Chimney repair in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Chimney repair and inspection for homes in Wilkes-Barre and across the Wyoming Valley.
Wilkes-Barre is the county seat of Luzerne County, with about 44,300 residents at the 2020 census. Known as the Diamond City for its coal output, it has deep roots in the anthracite industry. In 1808, Judge Jesse Fell demonstrated an iron grate here that made anthracite easier to burn in homes, helping launch coal as a household heating fuel. Many Wilkes-Barre homes still have the chimneys built for that era.
What chimney work do Wilkes-Barre homes need?
- Relining chimneys with damaged or missing liners
- Rebuilding deteriorated chimney tops
- Replacing cracked crowns and adding caps
- Fixing leaks at flashing
- Camera inspections when buying older homes
Chimneys and flooding
Wilkes-Barre sits on the Susquehanna River and has a long flood history, most famously Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972, which flooded downtown with roughly nine feet of water. The city's levee system was completed in 2003. In homes that took on water in a basement, chimney bases, cleanouts and appliance connections can be affected. If your basement has flooded, have the chimney base and connections checked along with the heating system.
Coal and wood stoves
Some Wyoming Valley homes still burn coal or wood for heat. Both are harder on chimneys than gas. Coal produces acidic byproducts, and wood produces creosote. If you burn either, plan on regular sweeping and inspection, and make sure the liner is rated for your fuel.
Hiring in Luzerne County
Pennsylvania's home improvement law applies statewide. Check the contractor's registration with the Attorney General, get a written contract, and don't pay more than one-third up front on contracts over $5,000.
Common questions
Do you cover the whole Wyoming Valley?
Yes, including Kingston, Plains, Pittston and nearby towns. Call with your address.
Should I check my chimney after basement flooding?
Yes. Have the chimney base, cleanout and appliance connections inspected along with your furnace or boiler.
Services in Wilkes-Barre
- Chimney masonry repair and tuckpointingRepoint crumbling mortar, replace damaged brick or rebuild a deteriorated chimney top.
- Chimney reliningStainless steel and other liners for cracked, missing or undersized flue liners.
- Chimney caps and crownsReplace cracked crowns and install caps to keep water, animals and debris out.
- Chimney leak repairFind and fix leaks from flashing, crowns, caps and porous masonry.
- Chimney inspection and sweepingAnnual inspections, camera inspections for home sales, and creosote and soot removal.
Nearby areas
Crumbling bricks or a leak by the fireplace?
Call now and a local chimney company will come inspect it and quote the repair.