Many homeowners avoid scheduling home maintenance with professionals simply because they aren’t sure what to expect. They aren’t sure how to prepare, and they aren’t sure about letting strangers into their homes. At The Mad Hatter, your concerns are our concerns. We...
The time is now for necessary maintenance that will protect your home and family this winter. For your car, you may buy snow tires. You may winterize the windows of your house. If you have a chimney, you should also have your system inspected to determine if there are...
Your chimney is built to last. When constructed properly, in accordance with residential standards and safety codes, your chimney should outlive your house. If your chimney has gone years without being serviced, inspected, or repaired, then you may have some issues...
You see it quite often, shifting in structures. Old homes may have a crack across a wall or ceiling, most often painted over and forgotten. Is this type of shift any different if it affects your chimney? A leaning chimney can mean a few things, but it may not be as...
Spring is here! It’s also the time that homeowners and chimney professionals will discover chimney damage that might have gone unnoticed during burn season. It’s important to schedule a chimney inspection at the end of burn season. In addition, address any...
