Abingdon, MD and nearby towns
Chimney Services Abingdon, MD
Every service below is available to callers in Abingdon and nearby towns. Call (443) 899-3074 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, with the damper, smoke shelf and cap checked along the way.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningA full cleaning of the fireplace itself, including soot on the brick and glass, and checked for cracks or damage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from chimneys and flues, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalGetting rid of the campfire, musty or rotten smell coming from a chimney with sweeping, deodorizing and a fix for the cause.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, 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 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 RepairSealing cracked chimney crowns or rebuilding crumbling ones, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged chimneys, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, in a color and joint style that blends with the old work.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, 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 with a camera scan, liner repair or a full reline.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- 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 to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationInstalling stainless steel or cast in place liners for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- 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 RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- Gas Fireplace RepairDiagnosing pilot, igniter, valve and venting faults on gas fireplaces, 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 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, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Vent Cleaning
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(443) 899-3074Chimney help in Abingdon
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(443) 899-3074
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