Winter Chimney Cleaning

December 19th, 2012

A little snow doesn’t stop the 2nd Generation Chimneys team from getting your chimney cleaned! No matter the season, our crew is ready to work. We have a team of experts that will thoroughly inspect and clean your chimney, as well as offer any additional repair services needed. It is our goal to keep your family safe and warm all winter long.

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Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning in Edina MN

December 17th, 2012

You may not think about the air ducts in your home that distribute heated and cooled air throughout the building. However, the condition of this ductwork system is a very important component in the successful operation of your heating and air conditioning system…

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Minneapolis Fireplace and Chimney Tip: How to Maintain Efficiency for Your Fireplace or Wood Stove Throughout the Winter

December 10th, 2012

Are you looking for ways to maintain efficiency while heating your Minneapolis area home with a fireplace or wood stove this winter? At 2nd Generation Chimneys, we can help you heat your home more efficiently with a few tips from our chimney and fireplace experts…

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We Appreciate Your Feedback!

December 7th, 2012

It is always a pleasure to receive a positive review from our customers. Your feedback offers us input into what worked and what didn’t so that we can continue serving you and others with the highest level of care. Please consider leaving us a review through our online survey. If you have had a good experience with us (which we try to ensure everyone does!), we would very much appreciate you sharing that experience with the public on our Yelp business page. Thanks in advance for your support!

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Maple Grove, MN Chimney Tips: How Chimney Caps Protect Your Chimney

December 3rd, 2012

Whether you own a traditional fireplace, wood stove, or fireplace insert, installing a chimney cap on the chimney in your Maple Grove, MN home is important for several reasons. Call 2nd Generation for all your chimney needs.

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Chimney Fire Top to Bottom

November 30th, 2012

If you have experienced a Chimney Fire, the Pixley family at 2nd Generation Chimneys is here to help you with the repairs and restoration. We are experienced in walking our clients through the insurance process and ensuring piece of mind with quality restoration from our expert technicians. Maintenance and inspection is the ideal way to prevent chimney fires, so remember to call us to schedule an appointment!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22nd, 2012

From all of us here at 2nd Generation Chimneys, we want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope that you are spending time with the people you care for most and taking this day to remember all the things that you are grateful for in your life.

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Documentation Is Key!

November 16th, 2012

The chimney repair experts at 2nd Generation Chimneys know that the only way to be certain that your chimney is clear of debris or damage is if you can see it with your own eyes. This is why we use the Chim-Scan to photograph our chimney inspection work. This device also allows us to scope your chimney for visual assistance that cannot be attained with the use of a flashlight or natural sunlight.

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What is Tuckpointing and Why Do I need it for my Brick Chimney?

November 12th, 2012

If you’ve never owned a brick chimney or if you’ve never paid any attention to the one that you have, you may not know what tuckpointing is. But if your chimney has started to crack, lean or deteriorate, you may have started to hear about tuckpointing. We thought it would be helpful for our customers in St. Paul to learn more…

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