Poquoson, VA
Trust Your Chimney To The Doctors
According to the most recent statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 25,100 chimney fires are responsible for 30 deaths and $126.1 million in property damage on average each year. Don't take that risk, call Chimney Doctors today! Chimney Doctors are Class C Contractors that are fully licensed and Insured Chimney Doctors is is a member of the Virginia Association of Chimney & Hearth Professionals. We perform our sweeps to the standards and guidelines outlined in the Successful Chimney Sweeping Manual published by the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG).
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We currently serves 40,000 customers and hopes to add you to the list!
Two Minutes About Us
Our Services
Masonry Repairs
Chimneys are constantly exposed to the elements, and water wrecks many of them. Tuck pointing and masonry repairs are an inevitable part of owning a masonry chimney. We specialize in making repairs with high-quality materials that will outlast other solutions. If you've got missing mortar joints or loosening brick, call in the experts to get your chimney back in shape. Contact us today for more information.
Damper Repair/Installation
A poorly fitted damper, or a missing or damaged damper, cost you money each winter - as the heated air in your home leaks up the chimney. Properly fitted and operational dampers save you money in yearly heating and energy bills. Our dampers are top-quality, and are installed by professionals. Contact us today for more information.
Crown Repair
Chimney crowns act as a masonry roof over the empty part of your chimney chase - keeping water out of the chimney. Crowns take quite a bit of abuse, and need to be repaired or replaced when they crack or split due to weather. We have several solutions for cracked crowns depending on your particular situation. Contact us today for more information.
Chimney Caps
Chimney caps help keep your flue free from blockages, birds nests, and water damage. We install high-quality stainless steel chimney caps which are designed for years of trouble-free service. Contact us today for more information.
Waterproofing
Water and moisture damage both the inside and outside of masonry chimneys. In early Spring and late Fall when the temperatures are above freezing during the day, and dip below freezing at night, damage is done to masonry chimneys when the water trapped inside them expands during freezing. Protect your masonry chimney with high-quality Chimney Saver waterproofing. Contact us today for more information.
Chimney Relining
Chimney liners damaged by fire, deteriorated by age, or originally installed improperly need to be replaced to protect your home. We offer the finest in chimney lining / relining services - using the highest quality stainless steel chimney liner material, we will repair your flue so your chimney will work properly. Contact us today for more information.
Other Services:
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NFPA Level 1 & Level 2 Chimney and Fireplace inspections
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Chimney Sweeping
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Glazed Creosote Removal
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Rumford Fireplaces Cleaned and Repaired
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Oil & Gas Relining
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CCTV Video Chimney Inspection
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Firebox Repair
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Gutters (cleaning, repairs and installations)
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Painting
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Home Improvements
What‌ ‌is‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors?‌ ‌
