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Fire Wood Storage Tips From Chimney Service
With all the different aspects to keep your chimney clean and safe, using the correct type of wood is a big component....
Five Top Ways of Cleaning Your Chimney
Chimney sweeps should occur annually or more especially in the winter. You can do this with the help of professionals...
What type of mortar should I use?
Contrary to popular belief, there's not just one type of mortar for chimneys. The most common type (as well as the tone of the oldest) being fireclay mortar which is a normal cement mortar mixed with dried organic material. Followed up in popularity by a refractory...
A First Class Chimney Company
When working in the chimney industry as long as we have you amass a large reputation. Here at SootAway, we pride ourselves on our customer's safety, honest pricing, and the quality of our work. What other companies seem to forget over the years is that...
Chimney Sweeping History
1600's - 1800's Chimney sweeping is a practice that dates as far back as the early 1600’s. Chimney sweeping and maintenance became in high demand more than ever after The Great Fire of London in 1666 due to more regulations being put into place. One of which was...
Water, Smoke & Animal Problems Solved, Cleaning & All Repairs
Soot Away Chimney Sweeps Water, Smoke & Animal Problems Solved, Cleaning & All Repairs Spring has arrived and everything is coming to life. Everyone seems to go to work on their house, yard, gardens, etc. At SootAway we know the chimney area is the dirtiest,...
Pensacola, Florida Chimney Sweep
Pensacola, a city known for its snow-white beaches, and History. Pensacola is the oldest settlement in the united states dating all the way back to 1559. When hiring a chimney sweep you need someone who is well known in the community as well as someone who knows and...
Planning on selling or buying a home?
Are you planning on selling or buying a home? There are a lot of responsibilities that come with ownership. Experienced homeowners know the struggles that are included when you own a home, and the latter will find out eventually! Whether you are selling your home or...
Not all chimney companies are created equal
Chimney season is right around the corner and will be here before you know it! Now is the time to schedule your annual appointment while Chimney Sweeps still have openings! During the season, it is common for sweeping companies and technicians to be booked three to...
Have You Had Your Annual Chimney Inspection?
We are a little more than halfway into our year of 2020, and although it has not been one of the most riveting, the question still stands- have you had your annual chimney inspection? With the presidential election, a global pandemic, and civil rights protests, we...
Prefabricated vs Masonry Chimney
The biggest difference between masonry fireplaces and prefabricated is the price. Masonry almost always is more expensive than prefabricated. The inflated price in comparison is because masonry requires it to be built on-site, versus being assembled. Masonry will...