Slate is one of the most beautiful roofing materials, and slate roofs can last for over a century with proper care and maintenance. However, the maintenance process is not safe for the average homeowner to tackle. Why is slate roofing maintenance and repair best left to the professionals at Clean Sweep? The Dangers of Fixing [...]

As you help homeowners put their homes on the market and help prospective home buyers find the perfect house for them, you will encounter many chimneys. Just like with many other parts of the home, safety goes beneath the surface. Chimneys that look great could have serious structural or safety issues on the inside. When [...]

Chilly nights and brisk mornings are here, which means that many homeowners are suddenly noticing problems with their chimneys. While many chimneys can last for decades with regular preventative maintenance and repairs, some homeowners forget about the importance of preventative maintenance until it is too late! What are the most common fall chimney problems? The [...]

When your home sellers need to clean their chimneys before an inspection, who do you have on speed dial? Choosing and recommending the right chimney sweep is essential to protect your home sellers and your reputation. How can you make sure that you are recommending a high-quality, experienced and trustworthy chimney sweep? Know What Chimney [...]

Now that the colder months are here, it’s time to prepare your chimney for cozy nights by the fire. However, sometimes you start a fire or open the fireplace only to find an unpleasant smell. At Clean Sweep, we regularly receive calls about strange and suspicious odors coming from chimneys and fireplaces. What Are the [...]

Real estate agents understand how essential chimney inspections are to the home sale process, which is why they recommend them to their home sellers. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t think about the inside of their chimney unless something goes wrong. During a pre-sale or pre-listing home inspection, there are numerous common chimney issues that are discovered. [...]

As winter approaches, many homeowners start to think about insulation. Could adding attic insulation make things warmer during the winter? One of the types of insulation that many homeowners completely forget about is chimney liner insulation. What Is Chimney Liner Insulation? Chimney liner insulation can improve the safety and efficiency of your chimney system, all [...]

As a real estate agent, you understand the critical nature of a house inspection. Unsafe wiring, improper plumbing and construction done without a permit can all ruin a potential home sale. However, do you understand why proactive chimney inspections are just as important? Proactive chimney inspections and cleanings prevent any chimney or fireplace issues from [...]

Every year, there are over 25,000 chimney fires across the United States. These fires lead to over $125 million in property damage. Aside from the property damage, there are numerous lives lost and harmed as a result. One of the most notable causes of these tragic chimney and house fires is creosote build-up inside of [...]

Your home sellers have a gorgeous home that has plenty of curb appeal. You won’t have any trouble getting visitors to an open house! However, the dangers lurking beneath the home’s surface are what can ruin a home sale when you have interested home buyers. Before getting too far in the listing process, every real [...]