Came to my house to give me an est. Said He was booked till next year. Nice professional Gentlemen to talk with. read more

Blackburn Chimney - Chimney Sweeps Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

So happy with out fireplace. This company has great communication and they completed in 2 visits. My fireplace was in bad need of repair with cracks and unusable dampner and they did a great job. They even fit me in before Christmas ahead of schedule. Wasn't cheap but considering amount of work done I think it's been totally worth it. We've enjoyed several fires during this abnormally cold winter. Would recommend this company they know what they're doing. read more

We wanted to get our Chimney inspected. It took about two months for me to get my inspection appointment. They don't follow up on paperwork easily. I had to call back to receive my invoice. I called again so that I could make an appointment for the work they said need to be done on the outside of our Chimney. Still waiting for a response. This is something that has to be done in warmer weather because of the bricks and outside Chimney work. I will update my review when the job is completed. Which includes setting up an appointment for the additional work need outside of my Chimney with the brick work. I do appreciate their honesty about for safety reasons to not use the fireplace. read more

Eddie and his entire Blackburn Chimney team successfully completed a major chimney project at our home - replacing all flue tiles and the throat damper, adding insulation, smoke chamber guard coating. Based on the existing reviews, we had high expectations and they were actually superseded. The team was polite and timely from start to finish. Project completed on schedule. While the technical skills are necessary, of course, complementing them are the consistently high levels of integrity - for example, when a small surprise came up during the project, the lead technician immediately explained what happened, how it was going to be resolved and reassured us that Eddie would follow-up with confirmation. He did, but that his team handled things so cleanly even before Eddie's call was a testimony to how everyone is trained. So very much appreciated. read more

Eddie is fantastic - highly recommend for your chimney service. very Professional, kind, good-natured, straight shooter - pleasure to work with. Fixed my chimney issue in record time - don't give it another thought - book him you wont be sorry read more

Solid company, but they couldn't do what I needed but communication was great. But thank you!

Excellent service, they were very knowledgeable and thorough in their cleaning and assessment of our chimney and fireplace. We would hire again. read more

Blackburn Chimney has become one of my most reliable contractors. They've repeatedly gone above and beyond to provide service to clean and service fireplaces in my rental and now permanent home. Their staff is professional and Eddie has also provided clear information and fair pricing. I highly recommend this company. read more

I contacted them about installing a gas insert in our wood burning brick fireplace. I found them with a Google search. They wouldn't visit or give quote. All they said was "can't service" whatever that means. read more

We had an amazing experience with Blackburn Chimney. Eddie and his team were truly exceptional--kind, respectful, and incredibly thorough. From the very first visit, they were clear about what the job entailed, what it would cost, and how we could care for our chimney afterward. We had to do a full rebuild (a big project!), and they made sure every dollar was well spent. They even threw in some finishing touches that weren't part of the original quote--just because they take pride in their work. Respectful, professional, and generous with their expertise. One million stars. You won't regret hiring them! read more

The job was done well and fast, price was reasonable, and the technician was very polite and knowledgeable

Blackburn Chimney was a fantastic experience from start to finish! My consult before the quote with Eddie was very satisfying because he's a straight shooter and very knowledgeable. He even referred me to an unaffiliated professional so that I could get another opinion about my problematic double-sided fireplace. Contracting and deposit payments were all done electronically making things very convenient and they were able to get me scheduled for the work within a couple days of signing the contract. Crew #1 for flue relining came in HOT! Right on time; two trucks, a crew of 4+ guys. They set up their extensive operation in the front yard in the blink of an eye; likewise for prepping my rooms with tarps and tenting (they moved so fast, they tented over my home office desk that I needed to use that afternoon but Mario made sure it was uncovered for me on time). I had a flue lining that had made home inspectors and other contractors gasp in horror! Blackburn's crew was like a machine and got the work done in one day because rain was forecast the following day. Crew #2 for refacing the tile front of the fireplace were true artisans. They managed to remove the existing tile face with no damage to the hearth and the tile cuts were meticulously accurate around the wood mantle. The pattern of my tile choice was a bit intricate but they made it flow perfectly and the grouting (Eddie picked the color) was the perfect color and installed beautifully. Brian came later for finishing work that was just the cherry on top! He painted the inside of the firebox, re-set my gas log set and did a fantastic job "dressing" the log set with rock wool "embers" that look 1,000% better than before. All members of the Blackburn crew including Alexandra in the office communicate well and let you know what to expect each step of the way - and they check in after to make sure you're satisfied. Highly recommend! read more

