Welcome to Advance Chimney Specialists, Inc., Southwestern PA's premier and most in-demand chimney sweep. We've been proudly serving the greater Pittsburgh area since 1996, and our neighbors have come to know us as Pittsburgh's chimney experts. We use the most modern and state-of-the-art technology and equipment to ensure your chimney system is operating safely and efficiently.
We follow up after your appointment to make sure you were happy with the service you received. We honor our work even after the warranty has expired - not because we're obligated to, but because we believe in doing the right thing. We're one of the only chimney companies in Southwestern PA that has a CSIA-certified lead tech on every truck.
We keep up with current industry trends and all employees are required to participate in continued education. For your safety and peace of mind, all hires are thoroughly vetted with a background check and drug testing. You see, our mission is to preserve life by eliminating fire and carbon monoxide hazards, while simultaneously improving quality of life and peace of mind.
We follow up after your appointment to make sure you were happy with the service you received. We honor our work even after the warranty has expired - not because we're obligated to, but because we believe in doing the right thing. We're one of the only chimney companies in Southwestern PA that has a CSIA-certified lead tech on every truck.
We keep up with current industry trends and all employees are required to participate in continued education. For your safety and peace of mind, all hires are thoroughly vetted with a background check and drug testing. You see, our mission is to preserve life by eliminating fire and carbon monoxide hazards, while simultaneously improving quality of life and peace of mind.
Services
When you're looking for someone to take care of your chimney system, you may be vetting multiple companies and wondering who to call. We get it. There's no shortage of options. The chimney sweep profession is not regulated by the federal government or the state of Pennsylvania or West Virginia, so it's easy for someone to purchase some chimney sweeping rods and brushes and call themselves a sweep.
We Offer A Range of Chimney & Venting Services Throughout Pittsburgh - You Can Count On Us. Are you looking for a thorough, reliable, professional, considerate, and clean team to make chimney and fireplace maintenance simple and stress-free? You're in the right place. We're Pittsburgh's chimney experts, and when you call on us, you can rest assured your home is in good hands.
Need Chimney Repairs in Pittsburgh or Southwest PA? Advance Chimney Specialists, Inc. Can Help. Your chimney is an important part of your home structure and keeping it in great condition is key to protecting your investment. But that's not always easy. Sometimes damage occurs, components fail, leaks spring up, or things just start looking worse with each passing year.
Here at Advance Chimney Specialists, Inc., our goal is to reduce fire and carbon monoxide hazards and improve the quality of life and comfort of our clients in Pittsburgh and the neighboring communities. For this reason, we always follow all safety and fire prevention standards and observe all local codes and regulations.
Think it may be time for a chimney sweeping? Our protocol is to always start with a level one inspection, or a level two inspection if the circumstances call for it. Why? Because the NFPA and CSIA state that all chimneys should be inspected annually, but only swept as needed. Starting with an inspection allows us to determine if a sweeping is even needed.
Reviews (14)
Mike Collura
Feb 04, 2022
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Both the administrative office staff and the technicians were friendly and very responsive. All of our questions were answered and they followed up to ensure there were no questions or issues. Technicians promptly provided a report with before and after cleaning photos as well as potential future enhancements we might consider. No surprise high pressure sales pitches for additional services and honest feedback on what is and is not a safety concern to address.
Robert Dorsch
Jan 29, 2022
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Eric Fontana
Jan 29, 2022
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Had a hiccup and the owner called us personally and rectified the situation, went above and beyond the call of duty to take care of issue. Owner wanted to make sure that we were happy and anything that we were not happy with would use as training tools for employees. Owner was very serious about making sure quality of work that company does is A+. My wife and I were very impressed and could tell the owner is a genuine guy.
Jody Garlick
Jan 29, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We could not have been happier with the quality of the service and our technician, Chris. He was professional, personable, and did an outstanding job. We found Advance Chimney Sweeps using a google search, so we weren't sure what to expect. We will definitely be using them for regular yearly cleaning!
Services: Chimney inspections, Stove & fireplace cleaning
We could not have been happier with the quality of the service and our technician, Chris. He was professional, personable, and did an outstanding job. We found Advance Chimney Sweeps using a google search, so we weren't sure what to expect. We will definitely be using them for regular yearly cleaning!
