Month: September 2020

Getting Rid of Birds in The Chimney As the colder Nashville months approach, it’s normal for small animals to seek shelter in any warm place they can find. Unfortunately, this often means they find their way into our garages, sheds, and even chimneys. Since birds are able to fly, they are the most likely to […]

Do You Need a Chimney Crown Repair? During your annual chimney sweep and inspection, our knowledgeable chimney sweeps may find some additional damage that should be addressed. That’s one of the biggest advantages of your chimney sweep and inspection, it can help catch repair concerns before they get out of control. 

It’s Chimney Sweep Season. It’s fall! That typically means comfortable Indianapolis weather, pumpkin and apple, and sports. It’s all about enjoying the weather and getting ready before winter hits. While fall looks a little different this year, one thing is the same: it’s chimney sweep season.

Replacing a gas fireplace with a wood-burning Insert. Gas fireplaces offer convenience and ease, but many Indianapolis homeowners find unparalleled quality in a wood-burning fireplace. While wood-burning fireplaces used to be the norm, many modern homes include them. The good news is that you can convert a gas fireplace into a wood-burning fireplace if that […]

One of the best investments for your Indianapolis home is a fireplace. Classic wood-burning fireplaces have a nostalgic appeal, but they require quite a bit of maintenance. Right now, gas fireplaces are gaining popularity, and many people want to get them because they believe gas fireplaces don’t have a chimney flue. 

Evidence for a chimney cleaning. You hear it every year, “it’s time for your annual chimney cleaning!” A professional cleaning, known as a chimney sweep, is not a huge investment, but it is another added expense. As an Indianapolis homeowner, you may be rightfully wondering if it’s worth the money to get a chimney cleaning […]

A chimney liner is crucial for keeping your chimney in the best possible condition. As a Nashville homeowner, it is critical to keep your chimney and fireplace clean and in good shape. To prepare for the upcoming burning season, you must make sure that you have a good chimney liner to safeguard your chimney. 

Your fireplace is an important part of your home that brings warmth, comfort, and enjoyment to your house and to your family. Over time, your fireplace may experience deterioration that could potentially put your home and your family in a dangerous situation. If your fireplace is showing any signs of deterioration or damage, you should […]

Anyone with a fireplace knows that your chimney is a vital part of your home. Your chimney works as a ventilation system to safely exhaust gases from your fireplace and heating system. Over time, your chimney can experience a wide range of issues that can prevent it from working properly and compromise the safety of […]

Chimney inspection and maintenance is important work; it’s an essential part of providing safety and preventing house fires. That’s why at CMO, we make sure that all of our technicians are certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). This certification ensures that they have been thoroughly trained and are as knowledgeable and experienced […]