A chimney is a vital part of your home, ensuring that smoke, gases, and fumes from your fireplace or stove are safely vented outside. Ignoring its maintenance can lead to serious safety hazards and costly repairs. Professional chimney sweeps play a crucial role in keeping your chimney safe and functional, but it’s also important for homeowners to recognise warning signs that indicate urgent attention is needed. Visible Soot and Creosote Build-Up One of the first indicators th