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Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌works‌ ‌hard‌ ‌and‌ ‌prides‌ ‌itself‌ ‌on‌ ‌doing‌ ‌outstanding‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌sweeping,‌ ‌relining‌ ‌ and‌ ‌rebuilding/restoration‌ ‌work.‌ ‌We‌ ‌offer‌ ‌professional‌ ‌know-how‌ ‌and‌ ‌training‌ ‌unmatched‌ ‌by‌ ‌anyone‌ ‌else‌ ‌in‌ ‌Hampton‌ ‌Roads.‌ ‌
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Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌is‌ ‌proficient‌ ‌in‌ ‌every‌ ‌aspect‌ ‌of‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌maintenance‌ ‌and‌ ‌repair,‌ ‌from‌ ‌a‌ ‌basic‌ ‌cleaning‌ ‌to‌ ‌new‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌liner‌ ‌installation.‌ ‌We‌ ‌are‌ ‌constantly‌ ‌keeping‌ ‌up‌ ‌to‌ ‌date‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌new‌ ‌codes‌ ‌so‌ ‌we‌ ‌can‌ ‌provide‌ ‌our‌ ‌clients‌ ‌with‌ ‌top‌ ‌quality‌ ‌service.‌ ‌We‌ ‌are‌ ‌dedicated‌ ‌to‌ ‌providing‌ ‌top‌ ‌quality‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌service‌ ‌with‌ ‌customer‌ ‌satisfaction‌ ‌as‌ ‌our‌ ‌top‌ ‌priority.‌ ‌
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Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌member‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Virginia‌ ‌Association‌ ‌of‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌&‌ ‌Hearth‌ ‌Professionals.‌ ‌We‌ ‌perform‌ ‌our‌ ‌sweeps‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌standards‌ ‌and‌ ‌guidelines‌ ‌outlined‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Successful‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌ Sweeping‌ ‌Manual‌ ‌published‌ ‌by‌ ‌the‌ ‌National‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Sweep‌ ‌Guild‌ ‌(NCSG).‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors™‌ ‌offers‌ ‌two‌ ‌levels‌ ‌of‌ ‌inspection‌ ‌in‌ ‌accordance‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌National‌ ‌Fire‌ ‌Protection‌ ‌Association‌ ‌(NFPA)‌ ‌standards‌ ‌of‌ ‌inspections!‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌Class‌ ‌C‌ ‌Contractor‌ ‌that‌ ‌are‌ ‌fully‌ ‌licensed‌ ‌and‌ ‌Insured.‌ ‌ ‌
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If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌in‌ ‌need‌ ‌of‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌repair, chimney caps ‌or‌ ‌have‌ ‌any‌ ‌questions‌ ‌contact‌ ‌the‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌today.‌ ‌ ‌
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What‌ ‌services‌ ‌does‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌offer?‌ ‌
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Chimney‌ ‌Relining:‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌liners‌ ‌damaged‌ ‌by‌ ‌fire,‌ ‌deteriorated‌ ‌by‌ ‌age,‌ ‌or‌ ‌originally‌ ‌installed‌ ‌improperly‌ ‌need‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌replaced‌ ‌to‌ ‌protect‌ ‌your‌ ‌home.‌ ‌We‌ ‌offer‌ ‌the‌ ‌finest‌ ‌in‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌lining‌ ‌/‌ ‌relining‌ ‌services‌ ‌-‌ ‌using‌ ‌the‌ ‌highest‌ ‌quality‌ ‌stainless‌ ‌steel‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌liner‌ material,‌ ‌we‌ ‌will‌ ‌repair‌ ‌your‌ ‌flue‌ ‌so‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌will‌ ‌work‌ ‌properly.‌ ‌Contact‌ ‌us‌ ‌today‌ ‌for‌ ‌more‌ ‌information.‌ ‌
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Chimney‌ ‌Caps:‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌caps‌ ‌help‌ ‌keep‌ ‌your‌ ‌flue‌ ‌free‌ ‌from‌ ‌blockages,‌ ‌birds‌ ‌nests,‌ ‌and‌ ‌water‌ ‌damage.‌ ‌We‌ ‌install‌ ‌high-quality‌ ‌stainless‌ ‌steel‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌caps‌ ‌which‌ ‌are‌ ‌designed‌ ‌for‌ ‌years‌ ‌of‌ ‌trouble-free‌ ‌service.‌ ‌Contact‌ ‌us‌ ‌today‌ ‌for‌ ‌more‌ ‌information.‌ ‌
