What every Philadelphia homeowner should know about chimneys, sweep timing, creosote risk, leak sources, caps, liners, and vetting a sweep.
An honest look at how much to sweep a chimney for Philadelphia homes, from a local chimney crew.
Read more →Most chimney leaks in the Far Northeast start at one part almost no homeowner thinks about, the crown at the very top. Here is what it does, how it fails, and why catching a cracked one early saves the whole stack.
Read more →The single-family homes of the Far Northeast carry chimneys exposed to weather on all four sides, which wears them differently than the sheltered stacks of the city's rowhome blocks. Here is what that means for your chimney.
Read more →Most Far Northeast homes run on gas with no fireplace, and many owners assume the chimney is none of their concern. The flue that vents your gas heat is a chimney too, and ignoring it is the most dangerous chimney mistake out here.
Read more →A lot of chimney leaks on Far Northeast homes have nothing to do with the chimney itself. They start at the flashing, the seal where the stack meets the roof. Here is how that seal works, how it fails, and how to fix it right.
Read more →Flaking, crumbling brick on a chimney is a sign water has been getting into the masonry, and how far it has gone decides whether you need repointing, brick replacement, or a rebuild. Here is how to read your stack honestly.
Read more →You do not need to climb on the roof to keep an eye on your chimney. Here is what a Far Northeast homeowner can safely spot from the ground and from inside the house, and when it is time to call someone up there.
Read more →Sweep, inspection, repair, caps, or relining, call us and a Philadelphia crew gives you one honest assessment and photos of every job, and backs it in writing.