by Bob Harris | Apr 28, 2023 | Chimney Repairs
As winter gives way to spring, many homeowners’ thoughts turn to home improvement. Longer days and warmer weather seem to create space for home maintenance tasks that were put on hold during the colder season. One area that shouldn’t be overlooked in home maintenance...
by Bob Harris | Mar 31, 2023 | Chimney Leaks
Your home is one of your most important investments – which is why regularly investing in proper maintenance is so vital. Unfortunately, one of the most overlooked areas of the home is your chimney. Many homeowners assume that their chimneys will last forever,...
by Bob Harris | Feb 28, 2023 | Top-Sealing Damper
If you own a fireplace, you know how wonderfully cozy it can be to sit in front of a crackling fire and enjoy the glow of the firelight. You also know the headaches that come when you don’t keep it clean and functioning properly. At Top Hat & Tails we want our...
by Bob Harris | Jan 28, 2023 | Hiring Chimney Sweep
You love the warmth your fireplace adds to your home, both in terms of beating the chill and the ambiance it creates. Clearly, you want to keep this home asset functioning at the top of its game. But when it comes to inviting a chimney professional into your home to...
by Bob Harris | Dec 21, 2022 | Fireplace Ash
You’ve heard it said that where there’s smoke there’s fire. We would point out that if your fire is burning well, smoke may not even be visible leaving your chimney. And we’d add that where there’s a wood fire, there most definitely will be wood ash! These two things...
