Our crew just finished a Prefab Chimney Rebuild in Leawood, KS that ended with a raving review from a satisfied customer. We asked the crew to share their thoughts about the job and its challenges. Owner of Full Service Chimney and longtime chimney guy, Robert Berry (CSIA #2203) notes that our biggest challenges on this particular … Continued
by Robert Berry Birds in chimneys have, and will always be part of a chimney sweep’s experience. For a midwestern chimney sweep, bird issues start in early spring. Every year, it seems bird removal from chimneys becomes a hot ticket item overnight! The phones ring off the hook throughout summer calling about birds in the … Continued
“A little soot outside the fireplace is no big deal right?” WRONG. Soot and creosote dangers are real. Both substances naturally accumulate in fireplaces and flues, that’s why you need a chimney sweep every year, to check things out and sweep away any excessive deposits. Although steps can be taken to minimize deposits, soot … Continued
So, you want to convert a wood fireplace to gas? Well, it’s possible and you have options! Changing a fireplace to gas logs or installing a gas fireplace insert is a common home improvement choice that many homeowners have chosen in recent years. If you’re motivated by enjoying a fire without the fuss, no longer … Continued
Ventless gas logs are a type of gas appliance that exhausts into the living space of a home. Gas fireplaces, heaters, and logs of this technology are commonly referred to as “vent-free” or “non-vented” hearth products. Consumers want attractive hearth products and no longer have to settle for only wood-burning or traditional vented gas logs. … Continued
Ventless Gas Fireplace and Ventless Gas Inserts offer homeowners an alternative to conventional masonry fireplace chimneys. However, due to safety concerns, caution must be exercised before choosing them for your home’s hearth and comfort. The decision of what type of fireplace you want in your home is never easy. Especially when natural gas or propane gets … Continued
Having no chimney leaks… is like Christmas in June. Wait… What? This video caused mass office confusion today and we’d like to know what you think. Watch the 10-second video clip and listen closely to what you hear the technician say… Funny Story: Everyone in the office thought the technician in the video was saying … Continued
Can you see it? Peeking out of a very unique terra cotta chimney cap… Meet our Chimney Inspection Camera. We use high-resolution chimney scanning equipment to record the inside of every chimney we service. Doing so provides a digital record for the chimney sweep to show our customers at the conclusion of a Level 2 … Continued
It is important to stop birds nesting in a direct vent fireplace exhaust because what seems like a small (kinda cute) thing, could be a big problem for homeowners. Here’s a recent example: Birds got into a customer’s vent, nested, and ended up costing them the fireplace! I know what you’re thinking… what do you … Continued
Got bees or wasps nest in the chimney flue? You’re not alone and is a common problem in Kansas City during the Spring and Summer months. Bees, wasps, and other stinging vermin can be found in all types of chimney flues! Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, wood stoves and utility flues (otherwise known as gas chimneys) … Continued
During the NCSG 2019 (a Chimney Sweep Convention) we came across BurnWise (a Program of the U.S. EPA). This is a wonderful resource for Homeowners and we’d like to pass it on to you! On the main page you’ll find information geared toward Consumers, Businesses, and Air Agencies concerning environmental issues and in their words: … Continued
The entire Full Service Chimney team was able to make it out to Norfolk, VA for NCSG 2019. To experience this years National Chimney Sweep Guild Convention. Robert Berry, FSC Owner and Chimney Sweep has attended many of these events over a 30+ year career, but for many folks on our team it was a … Continued
Our Chimney Sweeps on KC Live at the Home + Garden Show 2019. Watch to learn common issues with Kansas City-area chimneys and what is a Fireplace Facelift? Read More…
Fireplaces can either add warmth and beauty to the hearth or be the source of problems like leaks, stinks, or animal invasions! Watch Kansas City Live TV Friday this morning at 10am to discover ways to keep your home beautiful, safe, and pest free! Read More…
Full Service Chimney will be attending the Johnson County Home & Garden Show 2019. The event takes place on March 8-10 starting at 10:00am daily. Our Certified Chimney Sweep Technicians will be on site to answer questions about your chimney and fireplace needs. We can provide new ideas to help you get your homes hearth ready for action in 2019! Receive discounted tickets with this Johnson County Home and Garden Show Coupon… Read More…
Good Morning America shows the dangers lurking inside your chimney as seen by a fellow CSIA Chimney Sweep. It sadly shows the devastation to a Kansas family home and discusses how to keep your chimney safe
Christmas fireplace decorations will not get in the way of a Full Service Chimney Sweep from performing a chimney inspection and fireplace cleaning. Our technicians take time and do their best to make sure that we don’t disrupt your home and hearth area during the holidays. Do I Have to Take Down All My Decorations? … Continued
It was a wild ride to end the week as our Chimney Sweep, Chris got wind of an emergency situation and rushed out to a home on 41st & Warwick in Kansas City, MO to help save a cat named Marble from a chimney that was sealed from the inside. Cat Rescued From Kansas City Chimney … Continued
Limited Time Only! Special Deal for South Kansas City, MO Residents Do you have two or more fireplaces and live in South Kansas City, Missouri near Brookside and Waldo? If you said yes to both of those questions then we have a special built just for you! Here’s the Deal: Many homes in Kansas City … Continued
If you use your fireplace, then you NEED the FACTS on creosote for the safety of your home. What it is… How it Happens… and What You Can Do About It! Creosote gets stuck inside the walls of a chimney flue when wood is burned. Is it dangerous? Yes. Watch our new video animation to see how we remove creosote from a chimney and how Full Service Chimney can claim to be the “No-Mess” Chimney Sweep in Kansas City! …Continued
