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When Should I Upgrade My Old Wood Stove?

Many homeowners in New Hampshire still run older wood stoves, but over time, these age out and need replacement. If your stove is reaching the end of its life, here are a few reasons you should upgrade your old wood stove: 1. New stoves are more efficient:  They produce more heat with less wood, which […] Read more

Top 7 Must-Have Fireplace Accessories

The fireplace is a centerpiece of the home for many. It provides heat, creates a family gathering point and improves a room’s aesthetics. For safe and pleasant fires, we recommend you own these 7 must-have fireplace accessories. Most of these accessories are available in a wide range of styles so you can find ones that […] Read more

Top 3 Reasons You Need a Fireplace Cover or Screen

We all love lighting a big roaring fire in our hearth. Yet, having an open, wood-burning fire inside your living room is not without its risks. That’s why we recommend installing a fireplace cover or screen. It is a simple and effective way to make your fireplace safer and more stylish.  Keeps Kids and Pets […] Read more

What Are the Best Alternatives to Oil Heating?

Do you have an oil furnace? Are you wondering if you might have to take out a loan to fill it this year? Well, you are not alone. Many folks are concerned about how they are going to heat their homes this coming winter. In this post, we are going to review some of the […] Read more

Chimney Sweeps In Movies: How Do they Compare to Reality?

“Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee…” Can you picture Dick Van Dyke as he sings and dances his way across the rooftops of London exalting the life of the chimney sweep? Disney’s “Mary Poppins” made us want to put on our top hats and start the charmed life of a chimney sweep. Do these […] Read more

Choosing the Proper Firewood For Your Fireplace

Selecting the right wood to burn in your home is important to your overall chimney health. Subtle changes like the woods moisture, how it was stored and more can impact your chimney and also your indoor air quality. To keep these both in check, we recommend using seasoned, dry, locally sourced wood. Check out our […] Read more

Chimney Sweep Frequently Asked Questions

Chimney sweeping is a service that not everyone has experience with. And besides Mary Poppins, not many people even know what happens when a chimney sweep occurs. If you are one of the lucky few New England homeowners who gets to enjoy a roaring fireplace, we have a helpful list of FAQ’s as you look […] Read more

What’s the Difference between Chimney Flues & Dampers?

There’s a lot of terminology surrounding fireplace and chimney systems, and often it’s hard to know the real difference between one component and another. Chimney flues and fireplaces dampers are both involved in drafting and regulating the air that helps fires burn, but there are key differences between the two. Chimney flues Your chimney flue […] Read more

Common Problems with Chimneys in Historic Homes

A chimney that receives regular maintenance should give many years of safe and efficient service. But once a chimney passes into “old age,” i.e., 50 or 75 or more years old, certain problems should be expected. Still, with proper chimney repairs and some alterations, chimneys in historic homes can work as well as their much […] Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Install A Fireplace

Winter is a fun time of year, and many people look forward to ice skating in the park, snow skiing in the mountains, and enjoying their favorite winter beverage. It’s also the time of year when heating bills tend to go up, and many homeowners consider alternative heating solutions like a fireplace to reduce heating […] Read more

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John RantaJohn Ranta
17:01 22 Mar 24
They arrived on time, worked quickly and showed me the results. Prfessional throughout. jr
william greenwilliam green
23:21 14 Mar 24
Really helped me out can't say enough good things highly recommend!!!! The young man that came to my home was very knowledgeable and friendly great attitude all around answered all my questions and left me stress free best of all left no mess.🤙🏻🤙🏻
Michael Dell'OrtoMichael Dell'Orto
18:39 14 Mar 24
Jaime ConleyJaime Conley
17:13 14 Mar 24
Sarah GilliattSarah Gilliatt
01:46 13 Mar 24
A very thorough and careful job done! Thank you.
Larry CookLarry Cook
15:11 07 Mar 24
I wanted to give 5 stars but they are very busy which meant I had a good wait for both the inspection/cleaning, then for a quote on repairs and then for the repairs. Their prices seemed a little high to me but I have nothing to compare with as they were highly recommended by someone I trust and other companies had plenty of negatives reviews which kept me from getting additional quotes. I am happy with the work and they promptly returned to fix a mistake that had been made. Chris the inspector, Jennifer in the office, and Alex and his repair crew were all pleasant and took the time to answer all of my questions. Alex and his crew even took their shoes off (it was winter) before entering my house without even being asked! So if you are not in a rush and want to ensure you chimney is as safe as possible then I think you'll be happy with Black Moose.
Rebecca DeFuscoRebecca DeFusco
22:35 21 Feb 24
After a recent sweep of our chimney, it was discovered that our flue tiles were cracked. Black Moose techs were hard working, detail oriented and professional! Nice jobs guys! See you next year for my cleaning!
Karen CKaren C
14:52 14 Feb 24
Excellent I highly recommend Black Moose Chimney and Stove; Kelly and Liam are awesome, they did a great job. Extremely professional, arrived early, went through everything with a fine tooth comb ensuring pellet stove was thoroughly cleaned. They also were respectful of my home, conscientious and cleaned up after themselves. Made sure stove worked prior to leaving and told me to call promptly if anything came up afterward. Will definitely use them again.
Denise ClarkDenise Clark
16:32 31 Jan 24
We've had Black Moose clean our chimney for a number of years.But recently, we had an emergency situation at our home involving our chimney & oil furnace flue, which was caked full of soot from a malfunctioning furnace. They came & cleaned out both flues in no time, even going up on the roof with snow on it! They cleaned up after their work in the interior rooms where the oil furnace and the woodstove are located. Great work. Reasonable prices. Very nice people. You can't go wrong with Black Moose.
Joe GJoe G
18:30 24 Jan 24
Goods: The technicians know their business, very efficient in cleaning/inspection along with cleaning up after the 'dirty work'.Others: Communications could be more effective. Despite early coordination about scope of work (multiple flues within same chimney) the estimate provided did not reflect this and the final invoice was significantly more than the estimate provided.Quote for follow-on chimney relining was significantly more than that offered by other companies in the area (and far more than neighbors experienced for similar work accomplished by other companies)
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