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Blackburn Chimney is absolutely phenomenal. The owner himself came out to perform my chimney assessment and I worked with him throughout the duration of my project for questions, scheduling, etc. Extremely professional, exceptionally knowledgeable and 1,000% caters to the client's needs. The team that came out to perform the work were super kind, timely, hard working and professional. I was so impressed by the way that they cared for my home and put drop cloths down everywhere, covered my furniture with plastic to keep it from getting dirty and I didn't have to do an ounce of clean up after they left from chimney dust. I also should mention they performed absolutely spectacular work on the chimney and fireplace. Excellent craftsmanship executed with care and quality of work. I highly recommend this company! read more

Great guy and he didn't mind me asking him questions along the way. Gave me great advice on how to keep my liner cleaner and even fixed an issue with my chimney cap. Showed me some issues that I had with my system no pressure to get it done now. Will definitely have Blackburn Chimney back to take care of the chimney in the future. read more

Not only did Blackburn Chimney do a great job converting my woodburning fireplace to gas, but Eddie is a guy of great knowledge and integrity. I had had other chimney companies come give estimates and Eddie used a video I saved from another company to save me money of having to do needless video work all over again. He is a straight shooter as others have said and has been in the business a long time. He knows what he is talking about and his guys are excellent and thorough. Many chimney people are just guys for hire and don't seem that knowledgeable and they want to sell you what you may not need. Eddie is an honest professional, they do great work and I am thrilled we found them. read more

I cannot recommend Blackburn Chimney enough for their professionalism, beautiful craftmanship and fair and transparent pricing. We called them because we had a leak in the house where the chimney met the roof. Eddie climbed onto the roof and took pictures and video to show us the state of the chimney and that it was indeed what caused the leak. He didn't pressure or upsell me, as other companies did, and even encouraged getting another opinion to make me feel comfortable that the work was what needed to be done. The quote was very fair and transparent, and came in within our budget. They were able to schedule me in very quickly with a warm stretch of Feb weather. Nelson and his team were professional and did a great job the day of. He was very professional but also a really wonderful craftsman, as the pictures can attest. I was pleasantly surprised with how great it all looked afterwards. I highly recommend the masonry work. I recommend contacting them for any chimney work and will call them for any chimney work we will need in the future. Thanks again Eddie and Nelson! read more

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Eddie, the owner, was great. Had to get a new water heater for my parents, which was over 30 years old (I know). It finally failed, and I was told we needed a chimney liner per Maryland's new regulations. I called three chimney companies, and not only was Blackburn Chimney a great value, but they were very communicative and professional. I totally recommend them! read more

Eddie and Will came out and had to rebuild from the crown down about 4 feet or so, as the brick from Levitt (in place since 1969) was palling (flaking). The price was about what I had anticipated, and the quality of the work was stellar. Plus, they called when they were on the way each morning, and kept us informed of the things they found. Eddie also listens very well to your concerns about the work. There is no attitude, or pooh-poohing concerns. A very can-do attitude. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Any masonry jobs we need, there will be one call: Blackburn Chimney. read more

Blackburn wasn't able to help me but kindly gave me a great referral to a business that was able to help with my problem.

Such great customer service. Eddie is so friendly, trustworthy, honest, and professional. I had a system that turned out to not need cleaning, even though I had made an appointment. Eddie was straightforward about it and did not charge me for the quick visit. I also appreciate that their pricing is very fair and does not add charges for inspections in addition to cleaning. Totally recommend Blackburn Chimney over other establishments that are simply out to make a profit wherever possible. We will be customers for life! read more

We recently purchased a home, and we had Eddie from Blackburn Chimney come out and perform a level 2 chimney inspection. Scheduling was straightforward, and we were given a two hour window for the inspection. Eddie was right on time and very professional. He was honest and told me that the chimney was in good shape, with no repairs recommended. Price was fair. All in all, we had a good experience with Blackburn Chimney, and we will call them again if any future issues pop up. read more

When you are trying to deal with a gas fireplace, you can have real concerns about safety.  Eddie from Blackburn Chimney put all those concerns to rest. I cannot say enough how responsive, professional and reassuring he was.  The team inspected the chimney and then shut down the system as per our request. What's more, he took the time to explain how the system worked and exactly how it should be handled. This was really helpful and again, calmed any worries I had about leaking gas. When it is time to turn it on again, there is absolutely no doubt that I will call this company to do the cleaning and servicing. read more

Prompt and professional. They were the only business with techs to service gas fireplaces and were recommended by others in the industry. We will definitely use them again. read more

Blackburn candidly explained that I really did not need to do any chimney work and advised that I purchase a smaller grate to hold the logs. In the future if I need some maintenance I will definitely contact Blackburn. read more

Fair price , fast service. Workers were cool, respectful and friendly! Eddie was honest with the price compared to someone who else who was just going to do a patchy job and take my money!! I would recommend them !!!! read more

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I called for a chimney cap but that was not the issue and did not do the job. He answered all my questions and told me some options I have.

