A chimney company that shows its work
We sweep, inspect and repair chimneys across Greater Pittsburgh. Every recommendation comes with photos and every price is in writing before work starts. You decide what happens next.
Chimney work you can check for yourself
Most homeowners never see the inside of their chimney. That makes it easy for a contractor to say "it's fine" when it isn't, or "it all has to come down" when it doesn't.
We built this company around closing that gap. You see what we see: the photos, the flue camera stills, the exact spot on the crown that's cracked. Then we explain it in plain English and put a price on paper. Some visits end with "you're good for another year." Others end with a repair plan. Either way, you get the evidence and the decision stays yours.
Leave every home safer, cleaner and better informed than we found it.
- Tell the truth about what we find, good news included.
- Fix what's broken, not what's billable.
- Treat your living room like it's our own.
- Show up when we said we would, and text when we're on the way.
How every job is done
The same standards apply on every visit, from a single sweep to a full rebuild.
On time, with notice
You get a 2-hour arrival window when you book and a text when your technician is on the way, so you are not waiting around all day.
Licensed & insured
We're a registered Pennsylvania home improvement contractor and fully insured for work on roofs, ladders and masonry. Property managers can ask us for proof of insurance.
Written, upfront pricing
You get the price in writing before any work begins. If we find something new partway through, we stop and talk to you before doing anything beyond what you approved.
Photo reports
Findings are photographed, labelled and ranked by urgency, then texted to you the same day. They're useful for your records, your insurer or the buyer of your home.
Your home, protected
Drop cloths from the door to the hearth, shoe covers, and a HEPA vacuum that keeps soot under negative pressure. Outside, we watch where ladders and debris land.
No pressure, no scare tactics
We won't tell you your house is about to burn down to close a sale. Real safety hazards get flagged clearly, with photos. Everything else gets an honest "this can wait" or "keep an eye on it."
The smallest fix that actually solves it
A chimney with a few bad joints doesn't always need a rebuild. A leak doesn't always mean new flashing. We start with the least invasive repair that will hold, and we tell you when it won't.
- Repoint the damaged section instead of rebuilding sound brick.
- Repair or recoat a crown when the base is still solid, rebuild it when it isn't.
- Find the actual leak source before replacing anything. Often it's a cap, crown or seal, not the whole flashing.
- Explain the trade-off when a bigger job really is the better value over time.
Told your chimney needs a rebuild?
Have us take a look before you commit. We'll photograph what we find, explain which repair will actually hold, and give you a free written estimate you can compare side by side.
- Photos of every problem, not just a verdict
- Itemized written estimate, free of charge
- No pressure to decide on the spot
We stay close to home on purpose
We work Greater Pittsburgh and nowhere else. That focus makes us better at the job and easier to rely on.
- We know these chimneys. Older brick, clay-tile flues, steep roofs and hillside lots are what we see week in, week out.
- We know this weather. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles are hard on mortar and crowns, so we look for that damage on every visit.
- Tighter arrival windows. Shorter drives between jobs mean we can hold a 2-hour window and text you when we're on the way.
- Easy to come back. If a repair needs a second visit or a follow-up look after a storm, we're not driving in from another region.
Allegheny County and nearby communities in Butler, Washington, Westmoreland and Beaver counties. Not sure if you're covered? Call (412) 555-0142 and ask.
From the first text to the photo report
Here's what happens on a typical sweep and inspection, so nothing about the day is a surprise.
Before we arrive
You get a text confirming your 2-hour arrival window, then an on-the-way text with your technician's name and photo.
At your door
Shoe covers on. Drop cloths down from the entry to the hearth. The HEPA vacuum is set up before any brush goes into the flue.
The work
We clean the flue, smoke chamber and firebox, then inspect the system top to bottom, using the camera where it's needed.
Before we leave
We walk you through what we found. The photo report follows the same day, with a free written estimate if anything needs repair.
Not your average chimney guy
Most sweeps clean the flue and leave. Here's what you get with us.
| What matters | Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep | Typical sweep |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed & insured crew | On every job | Varies |
| Price before work starts | Written, upfront | "We'll see when we get there" |
| Photo / video report | Texted same day | Verbal only |
| Arrival window | 2-hour window + on-the-way text | "Sometime between 8 and 5" |
| Home protection | Drop cloths, HEPA, shoe covers | Hit or miss |
| Repairs after the inspection | Written estimate from the same company | Often a referral elsewhere |
The paperwork behind the promise
Anyone can buy a brush. Here's what stands behind ours.
Inspected to NFPA 211
We inspect to NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents and solid fuel-burning appliances, and we explain which inspection level your home needs.
PA home improvement registration
Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors to register with the Attorney General's office. We're registered, and we're glad to show proof of registration and insurance before any job.
Insured for the job
Chimney work happens on roofs, on ladders and inside your home. We carry insurance for that work, and we're happy to send proof to you, your HOA or your property manager.
Ready when you are.
Book online in about a minute, or call and talk to a real person. We confirm your 2-hour arrival window by text.