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Top 5 Chimney Destroyers

Although masonry chimneys are built to last for years, it takes a bit of care to keep them in their best conditions. Your chimney is constantly exposed to the elements, and in order to keep it best protected, you should follow a regular maintenance routine. If you...

Why Chimney Caps Are a Must

When you own a home with a fireplace, one of your biggest responsibilities is keeping water out of the chimney. This is one of the specialties that we provide the Charleston area. You can count on our high quality, comprehensive chimney services to keep your home dry....

What Is Spalling and What Does It Do To Your Chimney?

When your masonry chimney ages, your exterior bricks and mortar are going to naturally suffer weather-related damage over the years. Not only do older chimneys experience damage and erosion, newer masonry chimneys can also show signs of deterioration if they are not...

About Molds and Your Chimney

You know that saying, “canary in a coal mine,” nodding toward things that can tip us to hidden dangers and problems? In your chimney, we might call mold that figurative canary. (Though suppose that’s not really fair to canaries.) If mold shows up,...

Chimney Leaks Often Look Like Roof Leaks

Chimney leaks often look like roof leaks, and while water getting into the house under the shingles is possible, it is not a common cause of leaks. It is more likely to be a problem with the flashing, which should be inspected every year. Small cracks should be...