A word about that antenna: It's not usually part of the job, but you gotta do what you gotta do to get to the chimney and the "crock," which is the ceramic lining that extends the depth of a chimney.

Chimney liners provide a layer of protection for the chimney and can also greatly reduce the risk of chimney fires. If the chimney does not already have a liner, or a chimney inspection shows that the ...