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Chimney · Air Duct · Dryer Vent
EXPERT CHIMNEY, AIR DUCT &
DRYER VENT SERVICES ACROSS
CENTRAL MARYLAND
Cleaner Vents. Safer Homes.
Serving Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore & Frederick Counties
- Family-Owned
- 12+ Years of Experience
- Certified & Insured
Core services
THE THREE SYSTEMS
THAT MOVE AIR THROUGH A HOME.
Chimney, air duct and dryer vent work for residential and commercial properties — each handled by the same team, to the same standard.
- Chimney Sweep
- Chimney Inspection
- Creosote Removal
- Fireplace Cleaning
- Air Duct Cleaning
- Air Duct Inspection
- Furnace Cleaning
- Post-Construction Air Duct Cleaning
- Dryer Vent Cleaning
- Dryer Vent Inspection
- Dryer Vent Bird Nest Removal
Not sure which system needs attention?
Describe what you are seeing and we will tell you what is worth looking at.
About SootStag
A PRECISE, MODERN TAKE
ON A TRADE THAT USUALLY ISN'T.
SootStag Chimney & Air is a family-owned company working on the systems that move air through a building — the flue, the ductwork, and the dryer line. Three systems, one team, one standard.
The brand is built around detail: technical work, clear communication and premium presentation on every visit. That is the positioning, and the site is written to match it — no filler, no pressure, and no claim the business has not verified.
Learn more about usWhy SootStag
ONE COMPANY.
THREE SYSTEMS.
ONE METHOD.
We don't guess. We assess the system, define the scope, then do the work.
Chimney, air duct and dryer vent are the three paths air takes out of a building. Working on all three, the same way, is what lets a job be scoped from what the system actually is — not from a menu.
How we work-
Three systems, one team
The flue, the ductwork and the dryer line are handled by the same company, so the whole air path of a building is read together rather than in pieces.
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Assessment before recommendation
The system is looked at first. What is recommended follows from what is found — not the other way round.
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Scope before work
What the job involves, and what it costs, is confirmed before anything begins.
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Residential and commercial, one standard
Homes, multi-unit buildings and commercial properties, each scoped to the system in front of us rather than to a package.
Three systems. One home.
EVERY HOME MOVES AIR
THROUGH THREE PATHS.
Each one carries something out of the building — smoke, circulated air, or moisture and lint. Select a system to see where it runs.
The flue and fireplace assembly — sweeping, inspection and removal of soot, creosote and obstructions.
Chimney servicesSupply and return ductwork and the equipment it connects to — cleaning and inspection across the run.
Air Duct servicesThe dryer exhaust line from the appliance to its termination — clearing the line and checking airflow.
Dryer Vent services
Book one visit. Cover all three systems.
One team, one scope, one appointment.
How a job runs
FOUR STEPS.
NO SURPRISES.
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Request
Send the property type, the system and the service you need.
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Scope
We confirm what the job involves before any work begins.
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Service
The work is carried out on the agreed scope.
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Summary
You receive a summary of the work completed.
Where we work
SERVING MARYLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Coverage runs across 6 Maryland counties, and every one of the 60 places inside them has its own page describing what the housing there tends to involve.
6
Maryland counties
60
Places with their own page
- Montgomery County10 places
- Prince George's County10 places
- Howard County10 places
- Anne Arundel County10 places
- Baltimore County10 places
- Frederick County10 places
Coverage for a specific address is confirmed on the estimate request.
Geographic context only — the area shown is not a service boundary. Coverage is confirmed per address.
Careers
JOIN THE
SOOTSTAG TEAM.
We build the team the same way we approach the work — carefully, and with an eye for detail. If that sounds like how you operate, we'd like to hear from you.
INTERESTED IN JOINING SOOTSTAG?
We're not advertising a specific role right now. We do keep details on file, and we read everything that comes in — technicians, field leads and office roles alike.
- Chimney, air duct and dryer vent work
- Residential and commercial properties
- Maryland and surrounding areas
Blog & insights
WHAT HOMEOWNERS
ACTUALLY ASK US.
Practical notes on chimneys, ductwork and dryer lines — what the symptoms usually mean and what is worth looking at.
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Annually is the usual advice and it is a starting point, not an answer. Four things decide the real interval, and one…
Common questions
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
If your question isn't here, send it with an estimate request and we'll answer it directly.
Chimney, air duct and dryer vent services — sweeping, cleaning, inspection and related work across all three.
Yes — residential and commercial, including multi-unit properties.
Send the property type and the service you need through the estimate form and we will come back with a scope and price.
Yes — estimates are free.
Maryland and surrounding areas. Specific coverage is confirmed when you send your address.
It depends on the system, the property and the scope agreed. The scope is confirmed before work begins.
Free estimate
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED.
WE'LL COME BACK WITH A SCOPE.
Send the property type and the service you're after. You'll get a clear scope and a price — no obligation to book.
- Residential & commercial
- Chimney · Air duct · Dryer vent
- Maryland and surrounding areas
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