Flue Issues
Are there hidden dangers lurking in your chimney’s flue? Not sure? Well, if you are not a trained and certified chimney expert that uses high-definition video equipment to inspect your chimney, you are likely not going to know…. which is bad. If these types of issues go undetected, they are not only going to impact the efficiency of your chimney, they can also be very dangerous.
Leaky Chimney
Chimneys stick out above your roof line, exposing them to more severe weather conditions than any other part of your home. All the rain and snow around your chimney creates water that can penetrate, deteriorate and damage your chimney. If this happens, you will need to fix the water damage to ensure that your chimney functions properly. To prevent water damage, by spending a little time and money on water proofing your chimney could save you thoughts of dollars of more costly repair later on.
Chimney Fires
Chimney fires can be dangerous and even deadly. The absolute best way to prevent a chimney fire in your home is to have your chimney inspected and cleaned once every year to prevent hazardous buildup and identify any issues that need repair.
Flashing Issues
With our up and down winters and rainy springs, chimney are pretty common in homes the Northern VA and DC metro area. A major cause is issues with the flashing- the sheet metal that keeps section between the chimney and roof watertight. When the flashing is not working properly, water can get in and cause a lot of damage to your home’s roof, wood framing and drywall ceiling. It’s important to fix this problem as soon as it is detected before the damage becomes too severe and very expensive.
HeatShield®
HeatShield® is a specially formulated “Cerfractory®” sealant material that is used to restore the integrity of your chimney’s flue in order to vent hazardous flue gases from your home. It is used to repair and help prevent damage to your chimney caused by gaps, cracks, and spalling. By using either the Repair System or the CeCure® Sleeve Relining System (depending on the defects found) your chimney can be restored to its original peak level of safety and efficiency. (source heatshield)
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When considering chimney contractors in the area, consider that Potomac Services has 15 years of experience serving the DC Metro. Not only are we a family-owned business, we’ll go the extra mile to provide you with reliable, honest and quality services. We embrace our industry ethics, standards, codes and technology because we believe our customers deserve the best.
Testimonials
Technician William Brown arrived quicker than I could have asked for as he was in the area and proceeded to remove a bird from my dryer, then clean the dryer vent and successfully installed a vent cover in no time at all.
Holt Mock
Potomac Services has top notch customer service with great pricing! I would not use any other company for my chimney and air duct
Christy Burns
Tim Garret and his crew did a superb job re-lining and repairing masonry for my home’s dual flue chimney with excellent quality workmanship for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend Potomac Services to other
Kevin Kennedy
Prompt, friendly and great
Brian Cooper
They cleaned my dryer vent. First class prompt service at a reasonable price. They are not
Martin Book
They inspected and suggested a fix for my leaking chimney. Very knowledgable and
Lori Dunch
Arrived on time. Professional. They took the time to explain and show me (pictures) of the issues. They are a little more expensive than the previous company I used but the little bit extra cost was worth
Peter Petrianni
Very friendly, helpful. Explained it all to me in great detail. It is obvious that they take pride in their work, are proud of themselves and the company. I highly
Rebecca Seyferth
I used their services for a chimney inspection and dryer vent cleaning. The technician came on time, and was quick and
Ye Rae Cho
The technician was thorough and was able to clean my glass fireplace insert so it looked almost new (and it’s 22 years
Carol Sweaney
Did chimney inspection for sale of my house and discovered crack in liner due to a fire. Assisted through insurance claim process and necessary repairs were done successfully prior to settlement . Professional & courteous
Pam Leahy
Tim and his assistant came to my house and spent an hour going over the project. I am very happy that I chose this company to repair my
Wade McKinnon
Potomac Services gave me a fair quote, scheduled and repaired the same week. Even better the repairmen were early, were both
Jan Kucheruk
I selected Potomac Services to replace a chimney that was blown off during a storm. I appreciate their knowledge and professionalism during the process of dealing with my insurance company and coordinating the different
