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Since its founding more than a decade ago, Chimney Saver Solutions has become one of Richmond’s leading chimney service companies. We are proud to proud to serve Richmond, and we are thankful to our customers for continuing to support our hometown business! Our history Chimney Saver Solutions founder Kirby Ragland began sweeping chimneys part time […] Read more

As a homeowner, perhaps nothing is more stressful than having to undergo a major unexpected repair, such as repairing a chimney after a fire or damage from a falling tree. That stress can be increased, however, if you are left to squabble with your insurance company over having the damage covered. Chimney Saver Solutions can […] Read more

As a homeowner, perhaps nothing is more stressful than having to undergo a major unexpected repair, such as repairing a chimney after a fire or damage from a falling tree. That stress can be increased, however, if you are left to squabble with your insurance company over having the damage covered. Chimney Saver Solutions can […] Read more

If you have a new home with a fireplace, or if you haven’t burned a fire in your fireplace for some time, you might have concerns about whether or not your chimney is safe to use. It’s wise to be cautious; an unsafe chimney could cause a damaging and dangerous house fire. So how can […] Read more

Chimneys can be very dirty places. Unfortunately, what’s in your chimney can sometimes make its way into your home in the form of unpleasant smells. If you notice musty, smoky or rotten smells coming from your chimney, there are several possible culprits. Creosote You probably know that creosote causes a fire risk to your home, […] Read more

If you’re looking to protect your chimney, there is no better or cheaper way than by investing in a quality chimney cap. While all chimneys should be topped with a cap, chimney caps vary widely in quality, function and aesthetics, and even the best chimney caps can corrode or become damaged or dislodged over time. […] Read more

Your fireplace takes a lot of abuse. It withstands extreme heat all winter long, and it can be susceptible to water damage from moisture leaking down your flue. That abuse can lead to cracked and crumbling bricks. If your fireplace’s masonry has long been neglected, it can be an eyesore and a danger instead of […] Read more

At Chimney Saver Solutions, we’re committed to providing you with a professional chimney sweeping experience. That means we’re always on time, careful with your home and your belongings, and courteous. While we do our best to provide the most pleasant chimney sweeping experience possible, there are some things you can do to help make your […] Read more

Carbon monoxide often is called up the “silent killer.” The gas is colorless and odorless, and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poison are often so subtle that they go unnoticed until it’s too late. Any home with a fossil-fuel burning appliances — from woodstoves to gas furnaces to clothing dryers — is in danger of […] Read more

January and February bring the coldest temperatures of the year to Richmond. Those cold temperatures can bring about big heating bills that leave you looking for ways to heat your home more efficiently. It makes sense to target your heating bills to save money: Home heating and cooling accounts for 40 percent of your energy […] Read more