Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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AfterFast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Severn
Chimney repair in Severn typically runs $350 to $2,900 depending on the job, with most flashing repairs landing between $450 and $850 and chimney liner installation starting around $1,100 to $3,200 for a professional-grade system. Flint Chimney Sweep serves homes across Severn, from the split-levels off Reece Road to the newer subdivisions near Quarterfield Road, with a written price before any work begins and a 365-day guarantee on every repair. We know Severn’s two dominant chimney types, the 1960s and 70s clay-tile flues and the 2000s factory-built metal units, and we tell you straight which one you have and what it actually needs. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate.
Key Takeaways:
- A chimney liner installation in Severn typically costs $1,100 to $3,200; chimney flashing repair runs $450 to $850.
- Every repair carries a written guarantee valid for a full year. If a covered repair fails, we return at no charge.
- Severn’s older split-levels often have original clay-tile flues with spalled mortar joints; newer homes have factory-built metal chimneys that fail at joints and caps, not the pipe itself.
- You get a written price before we book the job, not after we show up.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Severn’s Preferred Chimney Repair Company
Hank Delano leads Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family founded in 2002. We have worked on hundreds of chimneys across Severn, and our techs know the difference between a 1968 split-level flue off Telegraph Road and a 2005 metal-chimney chase near the communities around Severn-Danza Park. That matters because the repair plan for each is completely different.
Severn homeowners tell us the same thing: they want a crew that shows up inside the window, gives a price in writing before the tools come off the truck, and does not invent problems to run the bill up. That is how we operate. Every tech is background-checked and uniformed. Every price is written before work starts. And every repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, a written guarantee valid for one full year from the service date.
Dispatch for Severn is coordinated from our Baltimore office, and crews serve Severn homes locally. When you call, a live person answers the phone. No voicemail trees, no callback forms. Call (830) 251-4560 and you will speak to a person who can schedule your inspection.
Chimney Liner Installation in Severn
Chimney liner installation in Severn is the repair that follows a camera inspection when the original clay-tile flue has cracked, spalled, or is missing entirely. Severn’s 1960s and 70s split-levels were built with 8×8 clay-tile flues that were code at the time but are now the weak point in many older chimneys. The mortar between the tiles breaks down, gaps open, and heat and creosote reach the framing around the flue. A new liner, typically a DuraFlex stainless steel system, restores a continuous, insulated path from the firebox to the cap. It is the difference between a chimney that is safe to burn and one that is not.
Most liner installations in Severn run $1,100 to $3,200 depending on flue length, access, and whether we are relining an existing masonry chimney or installing a component in a factory-built metal chase. We quote a flat price before booking. The number on the invoice is the number you approved.
The inspection that decides the liner question
We do not recommend a liner because it sounds like a good idea. We run a camera up the flue, and you see the footage. If the clay tiles have hairline cracks or the mortar joints have let go, we show you exactly where. If the flue is sound, we say so and do not sell you a liner.
What Severn homeowners can expect
A liner job typically takes one day. We protect the hearth and the floor, run the liner, insulate where needed, connect at the appliance or firebox, and install a proper cap. You get a photo report when we are done showing the before-and-after. The work is guaranteed in writing for a full year.
Chimney Flashing Repair in Severn
Chimney flashing repair in Severn is the single most common leak repair we do, and the failure point is the same across Severn’s housing stock: the metal flashing where the chimney meets the roof has pulled away, rusted through, or was flashed wrong when the roof was last replaced. Severn gets real weather, freeze-thaw cycles that work metal loose over time, and summer downpours that find every gap. When flashing fails, water runs down the chimney chase, rots the roof sheathing, stains the ceiling below, and quietly destroys the masonry it touches.
Flashing repair on a Severn home typically runs $450 to $850. That includes removal of the old flashing, proper step and counter flashing installed with the correct sealants, and a water test before we leave. We do not caulk over a bad flashing job and call it done.
Where flashing fails on Severn roofs
The most common Severn call is a leak that shows up after a roof replacement. The roofer reuses the old flashing, or runs shingles over it without proper step flashing, and the first big rain finds the gap. Our techs see this constantly on the older split-levels off Reece Road and Quarterfield Road.
Signs you need flashing repair, not just a sweep
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall around the firebox, or a musty smell in the attic after rain all point to flashing. A sweep will not fix a flashing leak. The two are separate jobs, and we quote them separately so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Trusted Brands We Service in Severn
We spec materials by the job, not by margin. For Severn homes we work with DuraFlex stainless steel liner systems, Olympia Chimney caps and components, and Copperfield flashing materials. These are professional-grade trade brands, the same ones commercial chimney contractors specify. If you want to verify what we install before you sign, you can look any of them up. We keep common parts stocked for fast turnaround on Severn jobs, which means less waiting between diagnosis and repair. When a Severn homeowner needs a cap that has rusted out on a 2000s factory-built metal chimney, we usually have the replacement ready and can install it in the same visit as the inspection, if the quote is approved.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in Severn Homes
- Spalled mortar joints in clay-tile flues. Severn’s 1960s and 70s split-levels often have original clay-tile flues with mortar that has degraded over decades of heat cycling. The gaps let creosote and heat reach the surrounding framing, and a brush-only sweep will never see it without a camera.
