Monessen, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Monessen, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (724) 653-9790 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningCleaning the flue, smoke chamber and firebox of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, with the damper, smoke shelf and cap checked along the way.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalGetting wildlife and debris out of the flue, smoke shelf and damper, then capping the top so they cannot return.
- Chimney Odor RemovalRemoving chimney odors at the source instead of covering them up 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 RepairFixing loose, rusted or tar-patched flashing around the chimney, with proper metal work instead of another coat of tar.
- Chimney Crown RepairSealing cracked chimney crowns or rebuilding crumbling ones, before freeze-thaw damage spreads down the chimney.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingRebuilding chimneys that are leaning, loose or too far gone to repair, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, 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 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 RepairRepairing the sloped masonry above the damper where smoke funnels into the flue in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationFitting a metal cap over the top of the flue so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue 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 ReplacementReplacing rusted or leaking chase covers before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces 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 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 InstallationInstalling freestanding wood stoves with the right clearances, hearth and venting, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairRepair for pellet stoves that will not light, shut down or jam, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(724) 653-9790Chimney help in Monessen
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(724) 653-9790
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