Inspectors may recommend using a camera for chimney inspection to get a better look at the internal chimney stack. While this cost is usually included in a level two inspection, homeowners can expect ...

When it comes to having a chimney inspection or chimney repairs, I only recommend working with a Certified Chimney Sweep. This is a designation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) that ...

The best time of year to schedule a chimney inspection is right now, during the summer. Why? Because when the first leaves of autumn begin to fall and homeowners start to fill up the inspector’s ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – If your home has a chimney, ...

Long story short: If you have a gas or wood-burning fireplace and you plan on using it this winter, then yes, you need to hire a professional chimney sweep. Wood-burning fireplaces add a lot of ...