Chimney repair in Scranton, PA
Help for chimneys on Scranton's older homes, from Green Ridge and the Hill Section to North Scranton, the Westside and Minooka.
Scranton is the largest city in Northeastern Pennsylvania, with about 76,300 residents at the 2020 census, and the county seat of Lackawanna County. Known as the Anthracite Capital of the World and the Electric City, it grew rapidly in the coal era. That history shows in its housing: block after block of older homes with brick chimneys, many of which have served several generations of heating systems.
What chimney problems are common in Scranton?
- Eroded mortar and spalling brick on chimney tops
- Cracked or missing clay tile liners in older flues
- Oversized flues that no longer fit modern furnaces and water heaters
- Cracked crowns and missing caps letting water in
- Leaks at flashing, especially on steep and slate roofs
- Unused chimneys that have been neglected for years
Neighborhood by neighborhood
The city is traditionally divided into districts including North Scranton, Southside, Westside, the Hill Section, Central City, Minooka, West Mountain, East Mountain and Green Ridge. Homes in the older districts often have tall, narrow chimneys on steep roofs, and many have more than one flue. Rowhomes and twins can share chimney structures with neighbors, which makes repairs a conversation between owners.
Shared chimneys on twins and rowhomes
If your chimney is shared with an attached neighbor, damage on one side can affect both homes. A contractor can tell you which flue serves which home and what repairs involve shared masonry. Talking with your neighbor before major work, and splitting the cost of shared parts like the crown, is common.
Hiring a contractor in Scranton
Ask for the contractor's Pennsylvania home improvement registration number, which should appear on every estimate and contract, and look it up with the Attorney General. Get a written contract, and remember you have three business days after signing to cancel.
Common questions
Do chimney companies serve all of Scranton?
Yes. Call with your address and you'll be connected with a company that serves your neighborhood.
Who pays to fix a chimney shared with my neighbor?
That depends on your deeds and agreements. Owners often split the cost of shared parts like the crown. A contractor can show you what's shared.
Services in Scranton
- 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.