- Failed flashing on the roofline. The freeze-thaw cycles Severn gets every winter work flashing loose over time. Once water gets behind the flashing, it rots sheathing and stains ceilings, and the damage spreads before anyone notices.
- Rusted chimney caps and failed joints on factory-built metal chimneys. In Severn’s newer subdivisions built after 2000, the metal chimney itself rarely fails. What fails is the cap, the flashing, and the joints where sections connect. Water gets in, the chase rots, and the fix is component replacement, not a liner.
- Third-degree creosote glaze in the smoke chamber. Homeowners who burn daily in fall and winter often wait because the chimney still drafts. Glaze creosote builds in the smoke chamber while the fire draws fine, and that is exactly when it becomes a chimney-fire risk. We see it repeatedly in Severn homes where the flue has not been inspected in years.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Severn, MD
Here are honest numbers for Severn, not ballparks from a national franchise. Chimney flashing repair runs $450 to $850. A chimney liner installation runs $1,100 to $3,200. Mortar repointing and tuckpointing typically run $600 to $1,800 depending on access and damaged area. Spalling brick repair, where face brick has popped off and needs replacement, usually runs $800 to $2,400. Chimney waterproofing runs $350 to $700 for a full application. A partial or full chimney rebuild is the big one, and in Severn that typically runs $3,000 to $8,000 depending on height above the roofline and access. Every estimate is free, written, and flat. Call (830) 251-4560 and we will put a number in front of you before you commit to anything.
We Also Serve Cities Near Severn
Beyond Severn, our crews cover Chimney Repair in Severn plus Odenton, Jessup, Elkridge, and Savage. If you are in one of those close-in communities and need a proper camera inspection or a repair quote, the same written pricing and 365-day guarantee apply. Our Chimney Repair team handles the full range, from a single rusted cap to a full flue reline.
Serving Severn, MD - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Severn area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Repair in Severn
The National Fire Protection Association standard is once per year, and that applies in Severn whether you burn daily or occasionally. If you burn wood regularly in a Severn split-level with a clay-tile flue, annual is not optional, it is the minimum. A homeowner who burns two or three cords a season is building creosote faster than an occasional burner, and the only way to know the difference between a sweep-level deposit and a repair-level problem is a camera inspection. Call (830) 251-4560 and we will get you on the schedule.
You will not know without a camera, and that is the point. First-degree creosote is a dusty soot that brushes off. Second-degree is a flaky, tar-like coating. Third-degree is a hard glaze that can ignite, and it often sits in the smoke chamber where a brush-only sweep misses it. In Severn we run a camera on every inspection and show you the footage. If the creosote is glaze-level or the clay liner behind it is cracked, you need repair, not just cleaning. If it is a sweep-level deposit, we say so and you pay for a sweep. That is the straight answer.
Some repairs, yes. A rusted cap replacement, minor flashing repair, or a damper reset can often be done in the same visit as the inspection if you approve the written quote on the spot. Larger jobs like a liner installation or a chimney rebuild are scheduled as separate visits because they take a full day and require materials and setup. We do not promise same-day service as a marketing line. We promise a written price before work starts, and we do the work inside the window we give you. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate and we will tell you what is realistic for your chimney.
Flashing repair on a Severn roof means removing the old flashing where the chimney meets the roofline and installing proper step and counter flashing with the correct sealants. It matters in Severn because our freeze-thaw winters and heavy summer rain work bad flashing loose fast. Severn’s older split-levels are especially vulnerable because the original flashing has been through 50-plus winters, and many have been re-roofed once or twice with the flashing reused or installed wrong. The repair stops water from running down the chimney chase and into your roof structure. It is a $450 to $850 job on most Severn homes, and it is covered by our one-year written guarantee.
No. A factory-built metal chimney in a newer Severn home does not get a stainless steel liner the way a masonry clay-tile flue does. The metal chimney is already its own liner, and the repairs it typically needs are component-level: a rusted cap, failed flashing, or a bad joint between pipe sections. If your metal chimney is in good shape, we will tell you that and quote only the component work. A liner becomes relevant on a Severn home when the existing clay-tile flue in an older masonry chimney has failed. The two systems are different, and the repair plan depends on which one your house has.
Call Flint Chimney Sweep for Chimney Repair in Severn
If your Severn chimney needs work, you deserve a straight answer and a written price before anything gets taken apart. We are Hank Delano’s team at Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family founded in 2002. Every repair is guaranteed in writing for a full year under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every price is flat and agreed before booking. A live person answers the phone 24/7. Call (830) 251-4560 and get a free estimate for your Severn home.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Severn since 2002.