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Are raccoons moving into your chimney?
Does your chimney have a rain / animal cap at the top? A mother raccoon, giving birth to her kits in the spring, is looking
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“I need a WETT certificate”
This is a request we get all the time. But… there is no such thing as a “WETT certificate”. What you actually need is an
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6 Great Reasons to Have Your Chimney Swept Now Instead of the Fall.
Save money by having your chimney swept in spring or summer! Take advantage of the discount we offer when you have your chimney swept now
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Prevent heat loss and close that damper
Don’t you just love the ambiance from your wood burning fireplace. But… once the fire is out and embers are completely cold, don’t forget to
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Preparing Your Firewood
I suspect that many of the trees that came down during last winter’s ice storm will eventually find their way into our wood heating systems.
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It is time to have your chimney checked.
Fall has arrived and winter will be here before you know it. Book your chimney sweep now to avoid problems later on when it is