Pittsburgh’s Most Trusted Chimney Cleaning Company
We’re Southwestern PA’s premier and most in-demand chimney cleaning company. We’ve been proudly serving the greater Pittsburgh area since 1996, and our neighbors have come to know us as Pittsburgh’s chimney experts.
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Why do our clients work with us again and again? Here are just a few reasons…
- We answer the phone.
- We’re licensed and insured.
- We use the most modern and state-of-the-art technology and equipment to ensure your chimney system is operating safely and efficiently.
- We follow up after your appointment to make sure you were happy with the service you received.
- We honor our work even after the warranty has expired – not because we’re obligated to, but because we believe in doing the right thing.
- We’re one of the only chimney companies in Southwestern PA that has a CSIA-certified lead tech on every truck.
- We keep up with current industry trends and all employees are required to participate in continued education.
- For your safety and peace of mind, all hires are thoroughly vetted with a background check and drug testing.
What To Expect From Our Chimney Cleaning Service
We handle various types of sweepings and deal with them according to the type of system or appliance we are cleaning.
Fireplace Insert Cleaning
If you have a fireplace insert, here’s what you can expect during a sweep:
- The technician will lay out drop cloths.
- The technician will sweep the chimney, usually from the bottom if the liner is connected to the insert.
- The technician will remove the insert if there is no liner connected to the insert.
- The technician will remove the soot, ash, or debris from the insert and from the sides and rear if applicable.
- The technician will perform a level one inspection.
Wood Stove or Wood/Coal Furnace Cleaning
Wood stove and wood/coal furnace chimneys need cleaning, too! If you have a wood stove or wood/coal furnace, here’s what you can expect during a sweep:
- The technician will lay out drop cloths.
- The technician will sweep the chimney, usually from the roof.
- The technician will remove and sweep the black pipe.
- The technician will re-attach the black pipe with new screws and re-mortar back into the wall.
- The technician will remove all reachable debris from the clean-out area, based on accessibility.
- The technician will remove all debris from the appliance, based on accessibility.
- The technician will perform a level one inspection.
Fireplace Cleaning
If you have a fireplace, here’s what you can expect during a sweep:
- The technician will lay out drop cloths.
- The technician will sweep the chimney, usually from the bottom.
- The technician will remove the soot, ash, or debris from the firebox, as well as from the smoke shelf.
- The technician will sweep the track that the damper sits in, as to allow the damper to pivot smoothly.
- The technician will perform a level one inspection.
Note: We do not remove the debris from the ash pit or clean-out area as part of the chimney sweeping price. However, we can do this for an additional cost.
Gas Furnace, Oil Furnace, or Hot Water Tank Cleaning
And we can’t forget about gas furnace, oil furnace, and hot water tank chimneys. Here’s what you can expect during a sweep:
- The technician will lay out drop cloths.
- The technician will sweep the chimney, usually from the roof.
- The technician will remove and sweep the connector pipe.
- The technician will re-attach the connector pipe with new screws.
- The technician will remove all reachable debris from the clean-out area, based on accessibility.
- The technician will perform a level one inspection.
From Our Clients
★★★★★
Very professional company. They have been cleaning and inspecting our chimney for 7 years. Staff is always friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. I appreciate the effort they make to keep the area clean. Highly recommend.
– Kristi D.
★★★★★
We had a custom-sized chimney cap installed recently. We were very pleased with the workmanship and that the design of the chimney cap looks great aesthetically. They never walked on our slate roof, but used a ladder to walk up to the chimney – which we greatly appreciated.
– Ellie R.
★★★★★
Friendly, professional, and quality service. Always a great experience and wouldn’t trust anyone else to service our fireplace and chimney!
– Kyle M.
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How to Prepare for Your Chimney Cleaning
You can count on us to come equipped and ready to get right to work. But there are a few things you’ll need to do to prepare for your appointment:
- 24 hours prior to your appointment, remember to stop using your wood appliances, fireplaces, or coal-burning appliances. We cannot sweep the chimney unless it is completely cooled.
- Two hours prior to your appointment, remember to stop using your gas or oil appliances if the chimney these appliances use is being swept. We cannot sweep the chimney unless it is completely cooled.
- Please remove all fragile or precious items, as well as furniture, from the area near the fireplace, furnace, or stove being serviced. We need about 6 to 8 feet around the fireplace, furnace, or stove so that we can comfortably get our equipment in place and allow our technicians to move freely.
Trust the Chimney Experts
For the safety of your home and family, trust the area’s most reliable and experienced chimney company.
Advance Chimney provides all the chimney and venting services to keep your fireplace and dryer vent systems ready to use.