Chimney Sweep and Chimney Inspection Specialists
Serving Chester County & Montgomery County, PA Since 1978
Established in 1978, Top Hatter has the distinction of being the oldest chimney sweep business in Chester County, PA, and Montgomery County, PA. We help homeowners throughout Pottstown and the surrounding communities in the Schuylkill River Valley keep their fireplaces, stoves, and heater chimneys properly swept and inspected.
Our service area includes communities along the main thoroughfares of Route 100, Route 422, and Route 23 to serve our neighbors in Pottstown and the surrounding towns of Phoenixville, Collegeville, Royersford, Elverson, Boyertown, Chester Springs, Spring City, and more.
This area has a mix of older homes with terra cotta chimney liners that are starting to show their age, along with many newer homes with factory-built metal fireplace chimney systems. We have the experience and equipment to inspect and clean a wide range of chimney systems.
Top Hatter Chimney Sweep — your trusted partner for a safer, cleaner home. With experienced technicians, thorough inspections, and professional cleaning, we help to keep chimneys, fireplaces, and vents operating efficiently and safely
Bryan is a Certified Chimney Professional through the National Chimney Sweep Guild, bringing specialized chimney knowledge and experience to every inspection and sweep service.
Our services include chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, video inspections, stainless steel chimney caps, and chimney top dampers.
Chimney Inspections
We are a fully insured, certified chimney inspection and chimney sweep service using specialized equipment to thoroughly inspect and sweep your chimney. A chimney inspection protects your home, family, and heating system by identifying issues before they become emergencies. We use state-of-the-art video camera inspection to thoroughly inspect the interior of the chimney flue.
We focus on chimney sweeping and inspection, not general chimney contracting. We don’t perform masonry repairs, install stainless steel liners, or other miscellaneous services. Our honest recommendations are based on what we find. If we find a safety, maintenance, or performance issue, we’ll explain what we find so you can make an informed decision.
Inspections are performed using the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, and the International Residential Code.
Chimney Sweeping
Regular chimney cleaning and inspections can help identify potential hazards before they become expensive or dangerous problems. Keeping your chimney properly maintained reduces the risk of dangerous chimney fires and improves draft efficiency for better heating performance. A thorough cleaning includes not only sweeping the soot and creosote but also inspecting the flue for cracks, gaps, holes, obstructions, or any other safety concerns. We might find evidence of a chimney fire, in which case the chimney should have a more thorough inspection by video scanning to ascertain if there is any damage.
Dealing with soot in the house demands special care and equipment. Our “Soot Sweeper” vacuum is designed to help contain soot and dust during the cleaning process.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that chimneys be inspected at least once a year, and more frequently when appropriate.
Looking for chimney sweeping or inspection in Pottstown, Chester County, or Montgomery County? Call Top Hatter Chimney Sweep at 610-469-6016.
Video Chimney Scanning
Protect Your Chimney
Stainless steel chimney caps protect against the weather and invading animals that can cause mortar and flue liner damage or flue blockage, allowing carbon monoxide or smoke into the house.
Chimney top dampers replace missing or broken dampers to save energy by preventing heat or air conditioning from escaping up the chimney. A loose-fitting or open damper is like leaving a window open.
Our video scanning equipment allows us to examine the interior of the flue for conditions that may not be visible during a standard visual inspection. Video scanning is essential to obtain a complete assessment of the chimney condition and can be especially useful when investigating suspected flue damage from a chimney fire, obstrustions, or other conditions that require a closer look. obstructions
Coyz fires start with a clean chimney
Why Choose Top Hatter?
Certified and insured
Honest, upfront pricing
Local and reliable service
Experienced professional
Your safety is our priority
Helping homeowners for generations
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