Rebuilding & Restoration
Bricks are loose, the top has crumbled, or the chimney has started to lean. We rebuild it from sound brick up.
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Chimney · License PA215236
Chimney Services in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Dynasty Construction & Roofing repairs, rebuilds and relines chimneys across Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties in southeastern PA, including tuckpointing, flashing, caps, crowns and sweeping. We are licensed (PA215236) and based in Warminster. Inspections and written estimates are free.
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- PA License PA215236
- Fully insured
- Free inspection
- Written estimate
Which one is this?
What does your chimney need?
Most chimney calls start with a leak next to the chimney, mortar in the gutter, or a flue nobody has looked at in years. Pick the one that sounds closest.
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Tuckpointing: mortar being ground out or fresh joints being packed on a brick chimneyTuckpointing & Brick Repair
Mortar is washing out of the joints, or the face of the bricks is flaking off.
See tuckpointing →
Flashing & Leak Repair
A stain on the ceiling or wall next to the chimney. Most of the time it is the flashing.
See flashing and leaks →
Stainless Steel Relining
A cracked clay flue, or a new furnace or stove venting into an old chimney.
See relining →We need an image
Sweeping: a sweep at the flue with brushes or rods, or a creosote-lined flue before and afterSweeping & Inspections
You burn wood and the flue has not been swept in a year, or nobody has looked at the chimney in a while.
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Caps & Crowns
The concrete on top is cracked, or there is no cap and rain and animals get straight in.
See caps and crowns →
Not sure which one it is? That is what the free inspection is for.
Rebuilding & restoration
Chimney rebuilding and restoration
When bricks are loose, the crown has crumbled or the chimney has started to lean, patching stops working. We take it down to sound brick, usually at or near the roofline, and rebuild it with new brick, mortar, crown and flashing.
Rebuild or repair?
A few loose bricks near the top can be reset. When the damage runs down several courses, or the mortar turns to sand when you scratch it, a rebuild is usually cheaper than patching it every spring.
You see it before it is covered
We photograph the chimney before anything comes down and again as it goes back up, so you see the brick, the crown and the flashing before they are closed in.
Tuckpointing & brick repair
Tuckpointing and brick repair
Mortar wears out long before brick does. When the joints are recessed, sandy or missing, water gets into the chimney and freezes. We grind out the damaged mortar, repoint the joints and replace bricks that have cracked or spalled.
Why it matters here
Winters in southeastern Pennsylvania swing above and below freezing all season. Water in a joint freezes, expands and pushes the brick apart a little more each time. Repointing early is how you stay out of a rebuild.
Spalling brick
When the face of a brick flakes off, the soft inside is open to the weather. Those bricks get cut out and replaced, not painted over or smeared with mortar.
Tuckpointing: mortar being ground out or fresh joints being packed on a brick chimney
Flashing & leak repair
Chimney flashing and leak repair
Most leaks around a chimney come from the flashing where it meets the roof, not from the shingles. We replace it with step flashing and counterflashing cut into the mortar joints. A bead of caulk is not flashing, and it will fail.
If it is not the flashing
We check the crown and the mortar joints next. Water that gets in at the top of a chimney can run down inside it and show up on a ceiling two floors below.
Why the leak is almost never the shingles →Roof and chimney on one visit
We do roofing too, so if the shingles around the chimney need work as well, it happens on the same visit instead of two contractors pointing at each other.
Stainless steel relining
Stainless steel chimney relining
A flue liner keeps heat and exhaust inside the chimney and away from the wood framing around it. When a clay liner cracks, or a new furnace, boiler or stove vents into an old chimney, we install a stainless steel liner sized to the appliance.
Signs the liner needs work
Pieces of clay tile at the bottom of the flue or in the fireplace, smoke drifting into the room, or a new heating system the old flue was never built for.
Why stainless
A stainless liner runs in one piece from the top of the chimney down to the appliance, so there are no joints to crack. It is also the usual fix when an old clay flue is the wrong size for what vents into it.
Sweeping & inspections
Chimney sweeping and inspections
If you burn wood, creosote builds up inside the flue, and most wood-burning chimneys need sweeping once a year. We sweep the flue, look over the crown, cap, flashing and brick, and send you photos of what we find.
What creosote is
It is the tar that smoke leaves on the inside of the flue. A thick layer can catch fire, which is why the sweep matters more than how the chimney looks from the yard.
The inspection is free
Same as on a roof. We look, we photograph it, and if something needs work you get a written estimate. If nothing does, we tell you that.
Sweeping: a sweep at the flue with brushes or rods, or a creosote-lined flue before and after
Caps & crowns
Chimney caps and crowns
The crown is the concrete slab on top of the chimney, and the cap sits over the flue. A cracked crown lets water into the brick below it. A missing cap lets in rain, leaves and animals. We repair or replace both.
