Masonry-first since 2009
Chimney Sweep for DC, Maryland & Virginia
Brickline's $189 flat-rate sweep removes creosote, soot, and debris from cap to firebox. Drop cloths go down before a single brush goes up, a HEPA vacuum runs the whole time, and you get a written report with photos when we're done. Swept to CSIA and NFPA 211 standards — by a crew that also happens to be masons, so if we spot failing mortar, we can actually tell you what it means.
- Typical price: $189 flat — quoted flat
- Service duration: 45–90 minutes
- CSIA-certified sweeps & masons
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
When to Schedule Chimney Sweep
- 12+ months since your last sweep
- Visible soot or creosote on the damper
- Smoky smell when the fireplace is not in use
- Smoke backing into the room during a fire
- Dark stains on the firebox walls
- You burn wood fires regularly
At a Glance
- Flat Price
- $189 flat — in writing, before any work
- Duration
- 45–90 minutes
- Certification
- CSIA-certified · NFPA 211 standards
- Coverage
- Washington DC · Northern Virginia · Maryland
Why an Annual Sweep Matters
The NFPA lists failure to clean chimneys as a leading cause of chimney fires. Creosote builds in stages: stage 1 is dusty and brushes away easily; stage 3 is glazed, nearly impossible to remove, and extremely flammable. An annual sweep keeps buildup at stage 1 — cheap to handle, safe to live with.
The Rowhouse Difference
Pre-war DMV rowhouses often share party-wall chimney stacks with narrow, unlined flues. We've swept 1,200+ of them since 2009 — we know where the smoke shelves hide debris and why some Capitol Hill flues need smaller rotary heads. That experience is the difference between a sweep and a scraped flue tile.
How Our Chimney Sweep Works
Calm, documented, and mess-free from start to finish.
Drop cloth setup
Floors and furniture protected before any work begins.
Cap-to-firebox sweep
Rotary brushes remove creosote and soot along the full flue.
HEPA vacuum capture
Industrial HEPA vacuum runs throughout — no dust in your home.
Visual check
Cap, crown, damper, and visible masonry checked while we're up there.
Written report
Photos and findings in writing — every visit, no exceptions.
The Brickline Way
Why 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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One Crew, Three Jurisdictions
From Capitol Hill to Silver Spring to Old Town — if your chimney is in the DMV, it's on our route.
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One crew, three jurisdictions. Most appointments scheduled within 2–3 business days.
Flat quotes · No sales visits · Licensed & insured in DC, MD & VA