Bellevue & Beyond

In a lot of ways, the Pacific Northwest is known for three things: Seattle, Portland, and rain. We know our service area in and around Seattle for so much more! The cities in which we work, live, and play are known for vibrant wildlife, beautiful landscapes, cultural...

A Fireplace Adds Value to Your Home

By comparing modern homes to those built in the 1970s, you can see that fireplaces are not going out of style anytime soon! In fact, today 60 percent of new homes have a fireplace. What’s more, a 2012 survey reveals that a fireplace is an amenity homebuyers most want...

Smoke Chamber Parging

A very small portion of the chimney system is accessible without the help of special equipment or cameras. One of the difficult to see – yet extremely important – components of the chimney is the smoke chamber. What is a smoke chamber?  Located directly...
Know the signs of a chimney fire

Know the signs of a chimney fire

Would you know if your chimney caught fire? You probably assume you would, as some chimney fires come with flames and sparks shooting from the rooftop, smoke billowing from the chimney, and a roaring sound like a freight train filling. Often, however, chimney fires go...