Chimney Liner Replacement
When a liner is beyond repair, relining with stainless steel restores safe venting — often better than the original.
When a liner has failed — cracked clay tile throughout, damage from a chimney fire, or an unlined flue that never met modern standards — replacement is the answer. Relining with a properly sized stainless steel liner restores safe venting and often performs better than the original, with improved draft and easier maintenance.
Frank & Sons relines chimneys throughout Greater Pittsburgh. It's one of the most impactful safety upgrades an older chimney can receive, transforming a questionable flue into one that vents reliably for decades.
When replacement is the right call
- Widespread cracking across a clay-tile liner.
- Liner damage from a chimney fire.
- An unlined chimney serving a modern appliance.
- Repeated liner problems that repairs can't keep up with.
- Adding an insert or appliance that needs a matched liner.
How relining works
We size a stainless steel liner precisely to your appliance and fuel, then run it the full length of the flue, insulating it where appropriate to improve draft and protect the surrounding masonry. It's connected correctly at the appliance and topped with a proper cap.
A correctly installed stainless liner gives you reliable draft, easier cleaning, and long service life — frequently outperforming the clay-tile liner it replaces. We handle the whole process and confirm the finished flue vents safely.
Why it matters in Greater Pittsburgh
Relining is especially common in Pittsburgh's older housing stock, where original clay-tile liners have simply reached the end of their service life. For homeowners adding a modern wood or gas insert, a new stainless liner is often part of doing the job correctly.
Our Process
Straightforward, honest, and built around getting it right the first time.
Call or Request Online
Reach out by phone or the form. Tell us what's happening and where — we'll gather the details that matter.
Inspection & Diagnosis
We examine the system, often with a camera, to find the real cause rather than guessing at the symptom.
Clear Recommendation
You get a plain-English explanation and honest options — repair before unnecessary replacement, always.
Quality Workmanship
We do the work with the right materials and technique, then confirm the result and leave the area clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most modern applications, yes. A properly sized, insulated stainless liner offers excellent draft, durability, and easy maintenance — and it can be matched precisely to your appliance.
Many relines are completed in a day, though it depends on the chimney and appliance. We'll give you a clear timeline after inspecting.
Often yes — inserts vent best through a correctly sized liner. It's a common and worthwhile part of an insert installation.
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Chimney Liner Replacement Across Greater Pittsburgh
We provide chimney liner replacement throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities within roughly 60 miles.
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- ✓ 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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