FIREPLACE SERVICES

ONE STOP SHOP:
BUYING, INSTALLING, & MAINTAINING

Black Magic Chimney Sweeps are there to walk you through the entire purchasing process. From buying to installing and maintaining your stove. 

BUYING & INSPECTING

Before installation, it must be verified that the fireplace is structurally sound and safe. Our sweeps are nationally certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). 

We are constantly educating our staff. They are prepared to expertly answer questions regarding heat output, emissions, efficiency and more. 


And we sell quality wood burning stoves. So we're a one-stop shop!

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INSTALLING
We know what we're doing. The EPA strongly recommends that a certified technician install your EPA-certified wood stove or fireplace insert to insure proper performance. 
MAINTAINING
We take time for you. Keep your equipment working the way it was intended to by scheduling routine maintenance. We offer many off-season discounts.

THE BLACK MAGIC DIFFERENCE

Attention to Detail

Black Magic Vermont licensed Chimney Sweeps serve the local homeowners and condominium owners in Manchester Vermont and the surrounding ski resorts such as Stratton Mountain Ski area, Bromley Mountain, Okemo Mountain, Magic Mountain, Mt. Snow Ski area and Killington with a variety of fireplace repairs and upgrades. Whether you are looking for improved aesthetics or just repairing the damaged parts, our skilled craftsmen can assure you of a solid service.
Our Fireplace services include:
  • Parging smoke chambers
  • Smoke chambers parged or patched – this keeps the flow of combustion gases smooth and efficient
  • Dampers repaired or replaced
  • Stove pipes repaired or replaced
  • Firebox refractory panels or firebrick repaired or replaced
  • Fireplace screens and fireplace doors – from simple to ornate, choose a screen that will show off your personal style
  • Grates installed

Ask about our full complement of masonry and fireplace repairs and services.

✓  Nationally Certified
✓  Constantly Educating our Staff
✓  We Know What We’re Doing
✓  We Take Time For You
✓  Chimney Safety  Institute of America (CSIA)
✓  Nationally
       Certified
✓  Constantly                     Educating our             Staff
✓  We Know What           We’re Doing
✓  We Take Time             For You
✓  Chimney Safety           Institute of 
       America (CSIA)
✓  Nationally Certified
✓  Constantly                           Educating our Staff
✓  We Know What                   We’re Doing
✓  We Take Time For             You
✓  Chimney Safety                 Institute of 
       America (CSIA)
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FIREPLACE INSERTS

How a Fireplace Insert Can Save You Money and Keep You Warm

Nothing beats sitting in front of a crackling fire with a mug of hot cocoa during a cold winter’s eve. Unfortunately, older fireplaces have efficiency ratings of between 5 and 10%. So, that means most of the benefit of burning the nice seasoned firewood you spent your time stacking and drying out is going straight up the chimney. It’s not doing much to reduce that bone chilling cold.


New high efficiency units are designed to give your home the biggest bang for your money and the environment with efficiency ratings over 60%.


When we don’t burn cleanly, the waste components of the combustion process leave our home as smoke and creosote. That’s why we want the cleanest burning fuel and most efficient appliances we can recommend. Less waste polluting the environment and more heat for the least cost to you.


Our office takes calls that ask if we will install a “slammer”. A slammer is the general term for a fireplace insert installed in a cost-effective manner but not vented properly per code or manufacturer’s recommendation. The risk to the occupants is that the combustion gases will not vent out of the building but make their way back into the inhabited space. This can lead to a very bad situation for everyone involved. Another potential concern is that the venting system (chimney flue) would not be properly sized for the unit to operate correctly and your chimney would get more creosote buildup. That could lead to a much higher risk of chimney fires or blockages. Our certified and licensed technicians will be glad to come out and inspect your installation and make recommendations or assist you by installing the unit so you can get the most out of the insert and enjoy your investment

Before & after fireplace photos