Although many homeowners don’t think much about it, the chimney is actually a quite important element of their homes. This is the reason why we must always check its condition even when we are not using it for a long time. A chimney that was not maintained on a regular basis can lead to many different problems and dangers. Of […]

It’s been a chilly spring so far in Maryland, but it’s not long until we can finally close up the fireplace for the summer and enjoy the warm weather. But before you close the heating season, make sure you give your fireplace and chimney some TLC. How do you do that? Just follow these easy steps from our Maryland chimney […]

House hunting can be both exciting and tedious. And you should be especially careful when buying a home with a fireplace. While it can be a great source of joy and warmth, it can also be a major source of drafts and leaks, so it’s important to know what you are buying. Here are a few tips on buying a […]

  Whether you’ve lived in a house with a fireplace your entire life or you’ve just moved into one, it’s easy to overlook chimney maintenance. And if you haven’t done any research, it’s not entirely obvious why a chimney would need regular cleaning. After all, the only thing that goes through it is smoke, right? Let our Maryland chimney cleaning […]

February is usually one of the coldest months in the mid-Atlantic region, which means increased fireplace use for many families. And if you’ve been slacking on chimney sweeping, you are especially at risk of chimney fires. Chimney fires are dangerous because they cause the chimney to get very hot, which may lead to chimney damage, as well as cause the […]

The recent cold spell here in Maryland had some of us firing up that fireplace one last time this season. But 80-degree weather is just around the corner, so your fireplace and chimney will enjoy a nice, long rest until next fall. But this doesn’t mean that you should close the damper and forget about that piece of masonry in […]

Rebuilding your chimney may sound like an extreme measure, but it may be necessary in certain situations. Remember that the top portion of the chimney is the tallest and the most exposed point of your home. This means it gets treated the harshest by the sun, wind, rain and the rest of the elements. As Maryland chimney rebuilding specialists, we […]

Maryland spring is known for warm weather, blooming flowers and vicious thunderstorms. We might not get tornadoes around here, but the flooding from heavy rains does a good deal of damage to Maryland homes every year. And besides the obvious leaky basement problems, homeowners also have to deal with less obvious leaky roofs and chimneys. Today, we’ll talk about chimney […]

Have you been told by your Maryland chimney cleaner that you need your chimney relined? Is this really necessary or are they just trying to make money on your lack of knowledge on this subject? Don’t worry, chimney relining is a legitimate procedure that your chimney might indeed benefit from. Keep reading to find out all about it. What Does […]

Do you know why your chimney has to be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis? It’s not something people do out of extreme cleanliness—cleaning your chimney is actually crucial for ensuring the safety of your home. A chimney covered in layers of creosote is a ticking time bomb ready to set off a chimney fire. Creosote is a combustion […]