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B&H CHIMNEYS

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Fireplaces,

About us

B&H Chimneys is a full service chimney and hearth appliance maintenance company. Our certified sweeps provide on the spot maintenance advice to help prevent chimney fires, identify health hazards and repair costly damage to hearth and furnace venting systems.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Chimney Inspections, Chimney Sweeps, Video Scans, Furnace Chimney Inspection, Furnace Chimney Repair, Masonry Chimney Repair, Liner Installation, Chimney Cap Installation, Damper Repair, Chimney Installation, Fireplace Insert Sales/Installation, Wood Stove Sales/Installation, Fireplace Repair, Crown Repair, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Dryer Vent Repair

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.883 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
2%
3
1%
2
2%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-75 of 83 reviews

Kenneth M.
07/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Tony U.
12/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They had the most competitive price along with an "A" Angie's score. I checked other companies in the area and they had great prices. I did notice an indication from other reports that I could expect add-on issues and I got them!!! I just needed a cleaning and that is all I had performed. They did a nice, complete job and were extremely clean. They were late but communicated well. I would use them again!!!
Description of Work: Clean and inspect one chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Crystal C.
11/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
I was very please with their service and they were very reasonble.
Description of Work: My gas fireplace would not come on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Nancy & Richard F.
10/2010
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were fabulous! The bricks matched perfectly. We signed the contract in April, so it took awhile for them to came out and complete the project. It was absolutely worth waiting for them to do the work. They were very professional, worked extremely hard, and knew what they were doing. They didn't damage any of my plants, which was really great. They also fixed our dryer vent. They found that it was installed incorrectly, so they fixed it and we haven't had any problems since. I would recommend them to others!
Description of Work: We had a 60-year old chimney that had never been fixed. Many of the bricks were damaged or flaking. They removed the top 20 layers as well as fix other bricks that needed repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

W W.
10/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very personable, honest and nice to work with. We initially were not totally satisfied with the work, but they quickly addressed our concern to our complete satisfaction.
Description of Work: Install one 20"W x 35"L stainless steel crown mount multi-flue cap with lifetime manufacturer warranty. $359.00 Remove and replace top 13"x 13" terra cotta flue tile. $145.00 Coat crown with Premier Mortar Preserve (PMP). PMP has a 20yr. manufacturer warranty. $225.00 Seal top edge of flashing with silicone. $65.00

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

WENDY S.
06/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Band H Chimneys did an excellent job on the chimney and fireplace. In addition, when I had some concerns and questions, they were extremely responsive and went above and beyond the job to make sure my questions were answered and that things were in really great shape. Tim and Mario are both very professional and pleasant. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I was getting ready to sell my old house and wanted to make sure everything was fine with the fireplace and chimney. First, Tim's team came out to inspect and clean the chimney. Tim came out later to replace two walls of the firebox and then later to scrape, sand, and paint the chimney stack.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

James T.
05/2010
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
few minutes late, called to notify, Tim was very friendly, professional and explained estimate carefully, got estimate by email with accurate photos that I was able to send to buyer; timeline too close for me to get repair before closing, buyer is using Band H for repair, they cannot do repair until August, cost $225 for crown repair and $125 for one cracked flue liner replacement will use again on my new house
Description of Work: estimate only; am selling property; buyer requested chimney repair estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mitch K.
03/2010
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Punctual, professional, and friendly. They commenced the work on the date promised, carefully sealed up the fireplace area with plastic to contain dust inside the house while they ground out the old mortar, and completed the initial part of the job on schedule. Additional work on the outside was delayed by weather, but we received prompt telephone updates from Mario to reschedule.
Description of Work: Inserted 6" dia stainless steel flue liner in chimney venting oil furnace, repointed bricks in fireplace box, and placed vent cap on chimney. Also replaced mortar on chimney cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Sherry L.
02/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Tim Howell called to tell us he was running late, and he arrived at the time he indicated. He's a very friendly, courteous guy. He thoroughly cleaned the chimney and examined it. He showed me pictures of cracking in the mortar at the top of the chimney and gave me estimates to repair it. He said it's not something that needs to be done immediately, but it should be fixed and sealed to prevent damage down the road. We'll have him come back when the weather warms up to do the repairs. He did a great job of keeping the area clean and putting everything back in its place.
Description of Work: Chimney was cleaned and inspected for problems and damage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Jonathan D.
01/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The company called a week in advance to remind me of the appointment, which was good because i had forgotten. Tim introduced himself and we discussed what i wanted to have done. He provided a cloth for the floor to catch any dirt that might spread out on the area. He explained the points of interest he noticed in the fireplace in terms i would understand. Tim provided photos and was able to email them along with a cost summary. Also, he cleaned the area before he left- vacuuming the ash from the open flue.
Description of Work: I had the company come and examine the integrity of my chimney. I had a home inspector inspect the house but he could not provide a valid report on the condition of the chimney other then if it was in dire need of repair or a satisfactory state.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Michele K.
12/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The technicians arrived as scheduled and thoroughly reviewed my fireplace. They explained everything they did and provided a written report with pictures via email, which I find very convenient.
Description of Work: The technicians came out to inspect my fireplace and chimney. I've never used it and wanted to be sure it had no defects before operating.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Ailsa S.
12/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
We used B and H Chimney to inspect our chimney. It didn't need to be swept. We had a very positive experience with them. One of the co-owners was there with the single employee. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. They did the inspection and took photos. They also inspected the firebox on the interior. When they finished they showed us the photos and had detailed diagrams. They answered questions about the timeline of when times would need to be done. They even came early for the appointment.
Description of Work: We used B & H Chimney to inspect our chimney. It didn't need to be swept.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Karin W.
12/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were very friendly and professional. The chimney was inspected from the bottom and top, and cleaned thoroughly without any mess left behind
Description of Work: We had the chimney inspected and cleaned

