Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"Mike was very professional. He arrived on time, gave me free estimate, did the work right on the spot with no issues. I will definitely hire him for any future fireplace maintenance."
Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They replaced he chimney liner for my wood stove. It was a tricky operation but they did a very thorough job paying attention to details."
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work was performed professionally and the technician was knowledgeable in cleaning the chimney to our wood burning stove."
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I am completely satisfied. Mr. MacLean kept in constant contact with me for the project. He did the leg work with the hard to track down Northumberland city officials. He contacted utilities for their locations. He did the job in a timely order. I recommend any one to use this honest contractor."
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1973
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Emergency services offered
"They were excellent! The sales person was very professional, polite and accommodating. The crew came and finished the install within one day also completing work in the attic. I had an electrician tell me they did an excellent job, as well. I will recommend them and use them, again."
Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1892
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Emergency services offered
"I?ve had them since I moved in here for my air conditioning and heating system. I?ve been here for 2 ? years. The only problem was them diagnosing the exact problem, it took them 4 or 5 times that they came out before they figured out what was wrong. I have a contract with them, so it basically didn?t cost me anything even if they came 10 times. They came right away and they were concerned about trying to figure out what was wrong. It was an intermittent problem, so that was the reason they couldn?t figure it out completely. With the service contract, it didn?t really cost me anything more."
Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1995
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"After other installers botched the installation of my new microwave over the range oven John Pratt from Lifting Lives reinstalled it properly. Which meant venting it to the outside vent and securing it properly to the wall and cabinet."
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Fireplace requires new blower motor. Ordered and will replace when available."
Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
A1 Able Contractors, LLC, is family owned and operated with over 30 years of experience in chimney maintenance, repairs, and restoration. Whether you need a simple chimney waterproofing or complete masonry restoration, we will help make your home safer. It is our mission to provide exceptional service through professionalism and expertise. Honesty and safety are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Call us today for a free estimate and free fire safety inspection. We look forward to working with you!
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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