Littlestown Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Adams County and the surrounding area
of Littlestown, 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 Littlestown provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Littlestown, 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 Littlestown 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 Littlestown 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 Littlestown 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:

Describe How a Professional Chimney Sweep Fixes Cracked Mortar in a Masonry Fireplace or Chimney

Fixing up the cracked mortar in a chimney or masonry is the most important job that a professional chimney sweep needs to accomplish often. It's a kind of work that depends greatly on perfect inspection and diagnosis of the cracks. Once inspected and diagnosed properly, the work can be completed with a great perfection and the chimney can last for a long time while keeping your home warm. With time cracks can appear in the mortar of the chimney. This is a common problem with the masonry chimneys. Water dripping into the chimney wall and lack of maintenance can also trigger this type of issue. Once you find cracks coming up with the mortar, the repair work needs to be done as soon as possible. Otherwise, the chimney can come across major damages which are not the good sight to watch. In order to complete this job, a professional chimney sweep takes a thorough look at the mortar condition.

Once the cracks are identified, the professional starts to treat this properly. If the mortar needs a replacement, then it is removed and the new brick is installed. And if the cracks are coming at the joints of the bricks, then the old cement is removed and the new cement is applied. Once the gaps are filled, the sealant is applied on the areas that are treated. In this way, the cracks can be fixed. Well, a professional hand is always needed to trace and fix these cracks with a great level of accuracy. In the masonry fireplace, the firebrick can be used to construct firebox. The refractory panels line a firebox of the prefabricated metal fireplace. At both the cases, fireclay mortar and bricks are made to withstand the extreme temperatures. But, with time, mortar, brick, and panels will crumble and crack, and creating serious fire hazard.

Here is what you want to do in order to address such problems:
  • If mortar joints in the firebox are crumbling, then chisel out old mortar & replace this with the new mortar. The process, called as the tuckpointing, is same one when you replace and repair the mortar joints at any brick structure. An only difference is in the firebox, you should use the refractory mortar that is made to withstand the extreme temperatures.
  • If brick in the masonry fireplace cracks out, you have to patch it and if brick is crumbling, then have this replaced with new firebrick embedded at refractory mortar.
  • If panel of the prefabricated metal fireplace gets extensive cracks and is starting to crumble, replace this with new panel. It is the job that many do-it-yourselfers will handle: Just remove old panel in unscrewing screws that will hold this in place as well as install new panel; it must fit very snuggly against adjoining panels.
  • If integrity of majority of mortar and firebrick is in question, then have the qualified chimney sweep and masonry contractor to inspect this. If the replacement is at order, job has to be left to the pro.