Owings Mills Homeowners Trust Our Chimney Sweep Expertise

Deluxe Owings Mills Chimney Sweeps is your destination for comprehensive chimney and heating appliance services, including:

Chimney Sweeps

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Renovations

Chimney Inspections

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Leak Troubleshooting

Chimney Relining

Stove Installation

Chimney Waterproofing

In What Ways Do We Surpass the Rest?

Recognizing that you're quite busy and dedicated to keeping your home looking its best, we at Deluxe Owings Mills Chimney Sweeps strive to make our visit as unobtrusive as possible, leaving only your contentment and a well-maintained chimney behind. To protect your floors, we lay down drop-cloths upon entering your home, and we employ heavy-duty vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may be released during the sweeping process.

Besides maintaining cleanliness, we employ cutting-edge video scanning technology to record your chimney's condition before and after our services. This way, we ensure no issues are overlooked.

Certified and trained technicians, a thorough and impeccably clean job, a cutting-edge chimney inspection, and before and after process documentation are all provided when you choose Deluxe Owings Mills Chimney Sweeps for your chimney.

Our commitment to integrity and craftsmanship sets us apart in the eyes of Owings Mills, MD residents. Our work vans each have a skilled chimney technician and typically an assistant. Our technicians are not only experienced but also dedicated to offering personalized service.

Why Timely Chimney Sweeping is Crucial for Your Home

A functioning chimney and the safety of your home and family depend on the expertise of a chimney sweep, as it might seem like a simple task, but it is a detailed process requiring careful attention.

Your chimney serves to contain and eliminate hazardous byproducts from burning fuel, like gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, when you utilize your fireplace or stove. Over time, however, debris and creosote buildup can result in blockages and fires. A Maryland chimney sweep professional with proper training can safely and thoroughly remove these obstructions, allowing your chimney to work as intended.

The affordable and vital process of chimney sweeping can maintain your safety and help you save money in the long run.

Both regularly and infrequently used chimneys should be inspected, with the former requiring yearly cleaning, and the latter needing at least one sweeping to ensure their proper and safe functioning.

Preparing for your chimney sweeping appointment is easy:

For at least a day before your appointment, avoid lighting a fire in your fireplace.

Shift furniture and breakable objects several feet away from the vicinity of your stove or fireplace.

Please make certain your pets are confined in a separate room, away from the work area.

Your technician should take about an hour to 90 minutes to complete the chimney sweep, and during this time, they will:

Review the interior and exterior portions of your chimney that can be accessed.

Inspect factory-assembled units for cracking.

Use special brushes to sweep your chimney.

Examine the chimney liner, checking for missing joints, gaps, and cracks.

Cleanse your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper by using our hand tools.

Get rid of ashes while sweeping the firebox.

For either a fireplace or stove, take off and brush the grate.

Examine for possible fire hazards.

Even as chimney tools have modernized, the age-old technique of chimney sweeping with brushes and rods remains.

Choosing a Chimney Sweep: What to Look For

The lack of federal regulation in the chimney sweeping industry means that anyone can purchase tools and brushes and claim expertise. Unfortunately, this can lead to costly mistakes when hiring the wrong team.

Chimney fires and fireplace issues can often be prevented through appropriate maintenance, but unqualified chimney sweeps and their inferior repair work can intensify problems and risks. We've even needed to intervene and support homeowners after they've been duped by some of these unskilled companies.

With the numerous chimney sweep companies available in the Baltimore area, you might be interested in the differences in education, training, experience, and standards among them.

The long-term safety of your chimney may not be every sweep's priority. Whether you opt for Deluxe Owings Mills Chimney Sweeps or another provider, it's vital they are licensed, insured, and certified for chimney and fireplace care.

At the start, make sure the company has a valid license and insurance, and it's always a wise move to inquire about references. Equally important is to look for CSIA certification in Maryland chimney sweep services.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is a non-profit organization governed by volunteer industry professionals. The purpose of the CSIA is to keep homeowners safe and protect them against the dangers of fire, and since the 1980s, they've been doing this by offering the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.