Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps Inspects, Cleans, and Repairs Chimneys, Fireplaces, Wood Burning Stoves, and Flues in Chestertown
Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is the most experienced Chimney Sweep company serving Chestertown and Kent County, Maryland. Our 4th generation father and son business cleans, inspects, and services chimneys, wood burning stoves, flues, and fireplaces in Chestertown, Kingstown, Pomona, Crumpton, Millington, Church Hill, Kennedyville, Lynch, Butlertown, Worton, Tolchester Beach, Fairlee, Rock Hall and more. We service ALL types of residential properties including single family homes, townhomes, condos and apartments. Whether you are buying or selling a home, or just need an annual sweep for safety, call 410-360-8460 today to schedule your chimney inspection and service.
Chestertown is known for its Watermen, wildlife, natural beauty, simple lifestyles and strong sense of community built on faith and hard work. The Clift family is built from the same cloth. When you call us for service, you can rest assured that we will take the utmost care of your property in order to perform our work, will be on time, and offer the fairest value for our services.
Continuing a Tradition of Olde World Chimney Craftsmanship
Many homes in Chestertown date to the 1700s, are on the National Register of Historic places, and feature quality, olde world masonry. The Clift family of Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps are experts at repairing all types of masonry chimneys. Our family has been building, cleaning, and repairing chimneys since 1863. We’ve passed down generations of chimney construction expertise and are most qualified to diagnose and repair any problems with your historic masonry chimney and fireplace.
Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and Certified for your protection
Living on or near the Chester River provides great access to work, recreation and water sports, but it also can cause additional wear and tear on your home’s chimney due to higher local humidity and airborne salts from brackish water which chemically bond with masonry. Leaks, crumbling brickwork, staining and more can slowly and invisibly deteriorate an otherwise beautiful chimney. No chimney lasts forever without a little TLC now and then, but with an annual cleaning and inspection by Fire-Safe, we’ll help to ensure that your chimney remains as care-free and structurally sound as possible.
Chimneys also make great homes for our feathered friends and other wildlife (like bees). If you find nesting materials or honey 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. We can safely remove bird and bee nests and inspect for any residual damage.
We clean gas and oil furnace flues, too!
Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel, but gas heating systems still require regular maintenance. Gas furnaces and boilers produce high levels of water vapor which condensate in your furnace flue. Air from inside your home carries dust and other particles into the combustion chamber where they are burned to ash and then adhere to the condensation. If not removed, this soot can create very corrosive conditions for your flue, leading to premature failure and entry of poisonous gases into your home.
Oil flues especially need annual cleaning and inspection. The build-up of soot from improper oil combustion can lead to chimney fires, flue deterioration, or chimney blockages that also can force toxic fumes back into your home. Improper drafting can cause inefficient furnace operation leading to higher fuel costs. Gary and sons have extensive knowledge of gas and oil furnace systems.
If you need expert chimney care in Chestertown or surrounding areas of Kent County, call Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps today at 410-360-8460 or use our Online Contact form to request your appointment.
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