Avonmore, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Avonmore, PA
Every service below is available to callers in Avonmore and nearby towns. Call (724) 817-2006 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
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 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 CleaningA full cleaning of the fireplace itself, including soot on the brick and glass, and checked for cracks or damage.
- 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 RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- 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, 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 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, when patching no longer makes sense.
- 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 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 in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationFitting a metal cap over the top of the flue to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase 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 RepairRestoring masonry and factory-built fireplaces with the right materials for each part.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, with the burner, glass and venting checked on every visit.
- 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, on steel, cast iron and soapstone stoves.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairRepair for pellet stoves that will not light, shut down or jam, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(724) 817-2006Chimney help in Avonmore
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(724) 817-2006
Free to call. No forms to fill out.