Name: Midtown Chimney Sweeps
Address: Plymouth Meeting, PA
Telephone: (215) 359 - 3470

Big Announcement from Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Plymouth Meeting!

Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Plymouth Meeting is under new ownership!

Midtown Chimney Sweeps in here for Plymouth Meeting’s chimneys and fireplaces.

A great way to keep warm and comfortable is with a beautiful wood- burning stove or fireplace! In order to take good care of your fireplace, look no further than Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Plymouth Meeting, PA.

What we Do:

Chimney Sweeping in Plymouth Meeting

One of our core services is traditional chimney sweeping. We sweep the flue with stiff bristle brushes to remove the soot. Annual cleaning of the flue is a must for regular users of fireplaces and stoves in order to ensure the smoke will flow up and easily out of your home. The best way to keep your home and family safe is to maintain annual sweep and inspections for all your fireplaces and chimneys!

Types of Chimney and Fireplace Inspections

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recognizes 3 levels of fireplace and chimney inspections. The three inspection levels increase in their invasiveness as the numbers increase.

Level I Chimney Inspection
- This is your annual chimney inspection performed with every chimney sweep. Level 1 inspections satisfy the annual inspection requirement per NFPA 14.2. It is a thorough visual scan of all readily accessible portions of the chimney, appliance and connector pipes.
Level II Chimney Inspection
- This is a more invasive inspection that requires the technician to inspect all accessible portions of the chimney, appliance and flue. This is required for all real estate professionals and property managers who are managing a home sale or transaction. When a residence changes ownership the fuel type changes, or any structural damage has occurred to the home, a Level II Inspection should be ordered. A Level II inspection requires roof access, and a live scan video of the inside of the flue. The video camera inspection is helpful to the technician to identify debris, soot buildup, and damaged flue tiles or chimney pipes.

Level III Chimney Inspection
- This is the most invasive chimney inspection recognized by the NFPA 211. It requires the removal of bricks, drywall, or other building materials in order to allow the technician to gain access to the area that needs inspection. We do not quote these prices over the phone due to the unique nature of each job. So let’s start with a Level I chimney inspection and see if you need anything more than that first!

Greater Pennsylvania Chimney Repair

While at your home, our chimney contractors can recommend small chimney repairs, fireplaces updates, and water-resistant compounds that will enhance the chimney’s performance or prevent rain from leaking in. Taking care of issues when they come up can save you from more costly repairs down the road. Common issues found by our technicians include:

Need for repairs at the chimney’s crown or top flue tile.
Missing mortar in the firebox or the surrounding refractory firebricks.
Need for sealing (also known as “tuck-pointing”) at the chimney’s base on the roof.

Have a friendly and courteous Midtown Chimney Sweeps qualified technician out to your house today to inspect the chimney and advise you on any work that must be done.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Plymouth Meeting

How many clothes dryer fires are there annually in the United States of America? Thousands of structure fires occur annually from defective or dirty clothes dryers and their associated vents.

The lint and debris blown out by your dryer every time you use the appliance is dry and often hot. If the lint combines with the high heat of the electrical element, together they could start a fire.

How often should the dryer vent be cleaned?

Your clothes dryer’s exhaust pipe and dryer flex connector should be inspected and cleaned once a year.
The area surrounding the vent should be visually inspected every 6 months to be sure there’s no damage to the flexible connector pipe. Tiny holes may develop in the flexible connector behind the clothes dryer causing dust (or monoxide if it is a gas-fired dryers) to enter the residence.
Plastic flexible connectors are not code, and must be replaced with a UL-listed product.

Let the experts at Midtown Chimney and Dryer Vent Cleaning of Pennsylvania perform your dryer vent cleaning in the greater Kennett Square, PA area today!

Gas Fireplace Service

Many people do not know that gas fireplaces are required to be inspected annually per the manufacturer’s instructions. Although a gas fireplace does not build up with soot as a wood-burning fireplace does, there remain safety issues to be concerned about.

We Fix Leaky Chimneys in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

A common chimney repair for our technicians is that of providing water protection on the exterior surfaces of the fireplace or chimney. We can fix leaky chimneys. Our suite of water-resistant membranes and coatings can be applied on moist surfaces and only 4 hours before a rainstorm.

Crown Coat seals the top of a concrete and brick chimney with a rubberized barrier.
Chimney Saver seals the moisture from entering the sides of brick and stone chimneys.
Flash Seal repairs and strengthens the roof-to-chimney junction flashing area to keep out water.

Quick-drying and effective, our chimney protection and leak-fighting solutions are gaining popularity from Seattle, Washington to Central Iowa, wherever the need arises. If your leaky chimney needs a repair, call our friendly staff and schedule a service call for a courteous Midtown Chimney Sweeps technician today!