Proven Craftsmanship

Here at Powers Chimney & Masonry, LLC, our priority is your safety and comfort. We're a company that is devoted to our clients all the time, in any season.

Our technicians have been working diligently to provide superior service to our clients.

Below are some recent pictures of our chimney and masonry work:

Before

After

Chimney (Roofline Up) Before 1

Chimney (Roofline Up) Before 2

Chimney (Roofline up) After

Chimney needing help before 1

Chimney needing help before 2 (counter flashing)

Chimney no longer needing help! After 1

Chimney no longer needing help! After 2

These are just a few examples of our proven craftsmanship. Let Powers Chimney and Masonry be your contractor of choice, and you'll experience the best service, from our office staff to our technicians.

Dryer Vents Really DO Eat Socks!

Yes, the old adage of "the dryer eats socks," actually does have some truth to it.

Photo courtesy http://bit.ly/z8xzq4.

A few weeks ago, we got an inquiry from a customer who mentioned that it was taking him up to 5 dryer cycles to get a small load of laundry dry. We scheduled an appointment to come out and clean it for him, and found about half a dozen socks in the dryer vent, and enough lint to stop it up!

The client was very thankful that we were able to take care of the problem for him, and mentioned twice that he was so thankful that we cleaned his dryer vent, because he was certain that we prevented a fire, and made it possible for him to dry a load of clothes in less than an hour - something he'd not experienced since purchasing the home!

Here at Powers Chimney & Masonry, LLC, our priority is your safety. Read more about dryer vent cleaning on our website or call us to schedule a dryer vent cleaning!

Welcome, Sunshine!

No, I'm not talking about the weather.

Sunshine is the newest member of the Powers Chimney and Masonry team. She comes to us with 18 years of experience in an office setting. Being born and raised in Kodiak, AK, Sunshine started her early years of construction training with her dad. She has worked in a wide variety of fields, including: office, bookkeeping, furniture sales, hazmat removal, asbestos removal, roofing and hospital emergency/ outpatient/ inpatient admitting. Sunshine is also a certified EMT.

Everything she does is for and about her family. Sunshine and her husband, Aaron, have been married for 13 years, and live in Anacortes with their 4 kids, ages 8,9, 10 and 12, and she adores them with all her heart. Sunshine also teaches acting classes in her local community and participates in community theater as well.

We're all very excited to have Sunshine here working with our team at Powers Chimney & Masonry! Welcome, Sunshine!

Cold Snap

During this past week, the Northern Puget Sound Region has experienced more snow, ice and dangerous traveling conditions than has ever hit in recent years.

Governor Christine Gregoire has declared our area to be in a State of Emergency, which means the National Guard could be involved. (See the link to King 5 news for more information).

It's times like these when people really see problems with heating their homes, keeping their family safe, and making sure everything is in proper working order. Usually, you don't know something is wrong with your chimney or fireplace until you need it. 

Here at Powers Chimney & Masonry, LLC, our priority is your safety and satisfaction. Be sure to call us today to schedule your annual cleaning and inspection, dryer vent cleaning, or even an estimate for repairs! (360) 691-9828

Rainy and Cold - We're Here For You

Even when we have a forecast that looks as bleak as the one for the remainder of this week (see picture below), Powers Chimney & Masonry is still here for you as your chimney & masonry contractor of choice.

Photo courtesy king5.com







 The rainy, cold weather can be really uncomfortable for you if you don't have a fireplace in working order to keep you warm. Whether you have a wood-burning stove or a traditional masonry fireplace, it's a good idea to get your annual chimney cleaning and inspection done now so that when you need it, it will be ready and safe for your use.

Don't wait until you're already shivering! Call us today to get everything in proper working order for you. Need more than just a cleaning and inspection? Maybe an estimate for repairs? No problem. We can do that, too.

Call us today to schedule an appointment. (360) 691-9828). Ask for Kimi or Michelle. 

New Year's Contest

Happy New Year, everyone!

To celebrate, we are having a contest this month.

Here is how it works:

You can have a maximum of 3 entries. Entries are obtained in 3 ways:
           1) Follow this blog. Leave a comment on this blog post saying that you are a follower.
           2) Re-post the link to this blog post on Facebook. Leave a separate comment on this
               blog post saying that you did so.
           3) Tweet the link to this blog post on Twitter. Leave a separate comment on this blog post
               saying that you did so.

There will be 3 prizes for 3 separate winners drawn randomly. (One entry per household, please).

1st prize: Stainless Steel Chimney Cap w/ installation ($140+ value)
2nd prize: Chimney Cleaning & Inspection ($100+ value)
3rd prize: Powers Chimney & Masonry T-Shirt and Baseball Cap

This contest begins on 01/02/2012 and ends on 02/03/2012 at 11:59pm PST. All entries must be received before then.

Good luck!

What If You Don't Use Your Fireplace?

Over the past couple of months, I have received many emails, phone calls and other correspondence from customers who tell me that they haven't used their fireplaces/ chimneys/ wood-burning stoves for a year or so, and thus think and sometimes insist that an annual cleaning and/ or inspection isn't necessary.

Wrong.

Because safety is our priority here at Powers Chimney & Masonry, it is my job as the Marketing Executive to inform all of our customers, friends and family that an unused chimney, fireplace or wood-burning stove is potentially just as dangerous as one that is used regularly.


In the article below, the assistant fire chief of West Pelzer, SC warns that a chimney needs to be cleaned an inspected every year, regardless of how often it was used, if at all.
http://www.independentmail.com/news/2011/dec/25/mans-home-damaged-chimney-fire-christmas/

You never know when you might have a build-up of creosote or burning ash in your chimeny, fireplace or wood-burning stove! This is not something that is a DIY project; it needs a professional.

Be sure to be safe, not sorry. Powers Chimney & Masonry provides that assurance to you. Right now, when you schedule any chimney cleaning, we're giving you a 20-point safety inspection - free of charge. This is a $50 value.

Call us today to schedule your appointment! (360) 691-9828