Creosote!
Holy Creosote!
Last week we were called out to one of our long time, heavy burning, clients for annual maintenance.
When we go there we found a very heavy coating of creosote in the flue and on the mechanical fan.
People always ask us how frequently they should have their chimney swept and that’s not an easy question to answer over the phone.
It varies on how you burn and what you burn. 
Annual inspections are recommended by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, but for some, that’s not enough.
These folks are now on a semi-annual inspection and sweeping schedule.
Burn away, my friends!
Lindsey joined BBC in 1998 as an administrative assistant learning every aspect of the industry and company. Lindsey embraced her chimney career, slowly working her way up the ladder to President of Operations. Lindsey has been an integral part of the daily operations for the last ten years, implementing numerous policies, systems, and procedures. In 2016, Lindsey became a partial owner of the company with her brother Matthew. She is dedicated to preserving the company’s family-owned values while providing top-notch customer service from both the office staff and field technicians. Lindsey lives in Bridgewater with her husband and two daughters and plays in a women’s soccer league to unwind.
Lindsey holds her Construction Supervisor’s License with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, CSIA Cert#8198