Chimney Sweep & Creosote Removal in Manayunk $69 Same-Day Inspection

“Our damper was rusted open and we could feel the draft from across the room. Franklin replaced it with a top-sealing damper that closes tight. The house holds heat so much better now and the install only took a couple hours. Highly recommend.”

“Old liner was shot and the draft had gotten weak and smoky. Franklin installed a new insulated stainless liner and now the fire roars to life the second I light it. No more smoke in the room. Clean install, fair price, no upsell.”

“Top few feet of my chimney was crumbling and looked ready to fall. Franklin took it down to the roofline and rebuilt it brick by brick, matching the color and pattern perfectly. You honestly can't tell which part is new. Incredible work.”

“Annual inspection done right. They keep notes from last year so they could tell me the mortar joint they flagged in 2024 hadn't gotten any worse. That kind of record-keeping is rare. $69 and I have total peace of mind heading into winter.”

“Stage two creosote — that's what they found. I wasn't surprised given how much I burn. They did a thorough sweep and recommended I switch to seasoned hardwood. No mess left behind, no upsell, just good honest work. Already booked next October.”

“The tech caught a bird's nest packed deep in the flue that I never would have spotted. Showed it to me on the camera, removed it during the visit, and confirmed everything else was clear. For $69 the value is honestly hard to beat.”

“Water was pooling where the chimney meets the roof and the bottom courses were turning to sand. They repointed the damaged area, sealed the transition, and waterproofed the entire stack. Problem completely solved. Fair price and thorough work.”

“I burn three or four times a week all winter, so buildup is a real concern. Franklin did a full sweep, measured the creosote, and confirmed I was right at the threshold. Glad I called when I did. Clean, fast, and genuinely friendly.”

“Had three companies quote me for a chimney cap replacement. These guys were the only ones who actually got on the roof to measure before quoting. Price was fair, install was clean, and they sent before-and-after photos when it was done.”

Terrence W.

Roxborough, Philadelphia

2 months ago

“Wind kept blowing down the chimney and pushing smoke back into the house. Franklin installed a wind-directional cap that solved it completely. No more smoke alarms going off when it's gusty outside. Total game changer for actually using the fireplace.”

“Our newer home was never sealed by the builder and the mortar was already deteriorating. Franklin waterproofed it before any real damage set in. Preventive maintenance is so much cheaper than emergency repairs — learned that the easy way for once.”

“After last winter's freeze-thaw, mortar was crumbling off the chimney in chunks. They explained how water gets into the pores, freezes, and blows the mortar apart. Repointed the damage and waterproofed the whole thing. Said it should hold 8–10 years.”

“Had a wood stove insert put in and needed a properly sized liner. Franklin ran the stainless liner, insulated it, and connected it to the stove. The efficiency jump was noticeable the first cold night — our heating bill actually dropped.”

“Stage 2 creosote buildup — that's what they told me. I burn wood three or four times a week November through March so I wasn't surprised. They did a thorough cleaning and recommended I switch to seasoned hardwood instead of the green stuff I'd been using. Already booked for next October.”

Mike O.

Wissahickon, Philadelphia

2 months ago

“Crumbling mortar and a couple of loose bricks up top. Franklin repointed the whole upper section and replaced the bad bricks, matching everything beautifully. Cleaned up completely and the price was exactly what they quoted. No surprises.”

“Called at 8 AM about a downdraft problem. Tony was at my door by noon. He found a cracked liner that two other companies missed. Fair price, great communication, and they actually answered when I had follow-up questions.”

David R.

Manayunk, Philadelphia

1 month ago

“Three winters of heavy use and I'd never had it swept. They didn't make me feel bad about it — just did a thorough job, showed me the photos, and recommended going annual. Fair enough. Booking for next fall already.”