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Avatar for Chimney Discounters, LLC
Chimney Discounters, LLC
4.9(
72
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard and his Team (Dwight and Valentine) installed new False Chimney Box on top of roof, new chimney cap, new piping from roof to inside home and new piping connection to furnace and water heater. False Chimney Box purpose for furnace exhaust. Home built in 1959. Excellent workmanship, customer service and price. Team provided pictures during first inspection and when completed."
Before & After Pics
Protecting the top of chimney
Unprotected Chimney
Rebuilt Chimney
Torn - Down Chimney

+18

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%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+1 more

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Chimney experts was very professional in both scheduling and the job. Al was very thorough to not only look at the chimney, but also to stay with me until we had fully built a fire and had it burning long enough to run a full test of the appliance. Would highly suggest for inspection and installation- they know the business well."
Chimney Cap Installation
Smoke chamber before
Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jimney's Chimneys
Jimney's Chimneys
4.9(
23
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chimney.com did a great job in chimney relining. The work was inspected and approved by WSSC today. Their staff are very courteous, honest, professional, and responsible. Their young technician Dave is efficient, hard working, knowledgeble. I give this company and their staff a five star!"
Silver Spring Fireplace
Original brick fireplace
Silver Spring Fireplace
Silver Spring Fireplace
72" floating mantel

+5

Response time11 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Top Shelf Chimneys, LLC
Top Shelf Chimneys, LLC
5.0(
11
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We called to have our chimneys inspected because we had a bat in our home. Tim inspected both chimneys and the roof. He removed the caps and installed stainless steel screens over the flue opening on both fireplaces to help prevent bat intrusion through the flue. He did an excellent job. During his inspection, Tim noticed a hole in the b-vent chimney. Tim installed a new b-vent chimney from the basement to the roof. He connected it to the water heater and the furnace. There was no damage to our drywall which he had explained was a possibility during installation. They did an excellent job of cleaning up the debris and removing the existing pipe. We would highly recommend Top Shelf Chimneys."
Chimney's
Fireplace reface
Full B-vent Replacement
Full B-vent Replacement
Full B-vent Replacement

+6

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A&S Chimney Services
A&S Chimney Services
4.7(
26
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired A&S to replace damaged refractory panels in my pre-fab fireplace. They gave me an estimate based on photos, scheduled an appointment, and completed the work on time as contracted with no issues. The workers were on time, professional, and personable."
Chimney crown replacement
Crown
Cap and Crown
Cap and crown
Cap

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Chimney Inspection questions, answered by experts

In most cases, yes, you will need to be home while your roof inspector checks your roof. The inspector will be able to complete the exterior assessment without input from you, but they will also need access to your attic space to look for signs of leaking, like pest infestation, water stains, mold growth, and visible holes leading to the exterior. They will also check the roof trusses, rafters, and supports to confirm their structural integrity. Roof inspections usually take between two and three hours, so plan accordingly.

Asphalt shingles blister when air gets trapped between building materials, either within the layers of the shingle itself or in adhesives on the undersides of the shingles. As the roof heats up in direct sunlight, the trapped gas expands and creates a bubble in the roof. Eventually, the bubble can pop, leaving an exposed area of decking and underlayment.

Roof underlayment usually lasts as long as the roofing material that covers it, as it’s not directly exposed to the elements. In most cases, roofing companies will replace the underlayment each time they install a new roof. In some cases, particularly with slate, clay, or certain metal roofs that can last 50 to 100 years, your underlayment may require replacement within that timeframe, especially if you start to notice roof leaks.

It’s possible that installing solar panels can lead to mold on the roof. The panels themselves are not the issue. Problems caused by improper installation—such as roof leaks and mounts that aren’t sealed properly—can cause mold. Another potential cause of mold is debris accumulation under panels, which can trap moisture. If you live somewhere with extreme snow, rain, or hail, your home could be more prone to mold.

Some people prefer to use connectors consisting of galvanized metal to replace the birdsmouth cuts on the rafter board. Common names for these metal pieces include hurricane ties and variable-pitch connectors. Making birdsmouth cuts is more cost-effective than purchasing these connectors for each rafter. However, because making large birdsmouth cuts to accommodate extra-wide exterior walls can weaken the rafter, a connector may be the better option in some cases.

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