Category: Certified Chimney Sweeps
Chimney Inspection Levels: How Do They Work?
There are three chimney inspection levels that professionals use to determine the state of your chimney. Level 1 inspections only require basic access to…
The Ultimate Chimney Inspection Checklist
A chimney inspection checklist should include checking the interior and exterior of your chimney, its flashing, cap, and crown, damper, and other points, such…
Chimney Protection Keeps Your Fireplace Working & Home Safe!
Safety is a hot topic. Another hot topic is your fireplace! The heat this summer may have kept you from having a large blazing…
Why Do Chimneys Need to Be Swept?
With the scorching summer heat, the last thing you may be thinking of is your chimney. But now’s a great time to schedule your…
Common Old Chimney Problems in Aging & Historic Homes
There is something alluring about an old home. The craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the design and architecture are certainly something to behold. However,…
Summer Fireplace Maintenance Tips: Preparing Your Fireplace for the Cold Ahead
When the sun is out and your AC is running for weeks on end, your fireplace may be the last thing on your mind.…
Where Those Soot Stains Are Coming From & How to Avoid Them
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” But where there’s fire, there may also be soot stains. Soot stains in…
Why You Should Replace Your Aluminum Flue Liner with Stainless Steel
Many homes, especially older homes, have fireplaces. They add an element of ambiance as well as provide heat. However, some of the chimneys of…
Winter Chimney Preparations: 5 Tips to Ensure Your Chimney is Ready for Cold Weather
Each year the fall weather sneaks up and it seems as though one minute it is warm and sunny and the next, there’s frost…
The Warmer Months Are the Best Time to Clean Your Chimney & Have It Inspected!
Cold weather ahead means it’s time to ready your fireplace for winter of chilly days and freezing nights. But first things first: you need…
Announcing Two New CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps!
Doctor Flue, inc.® is a family-owned and operated service company offering chimney and fireplace cleaning, inspections, repair, and installations since 1986. Primarily servicing…
When to Clean Your Chimney to Keep Your Home Safe
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the daffodils and tulips are in bloom. Spring has finally arrived after a long, cold…