A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps

08/24/2026

Our chimney sweeps do not get spooked easily. When you spend your days face-to-face with third-stage creosote buildup, massive raccoon nests, and crumbling flue tiles, a ghost is the least of your worries. The scariest thing hiding in your chimney is usually just years of neglect.

Haunted or not, every chimney deserves a professional clean to keep your home safe from real hazards. Do not let hidden dangers haunt your fireplace this season.

Contact A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps today to schedule your annual inspection by calling 833-CHIMNEY or visiting chimneysweep.com.

08/17/2026

While you might think your chimney can handle everything on its own, leaving it neglected is an open invitation for chaos. Unwanted guests like raccoons and birds are always looking for a free place to stay, and without proper maintenance, rain will pour straight into your living room.

Do not let your fireplace become a vacation resort for wildlife and bad weather. Regular maintenance ensures your system is secure, clean, and ready to protect your home year-round.

Don't make your chimney do it alone. Book your annual inspection with A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps today.

Call 833-CHIMNEY or visit chimneysweep.com to schedule your appointment.

08/12/2026

Don't be The Last House to get your chimney inspected.

Don't be the last house to get your chimney inspection. Call A Step...

08/04/2026

Your chimney cap works tirelessly day and night to protect your home. It blocks the pouring rain, keeps the birds out, and stops raccoons like Dave from making your chimney their new living room.

Without a functional chimney cap, all that water and wildlife go straight into your flue, causing massive damage and expensive repairs. Do not let Dave move in. Give your chimney cap the attention it deserves and ensure it is still doing its job after years of hard work.

Contact A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps to schedule your annual inspection and keep your chimney secure.

Call us at 833-CHIMNEY
Visit us online at chimneysweep.com

07/28/2026

You would not believe what we discover during a routine sweep. We often find third-stage creosote buildup, dampers that have not been moved since the Clinton administration, and enormous bird nests clogging the flue. Sometimes, the squirrel is even still in there!

We see it all, and honestly, we love our jobs. But these wild surprises are exactly why you need a professional to inspect your system regularly to ensure your fireplace is safe to use.

Do not wait for a surprise of your own. Contact A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps today to schedule your annual inspection.

Call us at 833-CHIMNEY
Visit us online at chimneysweep.com

07/24/2026

"It smells like wood..."

Many homeowners think a wood smell means their chimney is fine. But did you know that’s actually the smell of creosote buildup?

A clean chimney should smell like absolutely nothing! At A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps, we start with a thorough inspection and sweep away that dangerous creosote so your family can enjoy a safe, odor-free fireplace.

Ready to keep your home safe?

Call us at 833-CHIMNEY to schedule your annual inspection today! Or visit us online at chimneysweep.com

07/20/2026

Your chimney has complaints. A lot of them.

Complaint #1: nobody's cleaned out the creosote in years, and it's not getting any lighter up there.

Complaint #2: the view from up here hasn't changed since the 90s, and neither has your inspection schedule.

Complaint #3: that crack didn't just show up overnight. It's been building for a while, quietly getting worse every season nobody checked.

Your chimney isn't asking for much. Just an annual inspection so it doesn't have to deal with all this on its own.

Don't wait for it to file a complaint you can't ignore.

Call 833-CHIMNEY to schedule your annual inspection or visit ChimneySweep.com to schedule your appointment.

A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps, Virginia.

07/16/2026

If you are buying a Virginia home with a wood-burning fireplace, here is something most buyers find out too late.

The home inspection will note that the fireplace and chimney exist. It will not tell you the condition of the flue liner, the stage of creosote buildup, whether the damper seals properly, or whether the crown has been compromised. Those details require a chimney assessment, not a general home inspection.

One visit before you close costs a fraction of what the first repair costs after you move in. We do pre-purchase chimney assessments across Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Northern
Virginia.

Call 833-CHIMNEY to schedule before your closing date.

Visit chimneysweep.com for more details.

A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps, Virginia.

07/07/2026

Your chimney has been dropping hints all season.

The smoky smell you blamed on the candles. The alarm you silenced and forgot about. The soot you wiped off the mantle and moved on from.

None of it was random. It was your chimney doing what it can to get your attention before it has to do something you actually cannot ignore.

The small signs are not inconveniences. They are a heads-up. And a heads-up is always cheaper than an emergency.

Book your inspection before it gets to that point.

Call 833-CHIMNEY or visit chimneysweep.com to book your appointment.

A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps, Virginia.