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SE Certified Chimney Services

Family-owned and serving North Missouri since 2013. Chimney inspections, sweeping, repairs, leak prevention, caps, liners, and fireplace safety.

Honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and service you can count on.

10/06/2026

🔥 There are two kinds of people who own a fireplace…

🕵️‍♂️ Person #1:
Buys seasoned firewood. Stacks it neatly. Has the chimney inspected. Knows exactly when it was last cleaned.

🫣 Person #2:
Finds some wood that’s been sitting behind the shed since 2019 and says, “Eh. It’ll burn.” 😂

Steve has met both. A LOT of Person #2. 😂

What you burn actually matters. Wet or unseasoned wood creates more smoke and can contribute to faster creosote buildup inside your chimney. So as everyone starts getting their firewood ready for the season, we’re curious…

Where are you getting your firewood this year?

🪵 Cut and split it myself
🛻 Buy it from someone local
🌳 I’ve got a guy
😂 Whatever is lying around and looks flammable

And yes, Steve is silently judging that last group. 😉

10/02/2026

🍂 Okay… somehow it’s October.

Which means we’re about 5 minutes away from cold mornings, leaves everywhere, turning the heat on and realizing all the stuff we said we’d take care of “before winter.” 😂

So let’s hear it…

What’s the ONE fall chore you put off every single year because you absolutely hate doing it?

🍂 Raking leaves
🪟 Washing windows
🧹 Cleaning gutters
🌿 Putting away all the outdoor stuff
🔥 Getting the fireplace/chimney ready (psst - I know a guy 😉)
🧊 Winterizing everything
😬 Something else you’ve been pretending doesn’t exist

No judgment here. I’ve got my own honey-do list. 😂

09/30/2026

👀 Same chimney. Big difference.

This is a recent crown coat job Steve completed.

The crown sits at the very top of your chimney and takes a beating from rain, snow, ice, heat and Missouri weather year after year.

When it starts deteriorating or cracking, water can find its way into places it doesn’t belong. And with winter coming, small cracks can become bigger problems as water freezes and expands.

Steve applied a new crown coat to help seal and protect this chimney from the elements.

It may not be the part of your chimney you see from the living room, but taking care of what’s happening on the roof can save you a much bigger headache later.

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09/29/2026

🍂 You know that first night of fall when it finally gets cold enough to justify a fire?

Windows are shut. Football is on. Somebody’s curled up on the couch under a blanket. You light the fireplace for the first time in months and the whole house just feels a little cozier...Now let me ruin the moment for you. 😂

Do you know what’s been sitting inside that chimney since the last time you used it?

Steve has climbed onto enough roofs and stuck his head into enough fireplaces to know that “it worked fine last year” doesn’t necessarily mean everything is fine this year.

Creosote can build up. Animals can move in. Moisture can cause damage. Liners can crack or deteriorate. And sometimes the homeowner has absolutely no idea until Steve gets in there and finds it.

So before you light that first fire of the season, have a professional take a look, please! We’d much rather Steve find something boring than your family find out the exciting way. 😉🔥

And apparently this week is National Chimney Safety Week, so look at us being timely for once. 😂

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09/21/2026

😂🍁 Fall, is that you???

09/17/2026

Ever looked at a roof and thought, “There’s NO way I’d get up there”? 😳
Then: Steve probably has too. 😂

Chimneys don’t exactly get installed according to how convenient they’ll be to reach later. Some are on steep roofs that require a little more than a ladder and a good pair of shoes.

That’s where equipment like these Pitch Hoppers comes in.

They give Steve a more stable working platform on steep roof pitches so he can safely access areas he needs to inspect or repair.

It’s one of those pieces of equipment most homeowners probably don’t know exists, but it’s part of being properly equipped for the job.

Because sometimes getting to the chimney is half the battle.

Be honest… would you get on this roof if it required all this? 😂

09/15/2026

When we say Steve gets all up in there… we mean ALL up in there. 😂

There are some parts of chimney work you just can’t do from a comfortable distance.

Sometimes you’ve got to climb on the roof.
Sometimes you’ve got to squeeze into tight spaces.
And sometimes… apparently you just have to become one with the fireplace. 🤣

Steve’s been doing this long enough to know that if you want to find the problem and do the job right, you’ve got to be willing to get in there and actually look.

Just another day at SE Certified Chimney Services.

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09/10/2026

👀 This is the part of a chimney most homeowners never get to see.

Steve installed this new stainless steel chimney liner recently.

A chimney liner runs inside the chimney and gives smoke, heat and combustion gases a proper path out of the home. Depending on the chimney and what’s connected to it, a liner may be installed when the existing system is damaged, deteriorated or needs to be updated for proper venting.

And while the finished product isn’t exactly something you’re going to show off to your neighbors 😂, it’s the work behind the scenes that matters.

This is also why Steve doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to chimney work. He inspects what you actually have, explains what he finds and recommends what your home needs.

Most of Steve’s best work is stuff you’ll never see, unfortunately. But that’s kind of the point. 🔥

Need your chimney inspected or have questions about a liner? Give Steve a call at (660) 646-8498.

09/10/2026

When was the last time your chimney was actually cleaned? 👀

Steve recently went to clean and inspect a chimney connected to a pellet stove that hadn’t been cleaned in about two years.

It was completely clogged. And that’s the thing about chimneys. You can’t always tell what’s building up inside just by looking at your fireplace or stove.

As a general rule, Steve recommends:
🔥 Average use: Have it cleaned and inspected once a year.
🔥 Daily or heavy use: You may need it cleaned twice a year.

How often yours needs attention can also depend on what you’re burning, how frequently you’re using it and the condition of the chimney itself.

Regular cleaning isn’t just about getting rid of a little soot. It’s an opportunity to catch buildup, blockages and other issues before they become bigger problems.

If you can’t remember the last time yours was cleaned… that’s probably your answer. 😂

Give Steve a call at (660) 646-8498 to get on the schedule. Because it's that time of year and a nice fire will be calling your name before you know it! 🤗

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