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Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you would like information, prices, or to set up an appointment.Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:o0am until 4:00pm. We sweep Monday through Saturday, and provide 24-hour emergency service.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. We sweep Monday through Saturday, and provide 24-hour emergency service.

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CHECKOUT LANE: Tips to get the chimney ready for winter
Get that chimney cleaned out to ensure proper draft
By Brent Lang

With winter approaching, theres no better time to get your fireplace in working order. Curling up by a roaring fire is the perfect antidote to the New England cold. To ensure your chimney isnt blocked with debris or other obstructions that could threaten your familys safety and damage your home, call in the help of a chimney sweep.

All flues that are in use, whether thats a gas water heater, an oil furnace, or a fireplace, should be evaluated yearly and swept to ensure proper draft, said Loreen Koubek, director of administration at Eurosweep Chimney Service in Braintree.

Although building codes in the state call for houses to have caps, many older buildings have never been properly outfitted. Buying one will set you back $100 for a single flue, but its a good investment because most chimneys deteriorate from the inside out, a process thats accelerated by exposure to debris and precipitation.

Another tip for ensuring the long-term of health of your fireplace is to burn seasoned hardwood, like oak or maple. Only use wood thats been cut, split, stacked and dried, and steer clear of soft woods like pine, which result in more buildup.

Evaluations and cleanings by certified chimney sweeps cost between $100 to $200, depending on the size of the flue. A good sweep will also be able to tell customers if their chimneys have any structural damage.

Brent Lang may be reached at blang@ledger.com.

Eurosweep Chimney Services has won an award from Angies List for getting a number of A ratings. From left, chimney sweeps Anthony Glew, Shawn Pemberton and business owner Charles Koubek hold tools of their trade. (AMELIA KUNHARDT/The Patriot Ledger)