Why Leaning Chimney Repair is Critical for Your Home’s Safety and Value
Your home’s chimney isn’t just a decorative feature — it’s an essential structural component of your property. In Metro Atlanta, where clay-rich soil and shifting ground conditions are common, leaning chimneys are a frequent and potentially dangerous issue for homeowners. If you’ve noticed your chimney tilting away from your home or forming cracks at the base, it’s crucial to seek professional leaning chimney repair services before the problem escalates.
Do You Have a Leaning Chimney?
Masonry chimneys contain thousands of pounds of brick and mortar that provide an escape for smoke and soot from indoor fireplaces. These structures can last for decades when built correctly, but there are situations where they can become unstable. A leaning chimney is a sign of structural instability, which can lead to serious damage to […]
Is Your Chimney Ready for Winter?
Chimneys provide the needed ventilation for your fireplace and need regular maintenance to ensure they function safely and correctly. The last thing you want is a damaged chimney that causes problems in the middle of winter. At minimum, you could be without use of your fireplace while you have your chimney repaired during the coldest […]
Now is the Time to Arrange a Chimney Inspection
With the warm Georgia summer finally here, you won’t be expecting to make use of your fireplace or wood burning stove for some time. Accordingly, this is the perfect time of year to arrange your annual chimney inspection. If any potential problems are discovered, you have ample time to arrange appropriate repairs. When the cold […]
Why Is Fireplace Smoke Entering My House?
If you have had a chimney inspection and received the all-clear, but your fireplace is sending smoke inside your home, it is a serious concern. Fireplace smoke can damage furniture, walls and carpets. The acrid smell can be very difficult to remove. The smoke releases particulates into the home that can adversely affect the health […]
When The Leaves Fall, Chimneys Need Inspection
As the leaves pile up on the lawn, the fireplace indoors entices, doesn’t it? The falling temperatures mean running your furnace and using your fireplace are about to re-enter the routine. Have you had your chimney inspected? It’s always wise to get your chimney inspected in the fall before you start adding fuel to the […]
Chimney Inspections and Repairs in Metro Atlanta
Do you have one or more chimneys attached to your home? There are two primary reasons that homeowners may request a chimney inspection. If you are concerned about structural problems or safety, having the structure assessed is recommended. Homeowners who are seeking to sell a property will also need to have structures such as the […]
Prevent Home Fires with Brick Chimney Repairs
Wooding burning or gas fireplaces with brick chimneys are beyond cozy and represent the ultimate in comfort for many homeowners in the greater Atlanta, GA area. Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs will inspect, clean and repair your brick chimney to prevent chimney fires that could cause significant smoke damage or destroy your home. Why You […]
Inspect Your Chimney Before You Use It!
While temperatures in Georgia have certainly cooled off with the onset of fall, they aren’t quite cold. In fact, most of us are still having to change clothes two or three times a day to keep up with the changing temps throughout the day. However, cold temperatures will come, and at Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry […]
Don’t Lose a Sale Due to Foundation Damage
Selling a home can be an exciting time. If you are selling your current home to upgrade to a bigger house or a better location, you can feel the excitement of anticipation. If you are moving because of a job change or transfer and are relocating to a different state, the excitement can be full […]