Frederick Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

Our Service Area

Frederick County and the surrounding area
of Frederick, Maryland

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Services We Offer

Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Frederick provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Frederick, Maryland. We are fully licensed in the state of Maryland, and also keep up with the latest fire safety courses available. This is because your family's safety is our number one priority and we meet that priority by eliminating chimney and heating appliance hazards that can cause house fires.  The best way to maintain that safety is to be certified and knowledgeable in every aspect of the chimney business.  Our professional certifications ensure that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's regulations for chimney fire safety.

The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Frederick highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Frederick strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Frederick prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today! Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

How to Prevent Fire in a Wood Burning Stove
Everyone enjoys the warmth produced from a wood burning stove during cold weather. It is proper that you take safety measures to ensure that the wood burning stove fully serves its purpose and not cause you any unintended fires. These preventive measures start during installation. The first precaution is to ensure that the wood burning stove you buy has a safety label indicating that it has been tested and approved. It is advisable that the surface in which you install the stove should be non-combustible. Also ensure that the location of your wood burning stove is highly ventilated.

It is advisable that you regularly check your stove pipes for soot or creosote build-up and have them cleaned up. It is also proper that you only use seasoned wood in your burning unit; this will slow the build-up of soot in the system. Ensure that items with combustible materials are kept away from the stove to prevent sparks from the fire igniting them. You can also keep sparks away by having a glass screen installed; this will also keep away pets and children from the fire thus reducing accidents. When starting a fire in your wood burning stove avoid using fuel rather use crumpled paper on the floor stove and let the fire grow slowly before closing the stove door.

Wood burning stove installation

Operating wood stoves & furnaces need specific minimum distances and clearance between top, bottom, front, sides, and back of stove and combustible materials. Any insufficient clearance can cause the heat made by stove to penetrate combustibles, causing serious fire. The installation clearances can be reduced from over 36 inches and UL listed made instructions to lower dimensions just by installing heat shield all along your combustible wall.

Chimney

Chimney for the wood stove should be masonry and UL-listed, or factory built. In any circumstances, never use any unlined and single brick chimney for the wood stove. The single brick chimneys can be prone to deterioration that might allow dangerous situations to come. Lots of older houses have got unlined chimneys made of the double brick. These can be used for the wood stove after checking for the cracked mortar, loose and missing brick. The metal sleeves are listed by Underwriters Laboratory can be used as the chimney lines in case they were made for such use.

The factory made, metal chimneys should not be used with coal stove, as corrosive flue gases made by coal fire can cause fast deterioration of chimney. The metal chimneys must be totally disassembled after chimney fire & checked for any damage. The discoloration of exterior indicates the possible breakdown of insulating material. So, any questionable section must get replaced. The wood burning stove must not get connected to flue that vents oil burner. Deadly and unburned vapors from oil burner can back up in stove and room where this is located. It is always the good idea adding extra foot just in case.