Waldorf, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Waldorf, MD
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (240) 358-7621 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningCleaning the flue, smoke chamber and firebox of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- 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 with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of the fireplace itself, including soot on the brick and glass, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of the flue, smoke shelf and damper, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalRemoving chimney odors at the source instead of covering them up whether the smell shows up in summer heat or after rain.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairFixing cracked crowns, failing mortar, loose brick, leaky flashing and damaged flue tiles, matched to what an inspection actually finds.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, instead of patching the stain on the ceiling.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, so the chimney stays solid and dry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, in a color and joint style that blends with the old work.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, when patching no longer makes sense.
- Chimney WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, as the last step in keeping a chimney dry.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairFinding and fixing the cracked tiles, warped metal and damaged masonry a chimney fire leaves behind with a camera scan, liner repair or a full reline.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationPutting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase 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 RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces with the right materials for each part.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInsert installation for drafty, inefficient open fireplaces, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, 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) 358-7621Chimney help in Waldorf
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(240) 358-7621
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