Chimney Repair for the Maryland and DC Metro Area

Chimney repair is a necessary part of the life of any home. Chimneys are responsible for safely removing hazardous gasses and smoke from a house, and therefore, should not be ignored. Damaged chimneys can lead to house fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and smokey fireplaces among other problems. For this reason, chimney repair is a job best left up to the experts. The following are some of the typical jobs that High’s has performed over our 30 years of doing chimney repair.

– Chimney caps are the area of the chimney at the top that seals the top opening preventing moisture and shedding rainwater stopping the chimney from deteriorating. Often chimney caps are improperly built or deteriorate. Whether the chimney cap in question involves working with concrete, brick and mortar, or stone High’s Chimney has the experience necessary to provide lasting results.

The firebox is the section of the chimney system in which a person builds a fire. A proper firebox is lined with firebrick, a substance of refractory ceramic, which can become cracked or weakened after years of use. This area of the chimney is often in need of repair. It is recommended to have a thorough inspection of the firebox every five years or so depending on fireplace usage.

The smoke chamber serves as the support for flue liner. The main problem with smoke chambers is any chamber problem is often difficult to detect due to the majority of the issues originating behind the facial wall. While other components of the chimney may appear fine from the outside the smoke chamber could have problems. A yearly chimney inspection from High’s Chimney will alert a homeowner to any smoke chamber problems and can be corrected before any safety issues arise.

High’s Chimney realizes that not every chimney issue is so simple to describe. Therefore High’s employs professional masons on staff to handle any large chimney problems in the Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC area.