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Dorothy K.
11/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Left the house clean and told me about possible problem areas to watch. My grown daughter was at the house to let them in and pay them. She told me more than once that they were "REALLY, REALLY nice". They impressed her.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaned and inspected.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Christopher D.
10/2009
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
They were running a few minutes behind and we received a phone call letting us know exactly what was going on. Really appreciated the call! The quickly got to work and took the time to answer our questions and did not rush through the job.
Description of Work: We have 2 fireplaces, one 70 years old and one 3 years old. Tim and his helper inspected both and cleaned the newer fireplace. He told us the older fireplace was not in need of a cleaning but did need serious repairs. I was really pleased with their work, expertise and professionalism. When they were finished, there was no sign of them being in our house. They provided pictures of what they found on the roof and explained exactly what was going on and what needed to be done. There was no pressure, just great information! We will definitely have them back to repair our older chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

Virginia O.
06/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I bid on and won a chimney inspection and cleaning in the WYPR online auction. We bought our house 1 year ago and the previous owners told us that the fireplace was unusable. After Tim finished cleaning and inspecting the chimney, he told us that we need minor repairs, and that we can actually use our fireplace! We will definitely be calling this company back to finish the work on the chimney cap!
Description of Work: My appointment was scheduled for 4pm. Tim called me in advance to say he would be 15 minutes late. When Tim arrived he quickly got to work. He spread out a drop cloth to contain the mess, and examined the fireplace from the inside. He used a ladder to look down the chimney from the exterior and showed me a picture of the top of my chimney. He set up a vacuum in the fireplace, began sweeping from the outside, and finished up inside. Tim collected all his equipment and wrote out a detailed description of the work he had performed and provided quotes for repairing some chipped masonry both at the crown and in the firebox, new caps, and some preventative covering for the exterior of the chimney. Tim was extremely pleasant, professional and personable to work with, and it was a pleasure having him in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Joe A.
03/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Great communication from start to finish. TimHowell the tech was neat, professional and knowledgeable. Did a great job and is an asset to his company.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned a chimney. Very professional!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

AMY D.
02/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I found Mr. Howell to be a pleasure to have in my home. He was very thorough and did some cleaning even though he did not charge me. He did discover a small crack in the firebox wall and explain what that meant and when it should be fixed. I felt no sales pressure.
Description of Work: Tim Howell told us we did not need a sweep but did go ahead and do an inspection. The inspection included a trip up on our 3 story roof. He checked the flue lining, chase cover, firebox, and damper. He also check the draft.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Elspeth B.
12/2008
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I need to follow up and make a second appointment. They were prompt, very reasonable, very through, very courteous, reasonably priced and a very personable guy. They said the work that I had done, if I go with them, they will take off the amount I paid for the inspection off the total bill. Fabulous!
Description of Work: They did a chimney inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BRECK J.
11/2008
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
It was excellent. He was very personable guy. He worked very diligently and he cleaned up well. He lived up to the recommendations. He was very knowledgeable. Beyond cleaning up, he offered helpful solutions that have worked out great. Tim was a great guy.
Description of Work: He cleaned the chimney. He gave recommendations regarding fireplace maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

