Glenside, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Glenside, PA
Every service below is available to callers in Glenside and nearby towns. Call (267) 633-0161 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out of masonry and factory-built chimneys, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA level 1, 2 or 3 review of the full chimney system to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage matched to how hard and thick the deposits are.
- Fireplace CleaningA full cleaning of wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from chimneys and flues, with the timing and method matched to the animal.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairFixing cracked crowns, failing mortar, loose brick, leaky flashing and damaged flue tiles, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- Chimney Flashing RepairResealing or replacing the step flashing, counter flashing and cricket where the chimney meets the roof, to stop leaks at the roof line for good.
- Chimney Crown RepairFixing cracked, thin or crumbling chimney crowns, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepairing spalled brick, crumbling mortar, cracks and loose courses on masonry chimneys, so the chimney stays solid and dry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- 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 WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairBringing a chimney back to safe use after a fire inside the flue before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- 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 InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationInstalling stainless steel or cast in place liners for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops custom sized to the chase so water stays out.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, including direct vent, B-vent and vent-free units.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationFitting a fireplace insert so an open fireplace becomes a real heat source, so more heat stays in the room instead of going up the flue.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(267) 633-0161Chimney help in Glenside
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(267) 633-0161
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