Local Chimney Services

When the leaves turn orange, red, and yellow, you know that the pleasure of enjoying warm fires on frosty days is soon coming. There is perhaps no better time than early fall to have a new or upgraded fireplace installed in your home. Most people today agree that a fireplace should do more than simply... Read more

October 4-10, 2015, is National Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The theme this year is “Hear the beep where you sleep,” and it serves as a reminder to have a working smoke alarm in every bedroom. Most people are asleep when about half of all home fire fatalities occur,... Read more

Although perhaps initially attracted to a fireplace for the ambiance, most homeowners use fireplaces in the hopes of reducing their utility costs. A common question homeowners ask is whether a wood-burning fireplace or a gas fireplace is the more economical choice. Many don’t have any idea whether gas fireplaces are expensive to run during winter.... Read more

Zero-clearance (ZC) fireplaces are terrific options for anyone living in or around Poughkeepsie, New York, where the average low temperature is 38° in October and -30° in January. The cold weather makes the warmth of flames especially inviting. Seldom are masonry fireplaces built throughout a home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy cozy fires... Read more

Have you considered replacing your fireplace, whether due to heating inefficiency, an outdated appearance, or safety concerns? You could cut costs by upgrading your fireplace rather than replacing it. There are many options that may provide the solution you’re looking for. Improved Efficiency The secret is out about traditional fireplaces: They are woefully inefficient. Heating... Read more

Cutting corners is a normal part of how many of us juggle our budgets. We save where we can, and we avoid “extra” expenses, when possible. But where your fireplace and chimney are concerned, the cost of regular inspection and maintenance is hardly an “extra” expense; rather it’s one that can save your life. Too... Read more

photo by Daniel Case via WikimediaDover NY Chimney Sweep / Chimney Repair Dover Plains NY If you find yourself in need of chimney services in Dover, NY, trust Hudson Valley Chimney Services. We employ only CSIA trained and certified chimney sweeps, which ensures any job we complete from chimney cleanings, chimney sweeps, chimney restorations, chimney... Read more

photo by Daniel Case via Wikimedia Commons Hudson Valley Chimney service technicians are all CSIA trained and certified chimney sweepsproviding chimney repairs, chimney rebuilding, chimney cleaning and chimney inspections. Chimney Sweep Pawling NY / Chimney Repair / Fireplaces & Stoves That means any chimney cleaning, chimney sweep, chimney restoration, chimney repair, chimney rebuilding or masonry... Read more

If you’re a homeowner with a fireplace, you probably don’t give a lot of thought to your chimney. It’s a good, solid structure made of brick and mortar, so it’ll last for the life of your home, right? Unfortunately, that’s wrong. Chimneys have a general “life-expectancy,” and it’s not as long as people typically think.... Read more

There are two ways to get a new fireplace: have a home with a fireplace built, or have a unit installed in an existing home. Either way, there are choices the homeowner should make instead of letting the builder choose what style & model they receive. Builder grade fireplaces often lack the longevity & performance... Read more