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Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps Inspects, Cleans, and Repairs Chimneys, Fireplaces, Wood Burning Stoves, and Flues in Tall Timbers

Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is the most experienced Chimney Sweep company serving Tall Timbers, St. Mary’s County and southern Maryland. Our 4th generation father and son business cleans, inspects, and services chimneys, wood burning stoves, flues, and fireplaces. We service Tall Timbers, Piney Point, Andover Estates, Drayden, Valley Lee, Callaway and surrounding areas.

Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is owned and operated by Master Mason, Gary Clift, and sons. Our family has been building, cleaning, and repairing chimneys since 1863, so we are most qualified to keep your chimney and fireplace in safe working order. Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps services ALL types of residential properties including single family homes, town homes, and condos. To schedule your annual inspection and sweep, give us a call at 410-360-8460 today!

Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps removes chimney blockages caused by pests and wildlife

Nesting debris removed from chimney
50 gallons of nesting material removed from an unused chimney

Tall Timbers is one of the most scenic spots on the Potomac River with miles of private shoreline surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, chimneys also make great homes for some of our feathered friends and other wildlife. If you find nesting materials dropping into your firebox, hanging from your chimney cap or crown, or on the ground near the base of your chimney, call Fire-Safe for an inspection before your next fire.

Chimneys in Tall Timbers can also experience environmental damage due to higher local humidity and airborne salts from the Potomac and nearby Chesapeake Bay. Salts chemically bond with masonry and can lead to leaks, crumbling brickwork, staining and more over time. With an annual cleaning, inspection, and waterproofing by Fire-Safe, we’ll help to ensure that your chimney remains as care-free and structurally sound as possible. With annual inspections and preventive maintenance, you can keep your family safe and help to avoid more costly repairs in the future.

Protect your family from Carbon Monoxide with a clean chimney and flue

Carbon monoxide poisoning is usually caused by incomplete combustion and inadequate ventilation. Sooted chimneys and dust-choked flues slow the escape of combustion gases from your home and can cause a backup into living areas, attics and basements. Signs of buildup of this colorless, odorless gas include: stuffy, stale, or smelly air; high humidity; and soot from fireplaces or furnaces. To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and chimney fires, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG), and the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) ALL recommend annual inspection of all fireplaces, chimneys, and vents—regardless of how much they are used. At least one inspection and cleaning per year ensures that there are no obstructions that could cause a chimney fire or force deadly carbon monoxide into your home.

Did you know that gas and oil furnaces are NOT maintenance-free? Even if your gas or oil company occasionally services your burner, they are not qualified to inspect or clean your flue. Gary and sons have extensive knowledge of these systems. To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, gas and oil appliances as well as woodburning fireplaces and stoves should be inspected and cleaned yearly.

Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and Certified for your protection

If you need expert chimney care in Tall Timbers or surrounding areas of southern Maryland, call Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps today or use our Online Contact form to request your appointment.