In Garner's 1970s and 80s ranch and split-level homes, the most common finding is stage 2 or stage 3 creosote — the harder, more dangerous deposits that build up when a chimney goes multiple seasons without professional cleaning. These are the chimneys that need the most work, and they're also the ones where our inspection documentation matters most.
The second issue we regularly find in Garner's older homes is liner damage from decades of thermal cycling — a 50-year-old liner has endured a lot, and cracks or spalling are common even without visible signs inside the firebox. We document the full condition with photos before any work begins.
The Air Ducters has been serving Garner and the Triangle for over 10 years, including many of Garner's 1970s and 80s homes with long-unchecked chimneys. Every sweep includes a full Level I inspection per NFPA 211 and before and after photo documentation. Every one of our 88 Google reviews carries a five-star rating — earned the same way on every job: honest assessment, thorough work, and documentation that proves what we did.
