103 Douglas Court, Sterling, VA, 20166
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Serving Loudoun County and the surrounding areas since 1977, A Chimney Expert performs many jobs. Just to name a few, Chimney and Fireplace Safety Inspections and Sweeps. Major and minor masonry work includes repairs, rebuilds, and complete chimney rebuilds or partial rebuilds. Masonry work also includes tuckpointing and point-up of chimneys, patios, stoops, and hardscapes. We also update damaged chimney flue liners with state-of-the-art stainless steel flue liners. We install flue liners not only for fireplace chimneys but also for masonry furnace chimneys. We restore broken-down and dilapidated masonry chimneys to their former glory. We install crown washes and formed and poured crowns on masonry chimneys. Other services regarding masonry chimneys include rain caps (also known as spark arrestors) and premier top-mounted damper installation.
We not only service masonry chimneys but prefabricated fireplaces and prefabricated chimneys as well. We provide new life on damaged and rusted prefab chase covers and chimney caps. These chase covers have to be custom-fabricated. We use top-notch stainless steel and powder-coated covers in various colors. We also install custom-fabricated prefab fireplace walls (rear, side, and hearth). These walls have to be custom-fabricated, and we do this on-site.
We sweep and maintain your fireplaces, wood stoves, and inserts, as well as install freestanding wood stoves with new Class A Chimney pipes and wood-burning inserts in masonry chimneys.
We provide humane animal treatment of birds, squirrels, raccoons, bats, and even snakes during the animal removal process in a chimney flue.
Other services offered that are not related to chimneys or fireplaces are Dryer Vent Cleaning and the installation of No-Pest Guards on dryer vents. Our sister company offers repairs and/or replacement of roofs, flashing, and gutters. Gutter cleaning is also offered.
A Chimney Expert has proudly served Loudoun County and the surrounding areas since 1977. As a local chimney company, we always care for our customers and neighbors. We are committed to providing the highest quality work and customer satisfaction to maintain our great reputation in the area.
We’re proud to call Loudoun County home. This distinguished county has natural beauty and easy access to famous historical destinations. We’re glad to serve this fantastic area with top-notch service. At A Chimney Expert, we know that Loudoun County residents require quality chimney construction, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning which withstands all the crazy elements we get here in Loudoun and other surrounding counties. Whether you require chimney or masonry work for residential or commercial purposes, you can count on our knowledgeable and friendly staff to help you find the right solution.
Loudoun County homeowners also have unmatched style. That’s why we offer various chimney and masonry services with a competitive range of options. Choose from our wide selection of materials, styles, colors, and textures to enhance the beauty of your property or inside your home. An attractive fireplace and high-quality masonry landscaping can do wonders to increase your property’s value.
In Sterling, VA and Loudoun County, almost all masonry chimneys and fireplaces are constructed of stone, brick, concrete and mortar and are part of a home’s structural design. They are much higher maintenance than a prefabricated fireplace and can typically withstand decades of heat and fire abuse if properly designed, constructed, and maintained. Masonry Chimneys require maintenance because the bricks, mortar, and crown begin to crumble and crack over the span of many years. Regular maintenance and a professional water-repellent applied by A Chimney Expert will add years to the health of your masonry chimney.
A chimney inspection is the process where our expert technicians examine the condition of the chimney structure (interior and exterior), flue system to confirm that the chimney is free of obstruction and combustible deposits. Chimney problems and improper maintenance can be life threatening, so it’s important to consult A Chimney Expert about inspecting your chimney and fireplace. With regular inspections, you should get plenty of years of good use from your fireplace. Failure to have your masonry chimney inspected can lead to serious problems that arise in your chimney over time. For example, blockages, creosote build-up, cracks and holes in the flue liner, crown damage, carbon monoxide, and a myriad of things which, if not inspected, can run into the thousands of dollars for repairs. So have our experts inspect your chimney and fireplace to avoid potentially serious structural problems.
