Smart Chimney Care Tips for Boston Homeowners
Expert Chimney Care Tips
Boston homeowners can extend chimney life with a few consistent habits. These tips come from years of service work across the Greater Boston area.
• Schedule a chimney inspection every year before the heating season starts
• Have creosote removed by a professional after every cord of wood burned
• Check the chimney cap after major storms for cracks or displacement
• Keep the damper closed when the fireplace is not in use to block cold drafts
• Look for white staining on exterior masonry as an early sign of moisture intrusion
• Call us at the first sign of smoke backing into the room


