Sykesville, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Sykesville, MD
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (443) 899-3088 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out of fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, with the damper, smoke shelf and cap checked along the way.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap so you know whether it is safe to light a fire.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage matched to how hard and thick the deposits are.
- Fireplace CleaningA full cleaning of 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 chimneys and flues, then capping the top so they cannot return.
- 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, matched to what an inspection actually finds.
- Chimney Leak RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, instead of patching the stain on the ceiling.
- Chimney Flashing RepairFixing loose, rusted or tar-patched flashing around the chimney, 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 RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged chimneys, so the chimney stays solid and dry.
- 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 WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, 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 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 before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- 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 InstallationFitting a metal cap over the top of the flue sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- 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 RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, with stovepipe, liner or chimney sized to the stove.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(443) 899-3088Chimney help in Sykesville
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(443) 899-3088
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