The Chimney Doctor

07/04/2023

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas! Hoping everyone has a safe holiday season.

05/03/2021

ATTENTION!!! Our phone voicemail is not working!! We learned over the weekend that our voicemail has a glitch. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience. In the mean time if you have the capability, feel free to leave a text with your name and number and we will call you back.

10/09/2020

Facebook Friday Fireplace Tip of the Week!!

08/07/2020

Facebook Friday Fireplace Tip if the Week! Have your fireplace inspected by educated Fireplace & Chimney Professionals. Today’s tip is about smoke chambers. Smoke chambers are a very weak link in your fireplace/chimney system that is almost always overlooked. Open holes and joints in a smoke chamber mean the smoke and heat are going to unknown portions of your chimney chase where it could possibly reach combustibles.
For example, when inspections are performed, often times we encounter the roof rafters touching the chimney where as they should have a distance from touching any wood. The distance with a chimney going through the center of the house is 2”, while chimney structures on the outside wall of a house is a 1 1/2”. If a chimney fire exists, the brick can become hot enough to ignite the wood rafters and now your chimney fire is no longer a chimney fire it is a house fire. Please have your fireplace inspected to see if there is any hidden areas of concern. Give us a call before it’s to late, we are getting booked up fast for this upcoming season. Be safe and have a great weekend!
Please call 309-361-0841 for your Fireplace & Chimney Inspection

07/28/2020

Maximizing the amount of water off of your chimney can prolong the life of the chimney. Moisture can seep in over time and damage can occur. A good solution can be installing a chimney cap that covers the entire chimney. Waterproofing your chimney on a regular basis will also help fight against water damage. Have your fireplace and chimney inspected by a CSIA professional. Call us for all of your fireplace and chimney needs. 309-361-0841

07/24/2020

FACEBOOK FRIDAY!
Excited about the Napoleon Grills that just arrived! We have several on the floor with different options and colors. Along with the grills come the rubs and sauces. A new rub just arrived called Veterans! Veterans rub and sauce is Illinois made by a Veteran. 100% of the proceeds this year go to programs for veterans. Please call before coming to our Metamora location, our hours fluctuate at this time of year especially due to the virus. We are prepared for your visit to be safe. Call 309-361-0841 for your appointment.

07/13/2020

Pizza Pizza Pizza!
Every once in while we get the opportunity to service other businesses in the local area. Yes the wood fired oven at Sugar! Come enjoy the food, all provisions for distance has been made. I personally had a pizza on Friday and it was great!

06/22/2020

Call today for your dryer vents to be cleaned. 309-361-0841 We are one of very few certified dryer vent exhaust technicians in the area. Dryer fires are very common. It is recommended that dryer vents are inspected and cleaned at least once a year for safety and proper venting.

PEORIA, Ill. (HOI) -- An early morning dryer fire in Peoria has displaced 12 people from their home. It happened in the 2000 block of West Millman at 3:21 AM Monday. Firefighters arrived, and were met with dark smoke coming from the front of the home. They later found a clothes dryer on fire on

04/21/2020

Chimney Caps. When people ask, “do I really need a chimney cap?” My answer will always be yes. The picture on the left shows a typical rain gauge. It is exactly that, a way to measure the amount of rain in inches. As you can see it is very small, the opening being less than 2 square inches.
On the right side picture is 1 chimney with 2 flue tiles servicing 2 fireplaces. 1 fireplace upstairs and 1 fireplace downstairs. Both inside flue tile measurements are 144 square inches totaling 288 square inches. Water can destroy your flue, fireplace and chimney. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean damage isn’t there. Please call to have a chimney cap installed and preserve your biggest investment. Protect your home from water damage. 309-361-0841

04/12/2020

Happy Easter!
From my family to yours Happy Easter. Enjoy this time with family as we all work through times we’ve never experienced. Enjoy this time with family, the road ahead can be even better than the road last driven on. Wishing everyone a happy holiday!