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Hidden Dangers in Your Fireplace & Chimney Put You at Risk!

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.

Flaking Chimney

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

Welcome to Potomac Services, a top-rated chimney sweep and repair company serving Northern Virginia and Roanoke areas. For 20 years, our trained and certified technicians have been helping homeowners inspect, clean and maintain their chimneys for the utmost safety and performance.
Our commitment to excellent customer service, industry standards and cutting-edge equipment make us different. We’re also proud to be a local, veteran-owned and family-owned business. Our reliable, honest and quality services make us your best choice for chimney sweeps!

Services You Can Count On

Our owner, Jeff Peterson, was a career Army Officer with experience in the Army Corp of Engineers. Jeff brings the leadership, experience and integrity that forms the foundation of what we offer at Potomac Services. Our trained and certified technicians offer the following services for your home. Remove in the DC area:

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. We’re also a recipient of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Ask us about financing for your next project if needed!

Let Us Handle Your Chimney & Air Duct 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.

SWEEP & INSPECTION

A professional chimney cleaning from Potomac Services can keep your home safe and warm and eliminate the worry of fire hazards. Our technicians are certified by the the Chimney Safety Institute of America to provide you with the best in chimney sweep services.

REPAIR & RELINES

While not all chimney damage is severe enough to jeopardize your health, some issues are. To avoid risks to the safety of your home and health, it’s essential to have your chimney repaired by the certified chimney relining contractors at Potomac Services..

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

Common Chimney Issues and Essential Repairs: A Homeowner’s Guide

A warm and crackling fireplace can be a cozy centerpiece in your home, but ensuring it functions safely and efficiently requires proper chimney maintenance. Over time, chimneys...

: Jeff Peterson

: February 21, 2019

What’s a Chimney Fire and Why’s It Bad?

Fires belong in your fireplace, not the chimney. Yet, when conditions are right, chimney fires not only cause damage to your home, but put your family's lives...

: Jeff Peterson

: February 21, 2019

How to Fix Your Smelly Chimney

Does your chimney smell, even when you aren't burning fires? You may have a negative air pressure problem in your home.Here's why Negative Air Pressure causes chimney...

: Jeff Peterson

: February 21, 2019

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Ignoring a Leaky Chimney Is Costly

Water is the chimney's biggest enemy. A leaky chimney can cause costly interior and exterior damage. They are often a symptom of issues with your chimney cap,...

: Jeff Peterson

: February 21, 2019

3 Common Chimney Cleaning Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

3 Common Chimney Cleaning Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

Hello, and welcome to the Potomac Services blog! As a leading chimney cleaning company in the D.C. metro area, we are committed to educating our customers about...

: Jeff Peterson

: February 21, 2019

Chimney Problems?

When considering chimney contractors in the area, consider that Potomac Services has 18 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.

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Testimonials

Great work. Listened to our specific needs, made it all happen!! Thanks

Tim Gleason

Fast response and professional

zlmetz

They cleaned my dryer vent. First class prompt service at a reasonable price. They are not

Martin Book

Brian Brinson and Casey Brown provided significant chimney repair due to previous fire damage to the internal structure. The business experience throughout the entire process, from the beginning conversation with Jeff, the

John Tomaselli

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

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

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

Potomac Services gave me a fair quote, scheduled and repaired the same week. Even better the repairmen were early, were both

Jan Kucheruk

A chimney fire is a scary thing but thanks to the folks at Potomac Services for a safe and reliable service our bad experience was a breeze. Thank you jeff and all guys who worked with

John Peyton

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

Keith and Eric were phenomenal. They were early, curteous, understanding that I had a sleeping baby, and very thorough and informative. Can't beat the price. Thank you Potomac Services and

Heidi Shomberger

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

I selected Potomac Services to replace a chimney that was blown off during a storm. I appreciate their knowledge and professionalism during the process of dealing with my insurance company and coordinating the different

Benjamin Daniels

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

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

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

Great service and came up with a solution to a problem a dozen other professionals were not able to solve. Highly

Kate Moore

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

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

As a realtor, I have been using Potomac Services for many years now and they continue to impress with their responsiveness, their candor, honesty & integrity. They jump through hoops to meet our short deadlines - which makes

Twee Ramos

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

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

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

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

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

Have been using Potomac Services for years - they always do great

Nathan Gardner-Andrews

Had a great experience. Did a very thorough job. Will be using them

Valerie H

Great customer service. Technician was very knowledgeable and it was a pleasant

Nerene Merlino

Great service and very professional. Showed up on time, communicated the issue and what they needed to do, and stayed within

Steve Taylor

Excellent work and explained the process and the results very

Rocky Price

Excellent company! Came to rescue the day with a contract I am working! Highly recommend Potomac Services

Daniella Serven REALTOR Century 21 Redwood

Excellent service. Thee young man that did three work was

John Myrah

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

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

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

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

Prompt, friendly and great

Brian Cooper

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

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

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

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