Chimney Sweep and Chimney Inspection Specialists
Serving Chester County & Montgomery County, PA Since 1978
Top Hatter Chimney Sweep is a local chimney sweep and inspection business based in Pottstown, PA. Founded by Bill Donnell in 1978, we have been serving homeowners throughout Chester County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding area for nearly five decades.
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 Boyertown, Douglassville, Spring City, Phoenixville, Collegeville, Royersford, Schwenksville, Elverson, Chester Springs, Exton, Glenmore, 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, including fireplaces with woodstove inserts and their stainless steel liners. Our job is to understand the chimney system we’re working on, clean it properly, inspect it carefully, and give an honest explanation of our findings.
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.
Our service s include chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, chimney video scanning 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.
Bryan is a Certified Chimney Professional through the National Chimney Sweep Guild, bringing specialized chimney knowledge and experience to every inspection and sweep service. The NCSG was formed in 1977 and helps set industry standards and provides recognized certified credentials.
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.
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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, obstructions, and 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 determineif there is any damage.
Dealing with soot in the house demands special care and equipment. Our “Soot Sweeper” vacuum is designed to help contain the soot and dust produced during the cleaning process, leaving no mess behind.
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 at 610-469-6016.
Video Chimney Scanning
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 when an additional evaluation is appropriate to obtain a complete assessment of the chimney’s condition, and can be especially useful when investigating suspected flue damage from a chimney fire, obstructions, or other conditions that require a closer look.
Protect Your Chimney
Stainless steel chimney caps A properly fitted stainless steel chimney cap helps protect your chimney from rain, leaves, birds, and other animals. Keeping unwanted moisture and debris out can help protect the chimney and flue from damage and the risk of blockages which could cause carbon monoxide or smoke to enter the house.
Chimney top dampers A missing, damaged, or poorly fitting damper can allow unwanted air exchange through the chimney when the fireplace isn’t being used.
Safe fires start with a clean chimney
Why Choose Top Hatter
Certified Chimney Professional
Honest, upfront pricing and recommendations
Local and reliable service
Fully insured
Modern inspection technology
Helping homeowners for generations
Established in 1978