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Damper‌ ‌Repair/Installation:‌ ‌A‌ ‌poorly‌ ‌fitted‌ ‌damper,‌ ‌or‌ ‌a‌ ‌missing‌ ‌or‌ ‌damaged‌ ‌damper,‌ ‌cost‌ ‌you‌ ‌money‌ ‌each‌ ‌winter‌ ‌-‌ ‌as‌ ‌the‌ ‌heated‌ ‌air‌ ‌in‌ ‌your‌ ‌home‌ ‌leaks‌ ‌up‌ ‌the‌ ‌chimney.‌ ‌Properly‌ ‌fitted‌ ‌and‌ ‌operational‌ ‌dampers‌ ‌save‌ ‌you‌ ‌money‌ ‌in‌ ‌yearly‌ ‌heating‌ ‌and‌ ‌energy‌ ‌bills.‌ ‌Our‌ ‌dampers‌ ‌are‌ ‌top-quality,‌ ‌and‌ ‌are‌ ‌installed‌ ‌by‌ ‌professionals.‌ ‌Contact‌ ‌us‌ ‌today‌ ‌for‌ ‌more‌ ‌information.‌ ‌
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Waterproofing:‌ ‌Water‌ ‌and‌ ‌moisture‌ ‌damage‌ ‌both‌ ‌the‌ ‌inside‌ ‌and‌ ‌outside‌ ‌of‌ ‌masonry‌ ‌chimneys.‌ ‌In‌ ‌early‌ ‌Spring‌ ‌and‌ ‌late‌ ‌Fall‌ ‌when‌ ‌the‌ ‌temperatures‌ ‌are‌ ‌above‌ ‌freezing‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌day,‌ ‌and‌ ‌dip‌ ‌below‌ ‌freezing‌ ‌at‌ ‌night,‌ ‌damage‌ ‌is‌ ‌done‌ ‌to‌ ‌masonry‌ ‌chimneys‌ ‌when‌ ‌the‌ ‌water‌ ‌trapped‌ ‌inside‌ ‌them‌ ‌expands‌ ‌during‌ ‌freezing.‌ ‌Protect‌ ‌your‌ ‌masonry‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌with‌ ‌high-quality‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Saver‌ ‌waterproofing.‌ ‌Contact‌ ‌us‌ ‌today‌ ‌for‌ ‌more‌ ‌information.‌ ‌
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Crown‌ ‌Repairs:‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌crowns‌ ‌act‌ ‌as‌ ‌a‌ ‌masonry‌ ‌roof‌ ‌over‌ ‌the‌ ‌empty‌ ‌part‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌chase‌ ‌-‌ ‌keeping‌ ‌water‌ ‌out‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌chimney.‌ ‌Crowns‌ ‌take‌ ‌quite‌ ‌a‌ ‌bit‌ ‌of‌ ‌abuse,‌ ‌and‌ ‌need‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌repaired‌ ‌or‌ ‌replaced‌ ‌when‌ ‌they‌ ‌crack‌ ‌or‌ ‌split‌ ‌due‌ ‌to‌ ‌weather.‌ ‌We‌ ‌have‌ ‌several‌ ‌solutions‌ ‌for‌ ‌cracked‌ ‌crowns‌ ‌depending‌ ‌on‌ ‌your‌ ‌particular‌ ‌situation.‌ ‌Contact‌ ‌us‌ ‌today‌ ‌for‌ ‌more‌ ‌information.‌ ‌
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Masonry‌ ‌Repairs:‌ ‌Chimneys‌ ‌are‌ ‌constantly‌ ‌exposed‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌elements,‌ ‌and‌ ‌water‌ ‌wrecks‌ ‌many‌ ‌of‌ ‌them.‌ ‌Tuck‌ ‌pointing‌ ‌and‌ ‌masonry‌ ‌repairs‌ ‌are‌ ‌an‌ ‌inevitable‌ ‌part‌ ‌of‌ ‌owning‌ ‌a‌ ‌masonry‌ ‌chimney.‌ ‌We‌ ‌specialize‌ ‌in‌ ‌making‌ ‌repairs‌ ‌with‌ ‌high-quality‌ ‌materials‌ ‌that‌ ‌will‌ ‌outlast‌ ‌other‌ ‌solutions.‌ ‌If‌ ‌you've‌ ‌got‌ ‌missing‌ ‌mortar‌ ‌joints‌ ‌or‌ ‌loosening‌ ‌brick,‌ ‌call‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌experts‌ ‌to‌ ‌get‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌back‌ ‌in‌ ‌shape.‌ ‌Contact‌ ‌us‌ ‌today‌ ‌for‌ ‌more‌ ‌information.‌ ‌
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Other‌ ‌Services:‌ ‌
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NFPA‌ ‌Level‌ ‌1‌ ‌&‌ ‌Level‌ ‌2‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌and‌ ‌Fireplace‌ ‌inspections‌ ‌
Chimney‌ ‌Sweeping‌ ‌
Glazed‌ ‌Creosote‌ ‌Removal‌ ‌
Rumford‌ ‌Fireplaces‌ ‌Cleaned‌ ‌and‌ ‌Repaired‌ ‌
Oil‌ ‌&‌ ‌Gas‌ ‌Relining‌ ‌
CCTV‌ ‌Video‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Inspection‌ ‌
Firebox‌ ‌Repair‌ ‌
Gutters‌ ‌(cleaning,‌ ‌repairs‌ ‌and‌ ‌installations)‌ ‌
Painting‌ ‌
Home‌ ‌Improvements‌ ‌
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Why‌ ‌Should‌ ‌I‌ ‌get‌ ‌my‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Cleaned?‌ ‌
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Cleaning‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌is‌ ‌important‌ ‌to‌ ‌ensure‌ ‌the‌ ‌safety‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney.‌ ‌A‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌sweep‌ ‌will‌ ‌remove‌ ‌soot,‌ ‌any‌ ‌possible‌ ‌blockages‌ ‌and‌ ‌built-up‌ ‌creosote‌ ‌from‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney.‌ ‌The‌ ‌build‌ ‌up‌ ‌of‌ ‌creosote,‌ ‌a‌ ‌highly‌ ‌flammable‌ ‌substance‌ ‌that‌ ‌is‌ ‌the‌ ‌result‌ ‌of‌ ‌burning‌ ‌wood,‌ ‌in‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌increases‌ ‌your‌ ‌chance‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌dangerous‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌fire.