Chimney Sweep, Repairs and Relining

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Welcome to Charmed Chimney Service, a full service chimney company that caters to Baltimore and all of its surrounding counties. We are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, have an A+ rating from the BBB, and we are Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Our services include everything from basic chimney cleanings and inspections to major chimney repairs, chimney liner installations and complete rebuilds. Call us today and we will be happy to drive out to your home and offer a free estimate for any routine maintenance or repairs that your chimney may need.

Whether you live in a newly renovated home in Canton or Pikesville or an old colonial house in Towson or Annapolis, you can always contact us by phone at (443) 286-9337 or email us with any questions you may have about your chimney. Thank you for considering Charmed Chimney of Baltimore for your next chimney sweep, inspection or repair.

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Types of Chimney Inspections

See the below chimney inspection descriptions to seee which is inspection is right for you

A Level I chimney inspection is an inspection of the readily accessible areas of a chimney and flue system. Readily accessible refers to areas of the chimney system that do not require the removal of panels, doors or any other type of covering by using tools (i.e. a Level I chimney inspection will not investigate anything outside of the normal operation of the system). Simply put, a Level I inspection is a visual inspection (and some companies just call it a visual inspection for short).

Level I inspections should be conducted when any appliance has been changed with a similar appliance such as a water heater, furnace, boiler, wood stove or fireplace insert. Additionally, a Level I inspection shall be conducted during any chimney cleaning or as a part of an annual chimney inspection

A Level II chimney inspection encompasses all the steps of a level I chimney inspection but also employs a video inspection camera for the purpose of inspecting all interior surfaces of the chimney liner and flue. Additionally, a Level II inspection will include the examination of all accessible parts of a chimney. The definition of “accessible” (as opposed to the definition of “readily accessible” which is defined in a level I inspection) is areas of the chimney that may require tools to remove panels or doors without undertaking undue risk to property or inspector safety.

A Level II chimney inspection is appropriate in the following conditions:

  1. For the sale or transfer of a property.

  2. After any event that has likely caused damage to the chimney such as a chimney fire, any weather related damage, earthquake etc.

  3. Before a flue is relined.

  4. Before a new appliance is removed or added to the flue that appliance is connected to or when an old appliance is swapped out for a new appliance that has a different fuel type, efficiency, or input rating.

A Level III chimney inspection encompasses everything in a Level II inspection but includes the examination of concealed areas that are not accessible in a Level II. This includes areas of the chimney that are not typically accessible and may include demolition to parts of the chimney for the purpose of seeing concealed areas that might be damaged.

A Level III chimney inspection is appropriate when any issue has been discovered during the process of a Level I or Level II chimney inspection but that issue cannot be fully diagnosed in the scope of either of those inspections. Additionally, a Level III inspection may be required when a chimney or flue has sustained damage from a chimney fire, weather event or other causes of sudden damage

Chimney Repairs

After a chimney inspection has been completed we will document all the parts of the chimney and flue system that passed and failed inspection. We will also provide descriptions and price quotes for fixing any parts of the chimney that were found to be in need of repair. Our chimney repair services can address everything from water penetration that originates from the chimney to a flue that is not drafting properly and everything in between. Some of the chimney repairs we offer include:

Additionally, when you schedule a chimney repair with Charmed Chimney Service you can be sure that:

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"An excellent company. They were upfront, on time, friendly, and honest. My fireplace has very light carpet in front of it and I expected some shoe prints or minimal mess from the cleaning. Absolutely no sign that they had been in the fireplace! Without a doubt the best service in the area. Thank you again!

Jonathan Lonsdale

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