Benjamin Daniels
We were very happy with Potomac services. They explained everything they did, they arrived promptly, were very conscientious of making sure flooring was covered, worked very hard and were extremely pleasant. We highly
poppy cole
I chose Potomac Services to do my chimney sweep because the owner/manager, Jeff, that I spoke to over the phone was the most knowledgable, professional person I had talked to when looking for a chimney sweep company--and they
Beth Becker Sutton
They were quick to get out to my house. They were professional in working on my chimney and cleaning up after themselves. They were friendly and who would have thought, entertaining as
George Gary
Great work. Listened to our specific needs, made it all happen!! Thanks
Tim Gleason
John Griffith, Senior Technician with Potomac Services, did a great job with my chimney in McLean! I highly recommend Potomac Services for regular maintenance and
Gregory Brandon
Excellent service. Thee young man that did three work was
John Myrah
We needed the air ducts of our house cleaned. The crew was really professional and they did not charge us for extra services. They stick with the price that the owner set by phone. Others companies claimed that one has mold
Rubén Meana Pañeda
As a realtor, I have been using Potomac Services for many years now and they continue to impress with their responsiveness, their candor, honesty & integrity. They jump through hoops to meet our short deadlines - which makes
Twee Ramos
Excellent to work with! Jeff, Casey and his team bent over backwards to do major chimney repairs on extremely limited timeframe for a closing...professional and conscientious leaving the property neat and
Sharon Sheldon
Keith and Eric were phenomenal. They were early, curteous, understanding that I had a sleeping baby, and very thorough and informative. Can't beat the price. Thank you Potomac Services and
Heidi Shomberger
Great service and very professional. Showed up on time, communicated the issue and what they needed to do, and stayed within
Steve Taylor
Great company for chimney repair. They were prompt and when rain disrupted the job the crew came back on a Sunday to finish
Anthony Sciortino
The words that caught my eye when I googled "chimney repair" were "certified" and "veteran-owned". My concerns about my chimney were brought to me by my roofing contractor, who showed me water damage to the chimney . When the
Daniel Kurland
We have a water leak in our house between the fireplace mantle and the bricks so I called Potomac Services to determine where the water is coming from. Tim and other gentleman were both very friendly and able to determine
Jennilynne Bashioum
Riley and Damien were my techs. They were very efficient, polite and helpful. They communicated with me about everything that they needed to do and informed me along the way. They initially told me that something I needed
Amber Wooten
Exceptionally responsible and caring company that knows what it is doing, unlike many of the fly-by-night chimney companies out there. These guys really go the distance for their
Linda Lackey
Great service and came up with a solution to a problem a dozen other professionals were not able to solve. Highly
Kate Moore
Excellent company! Came to rescue the day with a contract I am working! Highly recommend Potomac Services
Daniella Serven REALTOR Century 21 Redwood
Great customer service. Technician was very knowledgeable and it was a pleasant
Nerene Merlino
Potomac Services did a wonderful job diagnosing the problem with my dryer vent, then repairing the disconnected vent and thoroughly cleaning it. Their staff are professional, knowledgeable courteous and friendly. They also
twilightman100
Had our vents and fireplace cleaned. Very well done, professional. Casey and Brian pointed out potential issues for 2-3 years down the line, but didn't try to push on unnecessary service, which is much
Brad Prentice
Brian Brinson and Casey Brown provided significant chimney repair due to previous fire damage to the internal structure. The business experience throughout the entire process, from the beginning conversation with Jeff, the
John Tomaselli
Just had Potomac Services out to clean our air ducts and dryer vent and the service was amazing. First, it was a breeze to schedule - they fit me in within 2 days. The two guys who performed the service, Brian and Darryll,
Stephen Pipino
Team was prompt, courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable about how to clean stone etc around fireplace. Will definitely use them
Len M Nichols
Fast response and professional
zlmetz
Have been using Potomac Services for years - they always do great
Nathan Gardner-Andrews