by Joe Shear | Sep 8, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
After scheduling an appointment with a Northeastern Masonry & Chimney CSIA certified technician, you probably wonder what needs to be done to ensure your chimney is prepared for inspection. Well, there are a couple of important things to do prior to your...
by Joe Shear | Aug 7, 2017 | Video Scans
Your chimney is a dark, cramped space. Because of this, chimney inspections can often be difficult and cracks or other potential chimney issues may be missed. However, we now have technology that allows us to carefully inspect every square inch of your chimney with...
by Joe Shear | Feb 25, 2016 | The Threats of Chimney Leaks
The signs of a chimney leak are usually subtle but silent. We typically can see, feel or smell the signs of water intrusion, but rarely do we ever hear blatant sounds of dripping. Make Northeastern Masonry & Chimney your chimney doctor. Have our experts detect the...
by Joe Shear | Dec 30, 2015 | Winter Chimney
Let’s face it: our winters here in the Northeast have no shortage of freezing and thawing cycles, snow-covered rooftops, and resulting damage to chimneys. In spite of Mother Nature’s annual winter barrage, many people continue to overlook the need for chimney system...
by Joe Shear | Feb 6, 2015 | annual chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repair
Fact: even slight seismic activity can cause chimney damage. And it doesn’t take the proverbial Big One to send them tumbling onto roofs, cars, decks and/or people. Chimney collapse and damage historically has been one of the most common forms of damage in earthquakes...
