Apollo, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services Apollo, PA
Every service below is available to callers in Apollo and nearby towns. Call (724) 412-9254 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from masonry and factory-built chimneys, 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 before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- 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 RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from the flue, smoke shelf and damper, 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 RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, 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, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, as the last step in keeping a chimney dry.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairFinding and fixing the cracked tiles, warped metal and damaged masonry a chimney fire leaves behind with a camera scan, liner repair or a full reline.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
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 sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners 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 or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- 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 InstallationFitting a fireplace insert so an open fireplace becomes a real heat source, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, with stovepipe, liner or chimney sized to the stove.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(724) 412-9254Chimney help in Apollo
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(724) 412-9254
Free to call. No forms to fill out.