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Let’s start off with this fact: The majority of all chimney fires – and a large number of house fires, in general – could be prevented if the homeowners arranged for regular fireplace and stove maintenance. Wood-burning heating units, more so than gas, need to be inspected and professionally cleaned on an annual basis. Chimney […] Read more

A common complaint homeowners have about their fireplace is that the smoke doesn’t go up the chimney the way it’s supposed to. Instead, the smoke goes into the home. Chimney professionals are the ones who know how to fix a smoking fireplace, though there are various causes of the problem. It can take some troubleshooting […] Read more

Chimney creosote is a tar-like substance that causes damage to your chimney venting system and increases potential hazards associated with burning firewood in your fireplace. Some creosote is deposited inside your chimney lining each time you burn a wood fire. It is highly flammable and increases the risk of dangerous chimney fires and out-of-control home […] Read more

It’s not something that homeowners want to think about when they’re kicking back and enjoying the warmth of a blazing fire. But accidental fires in the chimney can and do happen. Nationwide, fire departments respond to more than 50,000 house fires each year involving fireplaces, stoves and other heating appliances resulting in injuries, deaths and […] Read more

At Chimney Saver Solutions, our number one priority is to ensure that our customers can safely enjoy the use of their fireplaces, stoves, and chimneys. Here in Richmond VA and the surrounding area, homeowners are gearing up to use their heating appliances for fall and winter. This is the perfect time to review home fire […] Read more

A chimney inspection should be scheduled every year, and the best time is in summer. At least two leading fire safety organizations strongly recommend that homeowners have their chimneys inspected every year. Those organizations are the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Ask any professional chimney sweep company, and they will tell you that there are clear benefits […] Read more

Vines that cover walls can be visually stunning, but are they harmful to chimneys? In most cases, yes, chimneys can be seriously damaged by vines. An exception might be twining vines because rather than clinging to walls, they cling to wires or cords. If you have vines on your chimney that cling to the masonry, the risk of your chimney being damaged is greatly increased. What […] Read more

Anytime a home with a chimney venting system is bought or sold, a chimney inspection is a must. Many people make the mistake of assuming that the chimney is inspected during the required comprehensive home inspection. In reality, home inspectors don’t include the all-important professional chimney check-up. Why is a Chimney Inspection Important in a Home Sale or Purchase? If a professional chimney technician does not […] Read more

Mechanicsville VA Chimney Repairs, Inserts, Wood Stoves, Chimney Rebuilding, and Chimney InspectionsService trucks from Chimney Saver Solutions frequently visit the Richmond VA area suburb Mechanicsville VA, in neighborhoods such as Holly Ridge, Fox Head, Mill Valley, Queens Lace, Ash Creek, Beechwood Farms, and others. Our trucks travel on Rt. 1101, Rt. 56, Highway 295, Atlee […] Read more

During the hot summer months, most people don’t think much about their fireplaces.  They may clean them out and add some interesting pieces of art or pretty lighting inside the firebox as a decorative accent, but no fires are burning, so it’s basically out of sight, out of mind.  What a lot of people don’t […] Read more