Local Chimney Services
Is Fireplace Smoke Pouring into Your Home?
If smoke is backing up into your home while using your fireplace, it’s a problem that needs to be solved immediately. Nobody likes the smell of smoke, but there’s a bigger issue: smoke carries with it carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but also potentially fatal to people and pets. There are several reasons... Read more
Why You Need Chimney Inspectors to Take a Look Before You Close on a New Home
Bill Murphy (President of HVC) presents awritten estimate to homeowners in Hyde Park. Someone Will Get Back To You Shortly! We hope to work with you to solve your needs and answer any questions you may have. Hudson Valley Chimney is fully dedicated to customer satisfaction and top notch services. Feel Free to... Read more
5 Common Chimney Issues that Cannot Be Ignored
Bill Murphy (President of HVC) presents awritten estimate to homeowners in Hyde Park. Someone Will Get Back To You Shortly! We hope to work with you to solve your needs and answer any questions you may have. Hudson Valley Chimney is fully dedicated to customer satisfaction and top notch services. Feel Free to... Read more
Is Your Chimney Masonry Crumbling? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The bricks and mortar used to build chimneys are strong and should perform well for years. But that doesn’t mean they’ll last forever. Over time and under certain circumstances, chimney masonry can begin to crumble. This is a process that won’t reverse itself and should be addressed before extensive damage occurs. Common reasons for crumbling... Read more
Getting A Stainless Steal Chimney Liner Installation
Once in a while, you may notice a tall shiny steel tube being dropped down a chimney in your neighborhood. It’s hard to miss, because the tube appears to be as tall as the house as it bends across the roof while workers handle it. The tube is a stainless steel chimney liner, and homeowners... Read more
Are Chimney Cracks A Critical Issue?
Most homeowners see at least some portion of their chimney virtually every day. From a comfortable distance, everything looks fine, so there is nothing to worry about, right? However, looks can be deceiving. Unbeknownst to the casual observer, tiny cracks may be forming in the chimney. As these cracks continue to expand, water can seep... Read more
Summer is the Perfect Time for a Chimney Facelift
Historically, most chimneys have been constructed of bricks that are held together by a mortar compound since that was determined to be the best way to build a chimney. But as the years pass, brick chimneys can become eyesores, or a homeowner may just get tired of seeing the same brick structure on the roof... Read more
Chimney Repair: What it Means, Why it’s Important
photo by J. I. Bryant Amenia Chimney Sweep / Chimney Repair Hudson Valley Chimney is very proud of our topA+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We deliver top-notch services at fair prices using only highly trained and courteous technicians that work for us. All chimney cleaning, chimney repairs, masonry chimney restoration and other chimney... Read more
3 Dangers That Can Damage Chimneys and Cause Fires
photo by J. I. Bryant Amenia Chimney Sweep / Chimney Repair Hudson Valley Chimney is very proud of our topA+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We deliver top-notch services at fair prices using only highly trained and courteous technicians that work for us. All chimney cleaning, chimney repairs, masonry chimney restoration and other chimney... Read more
Why Is Debris Falling Down My Chimney?
A chimney can contain various types of “debris,” so if you’re having issues with stuff falling down into your firebox, first you need to identify what kind of “stuff” it is. Common types of chimney debris In most cases, there are only a few things that can get into (or form within) a chimney and... Read more
