Field-tested guidance from the Newark chimney desk about sweeping, leaks, crowns, liners, and why a fireplace smokes.

Skip the scare tactics. Here is how a Newark homeowner can tell when a sweep is really due.
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Read more →Your whole chimney, one accountable Newark crew — that is the offer. Protected with drop cloths, documented with photos, and quoted before we start.