Plumb Line Chimney Sweeps
Brick chimney on a home served by Plumb Line Chimney Sweeps in Philadelphia, PA

Chimney Sweep in Philadelphia, PA

Appointments within the week, careful work with covered floors and soot kept out of your home, and a family craft behind every job — never a franchise.

Certified techniciansMentored on our crew before working solo
Family tradeIndependently owned since 2018
Photo report after every visitThe same images we review, sent to you
Clean workDrop cloths down, soot contained

Services

Every chimney service, handled by one team

A single crew covers the full list — the technician who cleans your flue is the same one who prepares your report.

Most requested

Chimney Sweeping

We scrub the flue from top to bottom and vacuum every bit of soot so your fireplace pulls a clean draft and runs safely.

Includes: Full flue brushing, smoke chamber, firebox, damper inspection, photo report.

Book a Sweep

Chimney Cap Installation

A properly sized stainless cap blocks rain, wildlife, and debris from entering the flue and prevents downdraft problems.

Includes: On-site measuring, stainless cap, spark screen, fastened mounting.

Book Cap Install

Masonry Repair

We fill crumbling mortar joints, restore worn crowns, and waterproof the brickwork before moisture causes deeper damage.

Includes: Tuckpointing, crown restoration, flashing inspection, waterproofing.

Book Repair Visit

Wood Stove Service

Full cleaning and safety inspection for wood and pellet stoves, covering everything from the stovepipe down to the door gasket.

Includes: Stovepipe cleaning, baffle inspection, gasket and door seal check.

Book Stove Service

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Packed lint restricts airflow and creates a real fire risk, so we clean the entire run from your dryer to the outside wall.

Includes: Complete vent brushing, airflow verification, exterior flap inspection.

Book Vent Cleaning

Chimney Inspection

A thorough examination of the flue, crown, liner, and firebox, with plain-language notes on everything that needs attention.

Includes: Camera scan of the liner, written summary, photographs.

Book Inspection

How it works

Three steps from start to done

  1. Schedule

    Dial (267) 327-3909 or tap the booking button to choose a morning or afternoon slot.

  2. We show up and cover your floors

    Your technician spreads drop cloths from the entrance to the hearth and seals the firebox opening before any brushing begins.

  3. You receive the report

    Before we pack up, you get a written summary with photos of the flue and anything that needs monitoring.

The checklistPrinted on every report

What we examine on every visit

01Condition of the flue liner
02Creosote accumulation
03Damper function
04Smoke shelf and chamber
05Firebox masonry and mortar joints
06Crown condition
07Cap and spark arrestor
08Flashing where the chimney meets the roof

Warning signs your chimney needs service

01SignSmoke backing into the room
02SignA woodsy smell when the fireplace is not in use
03SignDark flakes collecting in the firebox
04SignFires that struggle to light or stay going
05SignMoisture stains around the chimney area
06SignMortar crumbling or bricks coming loose
07SignScratching or chirping sounds in the flue
08SignWhite residue on the outside brickwork
From the ownerSince 2018

A family craft, not a franchise.

My grandfather began cleaning chimneys in Philadelphia with a truck, a set of rods, and a commitment to leave every hearth in better shape than he found it. That is still how we operate.

When you call, you reach our family — not a dispatch center — and the technician who knocks on your door is someone we trained ourselves. Our name rides on every job.

— Clive

What the neighbors say

“Caught a cracked flue tile the previous company overlooked, showed me the pictures, and walked me through my options with no pressure at all.”
David R. — inspection before buying a house
“They laid cloths from the front door all the way to the hearth. You would never guess someone had just swept the chimney.”
Sarah M. — annual sweep and inspection
“Our dryer went from needing two cycles down to one that same afternoon after they cleaned out the vent.”
Renee B. — dryer vent cleaning

Find us

610 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Where we work

Where we work

Proudly serving Philadelphia, PA and nearby communities, including: If your town is not on the list, call (267) 327-3909 and we will give you a straight answer.

Oak Lane · Melrose Park · Cheltenham Village · Elkins Park · Cheltenham · Pennsauken · Bala Cynwyd · Palmyra · Camden · McKinley · Rockledge · Wyncote · Merchantville · Jenkintown · Wyndmoor

FAQ

Five questions we get the most

Something else? Call (267) 327-3909.

How long should I expect the visit to take?

A typical sweep runs about an hour. Adding a camera inspection tacks on another 30 to 45 minutes.

What is covered in an inspection?

We run a camera through the flue liner, examine the crown, cap, flashing, damper, and firebox, and hand you a written report with photographs.

Can you service wood stoves as well?

Absolutely — wood and pellet stoves get a thorough cleaning and safety check, from the stovepipe to the baffle and door gasket.

How do you make sure my home stays clean?

We spread drop cloths from the entryway to the hearth, put on shoe covers, seal the firebox opening, and keep a HEPA vacuum running throughout.

How frequently should a chimney be swept?

Once a year for most households that regularly burn wood. If you go through more than a cord per season or spot black flakes in the firebox, schedule a sweep sooner.

Set before the first frost?