ALAN F.
10/2008
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
It was excellent. The chimney sweep was professional and prompt. Stayed more than an hour and cleaned up wonderfully. Charged us the price quoted and gave a list of issues on our chimney without hard selling their company to do the repairs. Very detailed and friendly. My family feels we got more than we paid for in service and professionalism. If you are going to get your chimney cleaned and you want a no hassle, honest appraisal and cleaning for a terrific price, you absolutely need to use these folks. They are good.
Description of Work: Inspected the chimney for any fire hazard issues. Cleaned the fireplace, replaced the chimney cap and cleaned the flue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

KRIS S.
09/2008
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Tim came out promptly, inspected chimney and provided a reasonable cost estimate at no charge. He also spent time to educate me as to the urgency of each item making up the $590 worth of recommended repairs.
Description of Work: Inspected flues from inside fireplace insert and from top of chimney. Inspected mortar and chimney cap. Inspected flashing. Prepared a written estimate and gave me a copy at the site.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Avery B.
07/2008
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I called and got an appointment for the next morning. He called to say he was running about 5 minutes late. He climbed up on the roof to inspect the chimney stacks and showed me digital photos of the situation while he explained. He identified the problem that was allowing the birds down (no mesh on the cap) and also alerted me to a far more significant problem with a closed off fireplace that was providing venting for the boiler. He was describing what hypothetically could be the problem and I asked if he would mind taking a look at the basement to see. He said sure, and wound up taking some of the piping apart to get a really good look at how much damage there was. (There wasn't a cap on the other chimney at all, and it was a steel liner so the rain was rusting the whole thing out). He was honest about the fact that I could put off dealing with the situation for several years but that it could cause serious problems at that point. He gave detailed recommendations and a quote for the future work immediately. I think he spent two hours at my house. I felt like I got a huge value for $75 and he answered all of my questions and left all the information I might need to make a good decision about what to do about my larger problem in the future in writing. I will absolutely call them again.
Description of Work: I had an inspection done because we had birds flying down the chimney and into the house daily. The guy not only did a thorough inspection, he reset the damper to stop the bird problem immediately and cleaned out the fireplace ashes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

SANDRA R.
01/2008
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went great, Tim was polite and took the time to answer my questions. He was running about 30 minutes late and called to tell me. I appreciated his honesty in telling me the chimney didn't need to be cleaned.
Description of Work: Tim came out and did a thorough exam of my chimney, then let me know it didn't need to be swept. We don't have a lot of fires and he could still see the sweep marks from 2 years ago! I'm just paranoid about a chimney fire so I'm much happier knowing everything is okay. He was knowledgeable and honest.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

MARY M.
09/2007
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very satisfied with entire job. Tim is friendly and very professional and I intend to have him back to clean the chimney mid-winter. The work done on the crown looks good. UPDATE: They redid the chimney flu with flexible liner for an extra $800 because the liner couldn't be installed into the flu as-is. They had to remove all of the existing terracotta lining. The work they did was really excellent. When they left, everything was cleaned up and they put a solid 2 days of work into it. Their attitude is really impeccable. They're one of the most honest companies I've dealt with in the past couple of years.
Description of Work: I hired B&H to clean chimney and then followed up with repairing the crown and re-coat with Flex-Crown. He also ground-out and re-pointed bad mortar joints in top 3 courses.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,474

Contact information

1004 Morton St, Baltimore, MD 21201

http://www.bhchimneys.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
6017
Trade License Locale
National
Trade License Authority
CSIA
Trade License Expiration
09/29/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps

FAQ

B&H CHIMNEYS is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

B&H CHIMNEYS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, B&H CHIMNEYS does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, B&H CHIMNEYS offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, B&H CHIMNEYS does not offer a senior discount.
No, B&H CHIMNEYS does not offer emergency services.
Yes, B&H CHIMNEYS offers warranties.
B&H CHIMNEYS offers the following services: Chimney Inspections, Chimney Sweeps, Video Scans, Furnace Chimney Inspection, Furnace Chimney Repair, Masonry Chimney Repair, Liner Installation, Chimney Cap Installation, Damper Repair, Chimney Installation, Fireplace Insert Sales/Installation, Wood Stove Sales/Installation, Fireplace Repair, Crown Repair, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Dryer Vent Repair

Contact information

1004 Morton St, Baltimore, MD 21201

http://www.bhchimneys.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM