Black Goose Chimney Sweep, Inc

09/25/2026

Look closely at these mortar joints 🧱

The mortar here is crumbling and pulling away from the brick instead of sealing the joints. Once that happens water can get in and lead to cracking and bigger damage down the road.

Catching it early means a simple repointing job instead of a full rebuild. If your chimney's mortar looks like this don't wait. Give us a call.

08/19/2026

Chimney fires can reach extreme temperatures and cause real damage to caps, liners, and more. Regular cleanings and inspections help catch creosote buildup before it becomes a fire hazard. If it's been a while since your last sweep, now's a good time to schedule one.

07/29/2026

Just installed a new stainless steel chimney cap on this one! 🧱🔥

Multi-flue caps like this keep rain, animals, and debris out while letting smoke escape properly. We also sealed and coated the crown to protect it from water damage — one of the biggest causes of chimney problems.

If your cap is old, rusted, or missing, now's a good time to get it checked out before winter. ❄️

07/20/2026

Two open flues with no caps and a cracked crown covered in moss and lichen. Every time it rains water is going straight in. Every time it freezes those cracks get a little bigger.

This is exactly the kind of thing we look for on an inspection. Cap the flues, repair the crown and waterproof the masonry and you stop the damage before it works its way down into the chimney and eventually into your home.

Water damage is one of the most expensive things we repair. It is also one of the easiest to prevent. Give us a Call/Text!

540-586-9778

07/08/2026

Moss growing right inside the flue. That only happens when a chimney has been wet for a long time. No cap, no protection and years of moisture sitting inside doing damage to everything it touches.

This is a good reminder of what a chimney cap is there for. Give us a call/text if yours is missing or if it has been a while since your last inspection.

540-586-9778

06/30/2026

We get called out for a lot of chimneys but this one stood out. Several bricks completely missing from years of water damage breaking down the mortar. This is what happens when small cracks get ignored for too long.

Do not let your chimney get to this point. Give us a call/text and we will take a look before it becomes a bigger job.

06/25/2026

That little plant growing right out of the chimney crown is kind of impressive until you realize what it means. If something is growing there the crown is already cracked enough to hold moisture. Those roots will keep working their way in and every freeze and thaw makes it worse.

What you see here turns into a much bigger repair if it gets ignored.

Give us a call/text and we will take care of it before it gets any further along.

540-586-9778

06/22/2026

Water is the number one enemy of your chimney. A rusted out chase cover is basically rolling out the welcome mat for it. If yours is due for a replacement give us a call before winter does the rest of the damage.

06/16/2026

This is what our camera found during a routine inspection. Those cracks in the flue liner are not something you can see from the fireplace opening. Without a camera scan you would have no idea this was there.

Cracked liners allow heat and gases to escape into the walls of your home. That is a serious fire and carbon monoxide hazard.

This is exactly why we recommend an annual inspection. Give us a call and we will take a look.

540-586-9778

06/09/2026

A good chimney cap keeps water, animals and debris out of your flue. If yours is missing or damaged it is one of the easiest ways to prevent a costly repair down the road. Give us a call/text today!

540-586-9778

Black Goose Chimney Service provides chimney sweep, chimney repair, wood burning fireplace and stove installation and gas products. Call us for a quote.