Fire Safety
Carbon monoxide, creosote, chimney flue fires, safety tips, gas and wood fireplaces.
Chimney Inspection in Kansas City
Occasionally we receive calls from customers who haven’t had their chimney cleaned or even inspected in many years. A customer called recently who had not used their chimney in 15 years and wanted to start using it again. Before using it she thought having a...
Chimney Sweep Bird Issues
By Robert Berry, MCS#47 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...
Ventless Gas Fireplace Pros & Cons
Ventless Gas Fireplace 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...
Chimney Soot and Creosote Dangers
When you see a build-up of soot in or around your fireplace, then you can take that as a BIG SIGN that there’s an underlying problem. When it comes to the safety of burning systems in our homes, you know it’s a problem that must be solved. Here...