Water Coming Down Your Chimney: Causes and What to Do
If water or rain is coming down your chimney, it is worth investigating rather than assuming it is normal. A small amount of rain can enter an open chimney pot,…
Why Does My Chimney Smell?
If an unpleasant smell is coming from your chimney or fireplace, the most likely explanation is also the simplest: the chimney is overdue a sweep. Soot and other deposits build…
CCTV Chimney Survey: When You Need One and What It Shows
Find out when a CCTV chimney survey is useful, why a separate sweep is usually needed, what the camera can show and what footage you receive.
Soot Acid Erosion in Chimneys: Causes, Damage and Prevention
Soot left inside a chimney can absorb moisture. Over time, the resulting acidic conditions can contribute to deterioration of the materials inside the flue. It is one of the reasons…