Villanova, PA / Delaware County

Chimney Repair in Villanova, 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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Villanova, PA

Chimney repair in Villanova: the short version

Dynasty Construction & Roofing repairs, rebuilds and relines chimneys in Villanova, on both the Radnor and Lower Merion sides. We're based in Warminster and licensed in Pennsylvania (PA215236). Radnor puts fireplaces and heating equipment on its permit list. Inspections are free. Call (267) 270-0791.

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Permits

Radnor or Lower Merion? Check the address

Villanova straddles Radnor Township in Delaware County and Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, and each has its own permit office. Radnor requires every contractor to be licensed with the township.

Which side are you on?
Permit office
Community Development, 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne
Fireplaces and heating
Installing or replacing one needs a permit
Liners and masonry
We check the township's rules for your job before we set a date
Contractors
Licensed with Radnor, $50 a year, with $500,000 liability insurance

Local chimneys

What we look for on Villanova chimneys

Most Villanova homes went up in the 1950s and 60s. Chimneys from then usually leak at the flashing or the crown before the brick goes.

  • Brick chimney where it meets a dark shingle roof, with copper counterflashing along its base

    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.

  • Concrete chimney crown with two stainless steel flue caps, seen from the roof

    Crowns and caps

    The crown is the concrete on top, 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.

  • Brick chimney rising above a grey shingle roof with metal flashing at its base

    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.

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 Villanova chimney job goes

  1. Free inspection

    We look at the chimney from the roof, check the flashing where it meets the shingles, and photograph all of it.

  2. Written estimate

    Everything's on paper: what we're repairing, what we're replacing, and why.

  3. Permits

    We work out which township you're in and check its rules for the job, then verify requirements and handle permit filing where municipality rules allow, or guide you through local filing before work begins.

  4. 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.

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What homeowners say

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  • 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 Villanova

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 Villanova

Do I need a permit for chimney work in Villanova?

It depends on the job and the side. Radnor requires one for fireplaces and heating equipment. For other chimney work, we check the Radnor or Lower Merion rules for your job before we set a date.

Is my Villanova house in Radnor or Lower Merion?

Villanova sits on the county line. Part is Radnor Township in Delaware County, and part is Lower Merion in Montgomery County. Give us the address and we'll check.

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.

Do I need a stainless steel liner?

You do if the clay liner is cracked or missing, or if you're connecting a new furnace, boiler or wood stove that the old flue wasn't sized for. We look before we quote, and if the liner is fine we tell you.

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Free, and nothing to book

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.