Chimney Maintenance

A chimney sweep in Braintree, MA uses a long-handled brush to clean soot and creosote from a brick fireplace flue, wearing protective gear to ensure safe and thorough chimney maintenance.

Chimney Maintenance

Ensure Your Chimney is Ready for Cold Weather

November 1, 2021

A chimney technician in Hingham, MA performs a chimney video inspection using a flexible camera system inserted into the flue to check for hidden cracks, blockages, and creosote buildup.

Chimney Maintenance

Is Your Fireplace & Chimney Safe?

October 12, 2021

A newly installed top-mount chimney damper in Newton, MA is secured to a red brick flue with a stainless steel cable running down the flue for easy operation, protecting against rain, debris, and heat loss.

Chimney Maintenance

The Critical Jobs of Chimney Dampers

October 1, 2021

A professional chimney service truck marked "Above & Beyond Chimney Service" is parked in Plymouth County, MA, with technicians preparing ladders and equipment for inspection and repair—call 844 for expert chimney care.

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You Shouldn’t Neglect Chimney Maintenance

September 25, 2021

A chimney mason in Quincy, MA repairs a damaged masonry chimney by replacing cracked bricks and repointing mortar joints to restore structural integrity and prevent water intrusion.

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Maintaining Your Masonry Chimney Will Save Money

September 22, 2021

A fully equipped chimney service truck labeled “Above & Beyond Chimney Service” is parked in front of a home in Plymouth County, MA, ready for chimney inspections, cleanings, and repairs.

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Keep Your Fireplace & Chimney in Great Shape

September 13, 2021

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How Summer Storms Can Affect Your Chimney

July 10, 2021

Close-up of a brick chimney in Hingham, MA showing cracks and spalling caused by freeze-thaw weather damage.

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Ice Dams & Chimney Damage

February 11, 2021

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Chimney Maintenance

5 Winter Fireplace & Chimney Care Tips

February 8, 2021

Exposed chimney breast wall in a Cohasset, MD home undergoing structural repairs, with visible brick repointing and steel support beams

Chimney Maintenance

Is it Possible to Remove My Chimney Breast Wall?

January 25, 2021

Majestic osprey perched on its large stick nest atop a red brick chimney in Sanibel, Florida, with coastal vegetation in background

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How to Prevent Common Winter Chimney Problems

January 22, 2021

A Chimney Sweep wearing a cap, gloves, and mask is cleaning a fireplace chimney with a brush on a long pole, kneeling in front of a wooden mantel.

Chimney Maintenance

6 Questions to Ask Your Chimney Sweep

July 28, 2014

A person wearing safety gear stands on a sloped roof while cleaning a brick chimney with a long brush under a clear blue sky. Green tree leaves are visible in the background.

Chimney Maintenance

What’s Causing Mold To Grow In My Chimney?

July 9, 2014

Several swiftlets are clustered together inside a small brick enclosure, likely a nesting area. The birds are dark-colored with some wings spread, surrounded by vertical brick walls.

Chimney Maintenance

Protecting Your Home From Animals Coming Down The Chimney

June 9, 2014

Two people examine a monitor displaying an image from a small camera inserted into a fireplace chimney. One kneels on a mat operating equipment, while the other stands, observing the screen. Cables and tools are spread nearby.

Chimney Maintenance

What’s Causing My Chimney To Smell?

May 27, 2014

A worker in safety gear stands on a roof, inserting a large metal hose into a brick chimney, surrounded by trees and clear blue sky.

Chimney Maintenance

How Can I Tell If My Chimney Liner Needs Repair?

April 29, 2014

A worker standing on a ladder installs a metal cap on top of a brick chimney, with a blue sky and green trees in the background.

Chimney Maintenance

Time for A Chimney Cap Repair Or installation

March 29, 2014

A person in dark clothing stands on a ladder next to a brick chimney, inspecting or working on a chimney cap under a cloudy sky.

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What Do I Need To Know About My Chimney System?

March 24, 2014

A worker wearing a harness and gloves repairs a chimney with cement on a sloped roof, with trees and a grassy field in the background.

Chimney Maintenance

Water Damage and Your Chimney

February 11, 2014

Diagram of the fire tetrahedron showing four elements: oxygen, heat, fuel, and chain reaction, with flames behind the heat triangle, illustrating the components needed for fire.

Chimney Maintenance

The Science of Combustion

February 7, 2014

A cozy fireplace with a stack of burning logs inside and additional logs piled in front, surrounded by a rustic wooden frame. Warm flames illuminate the scene, and stockings hang above the fireplace.

Chimney Maintenance

What You Need To Know About Your Chimney’s Air Quality?

January 21, 2014

Chimneys/Fireplaces: Clean annually (creosote buildup causes 25% of fires).

Chimney Maintenance

How To Prevent A House Fire?

January 13, 2014

Certified technician installing vented gas logs in a Scituate, MA coastal home, checking flame adjustment and carbon monoxide safety

Chimney Maintenance

Converting My Wood-Burning Fireplace To A Gas Log Fireplace

December 31, 2013

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Chimney Maintenance

It’s A New Year Its Time For A New Fireplace

December 30, 2013