Chimney Relining (Stainless Steel)
UL-listed stainless steel liner systems for wood, gas and oil — required when tile liners crack, gap or fail.
About this service
District of Columbia · Washington, DC
Chimney Service in Palisades
A chimney in Palisades works behind the walls for decades — until the season it doesn't, and the smoke, smell or stain shows up all at once. The housing here — historic housing stock from Georgetown to Capitol Hill — around MacArthur Boulevard — sets the chimney workload in Palisades. We plan District of Columbia work in route blocks, and Palisades is a regular stop on that run.
Palisades is about 13 miles from our Beltsville headquarters — typically a 35-minute drive in normal traffic. The full ZIP list for this page — 20016 — is checked against the route map every morning before trucks roll. Every visit is documented with photos before and after, and the findings are written up the same day.
- Licensed & Insured
- NFPA 211 Inspections
- Photo-Documented
- ZIPs 20016
- 24/7 Emergency
Now Serving PalisadesDistrict of Columbia · about 13 miles from our Beltsville headquarters
Local Chimney Notes
What we watch for in Palisades: Older masonry needs a gentler hand
The older stacks in Palisades were laid with softer brick and lime-rich mortar, and they punish modern shortcuts: hard Portland-heavy repointing traps moisture and spalls the faces, and aggressive grinding scars joints that have survived a century. Our masons match mortar to the original, cut joints by hand where the brick demands it, and stage waterproofing only after repairs cure — the slow way, because it is the way that lasts. The fix is usually a fraction of the cost of the damage it prevents. Homeowners see the same footage we do, on the spot, before any quote is written.
We are a chimney-only company — sweeps, scans, masonry and liners are the whole business, and it shows in the questions we ask and the photos we bring back down the ladder.
Palisades at a Glance
County: District of Columbia
State: Washington, DC
ZIPs served: 20016
Distance: about 13 miles from our Beltsville headquarters
Homes: historic housing stock from Georgetown to Capitol Hill
ZIP codes on this route: 1
Response: 24/7 emergency · same-week appointments typical
On Palisades Routes
What We Handle Most in Palisades
Sweeps with a camera finish
The full rotary sweep, HEPA-contained, ends with a camera look up the flue — the Palisades visit most homes book every fall.
Masonry repair and repointing
Joints cut out and repointed with matched mortar; spalled brick replaced on District of Columbia stacks of every era.
Smoke and draft troubleshooting
Fireplaces that puff smoke into Palisades living rooms — diagnosed by geometry, damper and draft testing.
Year-Round in Palisades
A Year of Chimney Care in Palisades
Fall — the honest deadline
Fall in Palisades means the phone rings off the hook — every cold morning books out the week. The households that swept in September watch the rush from beside a working fireplace.
Winter — burning season rules
Winter is when a marginal chimney in Palisades becomes an urgent one. If the fire suddenly burns lazy or the room smells of smoke, that is the flue asking for a scan, not another log.
Spring — damage assessment
Spring cleaning in Palisades should include the flue: a winter of ash and soot left in the firebox corrodes metal and stinks up the house on humid days. We vacuum it out and close the season properly.
Summer — the smart repair window
Summer is also honesty season: with no heating deadline pressing, Palisades homeowners can weigh a relining or rebuild quote properly, get a second look at the camera footage, and schedule on their terms.
Services in Palisades
Chimney Services Booked in Palisades
Chimney Sweep & Cleaning
Professional sweep and creosote removal with HEPA containment — plus a complimentary flue scan on every clean.
About this serviceChimney Cap Installation
Stainless steel, copper and multi-flue caps with animal guards and spark arrestors — measured, fitted and warrantied.
About this serviceFull menu: all 21 chimney services — every one of them runs on our Palisades routes.
Customer Reviews
From Our Customers
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“Eagle Chimney did an excellent job rebuilding my chimney. The crew was professional, on time, and very knowledgeable. They explained everything clearly and used high-quality materials. The final result looks solid and clean. Highly recommend them for any chimney rebuild or masonry work.”
FAQ
Chimney Questions in Palisades
How fast can a crew reach Palisades?
Palisades is about 13 miles from our Beltsville headquarters — typically a 35-minute drive in normal traffic. Regular appointments are batched into District of Columbia route days several times a week, and emergency calls — chimney fires, smoke in the home, carbon-monoxide alarms — are dispatched 24/7 at (855) 424-6217.
Our chimney is old brick. Is repointing safe for it?
Yes — with the right mortar. Historic brick in District of Columbia was set in lime mortar that is softer than the brick itself, so repairs must use a compatible mix or the brick faces crack and pop (spalling). We test the existing mortar, match the recipe and joint profile, and show you the sample area before the full elevation is done.
What areas around Palisades do you also cover?
Our District of Columbia routes cover the communities listed at the bottom of this page and the full map on the locations page — every community page shows its own ZIPs and distance from our Beltsville shop. It is part of the standard checklist our crews run in Palisades.
Do you clean dryer vents while you are here?
Yes — dryer vent cleaning rides on the same truck, and Palisades customers often pair it with the sweep: same visit, same drop cloths, one invoice. A clogged dryer vent is a fire risk of its own and the lint load in District of Columbia homes is usually worse than owners expect. It is part of the standard checklist our crews run in Palisades.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Palisades?
It depends on the flue and its condition, so we quote one exact price for your Palisades home before any work begins — never an estimate that grows on the ladder. Our current seasonal offer (a full sweep with inspection) is listed on the deal page; everything beyond it is quoted in writing from the inspection findings. If you would like, we will document the answer with photos during a Palisades visit.
What should we do after a chimney fire?
Call 911 first, always. Then do not light the fireplace again until it has had a Level 2 inspection — chimney fires crack tiles and warp liners invisibly, and the next fire finds those cracks. We prioritize post-fire scans in Palisades and document everything for your insurer.
Do you service gas fireplaces and log sets?
Yes — gas fireplaces, log sets and the flues above them. Gas systems still need their venting scanned and their caps checked; cooler gas exhaust condenses inside clay liners. If your Palisades system was converted from wood, the flue deserves one camera scan to establish its real condition.
Book a Visit
Book Chimney Service in Palisades
Not sure what the chimney needs? That is most of our Palisades requests. Describe the symptom, pick a window, and the inspection will sort out what is actually going on up there.
- Exact written price before work begins
- Photos of your flue before and after
- Serving ZIPs 20016
Prefer to talk? Call (855) 424-6217 — answered 24/7.
Get a Free Estimate
A few details here and dispatch calls back to confirm your slot. Rather talk it through? Call (855) 424-6217.
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Nearby Communities We Serve
Route days in Palisades rarely end at the town line: the same truck usually continues to Tenleytown (ZIP 20016), Georgetown and Glover Park before heading back to Beltsville. If your home sits between Palisades and Tenleytown, you are squarely on this route — the form above reaches the same dispatch either way. Measured from the center of Palisades, the nearest stops are Tenleytown (about 1 miles), Georgetown (about 2) and Glover Park (about 2) — straight-line distances, before the truck's actual route.
- Chimney Service in Tenleytown20016
- Chimney Service in Georgetown20007
- Chimney Service in Glover Park20007
- Chimney Service in Cleveland Park20008
- Chimney Service in Woodley Park20008
- Chimney Service in Chevy Chase20815
- Chimney Service in Arlington22201
- Chimney Service in Adams Morgan20009
Chimney Trouble in Palisades?
Talk to a specialist — photo-documented inspections and upfront written estimates, about 13 miles from our Beltsville headquarters.