Practical chimney wisdom from our Boston crew on the real-world chimney problems we see every week.

Some Boston chimneys need a sweep every season; others go years. Here is how to know which is yours.
Read more →Stop paying for repairs that do not stop the leak. The real causes of Boston chimney water intrusion.
Read more →The camera is what turns an inspection into evidence. What a Level 2 covers, start to finish, in Boston.
Read more →You cannot see your own crown, so here is how we judge whether to seal or rebuild it.
Read more →Stainless vs. cast-in-place: matching the liner to your Boston chimney.
Read more →A fireplace that puffs smoke into the living room has a draft problem — and there are several common causes. Here is how to diagnose it.
Read more →From the first sweep to a full crown rebuild, you get one Boston crew and one honest assessment. Photos of every job, a written quote before we start, and no sales pitch.