Services: Chimney inspections, Stove & fireplace cleaning
Elaine Frantz
Jan 18, 2022
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We have hired Advanced Chimney Sweeps twice now to inspect and clean our chimney and … they have been quick, professional, and pleasant to work with. Honestly I like to spend as little time as possible thinking about my chimney, while keeping everything safe, and Advanced had helped me accomplish that.
Oonagh Taeger
Jan 17, 2022
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Advanced Chimney Sweeps have been a real pleasure to deal with. They were super timely and professional with communications, and they were able to move my appointment up when they had a cancellation. Their technician is a lovely - really courteous as well as detailed and thorough. I will absolutely use them again next time I need my chimney swept!
Dan Drummond
Jan 06, 2022
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Dan F.
Dec 29, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Advance Chimney was great - the office was easy to work with with changing schedules and the tech was on time, clean, and stayed an extra five minutes to give great tips for homeowner maintenance and efficient use. Will definitely use again!
Services: Chimney inspections, Chimney cleaning
Advance Chimney was great - the office was easy to work with with changing schedules and the tech was on time, clean, and stayed an extra five minutes to give great tips for homeowner maintenance and efficient use. Will definitely use again!
Services: Chimney inspections, Chimney cleaning
Kim Hollein
Nov 22, 2021
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Very professional company! They have kept in touch and provided timely updates for our service appt. The original appt had to be rescheduled due to a sick technician and the process and timeframe to reschedule was straightforward and met our expectations. The technician who came out was very friendly and took the time to look at and address our concerns and answer the questions we had. He identified an issue with our chimney cap that was not pointed out in our new home inspection so we can correct that issue. An overall great experience and we will be scheduled our annual cleaning with them again
Rob Thompson
Nov 19, 2021
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Advance Chimney Sweeps inspected and cleaned the chimney in our recently purchased home. The previous owner's did not have any records of chimney care so it was crucial to us that we have a detailed and thorough inspection. Advance Chimney used a camera to inspect every inch of our chimney and took photos to show exact areas of concern. They also took time to explain to us the proper use and function of our fireplace. The cleaning and inspection took less than 2 hours and they left the area very clean. We received a detailed report and repair estimate within an hour of servicing our chimney. Our
Susan T.
Oct 11, 2021
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We have a fireplace and wood stove with separate pipes that run through the same chimney. We used Advance Chimney Sweep once before and the inspection and cleaning were fine. The last time we used them, the owner came with the worker and after they tore down the wood stove pipe, the owner said they couldn't go any further and would not even put our pipe back together "because when the wood stove was installed, it was done incorrectly and not up to code". They charged the full amount and left a mess on the floor, and my husband and I had to put it all back together! Since then we
J. T.
Sep 07, 2021
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Bad experience! They were quick to respond (which should have told me something because of how busy they should have been). Guy shows up...immediately complaining about how he thought I only had one fireplace, despite spending a good amount of time on the phone detailing that there were two, and exactly where they were. The guy wouldn't speak to me until the end, where I learned absolutely nothing about my new homes fireplace and instead was shoved a pile of brochures, telling me how bad my chimney was. The quote was extremely high...WAY high...
Then I get a letter from the company in
Then I get a letter from the company in
E. B.
Jan 09, 2021
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$200 for an estimate. The guy climbed the ladder to the chimney and wasted a couple of minutes there. Then took photos in my basement. He had to make the estimate look worthwhile somehow. Then 10-minutes later from his truck, he emailed me a ridiculous quote that would buy a small house. Clearly, he wasn't interested in the job and I probably got the super fast quote because he was in a hurry to see how big of a sucker he was dealing with. He is a crook in my opinion.
Anne C.
Sep 11, 2013
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I had 2 guys from this company come to inspect and clean my chimney.
They were friendly and courteous, although it didn't seem like they were concerned with the time it took for them to be done.
I paid $250 for them to tell me, that my chimney was in no working condition and I would have to pay another $4200 for them to fix it!
So I wonder, why was I still charged for the cleaning, if they already knew, the fireplace wouldn't be used any time soon. That was not very nice and I am pretty upset about that!
They were friendly and courteous, although it didn't seem like they were concerned with the time it took for them to be done.
I paid $250 for them to tell me, that my chimney was in no working condition and I would have to pay another $4200 for them to fix it!
So I wonder, why was I still charged for the cleaning, if they already knew, the fireplace wouldn't be used any time soon. That was not very nice and I am pretty upset about that!
