Ash Mountain Chimney Sweeps
Est. 2006
Telephone (267) 327-5025
Brick chimney on a home served by Ash Mountain Chimney Sweeps in Philadelphia, PA

Chimney Sweep in Philadelphia, PA

Certified technicians, tidy work with drop cloths down and soot sealed up, and appointments within the week — from a family operation, not a chain.

Family tradeIndependent since 2006, no chain
Clean workDrop cloths laid, soot sealed up
Certified techniciansIn-house training before any solo job
Same-week appointmentsAM and PM time slots available

Services

Six services, each done with care

Every service listed here is handled by our own certified technicians from beginning to end. No outside crews.

Most requested

Chimney Sweeping

We run brushes through the flue from top to bottom and vacuum all the soot so your fireplace pulls a clean draft and burns without risk.

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

Book a Sweep

Wood Stove Service

A thorough cleaning and safety review for wood and pellet stoves, covering everything from the pipe to the door seal.

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

Book Stove Service

Masonry Repair

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

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

Book Repair Visit

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.

Book Inspection

Chimney Cap Installation

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

Includes: On-site measuring, stainless cap, spark arrestor screen, secure fastening.

Book Cap Install

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Packed lint reduces airflow and creates a real fire risk, so we clean the entire run from the dryer to the outside wall.

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

Book Vent Cleaning
Which service?An index of common situations

If you see this, schedule that.

Choose what you are experiencing. We will match you with the right appointment.

Fireplace odor drifting through the roomChimney Sweeping
Purchasing or listing a homeChimney Inspection
Moisture marks around the fireplaceMasonry Repair
Wildlife nesting inside the chimneyChimney Cap Installation
Clothes still damp after a full cycleDryer Vent Cleaning
Fumes leaking from the wood stoveWood Stove Service

Six reasons homeowners hold on to our number

Spotless, guaranteed

Drop cloths, shoe covers, and a HEPA vacuum running the entire time we are inside.

Family run

Operated by the same family since 2006. Not a chain, and never will be.

Honest answers

We explain what needs fixing now and what is fine to leave until later.

Visual reports

You see exactly what we find: photographs of the flue, crown, and cap after every appointment.

Punctual arrivals

You receive a two-hour window and a heads-up call when we are heading your way.

Certified technicians

Every sweep on our team is certified and goes through in-house training before handling a job on their own.

Checklist

What we look at, and what you should watch for

Every visit

Items we examine on every visit

  • Condition of the flue liner
  • Creosote accumulation
  • Damper function
  • Smoke shelf and chamber
  • Firebox masonry and mortar joints
  • Crown condition
  • Cap and spark arrestor screen
  • Flashing along the roofline

Warning signs

Warning signs your chimney needs service

  • Smoke curling into the room
  • A woodfire odor when the fireplace is not in use
  • Dark flakes falling in the firebox
  • Fires that struggle to light or stay burning
  • Moisture marks around the chimney
  • Deteriorating mortar or shifting bricks
  • Scratching or chirping sounds inside the flue
  • White mineral deposits on the outside brick
From the family

A family operation, not a chain

Dear neighbor,

My grandfather began cleaning chimneys around Philadelphia with a pickup, a set of rods, and a rule that every hearth would be left cleaner than it was when he arrived. That is still how we operate.

When you call, you talk to our family, not some answering service, and the technician who shows up is someone we trained ourselves. Our name stands behind every job.

Prudence

Owner, Ash Mountain Chimney Sweeps

What the neighbors sayThree recent jobs
“Our dryer dropped from two cycles down to one the very afternoon they cleaned out the vent.”
Renee B. — dryer vent cleaning
“They protected everything from the front entrance to the fireplace. You could not tell anyone had been there to sweep.”
Sarah M. — annual sweep and inspection
“The technician explained every photo in the report and was upfront about what could hold off until the spring.”
Paul H. — chimney inspection

Service area

Towns we serve

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) 327-5025 and we will let you know right away.

Our location

3557 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

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