Hollis Chimney Co

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NFPA Inspection Protocol

Every sweep includes high-definition optical flue analysis to identify hairline fractures before smoke penetrates structural framing.

Our diagnostic cameras inspect every flue tile joint from smoke shelf to spark arrestor cap, eliminating hidden drafting risks and creosote hazards.

Full Scope of Care

Ten specialized chimney solutions

From seasonal creosote sweeps to complex historic brick tuckpointing, our certified technicians handle all venting requirements under one roof.

Preventive Sweeps
Venting & Weather
Structural Masonry

Flue sweeps & creosote removal

Caps, screens & water leaks

Crowns, relining & fireboxes

Stage-three creosote stripping, rotary flue scouring, top damper replacements, and zero-mess dual-HEPA vacuum containment for clean indoor air.

Custom stainless spark arrestors, animal exclusion guards, copper flashing resealing, and crown water-repellent applications to prevent winter freeze spalling.

Stainless steel flue relining, smoke chamber parging, refractory mortar repointing, and full structural firebox brick restoration for aged Maryland hearths.

Jobsite Discipline

Four-stage service standard

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Canvas floor protection

HEPA vacuum containment

Internal mechanical sweep

Draft verification & report

We lay triple-layered canvas drop-cloths from your exterior entryway directly to the hearth, shielding carpets and hardwood finishes from soot.

Industrial negative-air filtration seals the firebox perimeter, catching microscopic airborne ash before rotating sweep rods ever touch the flue.

Specialized rotary nylon and poly brushes remove glazed creosote deposits without scratching original clay tile liners or stainless flue walls.

Technicians verify smoke shelf clearance, calibrate the throat damper tension, and provide a digital photographic report for your household records.

Ready for certified chimney maintenance?

Call our Glen Arm dispatch desk at (240) 290-8094 for prompt scheduling and transparent seasonal assessments.