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Avatar for Masters Chimney & Hearth
Masters Chimney & Hearth
4.9(
32
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Top notch professionals…they were the only company that used a camera to inspect the chimney and didn’t try to sell me anything I didn’t need. Highly recommended"
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+4

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chimney Experts
4.9(
141
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Steve, is very professional and did a great job fixing the gas fireplace."
Chimney Cap Installation
Smoke chamber before
Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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Finest Chimney Sweep and Masonry
4.5(
85
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"WONDERFUL! Jimmy and his fellow technician did a fantastic job of cleaning the dryer vent. I was appalled at how much lint was removed! They were fast, efficient, and cleaned up the area just like new. I was so impressed I asked for an estimate to replace panels in my fireplace while Jimmy was here. I'll be using Finest Chimney Sweep again in the near future! Well done!"
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+14

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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R&J Quality
5.0(
20
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"I hired Santa & Claus Chimney Sweep and they were excellent. On time and fixed everything. I now have a wonderful working fireplace!!!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
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Chimney Discounters, LLC
4.9(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was fast and efficient and the workers were knowledgeable on what would need to be fixed on the fireplace."
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Protecting the top of chimney
Unprotected Chimney
Rebuilt Chimney
Torn - Down Chimney

+18

Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Finest Chimney Sweep
4.6(
747
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Most professional and thorough gas fireplace cleaning ever! Took the fireplace apart and cleaned piece by piece. I will definitely hire for future cleanings!"
Crown/ mortar cap rebuild
Concrete crown
Chimney after repair
damsper
CROWN REPLACEMENT

+17

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jimney's Chimneys
4.9(
23
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed my gas fireplace relit, cleaned and serviced for the season. Quick response to my service request and resolved within a week."
Silver Spring Fireplace
Original brick fireplace
Silver Spring Fireplace
Silver Spring Fireplace
72" floating mantel

+5

Response time11 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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American Chimney Sweeps
4.3(
801
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very reliable and knew exactly what our fireplace needed! Had visual inspection on camera before and after repair completed!"
Air Duct Before & After
HomeAdvisor 2014 Winner
Air Duct Cleaning
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Dryer Vent b/4 and After

+10

Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Madeline Chimney & Masonry Pros
4.8(
20
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clean and inspect chimney/fireplace was done. Professional service, kept area clean. Indicated what areas needed attention"
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+43

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Avatar for KCR'S INDOOR AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS LLC
KCR'S INDOOR AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
3
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thank you for reaching out! We have over 12 years of experience providing professional chimney, fireplace, air duct, and dryer vent services throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We take pride in honest work, quality service, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to assisting you!

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Fireplace Cleaners questions, answered by experts

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

With a little ingenuity, an old fireplace insert can be transformed into a decorative centerpiece that infuses new life into any room. Consider placing LED lights or candles inside to create a captivating display that simulates the warm glow of a fire. Another option is to repurpose the insert as a charming bookshelf by adding rustic shelves within the firebox. For plant lovers, converting the fireplace insert into an indoor garden is a perfect way to bring nature indoors. You can also transform it into a stylish wine rack.

Regular HVAC filter changes, deep cleaning, and air quality monitoring help maintain a healthy environment.

No, you can't apply limewash with a roller and expect good results. Limewash is as much a technique as it is a type of paint, and a freehand application with a brush is part of that technique. Hand brushing a large area can be tiring, but limewash goes on easily and only requires thin coats to be effective.

You may have some limitations when looking for materials and a design to reface your gas fireplace versus what’s available for a traditional wood-burning fireplace. Some gas fireplace surround ideas include stone, concrete, brick, tile, wood, steel, and plaster. However, you should check with the manufacturer of your gas fireplace model to determine if you have any limitations on what you can use.

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