Chimney Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair for Great Falls, VA

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Chimney Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair for Great Falls, VA

Home to hundreds of nationally notable personalities, Great Falls, VA, is a fan favorite, which is why High’s Chimney is proud to serve the Great Falls area. We are happy to be the trusted source for chimney cleanings, inspections, and repairs in Great Falls. From chimney caps in Fairfax, County, VA, to annual chimney inspections, you have our word that our services will always be honest and comprehensive. Our company is committed to our craft and customers, which is why we have a strict company policy to never sell any unnecessary services unless it is vital to the health of the property and chimney.

41.4in		Avg rainfall in Great Falls, VA each year A leaking chimney can cause damage to a home. Chimney inspections are recommended to find and fix leaks
$4,921		Avg cost of structure fires due to fireplaces, chimney or chimney connectors between 2010 and 2012
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Saturday	8 am – 2 pm
Sunday	Closed
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High’s Company Policy

We have a strict company policy NEVER to sell unnecessary services. If your chimney DOES NOT need to be cleaned, we will tell you so and charge only a trip charge.

If you ever have a problem with High’s for any reason, please call and ask for me personally. We run a tight ship at High’s and I’ll make sure anything wrong is made right.
Why choose High’s?

Easy: A smooth process to make the appointment, with quick response. No waiting for weeks or months for an appointment.
Experienced: You won’t get some “newbie” practicing on your house. Our men actually know what they are doing. The lead man on the job is always a Certified Chimney Sweep.
Specialists: The masonry work and chimney lining work are handled by crews who specialize in that work. You don’t get a “do-it-all-guy” if you need a specialty job done.
Trustworthy: High’s employees wear identifying clothes, carry photo IDs, and arrive in company marked vehicles. You don’t wonder who you’re letting into your house.
Fast: You have other things to do, so we work efficiently. High’s sends two men per truck. This means we work more safely, as we finish more quickly.
Value: Our prices are remarkably competitive. Anyone who charges less is delivering something less, because we run a tight ship at High’s.
Punctual: Over 97% On-Time Arrival Rate (in the time window.) If we do run late, we’ll call you so you don’t wonder what’s going on. You don’t waste time waiting.
Honest: We have a strict company policy NEVER to sell unnecessary services. If your chimney DOES NOT need to be cleaned, we will tell you so and charge only a trip charge.

Why get your chimney cleaned?

To Prevent Chimney Fire. Between 2010 and 2012, there were an average of 22,700 residential structure fires due to chimneys, fireplaces and chimney connectors. The average cost per fire was $4921. Chimney fires are not always dramatic enough to alert the neighbors. Sometimes they burn slow and aren’t even visible, but they can still reach high temperatures and seep in the walls of your house and ignite anything flammable.
To Protect Your Health. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is produced whenever fuel is burned. Even at low levels, carbon monoxide can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion and fainting. A blocked chimney or a chimney with a improperly functioning flue can cause a buildup of this dangerous gas.
To Avoid Smoke Damage. When a chimney is not properly cleaned and maintained, soot will accumulate around the flue. This makes it difficult for the flue to draw the smoke upwards and can cause smoke to enter your room.

When does a chimney need to be cleaned?

This is a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association standard says, “Chimneys, fireplaces and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom of deposits and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintainence and repairs shall be done if necessary.” This is a national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account that even if you don’t use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use.

The Chimney Safety Instute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be swept at 1/8″ of soot build up or sooner if there is any glaze in the system. This is considered to be enough fuel build up to cause a chimney fire that is capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home. Factory built fireplaces should be swept when any appreciable buildup occurs. The logic is that the deposit is quite acidic and can shorten the life of the fireplace. (source: Chimney Safety Institute of America – http://www.csia.org/about-csia/faq.aspx)

Whether you are interested in our dryer vent cleaning in Fairfax County, VA, or you need a wood burning stove in Fairfax County, VA, we can create customized solutions for your chimney needs. If you are interested in learning more about our services or you would like to schedule an appointment in Great Falls, VA, contact us today at 1 (888) 444-4712.

High’s Chimney Service Inc.
8045 Snouffer School Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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