Folsom, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Folsom, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (484) 470-7034 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap before a sale, after a chimney fire or ahead of the heating season.
- Creosote RemovalClearing stage 1, 2 and 3 creosote from fireplace and stove flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, with the face of the fireplace cleaned too.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from chimneys and flues, with the timing and method matched to the animal.
- Chimney Odor RemovalGetting rid of the campfire, musty or rotten smell coming from a chimney so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- 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, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingReplacing crumbling mortar between chimney bricks, in a color and joint style that blends with the old work.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, when patching no longer makes sense.
- 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 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 RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber so smoke moves up cleanly and creosote has fewer places to collect.
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 RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners 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 RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry 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 InstallationInsert installation for drafty, inefficient open 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, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(484) 470-7034Chimney help in Folsom
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(484) 470-7034
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