Practical, no-fluff guides from our Philadelphia crew, sweep frequency, flue fires, leaks, caps, liners, and how to hire a sweep.
What every Philadelphia homeowner should know about do i need a chimney liner, explained without the sales pitch.
Read more →The grand twins of Overbrook and Wynnefield often carry several flues in one broad chimney, and sometimes share a stack across the party wall. Here is how that construction works and where it causes trouble.
Read more →Plenty of older West and Southwest Philadelphia homes still have a coal-era fireplace nobody uses. Here is how to deal with one safely, whether you seal it, cap it, or bring it back.
Read more →When an older Philadelphia home gets a new furnace, the old chimney flue is easy to overlook, and an oversized flue can quietly cause condensation and corrosion. Here is what to check.
Read more →On Southwest Philadelphia rowhomes, a lot of chimney-related leaks come not from the flue but from where the stack passes through a low, flat roof. Here is how that junction fails.
Read more →Not every chimney is solid brick. Knowing whether your home has a true masonry stack or a framed chase changes how it should be inspected and maintained. Here is how to tell.
Read more →An older West or Southwest Philadelphia chimney is easiest and cheapest to maintain when the work is done at the right time of year. Here is a simple season-by-season plan.
Read more →For a sweep, a repair, or relining, our Philadelphia team documents the chimney with photos and quotes it clearly, then does the work right if you go ahead.