by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 5, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
As a chimney sweep, you see the good, bad, and dangerous when it comes to chimney work performed before a sale. One of my recent inspections uncovered the dangerous side. The home had recently been purchased from a flipper and the clients were interested in having the...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 4, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
So this was a particularly scary inspection to say the least! The back story is that the client was having issues with water intrusion leaking onto the ceiling around the chimney. Let’s make this one interactive… Starting in the attic I see that getting to...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 4, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
As a professional chimney sweep, I do everything in my power to make sure that my client’s home stays spotless throughout the service. One key thing that all chimney sweeps should consider is how often they are washing their drop cloths. Over the years I have...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 3, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
One of the best tools of the trade is the Chim-Scan flue inspection system. Countless times I have found hidden dangers that would not have been discovered without it. So how does it work? The Version of the Chim-Scan I use has two sets of cameras, one pointing up...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 3, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
If masonry fireplaces have one weakness in the South, or any wet climate, it is moisture. Bricks are naturally porous and are constantly battling the elements, especially alone above the roofline. To preserve the life of your chimney it is very important to not just...
