Jenkintown, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Jenkintown, PA
Every service below is available to callers in Jenkintown and nearby towns. Call (267) 633-0240 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out 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 RemovalRemoving flaky, crunchy and glazed creosote from chimney flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, and checked for cracks or damage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of 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 RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, instead of patching the stain on the ceiling.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairFixing cracked, thin or crumbling chimney crowns, before freeze-thaw damage spreads down the chimney.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepairing spalled brick, crumbling mortar, cracks and loose courses on masonry chimneys, so the chimney stays solid and dry.
- Chimney TuckpointingReplacing crumbling mortar between chimney bricks, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, as the last step in keeping a chimney dry.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairFinding and fixing the cracked tiles, warped metal and damaged masonry a chimney fire leaves behind with a camera scan, liner repair or a full reline.
- Firebox RepairRestoring a damaged firebox with firebrick, refractory mortar or new panels before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationFitting a metal cap over the top of the flue sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal so smoke goes up and heated air stays in.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- 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, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- 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 RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(267) 633-0240Chimney help in Jenkintown
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(267) 633-0240
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