Cecilton, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Cecilton, MD
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (443) 899-3075 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
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 to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalRemoving flaky, crunchy and glazed creosote from chimney flues 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 fireplace and stove chimneys, with the timing and method matched to the animal.
- Chimney Odor RemovalGetting rid of the campfire, musty or rotten smell coming from a chimney so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
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, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, to stop leaks at the roof line for good.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged chimneys, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- 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 RepairRestoring a damaged firebox with firebrick, refractory mortar or new panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairParging stepped brick, filling open joints and rebuilding the smoke shelf 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 InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
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, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationFitting a fireplace insert so an open fireplace becomes a real heat source, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(443) 899-3075Chimney help in Cecilton
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(443) 899-3075
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