by Joe Shear | Jan 15, 2025 | Chimney Sweep
The middle of winter can seem like a less-than-ideal time to invest in professional home services, especially here in the Albany, NY area. Typically, projects and maintenance jobs fit better with the seasons that bring longer days, more temperate breezes, and less...
by Joe Shear | Aug 30, 2024 | Fireplace Maintenance
By late August, somehow we can feel the change of seasons on the way. And having your fireplace system clean, well-designed, and running impeccably at the onset of chilly weather means you can enjoy it at the first cool gust of wind – and have peace of mind...
by Joe Shear | Aug 30, 2018 | chimney flashing
Your chimney is constantly exposed to rain, snow, sleet, and hail. With all this precipitation attacking your chimney, it’s no wonder that moisture is one of the leading causes of chimney masonry damage.There are a lot of mechanisms that are put in place to protect...
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 | Apr 28, 2016 | Spring Season is Ideal For Chimney Restorations
The snow and ice have melted. Sunny days have become more frequent. Flowers and trees are blooming. And in the clear light of springtime you discover some cracks in your chimney. You discern some evidence of worrisome wear and tear on your home’s classic chimney. What...
