Effort, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Effort, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (570) 613-4907 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from masonry and factory-built chimneys, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA top to bottom check of the chimney, inside and outside 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 with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of the fireplace itself, including soot on the brick and glass, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalGetting wildlife and debris out of fireplace and stove chimneys, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace 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, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, to stop leaks at the roof line for good.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, before freeze-thaw damage spreads down the chimney.
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged 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, 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 RepairFinding and fixing the cracked tiles, warped metal and damaged masonry a chimney fire leaves behind whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels so the fire stays contained inside the masonry.
- 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 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 with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairFixing stuck, rusted or warped chimney dampers 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, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInsert installation for drafty, inefficient open fireplaces, so more heat stays in the room instead of going up the flue.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationInstalling freestanding wood stoves with the right clearances, hearth and venting, so the stove drafts well and stays clear of anything that can burn.
- 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
(570) 613-4907Chimney help in Effort
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(570) 613-4907
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