‌ ‌Creosote‌ ‌sticks‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌inside‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌and‌ ‌is‌ ‌harder‌ ‌to‌ ‌remove‌ ‌the‌ ‌soot.‌ ‌Remember‌ ‌a‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌sweeping‌ ‌log‌ ‌should‌ ‌not‌ ‌replace‌ ‌an‌ ‌annual‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌sweep.‌ ‌Another‌ ‌important‌ ‌reason‌ ‌to‌ ‌get‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌sweeped‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌to‌ ‌remove‌ ‌any‌ ‌blockages.‌ ‌A‌ ‌blocked‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌can‌ ‌cause‌ ‌a‌ ‌dangerous‌ ‌amount‌ ‌of‌ ‌C02‌ ‌to‌ ‌build‌ ‌uo‌ ‌in‌ ‌your‌ ‌house‌ ‌when‌ ‌burning‌ ‌a‌ ‌fire‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌fireplace.‌ Chimney caps can also help to prevent blockages. If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌in‌ ‌need‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌cleaning‌ ‌contact‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌today.‌ ‌
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How‌ ‌often‌ ‌should‌ ‌I‌ ‌get‌ ‌a‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌inspection?‌ ‌
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Chimney‌ ‌inspections‌ ‌should‌ ‌be‌ ‌scheduled‌ ‌once‌ ‌a‌ ‌year‌ ‌to‌ ‌ensure‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌is‌ ‌running‌ ‌smoothing.‌ ‌If‌ ‌you‌ ‌decide‌ ‌not‌ ‌to‌ ‌do‌ ‌a‌ ‌yearly‌ ‌inspection‌ ‌be‌ ‌sure‌ ‌to‌ ‌get‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌inspected‌ ‌if‌ ‌you‌ ‌see‌ ‌any‌ ‌performance‌ ‌issues‌ ‌with‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌or‌ ‌fireplace.‌ ‌If‌ ‌you‌ ‌see‌ ‌an‌ ‌issue‌ ‌with‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌don’t‌ ‌wait!‌ ‌Waiting‌ ‌can‌ ‌lead‌ ‌to‌ ‌consequences‌ ‌such‌ ‌as‌ ‌additional‌ ‌repairs‌ ‌or‌ ‌even‌ ‌worse‌ ‌a‌ ‌dangerous‌ ‌fire.‌ ‌If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌in‌ ‌need‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌chimney ‌inspection‌ ‌contact‌ ‌us,‌ ‌the‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌today.‌ ‌
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What‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌damper‌ ‌and‌ ‌why‌ ‌is‌ ‌it‌ ‌important?‌ ‌
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A‌ ‌chimney‌ ‌damper‌ ‌helps‌ ‌to‌ ‌control‌ ‌ventilation.‌ ‌It‌ ‌can‌ ‌be‌ ‌found‌ ‌inside‌ ‌the‌ ‌flue‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney,‌ ‌usually‌ ‌with‌ ‌a‌ ‌chain‌ ‌or‌ ‌handle‌ ‌to‌ ‌help‌ ‌you‌ ‌to‌ ‌open‌ ‌or‌ ‌close‌ ‌it.‌ ‌Dampers‌ ‌have‌ ‌many‌ ‌important‌ ‌uses.‌ ‌Dampers‌ ‌can‌ ‌help‌ ‌to‌ ‌keep‌ ‌cold‌ ‌air‌ ‌out‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌ ‌home‌ ‌when‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌not‌ ‌using‌ ‌your‌ ‌chimney,‌ therefore‌ ‌helping‌ ‌you‌ ‌dave‌ ‌on‌ ‌heating‌ ‌bills.‌ ‌Dampers‌ ‌are‌ ‌also‌ ‌useful‌ ‌for‌ ‌controlling‌ ‌the‌ ‌intensity‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌ ‌fire‌ ‌by ‌regulating‌ ‌how‌ ‌much‌ ‌oxygen‌ ‌flow‌ ‌through‌ ‌your‌ ‌fire.‌ ‌It‌ ‌is‌ ‌important‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌sure‌ ‌your‌ ‌flue‌ ‌is‌ ‌open‌ ‌when‌ ‌using‌ ‌your‌ ‌fireplace‌ ‌so‌ ‌that‌ ‌the‌ ‌smoke‌ ‌can‌ ‌escape.‌ ‌At‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌we‌ ‌can‌ ‌fix‌ ‌a‌ ‌poorly‌ ‌fitted‌ ‌damper‌ ‌or‌ ‌replace‌ ‌a‌ ‌missing‌ ‌or‌ ‌damaged‌ ‌damper.‌ ‌Our‌ ‌dampers‌ ‌are‌ ‌top‌ ‌quality‌ ‌and‌ ‌with‌ ‌our‌ ‌professional‌ ‌the installation‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌sure‌ ‌to‌ ‌save‌ ‌money‌ ‌on‌ ‌heating‌ ‌and‌ ‌energy‌ ‌bills.‌ ‌If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌interested‌ ‌in‌ ‌damper‌ ‌replacement‌, chimney caps ‌or‌ ‌repair‌ ‌contact‌ ‌the‌ ‌Chimney‌ ‌Doctors‌ ‌today.‌ ‌ ‌