Chimney repair in Dunmore, PA
Chimney help for Dunmore's older homes, right next door to Scranton.
Dunmore is a Lackawanna County borough bordering Scranton, with about 14,000 residents at the 2020 census. It grew quickly in the late 1800s and early 1900s on anthracite coal, brick, stone and silk, from about 8,300 residents in 1890 to more than 23,000 by 1940. Much of its housing dates from that growth, and so do its chimneys.
Common chimney problems in Dunmore
- Century-old brick chimneys with eroded mortar
- Clay tile liners that have cracked or shifted
- Old crowns that were never built to shed water
- Leaks where chimneys meet steep roofs
- Chimneys left unused after a heating system change
What should I do with a chimney I don't use?
Many homes have a chimney that no longer serves anything after the furnace was replaced with a direct-vent model. An unused chimney still needs a cap and a sound crown, or it can let water into the house and deteriorate. Options include capping and maintaining it, sealing the top with a proper cover, or taking it down below the roofline and patching the roof. A contractor can help you decide.
Does my new furnace still use the chimney?
Some do and some don't. High-efficiency furnaces usually vent through plastic pipe out the side of the house. Standard-efficiency furnaces and many water heaters still vent through the chimney, and if the furnace was replaced but the water heater wasn't, the water heater may now be alone in an oversized flue. That can cause poor draft and condensation, which a properly sized liner fixes.
Hiring tips
Look up the contractor's Pennsylvania registration, ask for insurance, and get the scope, materials, price and warranty in a written contract. Pennsylvania law gives you three business days to cancel after signing.
Common questions
Do Scranton chimney companies serve Dunmore?
Yes, most serve both. Call with your address and we'll connect you.
Can an unused chimney be removed?
Often, yes, down below the roofline with the roof patched. A contractor can explain the options and costs.
Services in Dunmore
- 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.