Blackburn apologized and expressed this was a busy time for the company. They regretted the lapse in communication. Thank you for addressing the concern and ultimately getting the work done. Reasonable price and the final outcome looks great! read more

We hired Blackburn Chimney to install two new stainless steel liners an aging chimney for both the fireplace and the boiler. I've got a lot of good things to say. 1) Not only were they the first to respond via email, but they were also the first team on site to give us a face-to-face estimate. 2) Eddie took the time to explain the entire process, answer my numerous questions, and provide reasonable explanations to my concerns. 3) We did shop around and check with other chimney repair professionals, and Blackburn's quote was completely competitive. 4) On the day of the job, the team showed up on time and hustled to get the job done. They were polite, hardworking and went to great lengths to ensure our walls and floor remained clean and unmarred. If there are any flaws with the workmanship, I haven't found them yet. Now I have a new Chimney with a lifetime warranty, ready for winter. We were happy to support local small business and glad we decided to go with Blackburn. read more

Great service from Eddie. Appreciated his honesty and quick clean. Very happy! He noted some potential issues that may need to be addressed in a few years, so happy to know what to look out for. read more

There are responsive and on time. Eddie came to my house today for cleaning and inspection. Did a great job explaining every aspect. I will recommend d Blackburn to friends and family. Great service. Thank you read more

We recently bought a house and wanted to have the chimney checked before winter set in and we had it cleaned and inspected. They were responsive, quick, and showed up when they said they would (unlike another company we tried!). We'll need to do some work on the chimney down the line and I know who we'll call when the time comes. read more

We are so grateful we found Blackburn Chimney! Eddie was very knowledgeable, honest and efficient. During the initial visit for a quote, Eddie took the time to chat through everything, answer my many questions and give us a thorough evaluation. A few days later he was back to complete the job which took him just a few hours. He took the time to walk me through everything, explain how our new fireplace operates and completely cleaned up. Eddie and the Blackburn Chimney team were a pleasure to work with! We highly recommend Blackburn Chimney! read more

Although we did not work with Blackburn, as what we need is not their line of work. They were quick with their responses and even suggested that we contact another company that might be able to help. Thank you Blackburn!! read more

Great service. They changed the chimney liner, flue and crown, quick, clean, high quality job. Friendly, on time, good communication. Explain in details what the job is about, and how long it will take. Fair price. Highly recommend! read more

Eddie came out to give us a free consultation on our fireplace. He came on time (and even earlier than expected which was nice for us) and gave us the run down of all the costs. He was honest, genuine, and overall friendly guy! read more

Eddie is incredibly nice and forthcoming about his work. He came out for a free consultation, didn't force any repairs on me, and made sure that I was well-informed about everything I needed to know to stay safe. Our fireplace pilot light was really high, and Eddie gave us clear and helpful information about what to do in the meantime due to the skyrocketing prices of parts. I strongly recommend Eddie to anyone looking for a kind, honest fireplace and chimney repairman. read more

Really enjoyed working with Eddie and Blackburn Chimney's entire team. From beginning to end, I felt we were in good, professional hands. I never felt we were being "sold" on something we didn't need. read more

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We use our fireplace every night during the winter, so it gets a lot of wear and tear. Every time we have a chimney cleaning the company tries to sell something very expensive. As a result, I have previously had little to no trust in these companies. Until now. Eddie and Blackburn Chimney are now by go-to chimney company because Eddie is professional, honest, and trustworthy. We had two bricks in our firebox come loose, so we knew we needed repairs. We obtained 3 estimates and all recommended re-building the firebox. I chose Eddie because he explained the options and his recommendation in a straight-forward way. Eddie didn't try to claim that the floor of the firebox also should be re-built -- that could be re-pointed. He didn't try to sell me on painting the firebox; he said he would do it, but it was a lot of money just to make it all black! His knowledge of the industry shined through. Blackburn also had reasonable prices. It was great working with Eddie and a small company. Eddie even dropped by at the end of the day to check on the work his bricklayers had done. (They completely cleaned up, too!) The communication was great, and the work done well. Because of the trust I have in Eddie, I will not use another chimney company again. I am relieved to have finally found a chimney company I trust with reasonable prices! read more

Eddie was the tech, told me he had 19 years in the business . He was well spoken and gave what I felt was good advice.

I've been in the area for about 6 months. I've had all sorts of service people come in and out. This is greatest service I've received period. Everything from the phone call, all the way to payment. Clearly knows what he's doing, didn't try to sell me on things not necessary like the other guy who quoted me from another company, came with high quality tools and a great customer service attitude. Jesus Christ I'm ready to offer him a job at my company haha. It's great to have a service person I can trust. I'm a service person so I know what to expect and I am a satisfied customer! Thank you sir! read more