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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We keep our offers straightforward because that’s how Russell Haines has run Hearthstone Chimney Co. since 1984. Call us at (301) 215-3355 and a live person will pick up, any hour of any day. Our seasonal specials are built around what Westminster homeowners actually need before burning season, not gimmicks to push work you don’t need. Every discount pairs with our 90-Day Done Right Promise, so the price you hear is the price you pay, and the work is covered in writing with no arguing.
Current Offers
$50 Off Any Repair Over $250
This covers chimney crown sealing, firebox tuckpointing, damper replacement, or any repair where the estimate crosses $250. It’s our way of keeping serious maintenance within reach for Westminster homeowners who’ve put off fixing a known problem. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (301) 215-3355.
Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate
If another company handed you an estimate for liner replacement, crown rebuild, or “suggested” masonry work, bring it to us. We’ll run our Level-2 camera inspection, show you the photos, and give you a plain-English verdict on whether the work is actually needed, partially needed, or can wait. No charge for the second look, even if you choose not to hire us. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (301) 215-3355.
$89 Seasonal Tune-Up
Our pre-burning-season inspection and sweep package for Westminster homes with standard wood-burning fireplaces or inserts. Includes full NFPA Level-1 inspection, creosote removal to 1/8-inch thickness, firebox and damper check, and a written condition report with photos you can see. This is not a rushed “quick look” - we book 90 minutes because that’s what a proper tune-up takes. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (301) 215-3355.
Permanent 5% Senior and Veteran Discount
Active-duty military, veterans with ID, and homeowners aged 65 and older receive 5% off any service, any day of the year. This stacks with no other offer because we keep our margins honest to begin with, but it’s always there when you call. We’ve applied this discount in Westminster since long before it was a marketing angle. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (301) 215-3355.
How to Redeem
Step 1: Call (301) 215-3355 and mention which offer you’re using. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - no voicemail, no callback queue.
Step 2: Book your visit. We’ll confirm upfront pricing before we dispatch, so the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. No surprises.
Step 3: Present the offer at time of service. Our technician will apply it before you pay. Most jobs finish in a single visit, and everything we do carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
What Our Pricing Means
Westminster sits in Carroll County’s freeze-thaw corridor, where winter temperatures swing from single digits to 50 degrees inside a week. That cycling cracks chimney crowns, opens mortar joints, and lets water behind bricks faster than in more stable climates. We’ve swept chimneys in Westminster’s historic district near Main Street, in newer developments off Route 140, and in farmhouses out toward Union Mills where the flue hasn’t seen a brush since the Reagan administration.
Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up exists because we’ve watched too many homeowners skip maintenance until they smell smoke in the wrong room or see water stains spreading across the ceiling. The $50 repair discount exists because small fixes - a cracked crown cap, a missing chimney cap, a deteriorated flue tile - turn into $3,000 rebuilds when they’re ignored through two more winters. And the free second opinion exists because we’ve inspected chimneys where another company recommended $8,000 in liner work that our camera showed was unnecessary for another five to seven years.
We’re not the cheapest chimney company in Carroll County. We use professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield - no builder-grade substitutes that fail in three seasons. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to document what they find like engineers and explain it like craftsmen. That costs more than sending an untrained subcontractor with a shop-vac and a flashlight. But it costs far less than fixing water damage, replacing a roof deck, or rebuilding a chimney from the roofline up because someone missed the obvious warning signs.
Common Questions About Our Specials
Can I combine the $50 repair discount with the senior or veteran discount?
No. We price our work to one margin, and our standing offers don’t stack. The 5% senior and veteran discount is permanent and year-round; the $50 repair discount applies to specific repair jobs over $250. We’ll apply whichever saves you more on that particular visit. Call (301) 215-3355 and we’ll run both numbers before you book.
Does the $89 tune-up include gas fireplaces?
The $89 Seasonal Tune-Up covers standard wood-burning fireplaces and inserts. Gas fireplace inspection and service requires different tooling and safety checks, and we quote those separately based on the unit type and venting configuration. If you’re unsure what you have, describe it when you call and we’ll tell you exactly which service applies. Call (301) 215-3355 for a straight answer.
What if the inspection finds problems during the tune-up?
We show you the photos and explain what we’re seeing before we recommend any additional work. Nothing is sold on fear or urgency. If a repair can safely wait until next season, we’ll say so plainly and note it in your file. If it needs attention now, we’ll quote it upfront with the $50 discount already applied if the total crosses $250. You’ll know the full number before we start. Call (301) 215-3355 to schedule.
Do you honor these offers in surrounding towns, or just Westminster?
We serve 14 communities across Carroll and neighboring counties, and these offers apply wherever we dispatch. Westminster is our home base - Russell Haines lives here, and our shop is here - but we run the same pricing and policies in Sykesville, Eldersburg, Taneytown, and the rest of our service area. The only thing that changes is the drive time, and we build that into our scheduling, not your bill. Call (301) 215-3355 to confirm we cover your address.
What happens if I’m not satisfied with the work?
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise covers every service, special or full price. If it’s not right, we come back. In writing, no arguing, no paperwork chase. That’s been our standard since 1984, and it’s why we’re still here when dozens of cheaper competitors have opened and closed. We plan to be in Westminster in thirty more years, and we act accordingly. Call (301) 215-3355 if you have concerns after any visit.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Westminster since 1984.