new folks attended the 2016 NCSG convention
New Attendees:
By Justin Bailey208 new folks attended the 2016 NCSG convention, according to NCSG Program Director Claire Rutledge. I decided to speak with a few of them. Two of them were Javen Martinez and Nicholas Graham, certified sweeps…
Industry Technology Panel
General Panel Discussion: Industry Technology Panel
by Justin BaileyThe Industry Technological Panel discussion at the 2016 National Chimney Sweeps Guild Convention in Orlando, FL featured several of the leading figures in the industry.…
After Market Parts For Listed Appliances
After Market Parts For Listed Appliances Referenced in NFPA 211 PanelPanel of Experts: Michael Segerstrom, Eric Adair, Jim Brewer, Randy Brooks, Eugene LaflameModerated by Ashley Eldridge, director of education for CSIAby Justin…
Veteran Attendee Profile; Andy Raycroft
Veteran Attendee ProfileAndy Raycroft, Alexandria, VARooftop chimney sweepSince 1978When Andy Raycroft went to his first NCSG convention in Chicago in 1979, he didn’t know what a chimney cap was.“The trade show was the…
Pete Luter Innovation Award
by Justin BaileyMajToolMajToolllc@gmail.com570-341-8960Rooffaster.comJames Vieiraby Justin BaileyThere were four contenders for The Pete Luter Innovation Award for the best new product in the chimney industry, sponsored…
Masonry Heater Association, Annual Meeting
Masonry Heater Association, Annual MeetingMasonry Heater Camp at Wildacres!By Justin BaileyThe Masonry Heater Association of North America (MHA) had its annual meeting at a retreat center called Wildacres in the Blue Ridge Mountains…
My first convention: personal essay
Then and Now
I’ve been a certified chimney sweep for years, and a member of the NCSG too on
and
off. I’ve been getting Sweeping magazine once a month, every now and then I’ve taken
advantage of the many discount opportunities available…
Eulogy for John Bordelon
Eulogy for John Bordelon
By Justin Bailey
I met him at the NCSG convention in Columbus, Ohio in the year 2014. It was my first
chimney sweeps’ convention and I didn’t know anyone. I found myself sitting next to Mr. Bordelon
during the…
Introduction to Masonry Heaters
Introduction to Masonry Heaters with Chris Priorby Justin BaileyOne of the most beloved and admired members of the National Chimney Sweeps Guild isn’t actually a chimney sweep. Legendary mason Chris Prior, inventor of the Prior Fire…
Press Release: Masonry Heater Association Volunteer work
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What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.Local chimney sweep and business owner Justin Bailey spent the first…
Working on a Historic Building
Early in December we installed chimney liners in two chimneys at the Mabel Dodge Luhan house. Mabel was a patron of the arts who married a Taos Pueblo tribal member, Tony Lujan, and brought lots of important people to Taos. The windows…
Thank You
By Justin BaileyAt Bailey's Chimney Cleaning and Repair, September of 2014 revenues showed growth of 135 percent over September 2013. That means we doubled, and then some. This amazing growth is due to our fantastic team of technicians, to…
Counting Blessings, and Making A Difference
Counting BlessingsBy Justin BaileyWe are blessed with a growing, successful business that provides our customers with the best services available in our industry.The members of our team feel fortunate, and we count our blessings every…
Smart Scan Chimney Inspection
By Justin BaileyHas your fireplace ever been scanned?At Bailey's Chimney, we use Smart Scan technology to make sure your fireplace chimney is safe, from the inside out. An iphone up inside the chimney allows you to see the the condition…
Constant Improvement
By Justin BaileyOne thing we strive for at Bailey's is constant improvement. That's why I travelled to Richmond, Indiana to receive factory training in the Heat Shield chimney repair system.Heat Shield is a nondestructive way to repair…
Blogosphere
We made it onto (CLICK HERE) with photos! Installing a wood stove in a handmade straw bale house in Youngsville, NM last week.
