Stone Gate Chimney Sweeps
Home chimney care · Est. 2006

Chimney Sweep in Philadelphia, PA

Appointments within the week, protective cloths laid and soot fully contained, and a trade passed down through our family behind every job — never a franchise.

Brick chimney on a home served by Stone Gate Chimney Sweeps in Philadelphia, PA
Stone Gate Chimney Sweeps — taking care of Philadelphia and surrounding areas since 2006
1Appointments within the week
2Photo documentation with every job
3Certified technicians
4Family trade
Our services

Six services, handled with care

Chimney Sweeping

Most requested

We brush the entire flue from top to bottom and vacuum all soot away so your fireplace pulls clean air and burns the way it should.

Includes: Complete flue brushing, smoke chamber, firebox, damper inspection, photo documentation.

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Chimney Cap Installation

A properly sized stainless cap blocks rain, wildlife, and debris from entering the flue and prevents downdrafts.

Includes: Precise measuring, stainless cap, spark screen, fastened mounting.

Book Cap Install

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Built-up lint restricts airflow and creates a real fire risk, so we clean the entire run from dryer to outside wall.

Includes: End-to-end brushing, airflow verification, exterior flap inspection.

Book Vent Cleaning

Masonry Repair

We replace crumbling mortar, restore worn crowns, and waterproof the brickwork before moisture finds a way inside.

Includes: Tuckpointing, crown restoration, flashing inspection, waterproof sealing.

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Wood Stove Service

A thorough cleaning and safety review for wood and pellet stoves, covering everything from the stovepipe down to the door gasket.

Includes: Stovepipe cleaning, baffle inspection, gasket and door seal check.

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Chimney Inspection

A thorough, documented review of the flue, crown, liner, and firebox, with straightforward notes on everything that deserves attention.

Includes: Camera scan of the liner, written summary, photographs.

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A quick guide

What you are seeing, and the right visit to book

Smoky odor in the living room Chimney Sweeping
Buying or selling a house Chimney Inspection
Water marks around the fireplace Masonry Repair
Birds or squirrels inside the flue Chimney Cap Installation
Dryer needs two loads to finish drying Dryer Vent Cleaning
Smoke leaking from the wood stove Wood Stove Service
How a visit worksThree steps
  1. Schedule

    Call (267) 327-3741 or tap the booking button to choose a morning or afternoon slot.

  2. We show up and cover the floors

    Your technician spreads drop cloths from the front door to the hearth and seals the firebox opening before any work begins.

  3. You receive the report

    Before we pack up, you get a written summary with photos of the flue and anything worth keeping an eye on.

Find us on the map

1636 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130

On every visit

What we look at, and what you should watch for

What we examine on every visit

i.Condition of the flue liner
ii.Creosote accumulation
iii.Damper function
iv.Smoke chamber and smoke shelf
v.Firebox masonry and mortar joints
vi.Crown condition
vii.Cap and spark arrestor
viii.Flashing where the chimney meets the roof

Warning signs your chimney needs service

i.Smoke rolling into the room
ii.A woodfire smell when the fireplace has not been used
iii.Dark flakes collecting in the firebox
iv.Fires that struggle to catch or stay burning
v.Water marks near the chimney area
vi.Deteriorating mortar or shifting bricks
vii.Scratching or chirping sounds inside the flue
viii.White residue on the outside brickwork

Heard on the job

“Our dryer went from running two cycles down to one that same afternoon after they cleaned out the vent.”
Renee B. — dryer vent cleaning
“The technician went through every single photo in the report and was upfront about what could hold off until spring.”
Paul H. — chimney inspection
“Caught a cracked flue tile the previous company overlooked, showed me the photographs, and laid out my options with zero pressure.”
David R. — inspection before buying a house

Service area

Our service area

Proudly serving Philadelphia, PA and nearby communities, including:

  • Oak Lane
  • Melrose Park
  • Cheltenham Village
  • Elkins Park
  • Cheltenham
  • Pennsauken
  • Bala Cynwyd
  • Palmyra
  • Camden
  • McKinley
  • Rockledge
  • Wyncote
  • Merchantville
  • Jenkintown
  • Wyndmoor

If your town is not on the list, Call (267) 327-3741 — we may still cover your area.

Clean the flue before you strike the match.