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How do you tell if bats are in your chimney?

Got Bats In your Chimney? Bats are the only flying mammals! This makes them one of the most common mammals to get into chimneys!  Telling what type of animal is in your chimney can be very helpful when calling someone for an animal removal! So, how do you tell if bats...

A Fireplace Chimney Clean-Out Keeps The House Safe

Any place with a fireplace needs to get its fireplace chimney cleaned out regularly, to enjoy optimal and safe heating. A clogged chimney not only leads to inefficient wood-burning but also carries fire risk. Besides, it causes harmful indoor pollution. Advantages of...

Got Squirrels in Your Chimney? Here’s What to Do

As the weather warms up in spring, many curious animals are looking for places to shelter. This season, you might hear some scratching noises inside your walls. This is an indicator of squirrels in your chimney. If you think you’ve got some critters taking up...

5 Ways to Use Leftover Firewood from Winter

The last cold, dreary days of winter are finally making way for bright and warm spring days. As you’re getting ready to retire your fireplace for the season, you might notice you didn’t get around to using all of your winter firewood. If you’re wondering what to do...
What type of mortar should I use?

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...

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A First Class Chimney Company

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...

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Chimney Sweeping History

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...

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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...

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Planning on selling or buying a home?

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...

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Not all chimney companies are created equal

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...

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Have You Had Your Annual Chimney Inspection?

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...

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Prefabricated vs Masonry Chimney

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...

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