Westminster Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Carroll County and the surrounding area
of Westminster, 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 Westminster provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Westminster, 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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:

Causes of Chimney Fires at Home and chimney balloons
Chimney fires are basically caused by the ignition of residue deposits along the chimney wall. There is record that shows that over 40% of home fires are caused by chimney fires. Herein we shall discuss some causes of chimney fires. The most common products of fire are soot and tar; when deposits of these two products build up to certain levels along the flue and they heat from the fire below may heat them to a point where they ignite. The fire then spreads along the chimney burning all the deposit in the flue and may cause serious damage to your property depending on the level of soot and tar deposits in the flue.

Chimney fires may also be caused by bird nests built in the chimney; if the heat from the fire below is strong it may ignite the nest. It is thus advisable to fit a chimney cap to prevent birds or bats from building nests in your chimney.

Another cause of chimney fires is cracks along the chimney liner which may allow fire flames to reach the framing materials used in building the chimney leading to massive fires. Chimney fires may also be caused by sparks from the fire place that land on easily combustible items causing damage of property.

How do the chimney balloons work?
Every balloon comes with own hand grip & must get inserted roughly one foot inside the chimney. Then you open a tap, inflate chimney balloon till it grips walls of a flue and when it is inflated, close its tap. When fully inflated & in place, it may prevent the warm air from getting out, making your house more comfortable & reducing the heating costs. For the balloon to work rightly, it is very important you install this properly. Here's the summary of main points to keep in mind:
  • Choose position where walls are parallel
  • Position this 12 to 24 inches above top of the fireplace
  • Ensure you can't see handgrip in fireplace
  • Make sure it fits very well and does not move around
  • Position balloon where chimney is narrowest
Most important thing is that you must not inflate the chimney balloon prior to inserting this up to your chimney. This may cause damage to balloon and may result in poor fit. Here's the complete guide to inflating balloon:
  • Open the tap
  • Blow small amount of the air and allow balloon to take its shape
  • Place balloon in a chimney with white label facing towards you
  • Inflate balloon using bellows pump, handgrip extension or mouth inflation tube
When you have completely inflated the chimney balloon, turn tap off and ensure you remove device you have used to help to inflate it. Check out that it remains in right position and it is not over inflated so it is tight. Suppose you inflate balloon with warm breath, it might contract a bit as air cools. The flames and dense smoke can shoot from top of chimney.