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Based on the National Fire Protection Association code NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances) a Level 1 Inspection is as follows: What is a Level 1 Chimney Inspection? In a Level 1 inspection, your technician examines the visually accessible [...]

My husband started Potomac Services many years ago with the idea that he wanted to provide a quality service and a good customer experience. We were both tired spending our hard earned money on vendors, restaurants and stores that we got poor service… and we wanted to be different…. you know, the [...]

Potomac Services strive to provide upfront, fair price estimates based on the information that our customers give us. We, like you, want to know what the service is going to cost before we get there. We like to come to clean, no sell. To give your your fixed price quote, we’ll need to know… Do [...]

Maybe you saw that our President , Jeff Peterson was featured on the cover of Sweeping Magazine, a leading Chimney Sweep service publication. Or you wanted to learn more about the EPA's Burnwise program and found us. Either way, we are glad you are here. We like to take really good articles or [...]

I recently read an article in Sweeping Magazine by the Chimney Safety Institute of America that I thought I would summarize, simplify and share with you. The Top Down Approach to Starting a Fire with Less Smoke. 1) Start with placing the largest pieces of wood at the bottom of the fireplace or [...]