French country three-story brick house exterior photo in Houston with a hip roof

This young couple enjoys a new historical home but with a touch of modern styling and comforts.
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, colored appliances and an island

Weldon Brewster Photography
Mid-sized minimalist white two-story wood flat roof photo in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a transitional front yard landscaping in Salt Lake City.

Serendipity Magazine Elegant and gracious waterfront home in Greenwich, Connecticut with separate Pool House. Grand estate features custom cabinetry, custom moldings, custom details throughout. Expansive landscape and outbuildings accommodate family and guest activities. Luxurious living.

These Beautiful Copper Decorative Chimney Shrouds were taken at a Victoria Development Project. They are constructed of 20 oz premium copper. As with all of our Decorative Shrouds.they comply with International Residential, Mechanical and Fire Codes and are UL or OMNI, Tested, Listed, Labeled and Safe!

Example of a transitional wood gable roof design in Boston with a shingle roof

Greg Premru
Mid-sized trendy home design photo in Boston

Inspiration for a timeless blue wood house exterior remodel in Philadelphia

Huge traditional brown three-story wood exterior home idea in New York

Traditional gray two-story exterior home idea in DC Metro

Close up of Victorian Queen Anne chimney which was rebuilt from photos from the 1920's. Photo by Marge Padgitt
Large traditional yellow three-story stucco house exterior idea in Kansas City

Photos by: Bob Gothard
Living room - large coastal formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Boston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless beige two-story wood house exterior remodel in St Louis with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Let’s be honest. Chimney cleaning probably isn’t the first thing on your spring to-do list. But if you used your fireplace this past winter, scheduling a chimney sweep before warm weather arrives is one of the best home maintenance decisions you can make. Here’s why Spring is the best time to schedule your chimney cleaning. Your Chimney Just Worked Hard All Winter It’s tired, simply burnt out! Every time you burned wood this season, creosote, also known as soot, was clinging to the inner walls of your chimney. It’s a natural byproduct of burning wood, but it’s also highly flammable and the leading cause of chimney fires. The longer it sits, the more it builds up. A professional chimney sweep, such as Superior Chimney, takes a look at your chimney flue liner, damper, and firebox — clearing it all out before that creosote becomes a serious issue. Spring is the Best Time to Take Care of the Chimney Fall is when everyone panics. The temperature drops, and the fireplace suddenly seems appealing. By scheduling now, in spring, you get to clean your chimney now so your house doesn’t smell from the creosote left in your fireplace and chimney Superior Chimney includes a FREE 14-Point Certified Written Inspection with photo documentation sent straight to your email with every chimney sweep we do. That’s the kind of full-service you want, and you’re more likely to get it when things aren’t hectic. Catch Problems Before They Get Expensive Here’s something homeowners don’t regularly remember: a chimney sweep isn’t just about cleaning. It’s about integrity. When a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep technician pushes rods and brushes through your chimney system, if pieces of fire clay tile, tile joints, or brick start falling, that tells you exactly where a structural issue exists. That’s critical information for fireworthy, continued use of your fireplace. Avoid Any Obstructions Obstruction-free chimney systems is another key reason for a spring chimney sweep. Birds, squirrels, and raccoons love a quiet chimney during the warmer (and definitely the cold) months. Nesting, debris, and feces can create blockages, and a simple cleaning alone won’t remove most of them. Knowing what’s going on inside your chimney before critters move in is a whole lot easier than dealing with it in October. It’s the National Safety Standard — Not Just a Suggestion The NFPA 211, CSIA, NCSG, and IRC all recommend annual chimney inspections and cleanings for both wood burning and gas fireplaces. It’s not optional; it’s a safety standard. As the CSIA puts it simply: clean chimneys don’t catch fire. Well put CSIA. Did You Know? All of Superior Chimney’s technicians are certified by the CSIA, so you know you’re getting expertise you can trust. Then we take the extra step of taking pictures so you can ‘see’ exactly what’s going on with the chimney. Everything looks good from the ground. We’ll email the pictures to you so you can keep your own records of what we all saw during the last visit. Now you know why spring is the best time to schedule your chimney cleaning. Contact us or give us a call today at 877-244-6349 to get started.

Rustic three-story wood exterior home idea in Other with a shingle roof

Eric Soltan Photography www.ericsoltan.com
Example of a transitional galley light wood floor kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts gray two-story stone gable roof design in New York

Mid-sized arts and crafts gray two-story stone gable roof photo in New York