Gant & Owens Chimney Service
Licensed and insured · Certified crew

Chimney Sweep in Philadelphia, PA

Our certified crew protects your floors, captures all the soot, and holds same-week openings for local homeowners.

Brick chimney on a home served by Gant & Owens Chimney Service in Philadelphia, PA
1Spotless process
2Fast scheduling
3Family business
4Photo documentation with each job

Services

All six services, one team

Each of the services listed here is handled by our own certified technicians from beginning to end. We never use subcontractors.

Most requested

Chimney Sweeping

We scrub the flue from crown to firebox and vacuum out all the soot so your fireplace drafts properly and burns without risk.

Includes: Full flue scrub, smoke chamber cleaning, firebox service, 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 stovepipe down to the door seal.

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

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Masonry Repair

We pack fresh mortar into failing joints, restore cracked crowns, and waterproof the brickwork before moisture penetrates.

Includes: Joint repointing, crown restoration, flashing inspection, waterproof sealing.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning

Accumulated lint restricts airflow and creates a real fire risk, so we clean the entire vent path from the dryer to the outside wall.

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

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Chimney Inspection

A thorough, recorded examination of the flue, crown, liner, and firebox, with detailed notes on every item that requires attention.

Includes: Camera survey of the liner, written findings, photographic 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: Sizing, stainless cap, spark arrestor screen, secure fastening.

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How it works

What to expect during your appointment

  1. Book

    Dial (267) 327-3793 or tap the booking button to choose a morning or afternoon time slot.

  2. We show up and cover your floors

    Your technician spreads drop cloths from the entrance to the firebox and closes off the fireplace opening before any brushing begins.

  3. You receive the full report

    Before we pack up, you receive a written summary with photos of the flue and notes on anything that deserves monitoring.

On every visit

Our inspection checklist — included with every report

Items we examine during each appointment

i.Flue liner integrity
ii.Creosote accumulation
iii.Damper function
iv.Smoke chamber and smoke shelf
v.Firebox masonry and joints
vi.Crown condition
vii.Cap and spark arrestor
viii.Roof-level flashing

Warning signs that your chimney needs service

i.Smoke backing up into living spaces
ii.A wood-burning odor when the fireplace is not in use
iii.Dark flakes falling into the firebox
iv.Fires that struggle to ignite or stay burning
v.Moisture marks on walls near the chimney
vi.Deteriorating mortar or shifting bricks
vii.Scratching or chirping noises in the flue
viii.White residue on the outside brickwork
What our customers sayThree recent jobs
“They laid protection from the entryway all the way to the fireplace. There was no trace that a chimney sweep had even been in the house.”
Sarah M. — yearly sweeping and inspection
“We had squirrels living in our chimney for over a year. They installed the cap within days of my first call.”
Linda K. — cap installation
“The technician reviewed each photo in the report with me and was straightforward about what could be left until spring.”
Paul H. — full chimney inspection
Where we work

Service area

Proudly serving Philadelphia, PA and nearby communities, including: Don't see your town? call (267) 327-3793 — we may still cover your area.

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

FAQ

Questions homeowners ask most often

Something else? Call (267) 327-3793.

Do you service wood stoves as well?

Yes — we give wood and pellet stoves a complete cleaning and safety review, covering the stovepipe, baffle, and door gasket.

How frequently should a chimney be swept?

Once a year is right for most households that burn wood on a regular basis. If you go through more than a cord per season or notice dark flakes in the firebox, schedule a sweep earlier.

How early should I schedule before the cold season?

Late summer or early fall is best. Our schedule fills fast once the first cold snap hits, so reserving by September ensures you are set.

What steps do you take to keep my house clean?

We spread drop cloths from the entrance to the hearth, put on shoe covers, close off the fireplace opening, and keep a HEPA vacuum running throughout.

What is covered in an inspection?

We run a camera through the flue liner, examine the crown, cap, flashing, damper, and firebox, and provide you with a written report accompanied by photos.

Our location

1209 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

All set before the temperature drops?