Delmont, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Delmont, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (724) 412-9258 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, with the damper, smoke shelf and cap checked along the way.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningA full cleaning of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from the flue, smoke shelf and damper, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace whether the smell shows up in summer heat or after rain.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairResealing or replacing the step flashing, counter flashing and cricket where the chimney meets the roof, with proper metal work instead of another coat of tar.
- Chimney Crown RepairSealing cracked chimney crowns or rebuilding crumbling ones, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged chimneys, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, in a color and joint style that blends with the old work.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, applied after repairs so the brick sheds water but can still dry out.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairBringing a chimney back to safe use after a fire inside the flue before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairRestoring a damaged firebox with firebrick, refractory mortar or new panels so the fire stays contained inside the masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairParging stepped brick, filling open joints and rebuilding the smoke shelf so smoke moves up cleanly and creosote has fewer places to collect.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationPutting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase with sloped tops and drip edges that shed water.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- Gas Fireplace RepairDiagnosing pilot, igniter, valve and venting faults on gas fireplaces, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, on steel, cast iron and soapstone stoves.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, with stovepipe, liner or chimney sized to the stove.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(724) 412-9258Chimney help in Delmont
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(724) 412-9258
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