You’re probably already familiar with our chimney cleaning and inspection services that make us a top choice for realtors throughout the Baltimore region, but that’s not all Clean Sweep brings to the table. We also offer a variety of services to ensure your client’s gutters are in top shape prior to a transfer of ownership. […]

Summer has been flying by and back to school season will arrive before we know it! Now is the perfect time to relax and enjoy some of the best weather our state has to offer. Additionally, it’s a great time to make a manageable to-do-list to give yourself a head start for a smooth transition into the fall.  Investing a small amount of time in your home over the next month will ensure that your house is fully ready for the new season! Here is our mid-summer to-do-list for Maryland homeowners. […]

Realtors work hard to earn and maintain their reputation with homebuyers and sellers alike. As such, you are likely no stranger to helping clients check every box to ensure their needs are met as they prepare to enjoy their new space to the fullest. Along your journey of advocating for your clients during a transfer of homeownership, be sure to remember the potential for hidden dangers lurking inside the home. Without a keen attention to detail, you could be missing something as serious as a hidden mold infestation. As such, let’s take a look at a few of the signs of mold growth. […]

Summer has arrived here in Maryland, and that means two things when it comes to the weather: humid days and stormy evenings. While it’s easy to forget about our chimneys during this time of year, both the humidity and the rainfall of the summer season have the potential to cause a few pesky chimney-related issues. […]

Is it okay to DIY chimney cleaning? Are homebuyers really concerned about the safety of a chimney before signing on the dotted line? Can a home inspector detect all the potential issues with a chimney? If you ask these questions to a variety of people, you are bound to receive a variety of responses. However, there are correct answers to each of them! As such, let’s bust a few of the most common chimney myths as they relate to home sales. […]

While the buying frenzy of early spring 2022 is starting to cool off, there’s no question that many Marylanders are still searching for the perfect place to call home as we move into the summer. As you walk your clients through the stages of purchasing their home this summer, we encourage you to remind them of the importance of a chimney inspection from a professional. […]

When you picture the most sought after features of a home, you probably imagine things like brand new kitchen appliances, a spacious deck, or plenty of yard space. It’s likely that functioning gutters wouldn’t be anywhere near the top of the list. The only time we really think about our gutters is when they are malfunctioning. However, malfunctioning gutters can decrease the value of clients attempting to sell their home and introduce a slew of issues for new homeowners. […]

Apart from the occasional chilly spring night, we have largely exited fireplace season and will be shifting our focus to staying comfortable by keeping cool air inside of the house instead of warm air. Even still, springtime makes the perfect time to catch up on your chimney maintenance so that you’re ready to go in early fall when the time comes to light up the fireplace once again. Here are the main advantages of scheduling your chimney service right now! […]

We are officially entering peak season in the real estate industry. Even with ticked up interest rates, they are still under the historic norm. As such, this spring will be as competitive as ever! You won’t have any trouble getting visitors to an open house. However, the dangers lurking beneath the home’s surface are what can ruin a home sale when you have interested home buyers. Before getting too far in the listing process, every real estate agent should insist on a chimney inspection to ensure that the fireplace and chimney are safe. […]

Spring has arrived in Baltimore and for homeowners, that means it’s time to start focusing on checking off tasks on the spring to-do-list. Once your yard clean-up and pruning are complete, here’s how Clean Sweep can ensure your home is ready for the warm, and potentially damp change of seasons. […]