Masonry-first since 2009
Chimney Cleaning in Maryland
Annual creosote removal for a safe, efficient fireplace. Serving Bethesda, Silver Spring, Takoma Park and the wider Maryland — quoted flat, in writing, before any work.
- Heavy creosote visible on flue walls
- Blocked or restricted flue
- Nesting debris on the smoke shelf
- Poor draft or smoke spillage
Flat quotes · No sales visits · Licensed & insured in DC, MD & VA
CSIA-certified sweeps & masons
NFPA 211 standards
1,200+ DMV chimneys since 2009
Rowhouse specialists
Flat, written quotes — always
No surprises
Licensed & insured in DC, MD & VA
Historic districts included
About Chimney Cleaning
Brickline's chimney cleaning removes the creosote, soot, and blockages that accumulate with every fire — cleaned from cap to firebox with rotary brushes and HEPA vacuum capture. If you're comparing: cleaning covers the full system including smoke shelf and firebox detail work; the $189 sweep is our flat-rate flue-focused standard. Either way, drop cloths first.
Price: $150–$300 · Duration: 1–2 hours
Signs You Need Cleaning
- Heavy creosote visible on flue walls
- Blocked or restricted flue
- Nesting debris on the smoke shelf
- Poor draft or smoke spillage
Cleaning vs. Sweep
A sweep clears the flue; a full cleaning covers the flue plus smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and firebox detail — the right call when a chimney has been neglected for years or a flue is partially blocked. Not sure which you need? Book the $189 sweep; if we find the flue needs more, you'll get a flat quote for the difference before we continue.
How Our Chimney Cleaning Works
Calm, documented, and mess-free from start to finish.
System assessment
Flue, smoke chamber, shelf, and firebox evaluated.
Full-system cleaning
Rotary brush cleaning from liner to firebox, HEPA capture throughout.
Smoke shelf clearing
Debris and nesting material removed from the smoke shelf.
Report
Written summary with photos of before and after.
The Brickline Way
Why Maryland Neighbors Call Brickline
We're masons who sweep chimneys, not a call center with subcontractors.
Masons First
Our crews are trained masons, not just sweeps. Repointing, rebuilds, and crown work are done in-house — never subcontracted.
Rowhouse Specialists
1,200+ pre-war chimneys serviced since 2009 — Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Old Town, and every brick block in between.
Flat, Written Quotes
You get the number before we touch a brick. If it's not on the quote, you don't pay for it.
CSIA Certified
Sweeps and inspections to CSIA and NFPA 211 standards, with a written report every visit.
Licensed in DC, MD & VA
Fully licensed and insured across all three jurisdictions, including historic districts.
One Local Crew
No call centers, no franchises. The person who quotes your job is the one who shows up.
Reviews
What the Neighbors Say
“They matched the mortar on our 1918 rowhouse perfectly. You can't tell where the repair starts. Flat quote, no surprises, brick dust swept off the sidewalk when they left.”
Laura B.
Capitol Hill, DC
“Two other companies told us to tear the chimney down. Brickline rebuilt the top four courses with reclaimed brick and it looks original. Historic review board approved it without a note.”
James O.
Old Town Alexandria, VA
“Sweep and Level 2 inspection before we bought the house. The photo report caught a cracked flue tile the general inspector missed. Worth every dollar of the $250.”
Priya N.
Bethesda, MD
“The $189 sweep is actually $189. Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vacuum running the whole time, written report with photos before they left. Booking again next fall.”
Marcus T.
Petworth, DC
“Water had been getting into the firebox for two winters. They found the cracked crown in one visit, quoted it flat, and fixed it in an afternoon. Dry ever since.”
Ellen W.
Silver Spring, MD
“No upsells, no scare tactics. The mason who quoted the repointing was the one on the roof doing it. That alone puts them ahead of everyone else we called.”
Tom H.
Arlington, VA
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Flat quotes · No sales visits · Licensed & insured in DC, MD & VA