A Chimney That Needed More Than a Cleaning

by Carmen Clift | Jul 7, 2026 | Chimney Repair

Some chimney appointments start as one thing and become another. When Holli Hartman scheduled a chimney cleaning and inspection with Beck’s, she wasn’t anticipating a lengthy list of concerns. But what our technician, Maranda, found during that first visit...

4 Signs Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Is Overdue

by Carmen Clift | Jun 29, 2026 | Dryer Vent Cleaning

Homeowners across Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, and Westfield rely on their dryers year-round, but few think about what is happening inside the vent behind the machine. Over time, lint and debris build up in dryer vents, creating problems that affect performance,...

The Gas Fireplace Problem That Almost Derailed a Home Sale

by Carmen Clift | May 14, 2026 | Chimney Repair

Selling a home comes with its share of stressful moments, but few are quite as jarring as a smoke detector going off during a buyer’s inspection. For Tom S., a Carmel homeowner preparing to list his property, that’s just how things unfolded. What followed...

Why Timing Is Everything for Chimney & Fireplace Repairs

by Carmen Clift | Apr 14, 2026 | Chimney Inspection

When Valerie, a homeowner in Carmel, scheduled her yearly chimney inspection with us in October 2025, she was following a routine she’d kept since becoming a Beck’s customer back in 2019. Regular chimney maintenance had always served her well and like many homeowners,...

What To Expect From a Chimney Inspection as a First-Time Homeowner

by Carmen Clift | Feb 11, 2026 | Chimney Inspection

When Ali Hakim contacted Beck’s, it was his first experience ever hiring a chimney professional. Until recently, he had never lived in a home with an indoor fireplace, so chimney inspections and sweeping services weren’t something he had previously needed to consider....