Huntingtown, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Huntingtown, MD
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (443) 968-7369 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, with the damper, smoke shelf and cap checked along the way.
- Chimney InspectionA top to bottom check of the chimney, inside and outside so you know whether it is safe to light a fire.
- Creosote RemovalClearing stage 1, 2 and 3 creosote from fireplace and stove flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, with the face of the fireplace cleaned too.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from fireplace and stove chimneys, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace with sweeping, deodorizing and a fix for the cause.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and 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 RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, when patching no longer makes sense.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, 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 before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber 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 to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops with sloped tops and drip edges that shed water.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- Gas Fireplace RepairDiagnosing pilot, igniter, valve and venting faults on gas fireplaces, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, so more heat stays in the room instead of going up the flue.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationInstalling freestanding wood stoves with the right clearances, hearth and venting, with stovepipe, liner or chimney sized to the stove.
- Pellet Stove RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(443) 968-7369Chimney help in Huntingtown
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(443) 968-7369
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