Even though the warmth and humidity of summer is still upon us, now is the time to start thinking about the safe operation of your chimney and fireplace for the upcoming fall and winter season. Appointments with Valley Chimney Sweep…
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The fireplace is a haven for many dangers around the house. From deadly carbon monoxide leaks to the possibility of catastrophic fire in the home, your chimney and fireplace need a lot of extra special care to ensure their safe…
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2017 is the year for chimney chase top replacement at Fox Valley’s best chimney sweep Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration. Normally we complete about 100 of these chimney chase replacements each year. It’s only July, and we’ve already surpassed that…
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Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration recently completed the installation of a new chimney chase on a home in Morris, IL. We installed the chase after our homeowners began to notice some wear and tear on their previous cover. The chimney…
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We recently installed a new chimney chase top in Montgomery, IL. Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration installed the chase top after our homeowners had new siding installed on their home. The chimney chase cover is a piece of copper or stainless steel…
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It’s not something we see a lot, but occasionally we get calls from worried homeowners with a curious complaint. The chimney siding vinyl that covers their chimney has melted, causing it to warp and buckle. If this is happening to…
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Not a week goes by when we don’t hear of another tragic fire caused by an overheated dryer sparking built up lint in the dryer vent. The most recent case took place just north of our Yorkville chimney sweep shop…
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One of the more common questions we receive in our daily jobs as Chicago’s best chimney sweep is “Do you recommend glass fireplace doors?” Our answer is always an overwhelming Yes! As we’ve discussed in the past, properly fitted glass…
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We tell you about the importance of an annual chimney inspection and cleaning just about every chance we get. In fact, we most recently wrote about DIY chimney cleaning, and how much of a bad idea that is. Regular chimney…
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A question we are often asked is “Will my homeowner’s insurance cover chimney repairs?” While we’re not professional insurance adjusters and one can never be certain unless they ask, it’s been our experience that most homeowners insurance policies do NOT…
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As Chicago’s best chimney sweep and restoration service, we spend a lot of time preaching the virtues of an annual chimney inspection and cleaning. Annual chimney service is one essential way to ensure the continued safe operation of one of the…
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Late in 2016 the professional organization that leads the chimney and dryer vent maintenance education industry, the Chimney Safety Institute of America, was successful in forcing Angie’s List to remove an article from its website that instructed homeowners they can inspect…
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