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(240) 851-3653Contact Top Hat Chimney - Free Chimney Cleaning Estimate in Annapolis
Call (240) 851-3653 for a free chimney cleaning estimate in Annapolis. You’ll get a straight answer from a live coordinator, not a sales pitch. We’ll ask a few questions about your fireplace and schedule a time that works. Our team serves Annapolis and the communities around it six days a week, and the estimate is genuinely free whether you book or not.
What Happens When You Call
The process is simple, and you’ll know exactly what to expect from the first conversation:
- You call (240) 851-3653. A live coordinator answers and asks a few basic questions: what kind of fireplace or stove you have, when it was last swept, and whether you’ve noticed any odors, smoke backup, or debris. No script, no pressure.
- We schedule a time that fits your week. We work around your schedule across Anne Arundel County, with morning and evening options Monday through Sunday. You’ll get a clear arrival window, and if anything changes, we call before we ever leave our previous job.
- You get a written estimate before any work starts. We inspect the chimney, show you what we found, and put the number in writing. You’ll see exactly what we recommend and why, with camera footage if there’s anything worth a closer look. Nothing gets done until you say yes.
- The work is done, and the area is left clean. We protect the floors around the hearth, run the brushes, remove the creosote and debris, and leave your home the way we found it. If anything comes up during the sweep, we’ll show you the evidence and explain your options plainly.
Why Annapolis Homeowners Call Us First
- We know Annapolis chimneys. The salt air off the Chesapeake and the temperature swings between the Bay and the Severn make Annapolis flues behave differently than inland ones. Wendell Pike and the local team see these conditions every week and factor them into every estimate. That local familiarity means fewer surprises at the estimate.
- Licensed and insured, no exceptions. Every pro working under the Top Hat Chimney name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. We carry the coverage to protect your home and our crew while we’re on your property. You’re welcome to ask for proof before we start.
- One price, in writing, before we touch anything. The number on your written estimate is the number on your invoice. No fuel surcharges, no “we found something extra” add-ons after you’ve already said yes. If our inspection uncovers something that changes the scope, we stop, show you, and get your approval first.
- A ninety-day written guarantee on every chimney job. If something isn’t right within ninety days, one call brings us back. That guarantee comes from Top Hat Chimney, and it applies to every sweep, inspection, and repair we do in Annapolis. Wendell Pike puts his name on the work because he’s going to run into you again at the hardware store.
Our Service Area Around Annapolis
We serve Annapolis and the surrounding Anne Arundel and nearby communities, including Severna Park, Arnold, Lake Shore, Parole, Edgewater, Cape St. Claire, Mayo, Stevensville, Chesapeake Beach, Shady Side, and Deale. Most areas are a short drive for our team, so scheduling is flexible. If you’re just outside these towns, give us a call anyway, we’ll tell you honestly whether we can get to you and when.
Frequently Asked Questions - Booking & Estimates
Yes. The estimate costs you nothing, and you’re under no obligation to book anything. We’ll inspect your chimney, answer your questions, and provide a written quote you can keep. If you decide not to move forward, that’s the end of it, no follow-up calls or pressure. Call (240) 851-3653 to schedule yours.
We schedule estimates across Annapolis Monday through Sunday, with evening hours on weekdays and daytime availability on weekends. Most homeowners get a visit within a few days of calling, and we’ll always give you a specific arrival window rather than an open-ended “sometime Tuesday.” Burn season fills up fast, so calling a little early helps.
No. The estimate is free at any time, and our service pricing doesn’t change based on when you schedule. Saturday and Sunday appointments are the same rate as Tuesday morning ones. We know most Annapolis households have two working adults, so we built our hours around real life, not just business hours.
Not much. It helps to know what kind of fireplace or stove you have (wood-burning, gas, insert, or pellet), roughly when it was last cleaned, and whether you’ve noticed anything unusual like smoke backing into the room, a strong odor, or animals in the chimney. If you don’t know the answers, that’s fine, we’ll figure it out at the estimate.
We take all major credit cards, checks, and cash. Payment is due when the work is complete and you’ve had a chance to see the results. If you have a larger repair project, we’ll walk you through the payment timeline before anything starts, so there are no surprises at the end.
Call or Request a Callback
Call (240) 851-3653 to schedule your free chimney cleaning estimate in Annapolis. Our team is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. When you call, you’ll reach a live coordinator who can answer your questions and get you on the schedule. No pressure, just a straight answer.
Written by Wendell Pike, Owner at Top Hat Chimney, serving Annapolis since 1999.