It’s a natural instinct: you see something that’s broken around the house and want to fix it.  While that kind of willingness to get to work is admirable, it’s not always the best idea, especially when it comes to chimneys.  For most people, trying to fix their chimney themselves is a disaster waiting to happen.…

Your chimney probably isn’t something you think about too often. It’s just a part of your house and so long as it does its job, most homeowners generally don’t worry about it. In reality, taking proper care of your chimney is hugely important for your safety and the functionality of your fireplace. Part of proper…

There are some home care projects that the average homeowner can easily take care of themselves. If you live in a home with a chimney, you may be wondering if chimney care is one of those projects. The truth is that chimney care is a project best left to the professionals and here’s why: Safety…

When was the last time you thought about the right choice for your chimney? It’s not common knowledge to know what is best for your chimney. It’s not like a grill or a car—many people throw in wood or start up the gas and enjoy the show. But some things will greatly impact the life…

After a couple of months of planning and work, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website.  We wanted a website that was geared to our clients and informing them of our products and services. We value your opinion We hope you like the look of the website, so feel free to…

Winter is almost on the verge of ending, so no more worrying about snow, keeping warm, using shovels and other winter day hassles. Apparently, you won’t be bothered anymore about your fireplace or the chimney! However, being a chimney repair expert of DC, Maryland and Virginia, we at Sweep Your Chimney DMV feel it as our responsibility…

The job of the chimney sweep is to get rid of soot, obstructions and creosote build-up from your chimney firebox, liner, damper and smoke chamber. How often chimney inspection should be scheduled? Chimney inspection should be scheduled once a year. To ensure all your systems are in functional order & running as they should, it’s…