DuBois, PA and nearby towns
Chimney Services DuBois, PA
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (814) 913-0171 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from 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 matched to how hard and thick the deposits are.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, and checked for cracks or damage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of the flue, smoke shelf and damper, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalGetting rid of the campfire, musty or rotten smell coming from a chimney whether the smell shows up in summer heat or after rain.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairFixing cracked crowns, failing mortar, loose brick, leaky flashing and damaged flue tiles, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, 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, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairSealing cracked chimney crowns or rebuilding crumbling ones, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, 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 WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- Smoke Chamber RepairParging stepped brick, filling open joints and rebuilding the smoke shelf in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationPutting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationInstalling stainless steel or cast in place liners so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairFixing gaps, cracks and missing mortar inside the flue liner after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- 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 including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces with the right materials for each part.
- 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 InstallationInsert installation for drafty, inefficient open fireplaces, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, on steel, cast iron and soapstone stoves.
- 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.
Vent Cleaning
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(814) 913-0171Chimney help in DuBois
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(814) 913-0171
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