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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Call (240) 618-3233 to claim any of the offers below. Top Hat Chimney has been cleaning chimneys around Bethesda since 1999, and we run our specials the same way we run our sweeps: straightforward, no fine print you need a lawyer to read. If a chimney is safe, we tell you. If it needs work, the price you hear on the phone is the price on the invoice. That has not changed in over 29 years, and it is not about to change now.
Current Offers
$40 Off Any Repair Over $200
Any repair that totals more than $200 qualifies. That includes chimney cap replacement, crown resealing, fireplace repair, and masonry patch work. Wendell and his crew will write the quote before a single tool comes off the truck, so you will see the discount applied right there on paper.
Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (240) 618-3233.
Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate
If another Bethesda chimney company gave you a written estimate for a liner, rebuild, or repair, bring it to us. Wendell will inspect the chimney with a camera, show you the footage, and tell you plainly whether the work is actually needed. If it is, we will bid against that written number honestly. If it is not, we will say so and you will owe us nothing for the visit.
Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (240) 618-3233.
No Trip Charge Inside the County
Homeowners in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Silver Spring, and the rest of Montgomery County pay no trip charge when we come out. You get the full inspection, camera footage of the flue, and an honest recommendation. What you pay for is the work, not the drive.
Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (240) 618-3233.
10% Off Always for Seniors and Veterans
This one is not a promotion. It is a standing thank-you, and it has been for years. If you are a senior or a veteran in Bethesda, tell the person who answers the phone. The discount applies to every service on our truck, from a standard sweep to a full chimney liner rebuild.
Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (240) 618-3233.
Annual Sweep at Honest-Value Pricing
Once a year, burn or no burn. Chimneys break in the off-season too, and a $200 sweep caught early beats a $4,000 liner job caught late. We sweep the flue, inspect the firebox, check the cap and crown, and give you the camera footage from top to bottom. No upsell, no scare talk. Just the flue, exactly as it is.
Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (240) 618-3233.
First-Time Customer Tune-Up
New to Top Hat Chimney? Ask anyone on your street. Most of our Bethesda customers found us because a neighbor told them to call. When you book your first visit, we will walk you through the entire chimney and fireplace, answer every question, and leave you with a plain-English report of what we found and what can safely wait.
Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (240) 618-3233.
Why We Run These Offers
Top Hat Chimney has been locally owned and operated since 1999, and Wendell Pike still puts his name on the work. We would rather keep your flue clean every year than rebuild it after ten years of neglect. These offers exist because a chimney that gets swept is a chimney that does not surprise you in January. Your flue does not care how the fire looks. It cares how it breathes.
We install and service products from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Every job, large or small, is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it is not right, one call brings Wendell back. That is in writing, on every single invoice.
How to Redeem
First, call (240) 618-3233. A live person answers every call, around the clock. No voicemail box, no call center. Tell them which offer applies to you and the person on the line will note it on your booking.
Then, book the visit. Wendell and his crew give you a real arrival window, and they call if it slips. All technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You will know exactly who is coming to your door.
Finally, present it at the time of service. Mention the offer again when the sweep arrives, and it will be applied to your invoice before you pay. The number you heard on the phone is the number on the bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard chimney sweeping in Bethesda typically runs between $150 and $250, depending on the height of the flue, the amount of creosote buildup, and whether any animals decided to move in. Top Hat Chimney quotes the full price before work begins, and we never add trip charges inside Montgomery County. Call (240) 618-3233 for an exact quote on your chimney.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no, and you should never take a liner recommendation on faith. First-degree creosote is a brush job. Third-degree is a glaze, and that is a different conversation. Wendell runs a camera through the flue on every inspection and shows you the footage himself. If the liner can safely wait, he says so. If it cannot, you will see exactly why on the screen. A free second opinion on any written liner estimate is always available.
Once a year, burn or no burn. Chimneys break in the off-season too, and annual sweeping is the cheapest insurance you can buy against a chimney fire. The National Fire Protection Association recommends inspecting and cleaning chimneys at least annually, and that guidance applies to wood-burning and gas fireplaces alike. Book your annual sweep before the cold Bethesda months arrive, and you will not be waiting for a cancellation slot in November.
Creosote builds up in the flue. In a wood-burning fireplace, that glaze can ignite and burn hot enough to crack the liner and damage the surrounding masonry. In a gas fireplace, the concern is different but no less real: a blocked or deteriorated flue can push carbon monoxide back into the house. Nobody in Bethesda should roll those dice to save $200. Call (240) 618-3233 and book the sweep. The visit is straightforward, and you will sleep better knowing the flue is clean.
Yes. Top Hat Chimney is locally owned and owner-operated in Bethesda, Maryland, with a published address and license number. Wendell Pike is insured, bonded, and puts his name on every job we complete. All sweeps are background-checked and in uniform. You are not getting a rotating franchise crew. You are getting the company that has been on your street since 1999.
Written by Wendell Pike, Owner at Top Hat Chimney, serving Bethesda since 1999.