A Cozy Baltimore Home Starts with a Clean Chimney

We provide a range of chimney and heating appliance services at Platinum Chimney Cleaners, including:

Chimney Inspections

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Sweeps

Chimney Leak Detection

Chimney Waterproofing

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Restorations

Stove Installation

Chimney Relining

What Sets Us Apart?

At Platinum Chimney Cleaners, we appreciate your dedication to maintaining your home's appearance amidst your busy life. To make sure we leave nothing behind but a satisfied smile and a well-functioning chimney, we start by laying drop-cloths as soon as we enter your home and utilize professional-grade vacuums to clear away any debris or soot that might become dislodged during sweeping.

Our advanced video scanning technology allows us to document your chimney's condition before and after our services, ensuring cleanliness and detecting any issues.

When you decide on Platinum Chimney Cleaners for your chimney maintenance, you'll receive the services of trained and certified professionals, comprehensive cleaning, advanced chimney inspection, and complete documentation of the process, from start to finish.

In the minds of Baltimore, MD homeowners, our craftsmanship and integrity have set us apart. Our service vehicles are each manned by a skilled chimney technician and an assistant. With years of experience, our technicians are dedicated to excellence.

The Crucial Role of Chimney Sweeping in Home Maintenance

Chimney sweeping may appear straightforward, but it involves a detailed process that requires expert care for proper execution, and it is essential for ensuring your chimney functions correctly and your home and family are safe.

Whenever your fireplace or stove is in use, the chimney works to keep dangerous byproducts of burning fuel, such as gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, securely contained and removed. Over time, however, debris and creosote can build up, resulting in blockages and fires. A well-trained Maryland chimney sweep professional will remove this buildup safely and thoroughly, allowing your chimney to function effectively.

Chimney sweeping, being both affordable and important, is a part of preventative maintenance that keeps you safe while saving you money in the long run.

Chimneys used on a regular basis should undergo yearly cleaning and inspection, but even those used sporadically need at least one sweeping and inspection to guarantee they work safely and efficiently.

Preparing for your chimney sweep appointment couldn't be simpler:

Before your appointment, don't use your fireplace for a fire for a 24-hour period.

Several feet away from the area around your stove or fireplace, move breakable objects and furniture.

We suggest keeping your pets in a separate room, far from the work area.

In about one to one and a half hours, your chimney sweep should be completed, and your technician will perform the following tasks:

Examine the interior and exterior of your chimney's accessible portions.

Investigate factory-built units for potential cracks.

With special brushes, sweep your chimney.

Inspect the chimney liner, searching for cracks, gaps, and missing joints.

Use our hand tools for a thorough scrub of your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper.

Ash removal is essential for a clean firebox.

Disengage the grate from a fireplace or stove, and brush it.

Examine for possible fire hazards.

Chimney sweeping still relies on the traditional use of brushes and rods, even as chimney tools have experienced changes.

Essential Criteria for Hiring a Chimney Sweep

The chimney sweeping industry isn't federally regulated, which means anyone can acquire a couple of tools and brushes and declare themselves qualified. This can lead to a costly mistake if you hire the wrong team.

Many chimney fires and fireplace issues can be averted with correct maintenance, whereas unqualified chimney sweeps and their sub-par repair work can aggravate problems and risks. We have even had to come to the aid of homeowners who have fallen victim to some of these unqualified businesses.

Given the multitude of chimney sweep companies in the Baltimore region, you might wonder about the unique aspects of their education, training, experience, and standards.

Unfortunately, your long-term safety may not be a priority for every chimney sweep. Be sure that the company you decide on, whether it's Platinum Chimney Cleaners or another, is fully licensed, insured, and certified to manage your chimney and fireplace.

To begin with, validate the company's licensure and insurance, and it's always a sensible idea to inquire about references. Additionally, aim to find CSIA certification in Maryland chimney sweep services.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), managed by volunteer industry professionals, is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring homeowner safety and protection from fire hazards. They have been doing this since the 1980s through the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.