MCP Chimney Services

I have used MCP now on multiple occasions. Their prices are fair and they never push you to do work that seems unnecessary. All of their employees whether over the phone or in person are great to work with and call you back right away. They have great customer service and are genuinely nice people! I had a chimney cleaning done, and then on a separate occasion some chimney crown work, exhaust chimney cap replaced and some sealing work done around the roof. Poor Zach got his head talked off by my three year-old daughter.

Let me introduce myself and tell you about us. I'm Mike, the founder and owner of MCP Chimney and Masonry. MCP is a company I started twenty-five years ago with only an old pickup, three hundred dollars, and a mission to treat all of my customers like family. Today, each MCP employee is trained to provide the highest quality chimney work. We want to be more than just your average contractor, we want to be the personal chimney and masonry company that you can trust and rely on for a lifetime. I am so grateful that our customers' trust in us over the years has spurred our growth despite minimal advertising.

The firebox is the part of the fireplace where the combustion of the wood or gas takes place and is often the first part of the system to be damaged since it is exposed to heat reaching temperatures up to 800 degrees. It is important to repair damaged bricks or mortar joints immediately to keep heat from damaging the chimney system or your home. If any of the bricks are loose or if the mortar joints are eroded our service technicians can tuck-point the damaged or missing mortar joints or rebuild your firebox with new fire bricks and high-temperature refractory mortar; thereby restoring the structural integrity of this important part of your fireplace system.

Dryer vents are a very common system that gets overlooked by homeowners. It is easy to forget about them but the long-term effects can be damaging to your dryer and your wallet. An improperly maintained vent can cause your dryer to have to work harder to dry a load of clothing, and in some cases have to be run multiple times to fully dry a single load. This can quickly add to your electric bill as the dryer is one of the most energy consumptive appliances in the home and to prevent from such damages, we offer the most trusted dryer vent repair, cleaning & installation services in Damascus, Maryland.

Gas burning inserts are the best option if you do not currently have a fireplace at all, as they are essentially the firebox and the logs all contained in one unit. Gas inserts can transform an existing fireplace into a modern efficient heat source with little to minor renovations. MCP has partnered with the best in the industry to bring you premium gas insert services. Gas logs are often a popular choice for people who want the ambiance of a fire without all the hassle of dealing with firewood.

Our Level 1 Chimney Inspection was designed to inspect the visible and accessible areas of your chimneys interior and exterior. This inspection is recommended if you wish to continue using your chimney the same way you have always used it, with the same appliance. The Level 1 Chimney Inspection is considered to be a standard inspection to ascertain if any potential areas or blockages are a cause for alarm. During a Level 1 Chimney Inspection, a certified technician will look into the structural integrity, flue, and connection of your appliances.

A damper is the metal plate, which you open when using the fireplace and close when the fireplace is not in use. Top closing dampers are excellent for situations where the existing fireplace damper is absent or broken. Dampers seal fireplace flue to reduce heat loss up the chimney. Dampers may provide $100 or more in fuel savings per year. Keeps out snow, rain, animals, and debris. The lid is spring-loaded and defaults to open position. Operated by a stainless steel cable which extends down the inside of the chimney flue and is attached to a hook mounted in the front of the fireplace.

A new patio can add years of enjoyment to outdoor living at your home. Located in Maryland, MCP offers a variety of design options for patio, walkway and step construction. From flagstone to brick, we are able to construct a patio that meets your specifications. Our goal is to provide you with an aesthetically pleasing patio with a sturdy foundation and proper grade to last a lifetime. Traditional brick patios are very durable, but because there are irregularities in the surface they are prone to chipping around the edges.