Big Announcement from Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Quakertown!
Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Quakertown is under new ownership!
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We are here for all your chimney needs! Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Quakertown is under new ownership and ready to get your fireplace and chimney ready for the winter!
Whether it’s chimney sweeping, chimney repairs, or fireplace installation, we are happy to help.
Chimney Sweeping in Quakertown, PA
Chimney sweeps and chimney inspections are a critical service in your home’s maintanence. Having your chimney and fireplace swept annually will reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Keep your home and family safe by calling Midtown Chimney Sweeps to schedule your annual sweep and inspection.
Our chimney professionals are qualified, licensed, and insured so you will have peace of mind when you book with us.
Greater Pennsylvania Chimney Repair
While at your home, our technicians can recommend small chimney repairs, fireplaces updates, and water-resistant compounds that will enhance the chimney’s performance or prevent rain from leaking in. 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 certified technician out to your house today to inspect the chimney and advise you on any work that must be done. Keep yourself from costly repairs down the road by scheduling your repair today.Â
Fireplace Repair Near Me
The fireplace is the lower portion of a chimney system, where the wood or gas is burning. The byproducts of combustion are carbon and sulfur and other particulates that rise on the hot air of the fire and cool and stick on the inside walls of the fireplace or chimney system. Regular sweeping removes this normal buildup. But sometimes the soot mixes with falling rain, especially when there is no chimney cap or top-sealing damper. That is why we recommend a chimney cap on every flue, and why we offer energy efficient top seal dampers!
Dryer Vent CleaningÂ
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.
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!
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!
Types of Chimney and Fireplace Inspections
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Â 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!
Proudly Serving These Pennsylvania Towns
Communities in which we provide service include Quakertown and more!
