La Plata, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services La Plata, MD
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (240) 622-3033 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningCleaning the flue, smoke chamber and firebox of fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap before a sale, after a chimney fire or ahead of the heating season.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- 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 RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from 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 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 RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairSealing cracked chimney crowns or rebuilding crumbling ones, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepairing spalled brick, crumbling mortar, cracks and loose courses on masonry chimneys, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingReplacing crumbling mortar between chimney bricks, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, built to current clearance and height rules.
- 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 RepairBringing a chimney back to safe use after a fire inside the flue before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels so the fire stays contained inside the masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepairing the sloped masonry above the damper where smoke funnels into the flue in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
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 InstallationInstalling stainless steel or cast in place liners so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairFixing stuck, rusted or warped chimney dampers 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 RepairRepair for gas fireplaces that will not light, will not stay lit or burn dirty, including direct vent, B-vent and vent-free units.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(240) 622-3033Chimney help in La Plata
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(240) 622-3033
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