Sewickley, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Sewickley, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (412) 663-3115 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out of fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA level 1, 2 or 3 review of the full chimney system before a sale, after a chimney fire or ahead of the heating season.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage matched to how hard and thick the deposits are.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, and checked for cracks or damage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from the flue, smoke shelf and damper, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalRemoving chimney odors at the source instead of covering them up so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- 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 RepairFixing loose, rusted or tar-patched flashing around the chimney, 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 RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- 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 WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- 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 RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepairing the sloped masonry above the damper where smoke funnels into the flue before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationPutting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationInstalling stainless steel or cast in place liners for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops with sloped tops and drip edges that shed water.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces 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, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, with stovepipe, liner or chimney sized to the stove.
- 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
(412) 663-3115Chimney help in Sewickley
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(412) 663-3115
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