Keeping your chimney clean and clear of any buildup is essential to minimize the risk of disastrous chimney fires. Proper chimney cleaning and maintenance is essential to safeguard your family and home against fire accidents or health problems. Having your chimney cleaned and maintained can go a long way towards extending the lifespan of your fireplace. For chimney cleaning you can trust, turn to A Chimney Expert in Sterling VA and Loudoun County.
Located in Sterling, VA, Loudoun County, we provide experienced experts to deal with any type of chimney and/or fireplace repair. If you notice mortar falling out between the bricks, bricks that are “defacing” or falling apart, or even pieces of mortar or brick lying on the roof or ground around the chimney, these are signs that your chimney is in dire need of repair. Do not ignore these signs… call a chimney expert to get a free estimate.
Chimney liners are a crucial feature and an extremely important safety component that should never be overlooked. We specialize in installing properly-sized stainless steel liners that will give our customers in Sterling VA and Loudoun County peace of mind while using their fireplaces or wood stoves and inserts. Whether you need a new chimney liner or need a flue relining, we are available to assist you. Our stainless steel chimney liners are affordable and backed by a lifetime guarantee so you have nothing to lose in Sterling VA or Loudoun County.
A Chimney Expert handles the humane treatment of wild animals in chimney flues by providing protection from intrusion of wild animals. We install stainless steel raincaps (aka Animal Guards, Spark Arrestors) at the top of the chimney liners so that nothing can enter the chimney flue (including snow, sleet, rain). This is the best and only way to be proactive and prevent animals from nesting and taking protection in a chimney flue.
Our Stering, VA and Loudoun County customers who have had major water issues with their chimneys can rest assured after our visit. We are not only able to fix the water problem, but we identify the culprit/source. After A Chimney Expert has identified and resolved the water problems, our customers are highly pleased. Masonry materials are porous and will absorb large amounts of water. Bricks are like sponges, absorbing and wicking moisture to the chimney interior, causing defective mortar joints, cracked crowns, etc. Several products have been developed specifically for masonry chimneys to use as waterproofing agents. The products, when applied to the chimney, allow the chimney to breathe out, but not in. Water that has penetrated the chimney or moisture that has originated from inside is allowed to escape, while the waterproofing agent prevents water from entering from the outside. Water damage to masonry chimneys is usually a slow, subtle process. Applying a waterproofing agent to your chimney in Sterling, VA and Loudoun County will save you a major expense of large masonry repairs or rebuilding. Save your masonry chimney and let A Chimney Expert waterproof your chimney today.
A Chimney Expert prevents dryer vent fires in Sterling, VA and Loudoun County by routinely cleaning dryer vents. We thoroughly clean out the lint and debris buildup in and around the flexible duct from behind the dryer which travels all the way through the duct work in the home and terminates on the outside of the house. We ensure that the No Pest Guards are in place and properly installed. Too often, birds nest in these vents and cause blockages, which causes the motor to overheat and possibly catch on fire. Dryer vent cleaning should be performed annually, especially if young children or pets are in the home.
A Chimney Expert has crafted some of the most stunning backyard hardscapes in Loudoun County, VA. Hardscaping is a landscaping style that uses durable materials to create lasting elements, and enhances many beautiful homes in Leesburg, VA. Common hardscaping materials include poured concrete, cement blocks, paving stones, bricks, and rocks. We offer a variety of hardscaping services for any part of your yard that doesn’t involve living plants, such as fire pits, pizza ovens, walkway pebbles, garden statues, BBQ area bricks, and elements made of concrete, asphalt, stone, or glass. Hardscaping enhances the beauty and functionality of your space. Many elements can be installed in yards of all sizes, including paved areas, driveways, retaining walls, sleeper walls, stairs, walkways, paved roads, fountains, and small pools or ponds. While some projects can be DIY, hiring A Chimney Expert for the professional installation of patios, firepits, and pizza ovens in Leesburg, VA is highly recommended.
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