This is something that makes life worthwhile
A customer from today posted this review on our face book page and on our google places page:WOW Baileys just saved the lives of my dog Samantha and I.....I called them to clean the chimney so I could use the fireplace this winter in the place…
Helping You Be Prepared
By Justin Bailey
baileyschimney.comIn February of 2011, due to an extreme weather event in Texas, which knocked out a power plant, pressure in the grid of natural gas lines dropped precipitously low, and somebody decided to cut off the natural…
Ladders up Ladders
Carrying ladders up ladders is one of those fun physical challenges that reminds me of when I used to be a rock-climbing fanatic. In most cases, I'll carry the ladder with the hook up the first ladder, and hang it on the peak of a steep roof.…
July!
Well, this has been the busiest July in the history of Bailey's Chimney C&R. The superior service we provide, at the competitive prices we offer, seems to appeal to folks all over Northern NM. We've had lots of great days full of work in…
Chimney Chatter: Bailey's News and Updates
I've looked at the competitions' web presence, and its clear that overall baileyschimney.com is the best chimney sweep's website in New Mexico, and our social media presence is off the charts compared to our competition.This is a testament…
White Man's Rain Dance.
Every time I go to do chimney work in Santa Fe, it rains there. My new helper, Ted, pitches his tent in the yard. The rain soon follows. If you live in Santa Fe, and you would like it to rain, call us and schedule your chimney service. Results…
The New Website
Really excited to be working with Jeff Heveron on the new website. Jeff has been patient and professional and a pleasure to work with. What a great designer. His website is Jeffswebservice.com.
The Queen's Sweep Comes Clean
Click here to see a Wall Street Journal Article about the Queen of England's chimney sweep. It includes a version of the story about how chimney sweeps came to be seen as good luck omens.
SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE $20 OFF
REASONS WHY SPRINGTIME IS THE BEST TIME TO GET YOUR CHIMNEY AND DRYER VENT CLEANED:At Bailey's Chimney Cleaning and Repair, our mission is helping you be prepared.That's why, if you ACT SOON, you save $20 on chimney and dryer vent service.…
Bailey's Chimney C&R is on INSTAGRAM now. Fun!
BAILEY'S CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIR
Welcome to Our Blog! Bailey's Chimney Cleaning & RepairNew Mexico's Premier Chimney Experts!We clean, repair, inspect, install, and restore wood stoves, fireplaces and chimneys.We clean, inspect, service and install dryer vents.We are Certified,…
Working in the Cold
People ask me how I can work out in the freezing cold, when its windy, and the roofs are covered in ice and snow. I much prefer working in the cold to working in the heat.People smile when I say that, as if I must be joking.But I'm totally serious.…
Respect
RespectTo us, respect means having integrity in business and treating others the way we would like to be treated. We respect your home. Our goal: your home will be cleaner when we are finished with our work, (whether its a chimney cleaning…
Safety
SafetyAt Bailey's Chimney C&R, the number one thing we aim to provide is peace of mind. The safety of our workers and our customers is of paramount importance to us; safety is our number one priority. That's why we invest so much…
Doing it Right
A lot of fireplaces have internal dampers; there is a handle that comes down into the fireplace; you pull the handle towards you to open the damper, and you push it towards the back of the fireplace to close it. When we sweep these chimneys,…
Does your dryer vent need to be cleaned?
Angie from Angie's List says there are 15,000 house fires every year caused by dryer vents. That's why Bailey's Chimney Cleaning & Repair made the investment to become the only company in New Mexico certified in dryer vent technology. We…
The Bailey's Chimney Story (Part 1)
THE BAILEY'S CHIMNEY STORY (Part 1) How I got into, and then out of, and then back into the chimney business. My grandfather,…
Bailey's Chimney Story (Part 2)
The Bailey's Chimney Story (Part 2) Wade told me that when he started his chimney business, when he ran into problems he would call Lou, and Lou would talk on the phone with him in…