 1985 have cracks and voids in the chimney flue which can cause a house fire. Recently, Rachel Ray’s home burnt down for this reason, even though she was getting her chimneys swept. If you have not […]
We have found a lot of homes from 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s have cracked flues which are a fire hazard.
On February 8, 2024 I spoke to a new customer who had a harrowing experience. She lives in an upscale neighborhood in Southern Orange County. She saw an ad on her neighborhood social media page that advertised 30% of chimney sweeps and the company name was Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep. We are the only licensed […]
We get calls frequently for bees in chimney. All to often home owners have them exterminated, rather than finding a real beekeeper. Once you have bees relocated, we have solutions to help keep bees from returning, specifically, if you have a masonry chimney. It’s called a top mounted chimney damper. Works great.
