Benjamin and Samuel Chimney Co provides chimney sweep services in Falls Church, including creosote removal & fireplace sweep, chimney inspection & damage assessment, chimney repair & masonry restoration, and more. Every job is handled by licensed, insured technicians with upfront written pricing, and backed by a workmanship guarantee, with free estimates for all of Falls Church and nearby areas.
Falls Church winters mean more fireplace use, which means more creosote. That sticky black gunk isn’t just messy, it’s highly flammable. Our crew uses rotary brushes and vacuum systems to clear it out completely, not just scrape the surface. We check for hidden pockets where creosote hides, especially in older brick chimneys common around the 1980s-era homes in your neighborhood. After we’re done, your chimney’s fire-safe. No more smoky rooms, no more soot on your walls. And if we find signs of a past fire, like cracked flue tiles, we’ll tell you flat out. No one else in Falls Church will give you this level of honesty.
Call about this serviceThat draft you’re fighting? The water stains on your ceiling? Those aren’t just annoyances, they’re symptoms of a chimney that’s failing. Our inspections go beyond the flue. We look for mortar joint failure (a big issue in Falls Church’s humid summers), rusted damper issues, and even animal nests blocking airflow. We use a borescope camera to spot cracks or corrosion you can’t see from the bottom. If your chimney’s leaning or the cap’s missing, we’ll tell you whether it’s a quick fix or a full rebuild. And we won’t recommend work you don’t need. No other chimney sweep in this area will give you this kind of no-BS evaluation.
Call about this serviceFalls Church’s older homes have chimneys that’ve taken a beating from years of moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and poor maintenance. If your mortar’s crumbling or bricks are spalling, water’s getting in, and that’s how you end up with a sagging chimney or a ceiling leak. We use high-strength mortar blends that match the original work, not some cheap filler. For structural issues, we reinforce with stainless steel ties or even full relining if needed. And we’ll explain why we’re doing what we’re doing, not just hand you a bill. No other local crew will stand behind their work like we do.
Call about this serviceIf your chimney cap’s rusted out or missing entirely, you’re paying the price in two ways: higher heating bills from poor drafts, and water damage that rots your roof deck. We install heavy-duty stainless steel caps that seal tight and last through Falls Church’s worst storms. And we’ll check your damper too, if it’s stuck open, you’re losing heat; if it’s stuck closed, you’re risking carbon monoxide buildup. We won’t sell you a cap you don’t need, but we will tell you if your current one’s a fire hazard. That’s the kind of straight talk you won’t get from the big-box stores.
Call about this serviceFound a nest in your chimney? That’s not just a cleanup job, it’s a fire risk. Animals shred flue liners, leaving sharp edges that can ignite creosote. We use humane traps and one-way exclusion systems to evict them, then inspect for damage to the liner or masonry. Falls Church’s older neighborhoods are prime real estate for squirrels, and once they’re in, they’re hard to get out. We’ll seal the entry points so they don’t come back, and we’ll tell you if the liner needs replacing. No other chimney sweep will give you this kind of thorough animal removal, and no one else will guarantee the job.
Call about this serviceIf you’re adding a wood stove or insert to your Falls Church home, you need a pro who knows how to vent it properly. We’ve seen too many DIY jobs where stoves back up smoke into the house or create dangerous downdrafts. We’ll size the flue correctly, install the right type of liner, and make sure the stove’s clearances meet code. And we’ll service your new system annually to keep it burning efficiently. No other local crew has the experience to handle both masonry chimneys and modern stoves, and we won’t cut corners to save you a few bucks.
Call about this serviceFast response, upfront pricing, and workmanship guaranteed. Get your free estimate today.