Trusted Chimney & Fireplace Care Across Greater Pittsburgh
Frank & Sons keeps Western Pennsylvania homes warm, safe, and watertight — from routine sweeps to full masonry restoration.
Cleaning • Inspections • Repairs • Installations
Care for Every Part of Your Chimney & Fireplace
From the cap at the top to the firebox at the bottom, we handle the full system — and we tell you honestly what needs attention and what doesn't.
Cleaning
Chimney Cleaning
Soot and creosote cleared out so your fireplace drafts clean and burns safely.
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Inspection
Chimney Inspection
Camera-backed inspections that show you the true condition of your flue.
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Repair
Chimney Repair
Crowns, flashing, brick and liners — repaired before small cracks become big bills.
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Crowns
Chimney Crown Repair
The chimney's roof, sealed and restored to keep water out of the masonry.
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Liners
Chimney Liner Replacement
Relining with stainless steel for safe, reliable venting — often better than the original.
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Fireplace
Gas Fireplace Services
Clean, convenient gas fireplaces kept burning safely with proper venting checks.
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A Family Company That Treats Your Home Like Its Own
Frank & Sons is built on a simple idea: do honest, careful work and explain it plainly. We're a family-run chimney and fireplace company serving Greater Pittsburgh, and we've built our reputation on the recommendations we don't make as much as the ones we do.
- ✓ Repair before unnecessary replacement — we fix what can be fixed
- ✓ Camera-backed inspections so you see what we see
- ✓ Clean, respectful work from first call to finished job
- ✓ Deep familiarity with Western PA homes and weather
Chimney Safety Is the Whole Point
A chimney's job is to contain heat and vent combustion gases safely out of your home. When a liner cracks, a flue clogs with creosote, or a firebox joint opens up, that safety margin disappears — often invisibly.
That's why every job starts with understanding the real condition of your system. Our inspections use cameras to reach where a flashlight can't, so recommendations are based on evidence you can see, not guesswork.
- ✓ Creosote removal to prevent chimney fires
- ✓ Liner and flue integrity checks
- ✓ Carbon monoxide and draft safety
Stopping Water Before It Wins
Almost every chimney repair traces back to one culprit: water. It works into cracked crowns, open mortar joints, and failed flashing, then freezes and expands through every Western Pennsylvania winter — prying the masonry apart a little more each year.
We diagnose where the water is really getting in and stop it at the source: crown repair, repointing, flashing, waterproofing, and when it's genuinely needed, rebuilding. The goal is always the least invasive fix that actually solves the problem.
Wood or Gas, We Keep the Fire Safe
Whether you love the crackle of a real wood fire or the convenience of gas at the flip of a switch, we keep your fireplace safe and satisfying to use — firebox and damper repair, cleaning, inspection, and installation.
- ✓ Wood-burning fireplaces, stoves & inserts
- ✓ Gas fireplace inspection, cleaning & venting checks
- ✓ Firebox, damper & masonry repair
Simple, Honest, Done Right
No pressure, no upselling — just a clear path from your first call to a job well done.
Reach Out
Call or send the form. Tell us what's happening and where.
Inspect & Diagnose
We examine the system — often with a camera — to find the real cause.
Clear Options
You get honest recommendations in plain English, with no pressure.
Quality Work
We do it right with the proper materials and leave the area clean.
Chimney & Fireplace Craftsmanship
A look at the kind of work we do across Greater Pittsburgh.
Rooted in Western Pennsylvania
We know these homes and this weather. From century-old brick in the city's neighborhoods to newer construction in the growing suburbs, we tailor our work to what your chimney actually needs.
Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny CountyChimney cleaning, inspection & repair for Pittsburgh homeowners.
Mt. Lebanon, PA
Allegheny CountyChimney cleaning, inspection & repair for Mt. Lebanon homeowners.
Cranberry Township, PA
Butler CountyChimney cleaning, inspection & repair for Cranberry Township homeowners.
Communities We Serve
Chimney and fireplace care throughout Greater Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh
South Hills
Western Suburbs
Eastern Suburbs
Allegheny Valley
Washington County
Westmoreland County
Beaver County
Outlying Communities
From the Frank & Sons Blog
Practical guidance for Pittsburgh-area homeowners.
Chimney Cleaning
How Often Should You Have Your Chimney Cleaned in Pittsburgh?
Homeowners often hear that a chimney should be cleaned every year, but inspection and cleaning are not exactly the same thing.
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Chimney Leaks
Why Is My Chimney Leaking When It Rains?
Chimney leaks are rarely solved well by guessing.
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Chimney Safety
What Is Creosote and Why Is It Dangerous?
Creosote is a combustible residue that can form when wood smoke cools and condenses inside a chimney.
Read article →Frequently Asked Questions
We serve Greater Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities within roughly 60 miles, across Allegheny, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Beaver and neighboring counties. See our service areas for the full list.
For regular wood burners, an annual cleaning and inspection before the heating season is the standard recommendation. Gas appliances still need yearly inspection of venting and connections.
Call us at 412-407-8749 to discuss your project and scheduling. We'll give you honest recommendations based on what your chimney actually needs.
We're a family-run company built on honest recommendations — repair before unnecessary replacement — and camera-backed inspections that show you what's really going on, rather than asking you to take our word for it.
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Tell us what's going on with your chimney or fireplace and we'll get back to you. No email required — just leave your number and we'll call you back.
- ✓ Honest recommendations — repair before unnecessary replacement
- ✓ Camera-backed inspections that show you what's really there
- ✓ Serving Greater Pittsburgh within roughly 60 miles
- ✓ Family-run crew from first call to finished job
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Ready to Take Care of Your Chimney?
Whether it's a routine sweep, a nagging leak, or a full restoration, Frank & Sons is ready to help. Reach out today.