Baltimore Homeowners Trust Our Chimney Sweep Expertise

Comprehensive services for your chimney and heating appliances can be found at Moreno Brothers Chimney Sweep, including:

Chimney Leak Fix

Chimney Relining

Chimney Repairs

Chimney Waterproofing

Fireplace Installation

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Cleaning

Stove Installation

What Puts Us Ahead of the Rest?

We at Moreno Brothers Chimney Sweep appreciate your efforts to keep your home beautiful despite your busy schedule. That's why we strive to make our presence unnoticeable, except for the smile we leave behind and a clean, safe chimney. Upon entering your home, we promptly lay drop-cloths to protect your floors, and employ industrial-grade vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may be dislodged during our sweeping process.

Not only do we prioritize cleanliness, but we also use state-of-the-art video scanning technology to examine your chimney's condition pre- and post-service. This technique allows us to catch any issues and lets you see the prompt results of our visit.

When Moreno Brothers Chimney Sweep is your choice for chimney services, you'll benefit from certified and trained technicians, a spotless and meticulous job, advanced chimney inspection, and documentation of the process both pre and post-work.

The integrity and craftsmanship we demonstrate have resonated with Baltimore, MD homeowners. Our service vehicles each include a knowledgeable chimney technician and an apprentice. All our technicians, armed with years of experience, are firmly dedicated to achieving excellence.

The Necessity of Chimney Sweeping for Home Safety

Chimney sweeping might look simple, but it's a thorough process that needs a professional's skill to be done accurately, and it's vital for the proper functioning of your chimney and the safety of your household and loved ones.

When your fireplace or stove is in use, your chimney works to safely contain and remove harmful byproducts of burning fuel, such as gases, smoke, particles, and minerals. Over time, debris and creosote can accumulate and lead to blockages and fires. By thoroughly and safely removing these materials, a qualified Maryland chimney sweep professional ensures your chimney can perform its function effectively.

As an affordable and important element of preventative maintenance, chimney sweeping can secure your safety and save you money in the long term.

Chimneys in regular use should undergo yearly cleaning and inspection, but even those used infrequently should be swept and checked at least once to confirm their proper and safe operation.

Smoothly prepare for your chimney sweeping appointment:

Avoid having a fire in your fireplace for at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.

Keep furniture and breakable objects at a safe distance from the area near your stove or fireplace.

Please relocate your pets to another room, away from the work area.

The job of your chimney sweep should be completed within an hour to an hour and a half by your technician, who will:

Observe the accessible sections of your chimney's exterior and interior.

Factory-built units: look for cracks.

Use special brushes to sweep your chimney.

Examine your chimney liner, checking for cracks, gaps, and missing joints.

Keep your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper clean with our hand tools.

Banish ashes and keep your firebox tidy.

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

Look for any fire safety risks.

In spite of the development of chimney tools, chimney sweeping continues to be done the traditional way with brushes and rods.

What Should You Look For When Hiring A Chimney Sweep?

As the chimney sweeping industry isn't federally regulated, anyone can obtain some tools and brushes and profess to be skilled. However, employing the wrong team can prove to be an expensive mistake.

Proper maintenance can prevent a large number of chimney fires and fireplace issues, while problems and hazards can be made worse by unqualified chimney sweeps and their inferior repair work. We've even had to offer assistance to homeowners who've been deceived by some of these unqualified firms.

The variety of chimney sweep companies can leave you questioning the disparities in education, training, experience, and standards. What essential criteria should you focus on when hiring a chimney sweep?

Sadly, some chimney sweeps don't prioritize your long-term safety. Ensure the company you select, be it Moreno Brothers Chimney Sweep or another, is licensed, insured, and certified to care for your chimney and fireplace.

To start, ascertain that the company possesses both a license and insurance, and soliciting references is always beneficial. Moreover, look for CSIA certification among Maryland chimney sweep services.

As a non-profit organization managed by volunteer industry professionals, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) works to keep homeowners safe and shield them from the perils of fire. They have been doing so since the 1980s by offering the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.