Virginia · Area codes 703 / 571
Chimney sweep in Alexandria, VA
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Manassas and the rest of the 703 / 571 area.
Area codes served: 703, 571 · the overlay covers the same area as 703, so all are included.
Your local ChimneySweeps.com member
A Step in Time
Serving Alexandria, VA and the 703 area code.
| Chimney inspection | from $105 |
|---|---|
| Chimney cleaning | from $199 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | from $299 |
Prices are set by A Step in Time. Confirm the price for your home when you book.
Prefer a call back?
Leave your number and we'll call you back to set up a visit with the local company for the 703 area code.
Need someone today? Use the call button above, or call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code.
We use these details only to arrange your visit and share them with the company that serves the 703 area code. See our privacy policy.
Chimney care in the 703 area
Around Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax, chimneys see both humid summers and freezing winters. Summer humidity can make a fireplace smell of creosote, and winter freeze-thaw cycles open up crowns and mortar joints. Chimney swifts nest in many open flues from spring to fall, so book cap installs and sweeps for after they leave.
The Census Bureau counts about 818,100 homes and apartments in the 703 territory. 42.1% were built before 1980 and 2.9% before 1940, close to the Virginia figure of 44.9% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1980s, and 41.8% of homes are single-family detached houses.
53.8% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 41.9% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0.2% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the territory is in climate zone 4A (mixed, humid).
The 703 territory (with overlay 571) is home to roughly 2,137,000 people across 157 ZIP codes in Fairfax County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Arlington County and 5 more counties.
Services in Alexandria
- Chimney inspection in Alexandria: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Alexandria: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Alexandria: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 2,137,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 157 |
| Counties | 9 |
| Homes and apartments | 818,100 |
| Built before 1980 | 42.1% |
| Median home built | 1980s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0.2% |
| IECC climate zone | 4A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25040, B25024) for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
Selling a home in Alexandria? NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 chimney inspection, including a video scan of the flue, when a property is sold or transferred.
Source: NFPA 211
Cities and towns we serve
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Fairfax
- Manassas
- Falls Church
- Springfield
- Herndon
- Sterling
- Leesburg
- Centreville
- Vienna
- Reston
- McLean
- Chantilly
- Annandale
- Burke
- Dumfries
- Aldie
- Gainesville
- Lorton
- Bristow
- Haymarket
- Fairfax Station
- Oakton
- Great Falls
- Clifton
- Triangle
- Nokesville
- Fort Belvoir
- Dunn Loring
- Waterford
- Catharpin
- Fort Myer
- Occoquan
- Paeonian Springs
- Dulles
- Lincoln
- Dhs
- Greenway
- Merrifield
…and 3 more communities.
All 157 ZIP codes in the 703 territory
20101 20102 20103 20104 20105 20108 20109 20110 20111 20112 20113 20120 20121 20122 20124 20129 20136 20143 20151 20152 20153 20155 20156 20160 20163 20164 20165 20166 20167 20168 20169 20170 20171 20172 20175 20176 20177 20178 20181 20182 20189 20190 20191 20192 20194 20195 20196 20197 20598 22003 22009 22015 22025 22026 22027 22030 22031 22032 22033 22034 22035 22036 22037 22038 22039 22040 22041 22042 22043 22044 22046 22060 22066 22067 22079 22081 22082 22095 22096 22101 22102 22103 22106 22107 22108 22109 22116 22118 22119 22121 22122 22124 22125 22150 22151 22152 22153 22156 22158 22159 22160 22161 22172 22180 22181 22182 22183 22185 22199 22201 22202 22203 22204 22205 22206 22207 22209 22210 22211 22212 22213 22214 22215 22216 22217 22219 22225 22226 22227 22230 22240 22241 22242 22243 22244 22245 22246 22301 22302 22303 22304 22305 22306 22307 22308 22309 22311 22312 22313 22314 22315 22320 22331 22332 22333 22334 22350
Questions about chimney service in Alexandria
How do I book a chimney sweep in Alexandria?
Call A Step in Time at 703-570-7000, or call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code. A Step in Time is the ChimneySweeps.com member for the 703 area code.
Which areas does the 703 territory cover?
The 703 territory (with overlay 571) covers 157 ZIP codes in 9 counties, including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Manassas, Falls Church, Springfield, Herndon and Sterling.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in Virginia?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for an inspection at least once a year. In the Mid-Atlantic, a fall inspection before the first fire is a good habit.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Alexandria?
A Step in Time lists chimney cleaning from $199. The final price depends on your chimney, so confirm when you book.
