Rooftop Chimney Sweeps provides chimney cleaning services in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, VA, Falls Church, Washington DC and surroundings.

1. When to have chimney repair in Washington DC done
To everything there is a season and making sure you are scheduling your Chimney Repair in
Washington DC during the right one is going to be essential. A lot of homeowners don't even really
think about their chimneys until the fall and that should tell you something right away. If you are
thinking about your chimney along with the rest of DC then chances of you getting your repair
scheduled and completed in a timely manner is going to be difficult.
Early isn't always better
Many people then jump to the idea that having repair work done as soon as the fireplace season is over
will then be the best solution. That isn't always the best idea. Like it or not, Washington DC is in a
storm belt. Depending on the nature of the spring and summer storms you could wind up having two
rounds of chimney repair in Washington DC done. Your best bet is to wait for the magic weeks between
the end of the stormy season and the beginning of the cools season.
What's involved in chimney repair?
When you have a contractor out to inspect your Chimney Cap Repair they are going to be looking at
several different things.
 The condition of the chimney cap.
 The condition of the exterior of the structure and integrity of the mortar.
 How well the seals between the chimney and roof are holding up.

2.  The integrity and cleanliness of the lining.
 The integrity of the flue.
 The connection between the insert and the lining if present.
They examine all this because every aspect of your chimney's functionality plays an important role in
keeping your fire risk low. That isn't just the fire risk in your home, but also the surrounding areas.
Your chimney also prevents hot ash and cinders from escaping the chimney as much as it works to keep
birds and insects out. The chimney is also the main heat transfer barrier for your whole home. Not just
for the heat created from the fire, but also to keep summer heat and moisture out of your home too.
Cleaning is proactive
Given how much we now understand about the role chimneys have in our home's health and safety, it is
recommended that they are cleaned on a more regular basis then our parents cleaned theirs. When you
view the cleaning as a proactive and preventative service, like a car tune up, the expense becomes
manageable. It is always less to clean a chimney than to rebuild it too.
Find a chimney service and have an inspection done
Go through the process of researching your local chimney repair Washington DC companies to identify
who is the best. Then, make an appointment for an inspection. The contractor will look at all of the
elements of the chimney, make any suggestions for repairs that may be necessary, but they will also
recommend a schedule for cleaning. Cleaning is based upon the use the chimney experiences and its
condition. It is always a far better practice to pay for regular cleanings to prevent major chimney
repairs from being needed then to just wait until something happens.
Contact Information
Our office hours are:
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Please call us at 703-836-7858 for an appointment!
Website : http://rooftopchimneysweeps.com/