Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"The young man who came & cleaned my wood stove and chimney was very knowledgeable and helped educate me about the wood stove."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"Excellent customer service. Technician on time and very efficient would highly recommend Brian Robinson. He cleaned and inspected my chimney as well as clean and expected my gas fireplace logs. Will continue to use them every year for maintenance and cleaning."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"They did excellent work on my wood pellet stove"
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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Warranties offered
"Tom and his team are great, they were professional, polite and neat. After the work was completed they cleaned up, now it looks like I have a new chimney. I would definitely recommend T&T Sweeps."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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Mr. Breeze HVAC Hot Water and Plumbing Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. \nWave diagnostic fee if purchase system with company.\n\n
Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
The Chimney Scientist is a full-service chimney inspection, chimney repair, and chimney cleaning company. Please scroll down for customer reviews. Our reviews speak for themselves. Give us a call for reliable service. (610) 615-1025\n\nwww.ChimneyScientists.com\n\n-Chimney Relining\n-Chimney repairs\n- Wood stoves and inserts
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"Fantastic. Chris did an awesome job and made sure our wood burning stove was up to code for our insurance company!"
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
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We've been in business over 10 years specializing in Granite, Marble, and Quartz Countertops. We also do Vanities and Fireplaces. Visit our beautiful showroom and meet our stone specialists. We want to bring your design ideas home with Quality Work at Affordable Prices. We will make sure to fulfill your expectations.
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
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"Had them for years for heating and cooling. Cost covered under my warranty. Excellent on price. They just very prompt and proficient."
Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1995
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"We have a coal/wood burning stove in our living room. We use it heavily to supplement the heat provided by an oil furnace. Knowing that chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning are a hazard when chimneys are not cleaned and maintained properly, we hire Paul White, owner of Absolute Chimney Services, every year to inspect and clean our chimney. Do not confuse this business with another in the area that has a letter "z" in the name. There is no "z" in Absolute!
Mr. White always responds to our calls in a courteous, timely fashion. He schedules the service at a time that is convenient to us. He works quietly, quickly and cleanly with minimum disruption to our home and schedule. A lot of soot and dust can accumulate in a chimney in a year, but we never find any of it in our home after Mr. White cleans the chimney. He covers the area where he works and cleans up thoroughly when he is done. If he finds a problem, he will take a photo and show it to us to help explain what needs to be done. He never pressures us to buy additional services or parts.
We sleep better at night knowing that our home is protected from chimney fires and carbon monoxide leaks because of yearly cleaning and inspection by Absolute Chimney Services. For safety's sake, have your chimney cleaned and inspected yearly, especially if you have a wood or coal burning stove. Don't wait until cold weather to make the call. You will probably receive faster service if you make your appointment before "heating season" begins.
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Start with a professional inspection. If damage is limited to a few bricks or the crown, a targeted repair helps keep costs and disruption to a minimum. Severe leaning, widespread mortar failure, or major fire damage usually signals it’s time for a complete teardown and rebuild. Your contractor will outline both price tags, but remember that rebuilding a failing stack is often cheaper than repeated patch jobs and the water leaks or fire hazards they allow.
Cracks provide water with an easy path into the masonry, weakening the bricks and mortar and increasing the risk of collapse or fire. Gaps can also let hot gases and sparks escape into attic spaces. Call a chimney pro as soon as you see cracking so they can seal small joints or recommend a larger rebuild before minor damage turns into a costly emergency.
Smoke rolling back into the room often indicates a blocked flue, a broken damper, or a drafting issue. Have a sweep inspect the damper, flue liner, and any obstructions right away. Most fixes involve clearing debris, repairing the liner, or adjusting the damper so the fireplace pulls air correctly. Don’t light another fire until a professional pinpoints the cause and confirms your system is venting safely.
Most policies cover chimney repairs caused by a sudden, covered event, such as lightning, a fallen tree, or a house fire. They won’t cover damage that stems from neglected maintenance or everyday wear. Review your policy or contact your agent before scheduling work to determine what documentation your insurer requires and what costs you will be responsible for.
Component life spans vary. Clay tile or cast-in-place liners last close to 50 years, while stainless-steel liners last 15 to 20 years. Mortar requires attention every 25 to 30 years, while crowns last 50 to 75 years. Use these numbers as a maintenance roadmap: schedule regular inspections, budget for future upgrades, and replace parts before age-related cracks develop into more significant problems.
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