Repair or a new crown
Hairline cracks can be sealed. A crown that is crumbling, or was built flat so water sits on it, gets broken off and poured again with a slope and an overhang, so water drips clear of the brick.
Caps
A stainless steel cap with mesh sides keeps out rain, leaves and animals and still lets the smoke out. Each flue can get its own, or one cap can cover them all.
In their words
What homeowners said after we finished
These were left on our Google listing. We did not write them and we cannot edit them.
martin smithCheltenham, Pennsylvania I live in Cheltenham PA, and Dynasty Construction & Roofing recently installed my new roof. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with them! From start to finish, Jack keep me update with the pictures from the drone view and the entire team was professional, efficient, and completely transparent throughout the whole process. They took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I knew exactly what to expect every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend Dynasty Construction & Roofing to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and reasonably priced roofing company. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience!
Mirjeta GashiGoogle review Replacing a roof isn't something you do everyday. But in doing so you want to make sure you have someone knowledgeable, trustworthy, and efficient. When I met Rich and Jack from Dynasty Construction & Rofing they made me feel comfortable immediately. I knew they knew their stuff and they handled everything for me. I didn't have time to worry or doubt because their confidence and professionalism surpassed all my expectations. Jack walked me through everything step by step and answered any questions or concerns patiently. I definitely recommend them because they definitely have your best interest in mind.
Smokey IGoogle review I recently hired Dynasty Construction & Roofing to take care of some issues with my roof, including replacing missing shingles and recapping my chimney, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the start, they were responsive, professional, and easy to work with. They clearly explained the scope of work, provided a fair estimate, and showed up on time ready to get the job done. The quality of their workmanship really stood out and everything was completed with attention to detail, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. The new shingles blend in perfectly with the existing roof, and the chimney recap was done cleanly and securely. They also made sure to clean up thoroughly after the job, which I really appreciated.
60 towns, four counties
Chimney repair by town
Pick your town, or start from your county.
Montgomery County
- Abington
- Ambler
- Ardmore
- Bala Cynwyd
- Blue Bell
- Cheltenham
- Conshohocken
- Elkins Park
- Glenside
- Horsham
- King of Prussia
- Lansdale
- Norristown
- Plymouth Meeting
- Pottstown
- Willow Grove
- Bryn Mawr
- Collegeville
- Dresher
- Flourtown
- Fort Washington
- Gladwyne
- Harleysville
- Hatboro
- Huntingdon Valley
- Jenkintown
- Lafayette Hill
- Maple Glen
- Montgomeryville
- Narberth
- North Wales
- Oreland
- Souderton
- Wyndmoor
- Wynnewood
Don't see your town? If you are in one of these four counties, call (267) 270-0791 and ask. We would rather tell you on the phone than have you guess.
Other work we do
Roofing
We tear off the old roof, look at the decking underneath, and replace whatever is soft before anything goes back down. New underlayment, new flashing, new shingles. If we find rot, you hear about it before it gets covered up, not after.
See roofing →
Decks
New builds, board replacement, railings and framing repair. We pull the permit where your township wants one, which around here is most of them. Footings go below frost line because that is what the code says and because otherwise the deck moves.
See decks →
Chimney
Questions about chimneys
Should I repair my chimney or rebuild it?
It depends how far down the damage goes. Loose bricks and worn mortar in the top few courses can usually be repaired. When the damage runs down the chimney, the crown is gone and the brick is soft, a rebuild from the roofline up is usually the better money.
Why does my chimney leak when it rains?
Usually the flashing where it meets the roof. After that, a cracked crown, a missing cap, or mortar joints that have worn open. There is no way to tell which from inside the house, so we look at all of them on the same visit.
How often should a chimney be swept?
If you burn wood regularly, once a year, and sooner if you see heavy black buildup inside the flue. A chimney that only vents a gas furnace needs sweeping far less often, but it still needs looking at.
Do I need a stainless steel liner?
You do if the clay liner is cracked or missing, or if you are connecting a new furnace, boiler or wood stove that the old flue was not sized for. We look before we quote, and if the liner is fine we tell you.
What is tuckpointing?
Grinding the old, worn mortar out from between the bricks and packing in fresh mortar. It keeps water out of the brick, and done early it saves you a rebuild later.
Can you fix the chimney and the roof at the same time?
Yes. We do both, so the flashing, the shingles around the chimney and the chimney itself get done on one visit, by one crew, on one written estimate.
"The chimney recap was done cleanly and securely."
Smokey I, Google review
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Get your chimney looked at
Call (267) 270-0791 and we will set a time to come out, or send the form at the top of this page and we will call you back the same day. We check the chimney, the flashing and the roof around it, and leave you a written estimate from Dynasty Construction & Roofing. What you do with it is up to you.