Harrisburg Chimney Sweep & Repair - 717-216-4042

Our Service Area

Dauphin County and the surrounding area
of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Services We Offer

Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Harrisburg provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We are fully licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, and also keep up with the latest fire safety courses available. This is because your family's safety is our number one priority and we meet that priority by eliminating chimney and heating appliance hazards that can cause house fires.  The best way to maintain that safety is to be certified and knowledgeable in every aspect of the chimney business.  Our professional certifications ensure that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's regulations for chimney fire safety.

The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Harrisburg highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Harrisburg strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Harrisburg prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today! Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

Get Missing or Damaged Chimney Cap Repaired by Professional Chimney Sweep
Chimney cap is a very essential part of the overall chimney and helps in protecting it from any damage. Its main purpose is to prevent snow and rain from entering in and getting collected behind the walls of the fireplace. However the chimney cap can get damaged because of many reasons such as accumulation of particles laden with creosote which might block air. If damaged it should be repaired at the earliest to avoid any further damage to the chimney. Some of the common symptoms of damaged chimney cap are cracking, efflorescence and spilling.

Many a time the damages go unnoticed and might result in further damage which might require more time and cost to repair. It is also to be understood that improper installation of chimney caps, poorly designed chimney caps and chimney caps which are damaged does not seal out water nor is the masonry protected.

However if a good quality cap made of the correct material is used once then it will curtail all the frequent repairing cost that might happen otherwise. Either readymade factory caps can be used or cast in place caps which can be cast to desired shape or size can also be used for repairing caps that are damaged. New materials which are also finding wide acceptance are synthetic cements and glass fiber reinforced concrete. These materials though quite expensive are being used for chimney cap repairs.

The professional chimney sweep while repairing the chimney cap ensures correct thickness which should ideally be more than 4 inches in order to prevent cracking. Also he sees to it that the chimney cap is extended by at least 2.5 inches on all sides and that the cap slopes away from the flue on each and every side. This slop is essential for reducing turbulence of the wind and also shedding water. After consideration of the other details once the cap is in proper place, if part of the deal, the professionals can also coat the cap with water repellent. Hence, preventing water saturation and also freeze thaw deterioration. However, care should be taken so that the trapped water vapor gets the chance to escape.

Flue liner should extend by at least 2 inches above the cap that is being installed. This is done to attach a rain hood which is used to prevent snow and ice falling into the flue. Flue liner should not be projected by more than 6 inches in order to avoid excessive condensation and cooling.

The repair of chimney cap is done very carefully by the professionals as any wrong hammer blow can break mortar joints or can even damage the liner. The forming is done with utmost care while casting a cap in place. This is because making changes in the cap after the cast has been done can make the overall look very sloppy. Also it might fit poorly, fail early and can leak too.

The actual repair of the chimney cap takes very less time. However, it involves lot of preparation beforehand to provide a great service which will last for a long period of time.