by Paul Bianco | Jan 11, 2022 | Chimney, Fireplace, Uncategorized
What is a prefabricated (prefab) fireplace? Prefabricated fireplaces, or prefabs for short, are manufactured metal fireplaces that are built offsite and installed by a chimney technician or contractor, usually in new homes as they are being constructed. In Vermont...
by Paul Bianco | Dec 16, 2021 | Fireplace, Uncategorized
Common Hidden Issues with Fireplace Construction At Chimney Savers we perform thousands of fireplace inspections and cleanings each year. During these inspections, most homeowners envision us checking the damper area, chimney top, and chimney liner. But many don’t...
by Paul Bianco | Dec 11, 2019 | Chimney, Maintenance, Safety
Most homeowners know that chimney sweeping is an essential part of maintaining their home’s safety. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, chimneys should be inspected annually and, if needed, swept. But how much you should expect to pay for this...
by Paul Bianco | Apr 24, 2018 | Chimney, Maintenance
By avoiding the busy fall season you can schedule chimney cleaning at your convenience … and maybe save some cash. I have been in and around the chimney service business since I was 14 years old. Fall has always been the busy season, and the fall rush is a crazy time...
by Paul Bianco | Jan 26, 2018 | Fireplace, Chimney
On a weekly basis we get phone calls from homeowners across New England who are frustrated and confused. They typically have pre-1900’s New England Colonial and Federal-style homes, and want to bring their original fireplaces back into working condition. Usually they...