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Navigating Chimney Sweeping Laws in North Carolina

Chimney sweeping laws can vary from state to state, and it's important for homeowners to understand the specific regulations in their area. In North Carolina, chimney sweeping laws are in place to ensure that chimney systems are functioning safely and efficiently. In this article, we will explore the chimney sweeping laws in North Carolina and provide guidance on how to navigate them.

The Tools and Techniques of Professional Chimney Sweeps

A professional chimney sweep has the knowledge, experience, and specialized tools to inspect, clean, and repair your chimney, ensuring that it is functioning correctly and safely. In this article, we will explore some of the tools and techniques used by professional chimney sweeps to keep your chimney in good condition.

How to Tell When It’s Time to Call a Chimney Sweep

A chimney that is not maintained properly can become a significant hazard, posing a fire risk or exposing occupants to toxic fumes. Therefore, it's important to know when to call a chimney sweep to inspect and clean your chimney system.

Common Chimney Maintenance Tips

A chimney is an essential part of any home with a fireplace or wood-burning stove. It plays a crucial role in the ventilation system, allowing smoke, gases, and other byproducts of combustion to escape from the house safely. These tips will help you make the best of your chimney!

Mortar Joint Cracking

Mortar is porous, allowing it to absorb water. Over time and with the addition of freezing temperatures, water can expand in the mortar until the joints become cracked, often with chunks of mortar falling out completely.

Liner Deterioration

Your chimney liner serves a vital purpose in your chimney system by channeling heat and gases up and out of the chimney and blocking the heat from causing combustible materials around the chimney from catching fire.

Do You Need Your Furnace Flue Cleaned?

Customers often (falsely) believe that their fuel or utility supplier provides furnace flue upkeep.

When Should You Schedule A Furnace Cleaning?

Before you install a new furnace or before you convert to a gas appliance, you should be sure that all areas are thoroughly inspected and cleaned.

Heavy Rain Can Mean A Leaky Chimney

Spring and summer rain showers and thunderstorms are often a welcome reprieve from the scorching temperatures.

How To Troubleshoot Black Smoke From An Oil Furnace

Black, gray or thick smoke coming from an oil-burning furnace is a sign of a serious problem and should be considered an emergency, whether the smoke is coming from the chimney, exhaust vent or combustion box.

Why Should You Clean Your Chimney Regularly And How To Keep It Safe

With temperatures falling, you are bound to spend a lot of your time indoors, but are your fireplace and chimney ready for it?

6 Reasons To Have A Professional Chimney Inspection

Chimney inspections are important for a lot of reasons, here are 6 of them.

How To Light Your Fireplace Pilot

The following demonstrates how to ignite your pilot light on a Napoleon gas fireplace.

How To Close The Chimney Flue

A flue directs smoke outside of a home when a fireplace is in use.

Incredibly Tall Chimneys: Perm State District Power Station – Russia

This is 1 in a series of unbelievably tall/prolific chimneys that we will be highlighting, resurrecting content archived from around the web.

Get The Most Out Of Your Chimney + Fireplace

Having tempered glass doors + a heat/air exchange on your chimney is one way to maximize the efficiency of heating your home.

What Is The Most Common Bird In Chimneys 2019?

The Chimney Swift is the only regularly occurring Swift in the East.

Cracked Chimney Crown

A leading cause of chimney leaks is cracks or damage to the chimney crown, which is the top of the chimney.

What Is The Best Time Of Year For A Chimney Cleaning.

Customers sometimes ask when is the best time to schedule a chimney cleaning. The answer is spring, summer, or early fall, to ensure your chimney is clean and working by or before fireplace or furnace season.

Why Chimney Sweeps Are Lucky

Chimney Sweeps are thought to be the bearers of luck, especially at weddings & for newlyweds. Why you ask? Let us share some stories as to how this thought came to be!

How Often Should You Have Your Chimney Swept?

While there isn’t a set formula for how often you should have your chimney cleaned, you should schedule an annual chimney inspection, especially if you are a regular fireplace user.

Damaged Chase Covers

While your prefab chimney may not have the other leak issues that stone and masonry chimneys can experience, an area exposed to leaks around the chase covers.

What Is Creosote?

Creosote is a highly flammable tar residue that can form when wood is burned incompletely.

How To Install A Chimney Cap

Installing a chimney cap is not too hard and the tools needed are minimal.

United States Fire Statistics

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) collects data from a variety of sources to provide information and analyses on the status and scope of the fire problem in the United States. Armed with this data, the fire service can use it to

How Tuckpointing Can Improve The Life Of Your Chimney

Tuckpointing is a process in which the mortar on your chimney is repaired or replaced.

Outdoor Fireplace Maintenance Tips: Brick Repair In North Carolina

Outdoor fireplaces are great for parties, family gatherings, and cozy nights by the fire.

How To Keep Your House Warm In Winter

There’s growing concern about the price rises from energy companies in the US.

Why You Should Not Remove 3rd Degree Creosote From Tile Liners

In tile-lined chimneys, it’s the exceptional chimney that has good mortar joints.

How To Get A Bird Out Of A Fireplace Or Chimney

Dealing with a bird in a chimney or fireplace can be a stressful situation, not only for you but for the bird as well.

How To Replace Fire Bricks In A Wood Stove

Fire bricks line the floor and walls of your wood stove to protect the steel from excessive heat.

Gas Appliances And Your Masonry Chimney

What you don’t know about your chimney can hurt you – especially if you have a gas-heating appliance that uses your masonry chimney as a venting system.

Chimney Caps Vs. Chase Covers: Know The Difference

An important component of any chimney system is the top of the chimney.

