Ford City, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Ford City, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (724) 412-9260 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out of fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- 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 matched to how hard and thick the deposits are.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, with the face of the fireplace cleaned too.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from 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 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, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- 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, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepairing spalled brick, crumbling mortar, cracks and loose courses on masonry chimneys, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, in a color and joint style that blends with the old work.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water 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 whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- 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 InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementReplacing rusted or leaking chase covers 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 from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- 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, 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 RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(724) 412-9260Chimney help in Ford City
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(724) 412-9260
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