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Rebuilds that match
When a chimney on an old house has to come down to the roofline, the new one has to fit the house. We rebuild in brick and mortar that match, then finish with a new crown and cap.
Cheltenham, PA / Montgomery County
Chimney Repair in Cheltenham, PA
Loose brick, a cracked crown or a leak beside the chimney, we get up on the roof, take photos, and show you what we found before we quote anything. The inspection and the written estimate are free.
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- PA License PA215236
- Licensed and insured
- Based in Warminster, Bucks County
- Free written estimates
Cheltenham, PA
Chimney repair in Cheltenham: the short version
Dynasty Construction & Roofing repairs, rebuilds and relines chimneys in Cheltenham and across Cheltenham Township. We're based in Warminster and licensed in Pennsylvania (PA215236). Repairs and alterations are on the township's permit list, and Wyncote and La Mott need BHAR approval first. Call (267) 270-0791.
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Our latest chimney jobs around southeastern PA
Every photo here is one of our own jobs, and each one says which town it was in.
Permits
What Cheltenham asks for
Cheltenham Township puts repairs and alterations on its permit list, and houses in the Wyncote and La Mott historic districts need BHAR approval before the permit. We check what your chimney job needs.
Cheltenham Township
- Permit office
- Building, Zoning & Codes, 8230 Old York Road
- Repairs and alterations
- On the township's permit list
- Historic districts
- Wyncote and La Mott need BHAR approval before a permit
Chimneys in Wyncote and La Mott
Cheltenham has two local historic districts, Wyncote and La Mott. If your house is in either one, you need approval from the Board of Historical Architectural Review (BHAR) before the township issues a permit for exterior work you can see from the street.
The board's guidelines encourage repairing features to match the original in material, size, shape, texture and color. On a chimney, that means brick and mortar that look and behave like what's there.
Old brick needs soft mortar. The National Park Service says repointing mortar should be softer than the brick around it, never harder, because hard modern mortar can crack old brick.
Local chimneys
What we look for on Cheltenham chimneys
About seven in ten Cheltenham Village homes were built before 1940. A chimney that old has been through more than 80 winters.
Mortar and winter
Winters here swing above and below freezing, over and over. Water gets into a worn mortar joint, freezes, and pushes it open a little more each time. We grind out the bad mortar and repoint before the damage reaches the brick.
Flashing
Most leaks beside a chimney come from the flashing where it meets the roof. We use step flashing and counterflashing cut into the mortar joints. A bead of caulk isn't flashing, and it will fail.
Leak near the chimney? It might be the roof. We do both, so we check the flashing, the crown and the shingles on the same visit.
No guessing from the ground
Repair or rebuild? You'll see the photos first
We get up on the roof and look at the brick, the mortar joints, the crown, the cap and the flashing, and we send you the photos. If the damage is in the top few courses, we repoint or repair it. If the brick is soft and the crown is gone, a rebuild from the roofline up is usually the better money, and we'll say so. Either way, it's your call.
How a Cheltenham chimney job goes
Free inspection
We look at the chimney from the roof, check the flashing where it meets the shingles, and photograph all of it.
Written estimate
Everything's on paper: what we're repairing, what we're replacing, and why.
Permits
We check whether BHAR applies, then file the permit the job needs.
The work
We grind out bad mortar and repoint, rebuild what has to be rebuilt, and finish with a sound crown, a cap, and step flashing with counterflashing.
In their words
What homeowners say
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.
Price
What chimney work costs in Cheltenham
We don't price chimney work over the phone. A new cap and a rebuild from the roofline are very different jobs, and you can't tell which one you need from the ground. What moves the number is how far down the damage goes, how tall the chimney is, how many flues it has, and whether the flashing or the liner need work too.
A cheap fix that smears mortar over bad joints or caulks the flashing will look fine for a season. We'd rather show you what's actually wrong.
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Questions about chimney repair in Cheltenham
Do I need a permit for chimney work in Cheltenham?
Repairs and alterations are on the township's permit list, so most chimney work needs one. In Wyncote and La Mott, BHAR approves it first. We file it.
Is my house in a Cheltenham historic district?
Only if it's in Wyncote or La Mott, the township's two local historic districts. Give us the address and we'll check before we quote.
Why does the mortar matter on an old chimney?
Old brick is softer than modern brick. The National Park Service says repointing mortar should be softer than the brick, never harder. Hard mortar doesn't give, so the brick cracks instead.
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's no way to tell which from inside the house, so we look at all of them on the same visit.
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.
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Want to know what your chimney needs?
We'll get up on the roof, look at the brick, the crown and the flashing, and show you the photos. It costs nothing and you don't have to book anything. If it just needs a cap, we'll tell you that.
Get a Free Chimney InspectionOr call (267) 270-0791, answered 24 hours. PA License PA215236.