Burtonsville, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Burtonsville, MD
Every service below is available to callers in Burtonsville and nearby towns. Call (240) 358-7617 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningCleaning the flue, smoke chamber and firebox of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalRemoving flaky, crunchy and glazed creosote from chimney flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up the fireplace itself, including soot on the brick and glass, and checked for cracks or damage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalGetting wildlife and debris out of chimneys and flues, with the timing and method matched to the animal.
- Chimney Odor RemovalRemoving chimney odors at the source instead of covering them up with sweeping, deodorizing and a fix for the cause.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairFixing cracked crowns, failing mortar, loose brick, leaky flashing and damaged flue tiles, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairFixing loose, rusted or tar-patched flashing around the chimney, with proper metal work instead of another coat of tar.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, when patching no longer makes sense.
- Chimney WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, applied after repairs so the brick sheds water but can still dry out.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue so smoke goes up and heated air stays in.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, with the burner, glass and venting checked on every visit.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationFitting a fireplace insert so an open fireplace becomes a real heat source, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairRepair for pellet stoves that will not light, shut down or jam, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(240) 358-7617Chimney help in Burtonsville
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(240) 358-7617
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