How To Remove A Chimney Sweep Brush

You deserve a pat on the back if you've recently taken on the task of cleaning the chimney yourself.

Flue & Chimney Cleaning Chemicals

Wood-burning fireplaces are warm, cozy and attractive, but they require proper maintenance, or the consequences could be quite severe.

Identifying The Types Of Chimney Discoloration

Many homeowners may incorrectly assume that any discoloration on their chimney’s is just a sign of age and use.

How To Clean A Chimney

If your home utilizes a wood stove or fireplace, and you have a hard time recalling the last time it was cleaned, chances are that is long overdue.

Get The Most Out Of Your Chimney + Fireplace

Having tempered glass doors + a heat/air exchange on your chimney is one way to maximize the efficiency of heating your home.

Installing Tempered Glass Doors On Your Fireplace

Snuggling up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate is living the American dream.

Amy Smith

2021-05-12

Alex was able to fit me in quickly and did a thorough chimney inspection for me. I had a great experience with Emberstone and hope to use them again in the future!

Boessel Lodge

2020-09-22

Alex and his crew came and provided us with a chimney sweep and inspection to my Asheville home. Communication was great, showed up on time, wore a mask and left the place very clean. Going to have them do some repair work soon, they found a few issues.

Frank Curcio

2020-05-18

They arrived on time and were very professional in repairing my gas logs. Fair pricing, also.

Larry Strickland

2019-06-09

After our 110 year old farm house was damaged by a tornado I contacted Alex with Emberstone. He came out quickly to look at our two damaged chimneys one of which was completely down to the roofline. Knowing that our roof could not be repaired until the chimneys where, he and his crew came on a weekend to do the repairs as soon as possible. Not only did they complete both in one day the work they did was superb. I have over 30 years experience in construction inspections and this company is top notch. Their work is superior and so is their work ethic. They maintained a clean work site and when they left you could not tell they had been. I highly recommend Emberstone. Give them a call.

Kasey Joyner-Thompson

2019-03-03

Alex, Kirsten and everyone w/ Emberstone were amazing! From the first phone call to the final project they were helpful and accommodating. They really made my dream come to life! Seriously if you need something done w/ your fireplace, use them. You won't regret it.

Gisela Fleming

2018-12-18

Thank you for being such a wonderful company to work with. I appreciate your knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail. I look forward to many cozy evenings in front of my new fire.

Rebecca Michael

2018-11-21

Great experience with this company from the first phone call. Everyone is professional, knowledgeable, and so nice! On time, thorough and completely transparent in their reporting. They made sure to take the time to explain issues. We are so glad we found them and wholeheartedly recommend!

Michael Hurley (DJSIDETHREE)

2018-11-13

Emberstone came out and did my dryer vent cleaning + chimney inspection and sweep service, I was so surprised that they cover all of the raleigh/durham, nc area and yet were able to give me a prompt appointment date and show up to do an on-site quote in a very short amount of time. The chimney inspection technician seemed knowledgeable and the dryer vent cleaning guy really loves his job, having so much fun while maintaining a much welcomed professionalism you don't see often with service providers these days. Highly recommend giving them a call for all your chimney, fireplace and dryer vent cleaning needs.

Elise Calentino

2018-09-26

Before a few months ago I’d never lived anywhere with a fireplace. Deciding to be on the safe side in my new home I scheduled to have a Emberstone come out to inspect and possibly sweep my chimney. When I called to schedule the appointment the gal I spoke with was very pleasant and informative, giving me fees and letting me know what to expect. Today Alex came out for the appointment. He called before he arrived and arrived within the scheduled window. He was professional, courteous, and also very informative. After the sweep and inspection he went over the state of our chimney and he gave me a little fireplace 101. I would absolutely recommend Emberstone’s services, it could not have gone better!

Create the Perfect Outdoor Living Space

Navigating Chimney Sweeping Laws in North Carolina

The Tools and Techniques of Professional Chimney Sweeps

How to Tell When It’s Time to Call a Chimney Sweep

Common Chimney Maintenance Tips

Mortar Joint Cracking

Liner Deterioration

Do You Need Your Furnace Flue Cleaned?

When Should You Schedule A Furnace Cleaning?

Heavy Rain Can Mean A Leaky Chimney

How To Troubleshoot Black Smoke From An Oil Furnace

Why Should You Clean Your Chimney Regularly And How To Keep It Safe

6 Reasons To Have A Professional Chimney Inspection

How To Light Your Fireplace Pilot

How To Close The Chimney Flue

Incredibly Tall Chimneys: Perm State District Power Station – Russia

Get The Most Out Of Your Chimney + Fireplace

What Is The Most Common Bird In Chimneys 2019?

Cracked Chimney Crown

What Is The Best Time Of Year For A Chimney Cleaning.

Why Chimney Sweeps Are Lucky

How Often Should You Have Your Chimney Swept?

Damaged Chase Covers

What Is Creosote?

How To Install A Chimney Cap

United States Fire Statistics

How Tuckpointing Can Improve The Life Of Your Chimney

Outdoor Fireplace Maintenance Tips: Brick Repair In North Carolina

How To Keep Your House Warm In Winter

Why You Should Not Remove 3rd Degree Creosote From Tile Liners

How To Get A Bird Out Of A Fireplace Or Chimney

How To Replace Fire Bricks In A Wood Stove

Gas Appliances And Your Masonry Chimney

Chimney Caps Vs. Chase Covers: Know The Difference

How To Remove A Chimney Sweep Brush

Flue & Chimney Cleaning Chemicals

Identifying The Types Of Chimney Discoloration

How To Clean A Chimney

Get The Most Out Of Your Chimney + Fireplace

Installing Tempered Glass Doors On Your Fireplace

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