Chimney Sweep & Pre-Purchase Inspection in Fishtown $69 Camera Report

“Our oversized flue was causing condensation and corrosion on the furnace side. Franklin downsized it with a properly matched stainless liner. Condensation gone and the furnace runs more efficiently now. They really understood the science behind it.”

“First house, first chimney, zero clue what I was looking at. The tech explained everything without making me feel dumb. Turns out the flue was in decent shape but the cap was missing entirely — birds had been getting in for years. Glad I got it checked before lighting anything.”

Rashid A.

Kensington, Philadelphia

1 week ago

“Birds had been nesting in the chimney and there was debris everywhere. Franklin cleaned it all out, sanitized the flue, and suggested a cap to keep them out for good. The whole house smells fresher now. Wish I hadn't waited so long.”

“Water was running down the inside of the chimney and staining my floors. The flashing had pulled away over the years. Franklin replaced all the step and counter flashing. Bone dry through three storms since. Fair price and clean work.”

“Step flashing where the chimney meets the roof had failed and water was getting into the attic. They coordinated with my roofer, replaced the flashing correctly, and sealed the chimney side. No more bucket in the attic during storms.”

“Dampness kept showing up on the interior wall behind the chimney after heavy rain. Franklin tested the masonry with a moisture meter, confirmed it was soaking up water, and applied a breathable sealant. Three storms since and completely dry inside.”

“Switched from a wood fireplace to a gas insert and learned the old clay liner won't work for gas. Franklin sized and installed the proper aluminum liner, connected everything, and it passed code on the first inspection. Clean, correct work.”

“We just bought a rowhome and the chimney was a complete mystery to us. Franklin came out, did the full camera inspection, and walked us through every photo on the tablet. Turned out it was in better shape than we feared. Honest assessment, no upsell. Will use them every year.”

“Scratching sounds in the chimney at night turned out to be raccoons. After the wildlife guy removed them, Franklin installed a heavy-gauge stainless cap with mesh. Six months and no visitors. The cap keeps rain and debris out too. Should've done it sooner.”

“Birds and debris kept getting in and we were tired of cleaning it out. Franklin installed a heavy-gauge cap with screening and it's kept everything out for over a year now. Also cut down the downdrafts on windy days. Simple fix, big improvement.”

“Years of water damage had the mortar crumbling on the weather side. Franklin repointed it and applied a breathable waterproof coating to the whole chimney. They walked me through the warranty and the work has held up beautifully through a rough winter.”

“We bought a 1920s twin in Fishtown and needed a full chimney evaluation before closing. They gave us a detailed report with photos that our inspector could use. Saved us from a $12,000 surprise. Can't recommend enough.”

Sarah & James K.

Fishtown, Philadelphia

2 weeks ago

“We hadn't used the fireplace in years and wanted it cleaned before lighting it. They pulled out leaves, an old nest, and a surprising amount of creosote. Fireplace draws beautifully now. Patient crew, fair price, spotless cleanup.”

“We hadn't touched the fireplace since moving in three years ago. The inspector found old debris on the smoke shelf and a cap that had partially blown off. He documented all of it, cleared the loose stuff, and gave me a straight quote for the cap. No drama.”

“The chimney crown was cracked in three places and water was getting in every time it rained. I was getting stains on my ceiling for months before I figured out the source. They rebuilt the crown completely and sealed it. Two heavy rainstorms since and completely dry inside.”

Carlos M.

Port Richmond, Philadelphia

6 weeks ago