Severn, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Severn, MD
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (443) 899-3081 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, 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 CleaningA full cleaning of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, with the face of the fireplace cleaned too.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of chimneys and flues, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace whether the smell shows up in summer heat or after rain.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, 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, 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, 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 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 RebuildingRebuilding chimneys that are leaning, loose or too far gone to repair, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, 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 whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire so the fire stays contained inside the masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
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 InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel 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 ReplacementReplacing rusted or leaking chase covers 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 RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry with the right materials for each part.
- 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 InstallationInsert installation for drafty, inefficient open fireplaces, so more heat stays in the room instead of going up the flue.
- Wood Stove RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, 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 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
(443) 899-3081Chimney help in Severn
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(443) 899-3081
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