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Potomac Services

Chimney Sweep, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Chimney Repair,

About us

Potomac Services is a veteran owned,, top rated chimney sweep and air duct cleaning service providers in the Northern Virginia and Roanoke areas. We have a dedication and a drive to provide our customers with the most incredible level of service and this is clear to see from our customer ratings. Our fully trained and certified technicians use a mix of experience, dedication and the most up to date specialist tools to provide you with a service that simply can’t be matched. Call today for more information and to schedule your appointment! Our Services Include: Chimney Cleaning, Inspection and Repairs; Gas Fireplace Maintenance, Repairs, and Installation; and Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Our Services Include: Chimney Cleaning, Inspection and Repairs; Gas Fireplace Maintenance, Repairs, and Installation; and Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning.

Services we don't offer

Call for details!

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6235 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
11%
3
5%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-50 of 235 reviews

Neil M.
02/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
No problems at all, everything went well.
Description of Work: They vacuumed out all the old insulationin my attic as I am having new insulation installed. They were very clean and prompt with their service. I'd have no problem using them again inthe future and would recommend their services.

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
$900

Susan S G.
01/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were great. Came on time and performed the services quickly and with no mess or hassle. They were able to tell us of the pros and cons of our chimney, when service will be needed again and when repairs will probably be needed in the future. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. They came on the morning of New Year's Eve when I thought everyone would be unavailable. I give them the highest recommendations!
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned one chimney.

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
$200

mark S.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
John was not only punctual, professional and easy to talk to, he was an excellent technician. We would certainly call Potomac Services again.
Description of Work: John cleaned our well used fireplace, had live video to inspect the integrity of the fireplace and applied Chimney Saver (great product) to our stone and mortar 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
$450

Tom M.
09/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
We had called to ask him to check out what had sounded like our chimney falling into the fireplace. He kindly didn't laugh too much when he found it was just the ash bucket getting bumped by us. He gave us some advice about what to watch out for with the age of our house and only charged us a small fee for the house call.
Description of Work: Checked chimney for cleaning, but declined to charge us for a cleaning we didn't need.

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
$50

Scarlett H.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
the person was nice, honest, showed up on time
Description of Work: chimney sweep

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
$350

Kenneth S.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, heating & air conditioning/hvac, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Potomac services was extremely knowledgeable. Jeff arrived on time and provided great advice. He was very honest and did not pressure sell anything. Quite the opposite, he convinced me that certain work I was requesting would provide minimum return on investment. Honesty and integrity are rare finds these days I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We had potomac service complete a dryer vent cleaning, troubleshooting a furnace flue back draft issue, and gas fireplace issue.

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
$185

WALTER K.
03/2015
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Home was not inhabited during work. Workmanship was good, crew required close supervision(e.g., doors were left open overnight creating undue heating expense because supervisor was not onsite to closeup). Overall, project was effective and resulted in increase in selling price that more than paid for the upgrade.
Description of Work: Remodelled house to prepare for sale: 1) new applicances & counters 2) paint interior 3) update guest and master bath 4) removed trash and cleaned up yard

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

aki D.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The chimney sweep went extremely well because we also needed to have a repair done and they took care of that at a very reasonable price and they were quite speedy. I would recommend them to a family member. I would give them an 'A' for everything on the grading scale. It was Potomac Service chimney sweep. The additional charge was $75 or less. It was very reasonable because somebody had to get up on the roof and carry supplies and all of that. I would grade them an 'A' across the board.
Description of Work: They cleaned it and they repaired the flashing outside the chimney because we had a leak that was coming into the house.

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

Tatjana C.
02/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
It was great. I don't remember any problem. We ended up doing two chimneys instead of one so we paid an additional fee. It was very good. We were happy to hear that our chimneys were in great shape. They were very good. They were helpful. They answered all our questions. It was all positive.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Potomac Services. They came out to do a chimney sweep. It turned out it really didn't need a sweep so they inspected both chimneys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer H.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I have used Potomac Services for a couple of different plumbing services. They are always on time or early (they always call first to make sure they can come early), are patient, through, and clean in their work. The services providers take the time to explain the issue and what needs to be done to fix the issue. Most recently my outdoor spigot was leaking. I called Potomac Services and they came out right away. The leak was inside the wall so they cut out the problem spot, replaced the section of pipe with a new piece of copper. They also replaced the old and cracked spigot and cleaned up nicely.
Description of Work: Repaired leaking outdoor spigot

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
$150

Caroline M.
02/2015
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Things went pretty well. I don’t recall any negative issues with them. They honored the Deal for that price.
Description of Work: They performed a dryer vent cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

steve A.
12/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was a Big Deal purchase. They were great. They did a great job. They were really good. I would use them again.
Description of Work: .

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
$90

Brenda R.
11/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I sold my home and no longer needed this deal
Description of Work: Big Deal: Chimney sweep or dryer vent cleaning for $90 each! These services normally cost $150 each!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$90

MICKIE C.
11/2014
3.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
seemed more interested in selling me more work I have no idea of the actual date.
Description of Work: very clean , no mess after cleaning chimmney

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

$90

Margaret J.
08/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
They did an excellent job. They even gave me an Angie' List discount. The service went really well. They said we didn't have to replace the panel now but we are converting to gas so we did the work now. He seemed to be very honest. We had used another company to clean the fireplace and he did it again because there was still a lot of stuff. The place was very clean once he left. He told us about what else we needed to do. We didn't tell him when we called that we were Angie's List members and we just mentioned it when we were writing the check. He was very responsive. They had a medical emergency so they had to reschedule for the next day. They were very punctual and professional. His name was Casey Brown. He was excellent and we learned a lot about our fireplace from him.
Description of Work: They cleaned the fireplace and remove the cracked panel and replaced it with a new one.

