Brandywine, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Brandywine, MD
Every service below is available to callers in Brandywine and nearby towns. Call (240) 685-5322 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out of masonry and factory-built chimneys, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA top to bottom check of the chimney, inside and outside before a sale, after a chimney fire or ahead of the heating season.
- Creosote RemovalClearing stage 1, 2 and 3 creosote from fireplace and stove flues matched to how hard and thick the deposits are.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from fireplace and stove chimneys, 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, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, instead of patching the stain on the ceiling.
- Chimney Flashing RepairResealing or replacing the step flashing, counter flashing and cricket where the chimney meets the roof, to stop leaks at the roof line for good.
- Chimney Crown RepairFixing cracked, thin or crumbling chimney crowns, before freeze-thaw damage spreads down the chimney.
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged chimneys, so the chimney stays solid and dry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingRebuilding chimneys that are leaning, loose or too far gone to repair, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, as the last step in keeping a chimney dry.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairBringing a chimney back to safe use after a fire inside the flue before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepairing the sloped masonry above the damper where smoke funnels into the flue so smoke moves up cleanly and creosote has fewer places to collect.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationPutting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationInstalling stainless steel or cast in place liners so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops custom sized to the chase so water stays out.
- Chimney Damper RepairFixing stuck, rusted or warped chimney dampers so smoke goes up and heated air stays in.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRestoring masonry and factory-built fireplaces so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, including direct vent, B-vent and vent-free units.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, on steel, cast iron and soapstone stoves.
- Wood Stove InstallationInstalling freestanding wood stoves with the right clearances, hearth and venting, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairRepair for pellet stoves that will not light, shut down or jam, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(240) 685-5322Chimney help in Brandywine
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(240) 685-5322
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