Veteran-Owned, Certified
Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Repair
Chimney & Masonry Repair Specialist
What You Can't See Can Hurt You!
If issues with your chimney flue go undetected, they are not only going to impact the efficiency of your chimney, they can also be very dangerous.
Chimney Gaps
Flaking Chimney
Chimney Cracks
COVID-19 UPDATE
WE ARE STILL OPEN
The Potomac Services team will be here to help with any chimney, fireplace, and air duct needs until we are forced to stay in by mandate. Keeping you comfortable and safe during this chaotic time is very important to us. Our team will only enter your home if absolutely necessary and will take all the necessary precautions to keep everyone as germ-free as possible! We can do most business online and over the phone. Please visit our website and contact our office with any questions!

VETERAN-OWNED, CHIMNEY SWEEP & REPAIR SERVICE – CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Established more than two decades ago by Colonel Jeff Peterson, an Army Officer with a background in the Army Corps of Engineers and the Joint Chief of Staff, Potomac Services has been a trusted leader under his guidance. Rely on us for dependable and high-quality services.

Veteran-owned values (dedication)

20+ Years of Experience

Certified, Trained & Experienced

High Quality Products & Service

Customer Satisfaction & Warranties

From inspections when purchasing a new home to repairing your chimney liner, Potomac Services provides an expert team you can count on to keep your home safe.

Certifications & Awards

Potomac Services is proud to maintain certifications with the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). We are a member of the Mid-Atlantic Chimney Association and the Chimney Sweep Guild, and we maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Let Us Handle Your Chimney & Gas Fireplace Needs

Contact us today to schedule an inspection or learn more about our services by calling (703) 444-5155. You can also fill out our online contact form to get in touch with our friendly and professional staff!

Chimney & Fireplace Services

We have the training and experience to clean, inspect, diagnose and repair a wide range of common and uncommon chimney issues that may be affecting your fireplace or chimney.

CHIMNEY SWEEP & FIREPLACE REPAIR
Regular chimney and fireplace sweeping services are an important for safety and performance. If repair are needed, our team are experts in chimney repairs, relines and masonry work.
GAS FIREPLACE SERVICE & REPARIS
Like any appliance, gas fireplaces and inserts require regular care. Our maintenance service includes cleaning, inspection, and tune-up service to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
DRYER VENT CLEANING
Inspecting and cleaning your clothes dryer and other exhaust vents helps reduce the risk of a home fire, plus it may also improve the efficiency and extend the life of your dryer.

Quality Service
We have the dedication and a drive to provide our customers with the most incredible level of service. Our technicians use a mix of experience, training and the most up-to-date specialist tools to provide you with a service that simply can’t be matched!
Veteran-Owned
Our owner, Jeff Peterson, founded Potomac Services with the vision of a company based on core values of quality, integrity and exceptional service, values he upheld during more than 30 years of military service. We take pride in going the extra mile.
Solid Reputation
At Potomac Services, we believe our customers deserve the best, and that’s what we strive for, every day. We always go the extra mile to provide reliable, honest, quality services, and our success is reflected in our superior customer ratings.
Blog
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Chimney Problems?

When considering chimney contractors in the area, consider that Potomac Services has 20 years of experience serving Virginia. Not only are we a veteran-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
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
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
Excellent company! Came to rescue the day with a contract I am working! Highly recommend Potomac Services
Daniella Serven REALTOR Century 21 Redwood
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
I have been working with Potomac services for 5 years now for chimney maintenance. They consistently provide affordable, reliable, friendly, professional, quality service. They will help you work with your homeowners
Amy Mossoff
Had a great experience. Did a very thorough job. Will be using them
Valerie H
Prompt, friendly and great
Brian Cooper
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
Team was prompt, courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable about how to clean stone etc around fireplace. Will definitely use them
Len M Nichols
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
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
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
Fast response and professional
zlmetz
I used their services for a chimney inspection and dryer vent cleaning. The technician came on time, and was quick and
Ye Rae Cho
Great work. Listened to our specific needs, made it all happen!! Thanks
Tim Gleason
Chimney cap put on by them last spring blew off in a strong wind. They came out the next day and replaced it. No
Steve Wales
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
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
They inspected and suggested a fix for my leaking chimney. Very knowledgable and
Lori Dunch
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
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
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
Excellent work and explained the process and the results very
Rocky Price
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
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
Absolutely AWESOME Service!They are PROFESSIONAL, POLITE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and CERTIFIED EXPERTS! The entire staff is absolutely WONDERFUL! Background on my situation: We are selling our house. During the home inspection, rust
Troy Lowery
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
Great customer service. Technician was very knowledgeable and it was a pleasant
Nerene Merlino
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
This time Potomac Services came out to repair the masonry work on my 75 year old chimney. They did an amazing job as always. I can't say enough good things about Potomac Services. Last year they cleaned my ducts and dryer
William Stoppel
They cleaned my dryer vent. First class prompt service at a reasonable price. They are not
Martin Book
Excellent service. Thee young man that did three work was
John Myrah
Potomac Services gave me a fair quote, scheduled and repaired the same week. Even better the repairmen were early, were both
Jan Kucheruk
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
Needed to have the flue cleaned at my moms home, on time and setup and were done in around 2 hours. Kept the living room cleaned and did there job. Feel mucy better knowing the flue build up is cleaned out. Pricing was
Samantha Servais
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
Arrived on time. Nice guys. They were able to unclog my dryer vent and replace the cover to keep the birds out. I would definitely use Potomac Services
Cathy Zoretic
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
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