Bryn Mawr, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Bryn Mawr, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (484) 380-7228 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningCleaning the flue, smoke chamber and firebox of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap so you know whether it is safe to light a fire.
- Creosote RemovalClearing stage 1, 2 and 3 creosote from fireplace and stove flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up the fireplace itself, including soot on the brick and glass, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of chimneys and flues, then capping the top so they cannot return.
- Chimney Odor RemovalGetting rid of the campfire, musty or rotten smell coming from a chimney with sweeping, deodorizing and a fix for the cause.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, 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 RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, in a color and joint style that blends with the old work.
- Chimney RebuildingRebuilding chimneys that are leaning, loose or too far gone to repair, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire so the fire stays contained inside the masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementReplacing rusted or leaking chase covers custom sized to the chase so water stays out.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal so smoke goes up and heated air stays in.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRestoring masonry and factory-built fireplaces from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- Gas Fireplace RepairRepair for gas fireplaces that will not light, will not stay lit or burn dirty, including direct vent, B-vent and vent-free units.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, so more heat stays in the room instead of going up the flue.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, 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 RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Vent Cleaning
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(484) 380-7228Chimney help in Bryn Mawr
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(484) 380-7228
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