Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep & Repair - 412-265-1878

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Allegheny County and the surrounding area
of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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 Pittsburgh provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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:

How Does Water Damage in Your Chimney Lead to A House Fire?
Chimneys do an excellent job when it comes to throwing out some stuff like smoke, water-vapor, gases, unburned wood particles, hydrocarbon and other material. All of this eventually finds its way out of the house through the chimney. A condensation occurs in the chimney as these materials find their way out of the chimney. The remaining residue is called creosote.

There is a consistent flow of water-vapors through the chimney and it eventually deposits as creosote. This is the root of all evils in the chimney. It is responsible for the fire that breaks out.

A house fire has its origin in the creosote. Creosote is black or brown in color. The important point is that it is highly inflammable and combustible. It can and does easily catch fire. A fire is certainly what you are bound to have if creosote builds up in a large amount and gets heated terribly. Chimneys do get heated up because of the fire they sustain.

The more creosote you have, the more chances of a chimney fire you get. Since creosote is formed by water-damage to chimneys, the resulting fire is said to be a result of water-damage caused by creosote.

There are several factors responsible for water-damage leading to the fire in the chimney. These could also be stated as factors responsible for house-fires. Insufficient air-supply to chimneys, burning unseasoned wood and low temperatures of the chimney are responsible for chimney-fires that could give rise to house-fires.

If creosote is not taken care of well, it could bring about severe consequences. The important point to be noted is that creosote is highly combustible and sizzles with the chimney fire. It can lead to very high temperatures. The entire household could get on fire and you might find yourself running helter-skelter in search of a shelter. The whole house might be in danger of catching fire if you don't take good care of creosote.

Cleaning deposits of creosote in chimneys would be an option to keep a safe distance from house-fires that might result from creosote. Chimney brushes with extendable and flexible handles that let you clean every corner of the chimney are an option. But you should always get some professional help in this quarter for the best results.

To prevent formation of creosote in the first place, you must maintain a temperature of 250 degrees Fahrenheit at the top of the chimney. Alternatively, you could burn the gases that make up the creosote before they can go up the chimney.

The wood used in burning the fireplace goes a long way in determining the formation of creosote in the chimneys. All firewood has some percentage of moisture. It is transformed to saturated steam when the wood burns. All this goes into the chimney while it is around 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The condensation point of creosote gases is 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam cools the chimney and creosote is formed by condensation of the gases.