by Josh Kelley | Feb 28, 2019 | chimney inspections
A chimney inspection has not always been a well-defined service. Back in the day, you could wind up with a wide range of results, depending on the company you hired for the job. Fortunately, there are now clearer guidelines in the chimney sweep industry, thanks to...
by Josh Kelley | Oct 28, 2018 | Chimney Liner
Is your chimney liner overdue for some maintenance? Or maybe your chimney has no liner at all? In either case, it isn’t wise to put off repair work. An unlined or incorrectly lined chimney presents many dangers, and it’s not worth taking any chances when your family’s...
by Josh Kelley | Oct 14, 2018 | Chimney Installation
There’s no denying the warmth and ambiance a fireplace adds to any home. That being said, some homeowners just don’t have the time, money, or available space to have a masonry unit installed. Fortunately, prefabricated fireplaces are becoming more and more widespread,...
by Josh Kelley | Sep 30, 2018 | chimney inspections
Whenever Magic Broom Chimney Sweeps comes out for a service, a mandatory inspection is performed. Many wish to have their repairs or sweepings done without this step, but unfortunately that would go against our standards of excellence. We work with reputable...
by Josh Kelley | Jul 31, 2018 | Chimney Cleaning
No matter what type of appliance you have or what type of fuel it requires, the CSIA remains firm on one fact: annual inspections and regular cleanings are important! When a sweep looks through your system and discovers it needs some extra work and attention before...
by Josh Kelley | Jul 17, 2018 | chimney repair
Have you been noticing some deterioration throughout your chimney and fireplace? Or maybe things weren’t running quite as efficiently as normal last burning season, and you’ve been meaning to get that checked out… With summer upon us, it’s easy to put off fireplace...
by Josh Kelley | Sep 18, 2017 | Gas Fireplace Maintenance
With the cold weather closing in on us, it’s important to ask: Am I ready for it? Between weatherproofing your home, breaking out your warmer clothes, and planning ahead for the holidays, it’s definitely easy to stay busy! In the midst of it all, the staff at Magic...
by Josh Kelley | Aug 17, 2017 | Certifications
If you’re looking to hire a chimney company for some regular maintenance this fall, do some research beforehand. All too often, homeowners invest in a good deal, only to discover they’ve been bested by a non-reputable company. At Magic Broom, we don’t want to see this...
by Josh Kelley | Jun 5, 2017 | Unpleasant Chimney Odors
Chimney odors tend to become common this time of year as temperatures rise and the air is more humid. We get tons of calls from homeowners asking how they can get rid of these bad smells and keep them away for good. Well, we have some solutions that have proven...
by Josh Kelley | Jan 15, 2016 | chimney maintenance
So your chimney sweep said you need to have your chimney relined… now what? While chimney relining might seem like a daunting project with major construction, modern relining can be done easily and efficiently with a minimum amount of muss and fuss. If you are...
