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Chimney Discounters, LLC
4.9(
72
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a project to replace a chimney liner in a house that is 75 years old. RIchard at Chimney Discounters,LLC did a great job! The estimate was free. He listened, he answered questions, he provided pictures (before and after), he and his crew showed up on time and completed the job on time. I highly recommend this company."
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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(
133
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My Pro did a great job on my fireplce and chimney. He repaired my chimney and placed a topper on it plus cleaned out my chimney and fireplce. I would recommed this Pro to anyone who needs work done on their fireplace/chimney. 5 Stars"
Chimney Cap Installation
Smoke chamber before
Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate87%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DMV Chimney Sweep & Repair
5.0(
11
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex did an amazing job. He provided great communication throughout the entire process, as he had to order a few parts for the chimney. He was very prompt both times he came to the house. He was very careful and clean while working in the house and on the roof. I will always use DMV Chimney Services for my chimney and fireplace needs. Alex cleaned my chimney and added a chimney cap. He did great work and I couldn’t be happier."
Before photo
Mortar joints
Crown coating
Brick removal
Rebuilt chimney

+3

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Community Chimney, LLC
4.5(
117
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We called Sergio to reline our chimneys, which hadnt been serviced in decades. His work was outstanding. Sergioâ s quote was very reasonable, he showed us what we needed and also what we didnâ t need done. Work was performed in a very professional manner, very respectful of our property. And he was an absolute delight to interact with- courteous, kept us informed of progress. Overall extraordinarily happy with Community Chimney, highly highly recommended."
chimney rebuild
chimney rebuild
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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A&S Chimney Services
4.7(
26
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were great. They had a cancellation and came the next day to close our damper and cleaned the chimney at the same time and only charged us for the cleaning. Then they fit us in a week later to seal a crack at the chimney top. They gave us before and after pics of everything. They were punctual, professional and experienced and I recommend them highly to anyone looking for chimney services."
Chimney crown replacement
Crown
Cap and Crown
Cap and crown
Cap

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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MCP Chimney & Masonry Inc
4.5(
48
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have 2 cracks for the chimney and wanted to have someone to look at it. Justin was very professional, he did a great work examing the chimney, the price are reasonable, we highly recommend this company."
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+8

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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IMAS General Services
4.7(
74
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a few back and forth calls to schedule an appointment, but very glad I did! The technicians did a great job cleaning my chimney and made honest recommendations instead of up-selling services I didn't need! Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Top Shelf Chimneys, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Tim was amazing . He was personable and very thorough in his inspection. Other companies did not even get on the roof! My fireplace needed extensive repairs and Tim gave me options to get it to operable state. Will recommend to my neighbors."
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FAQs for chimney sweeping projects in Sandy Spring, MD

While it’s possible to sweep your own chimney, it’s usually not a good idea for two reasons. First, inexperienced DIYers are more likely to miss areas of the chimney, which still leaves the risk of house fire due to the remaining residue. Second, chimney sweeping seems like a simple process, but it’s highly dangerous. Soot and creosote are both carcinogenic and can cause breathing issues and lung damage. If you don’t take the same safety precautions that professionals do, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious bodily harm.

You should plan to ask your chimney sweeper questions about the cleaning process they intend to use, the project timeline, and more to get a sense of which professional is right for the job:

  • What is your process for cleaning chimneys?

  • How long will the process take?

  • Will you protect my floors from soot and debris?

  • Will you do a chimney inspection, too?

  • Do you have certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fire Institute (NFI)?

  • Will you need access to my roof?

The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.

In some cases, you don’t need to do anything to prepare for chimney sweeping, but professionals always appreciate leaving the area clean and easy to access. As such, it’s a good idea to move fireplace accessories like screens and fire tending tools out of the way, and lay down tarps of drop cloths around your fireplace opening to help keep your floors clean. Laying down a plastic sheet under those cloths or tarps is a good idea if your fireplace is surrounded by carpeting, just to add extra protection. Finally, secure any pets or children away from the work area.

The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.

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