There’s nothing like cozying up to a crackling fire on a chilly evening. But your evening plans can quickly go awry when you first light that fire, and smoke fills the room. What do you do when this happens? Chimney Champions is coming to the rescue! This happens more often than you might think, so we’ve got some pretty good solutions to get the smell of smoke out of your home.
If you live right here in Jacksonville, FL, then you know we’re blessed with plenty of sunshine and warm weather. However, we’re not immune to the occasional thunderstorm and downpour. If your chimney isn’t waterproof, then you could experience significant water damage in both your stack and your roof. But why is a waterproof chimney necessary if the downpours come and go? Chimney Champions is here to answer this, as well as other commonly asked questions we get from homeowners throughout the area.
A chimney improves the value of your home, but it’s also a lot of work and responsibility. Chimneys and fireplaces require yearly inspections and regular repairs to keep them operating safely and efficiently. This includes the mortar joints of your chimney. Through the process of tuckpointing, the team at Chimney Champions can keep your chimney looking like new and prevent moisture from getting through. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about this repair process.
At Chimney Champions, we get a lot of questions about fireplaces, chimneys, and chimney sweeps. While safety is our number one priority, so is providing additional education and resources. If you have a fireplace in your home, educating yourself on features and safety precautions is essential. Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive as trusted chimney sweeps.
Here are questions we are asked frequently: Are you licensed? How long have you been in business? Will you get on the roof to inspect my chimney? Do I have to attend the service appointment? What kind of report will I get? Do you do repair work? Do you do full home inspections? Do you give free estimates? Can you come out just to measure my chimney cap/chase cover? Can you replace my chimney cap/chase cover without an inspection first? Can you give me a ballpark idea of how much a new chimney cap/chase cover might cost? Can you remove birds/bees from my chimney? Do you have any coupons or military discounts? Can you find my chimney leak? Why should I use your company? Q. Are you licensed?» There is no contractor license for chimney sweeps in the state of Florida; however, our technicians are required to complete rigorous training … Continued
