Elkridge, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Elkridge, MD
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (443) 899-3078 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningCleaning the flue, smoke chamber and firebox 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 RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalGetting wildlife and debris out of fireplace and stove chimneys, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalRemoving chimney odors at the source instead of covering them up so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, matched to what an inspection actually finds.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- 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, before freeze-thaw damage spreads down the chimney.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepairing spalled brick, crumbling mortar, cracks and loose courses on masonry chimneys, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingReplacing crumbling mortar between chimney bricks, 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 WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- 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 before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationFitting a metal cap over the top of the flue 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 RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- 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, 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, on steel, cast iron and soapstone stoves.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, so the stove drafts well and stays clear of anything that can burn.
- 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
(443) 899-3078Chimney help in Elkridge
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(443) 899-3078
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