Boston Brick & Stone 2018

SWEEPING SUCCESS The Importance of Yearly Chimney Cleaning

Like every other part of the home, the chimney needs yearly TLC. In the spring as homeowners clean and organize, the chimney doesn’t always make it onto the spring cleaning checklist — but it should. Whether or not a fireplace is used during the winter months, the chimney can still accumulate debris. Here are a few reasons why a yearly chimney inspection and cleaning is so important.

Here’s how the chimney sweeping process looks.

“They just replaced two chimneys in our home. They’re the best crew ever, led by Anthony Baer. I would not do it without him! They had seamless execution, permitting, and clean-up. I sell real estate and have used BB&S for inspections and chimney work, but never in my own home. I can honestly recommend them highly to everyone, having experienced their professionalism firsthand. Thank you for making this such a nice experience!” – Marcy M., California “We had our patio and rear yard hardscape rebuilt by Boston Brick & Stone, and we could not be happier! Their mason, Sammy, has been with them forever, he and started every day with a smile and a commitment to craftsmanship, Anthony oversaw the project with a keen eye for finish and quality, Mark designed the project beautifully, and Dave, the owner, was frequently on site and a pleasure to work with. Boston Brick & Stone will never be the cheapest bid, but paying for quality only hurts once! That being said, we feel like we got 110 percent value for the price paid!” – Roland W., Pasadena, California TESTIMONIALS Before we begin, we always cover the fireplace opening with heavy plastic. We also cover nearby furniture and household items to ensure cleanliness. While 100 percent grime-free cleaning is impossible, we make every effort to protect the home. We do recommend homeowners schedule a chimney cleaning before painting, replacing drapes, or hiring other house-cleaning services in order to maximize cleanliness. Once the fireplace is covered, our highly trained technicians go to the roof and sweep the chimney. After the thorough initial sweep, the team pauses to let loose material settle, then they sweep a second time. With everything settled in the fireplace, we carefully remove the plastic and vacuum the remaining debris. The technicians conclude with a brushing out of the fireplace and a second vacuuming. When the cleaning is complete, the inspector can go to work, looking for potential issues or leaving the chimney with a clean bill of health. If you can’t remember the last time your chimney was cleaned, it’s time to call in the pros.

• If any animals have settled in and made nests, we can clear them out.

If the interior of the chimney is damaged, we can

diagnose and determine the best next step.

• If any other debris from the fireplace or nearby trees has accumulated in the chimney, we can remove it.

In each case, inspecting and cleaning your chimney not only improves functionality, but it improves safety, as well. At Boston Brick & Stone, safety is

paramount.

CHIMNEY

•Inspection •Restoration and repair •Construction •Sweeping

FIREPLACE

•Inspection, restoration, or repair of an existing structure •Installation or reconstruction of new structures

HARDSCAPE

•Backyard patios •Outdoor kitchens and barbecues •Outdoor steps, walkways, and paths •Retaining walls •Outdoor fireplaces •Driveways

HISTORICAL RESTORATION Our previous restoration work includes:

•Restoration of the main lobby chimney system of the El Tovar Hotel on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. •Repair and restoration of chimneys in 56 original historic cabins on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. •Historical chimney restoration for the lodge in Bryce Canyon National Park. •Faithful restoration of the chimneys on the Nottingham and Arden properties in Beverly Hills.

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