Germantown Chimney Sweep & Lime Mortar Repair $69 Camera Inspection

“Every spring birds nested in our flue and we'd hear chirping for weeks. Cute until you realize what it does to the chimney. Franklin installed a cap with proper mesh and it's been silent since — it also stopped the downdrafts we used to get.”

“A tree limb came down in a storm and cracked the crown and knocked the cap off. Franklin was out the next day, repaired and sealed everything within the week, and their photo documentation impressed even the insurance adjuster. Lifesavers.”

“After a bad storm the mortar started crumbling and a few bricks worked loose. Franklin matched the lime mortar to our 1900s home and repointed the affected area. Color match is flawless and the documentation was great for my insurance claim.”

“First winter in our new place and I wanted to be sure the chimney was safe. The inspector explained what a Level 2 inspection covers, ran the camera, and emailed me the report that afternoon. Professional from start to finish. Booking the cleaning next.”

“After the nor'easter knocked some bricks loose, I expected to wait weeks for a mason. They were out in two days, matched the existing mortar color perfectly, and even sealed the crown while they were up there. Top-notch craftsmanship.”

Janet H.

Germantown, Philadelphia

1 week ago

“Annual inspection showed our clay liner was finally giving out after 60 years. Franklin relined it with insulated stainless in one day. The improvement in draft was instant and the install was spotless. They clearly take pride in doing it right.”

“White streaks running down the chimney for years turned out to be efflorescence — water pulling minerals through the brick. Franklin cleaned the staining, fixed a few soft spots, and sealed everything. The chimney looks better now than when we bought the house.”

“Bought a 100-year-old stone house and needed the chimney checked before our first winter here. The tech walked me through everything on his tablet — showed me exactly where the mortar was crumbling inside the flue. Got a written report same day. For $69 this was a no-brainer.”

Patricia D.

East Falls, Philadelphia

4 days ago

“Pre-winter cleaning and the crew was excellent. Drop cloths down, opening sealed, vacuum running — my floors were cleaner after they left than before. Showed me the creosote they removed. This is how every service call should go.”

“Constant downdraft made the fireplace unusable — the flue was fine, it was the wind patterns around our roofline. Franklin installed a taller cap with a wind guard designed for our setup. We've had a fire every weekend this winter with zero blowback.”

“Honest, fast, and respectful of my time. The technician put down a mat, ran the inspection, showed me the footage, and was gone in under an hour. No surprise fees, no hard sell. Already recommended them to two neighbors.”

“CO detector went off in the middle of the night. The old liner had a gap leaking exhaust into the wall cavity. Franklin was out first thing and had a new stainless liner installed by end of day. Scary situation handled fast and professionally.”

“Got the annual inspection done before the cold set in. They compared this year's camera footage to last year's notes and confirmed nothing had shifted. That continuity gives me real confidence. Same-day report, friendly tech, fair price.”

“Smoke was backing up into our living room every time we lit a fire. Turned out the previous owner had the wrong size liner installed. They replaced it with a stainless steel liner and now it draws perfectly. Wish I'd called them years ago.”

Kevin P.

Mount Airy, Philadelphia

6 weeks ago

“After repointing my chimney they sealed it the same day so the fresh mortar wouldn't take on water. Smart sequencing and great communication. Two heavy rains since and everything's dry. Honest crew that explained the whole process clearly.”

“First home with a fireplace and I didn't even know you're supposed to clean it before using it. The tech walked me through what creosote is and why it's dangerous. Educational and patient. Now I know to do it every year. Highly recommend.”