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
$240

Garrett L.
07/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
We've used Potomac Services on a couple of occasions and have been very happy. We recently experienced significant dryer times, and a leaking dryer vent. They were able to send someone out on short notice--Casey--who thoroughly investigated the issue and recognized that the existing vent was (a) not up to code and (b) broken in a number of places. He was able to remove the existing vent and a few days later returned to install a new vent. He was courteous, professional and very efficient. He took his time to figure out what was wrong and was unwilling to simply take the short road to a quick solution (that wouldn't have worked). I'd use Potomac Services again.
Description of Work: Cleaned dryer vent and replaced existing vent.

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
$425

CHARLENE W.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He was good and on time. He was also professional and I appreciated that he notified me of the problem.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for chimney sweep or dryer vent cleaning for $90 each. He did the chimney sweep but notified that I had a hairline fracture. He said I could not use it until it was repaired which is around $20,000.

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

Joan P.
04/2014
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
It worked out fine. They came out soon enough.
Description of Work: I used the Big Deal and chimney repair & sweep service of Potomac Services. We had a lot of work done through them. They repaired and did other chimney work. They put in a liner.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Casey F.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 2 more
I called on Friday 3/28 near COB and went over the request, as birds kept getting into our vents. I had purchased a few covers/cages but some of them were in areas I didn't feel comfortable reaching to. After multiple bird attacks. Casey (tech) arrived on-time and got right to work. He completed the duct cleaning quickly, and started on the covers/cages. They were done fairly fast, and the most difficult one needed some creativity to get to and complete, which he did without much of an issue. No complaints, competitive pricing, and the work was done beyond my original expectation.
Description of Work: Installed multiple vent duct pest cages/covers (25' elevation) Dryer vent duct cleaning Re-attached dryer duct

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
$250

Christine C.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
The technician was extremely helpful and even suggested that I might be able to do the job myself, to save money. Since he was there and so helpful, I decided to pay him to do it anyway.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned my dryer vent.

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
$125

Susan L.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was good. They told me that my chimney was fine. They responded quickly. They came out when they said they were going to be here. They were very professional. It’s a good service. He didn’t try and sell me anything else.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from Potomac Services for chimney sweep services.

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
$90

Greg A.
01/2014
3.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They finished in 1 hour 45 minutes. I have no idea how effective this service was but it cost way too much.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$450

Response from Potomac Services
Potomac Services utilizes state of the art, commercial grade truck mounted vacuums. Our trucks generate in excess of 16,000 cubic feet of air flow per minute (CFM). In comparison our competition uses small, portable electric vacuums that generate, at most 3,500 CFM per minute. With five times the vacuum power our skilled and trained technicians can efficiently clean the air ducts in your home. The amount of time it takes to clean the air ducts is not an effective measurement of the quality of the work being performed. In response to your feedback on cost, please consider two factors. First is the high cost of purchasing and equipping a truck mounted vacuum versus a small portable electric. Second is the additional cost of operating and maintaining industry leading equipment. We strive to maintain a competitive price and a provide positive customer service experience. If I can be of any further assistance please call me directly. Respectfully - Jeffrey Peterson, General Manager.

Deborah B.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for this service. They were professional and courteous. They were par for the course for Angie's List.
Description of Work: I used Potomac Services chimney sweeping.

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
$90

Katherine A M.
01/2014
2.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Dryer vent cleaning. Took the vent pipe apart, reached in with hand and pulled out lint. Told me he usually charged extra to replace the foil tape he had removed but wouldn't today. Made a big deal about it. Did not clean vent to outside as it was too much trouble, in spite of being asked to. I have done that little myself, I hired them to do what I couldn't. Person who came spent much time talking about himself as he worked rather than just getting the job done. I felt ripped off.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$95

Response from Potomac Services
Your review was posted 21 months after the date of service. As a business owner and manager we strive to make every service call and customer experience excellent. Technicians have a scripted engagement process and cleaning protocol. If a deficiency is identified we require the technician to go through additional training. At every point my staff is available to talk with every customer, explain service methodology and correct errors if they were made. In this case I have no recourse due to the extensive time between the transaction and your public posting.

Deborah P.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Everything went very smoothly and professionally. The initial inspection visit occurred promptly, and the follow-up visit to do the repair was punctual and efficient. We are extremely pleased with their work.
Description of Work: We had a rusted out exhaust stack leading from the oil furnace into the vent up through the roof. We needed a custom part that had to be special ordered and adjusted for proper fit.

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
$450

Contact information

20599 Quarterpath Trace Circle, Sterling, VA 20165

http://www.potomacservices.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705132003
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2029
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps

FAQ

Potomac Services is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Potomac Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Potomac Services does not offer free project estimates.
No, Potomac Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Potomac Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Potomac Services does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Potomac Services offers warranties.
Potomac Services offers the following services: Our Services Include: Chimney Cleaning, Inspection and Repairs; Gas Fireplace Maintenance, Repairs, and Installation; and Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning.
Call for details!

Contact information

20599 Quarterpath Trace Circle, Sterling, VA 20165

http://www.potomacservices.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM