Fireplace Repair
Cracked firebox, failing damper, tired masonry — we repair the fireplace itself, inside and out.
Learn more →Dormont's vintage housing stock includes many original clay-tile-lined chimneys worth inspecting before each burning season.

For Dormont, the appeal of dense streets of early-20th-century homes and brick duplexes comes with chimneys that have weathered decades of Pittsburgh winters. Roosevelt Chimney Works helps Dormont homeowners preserve and protect that masonry rather than tear it out.
Because Dormont is part of Allegheny County, its homes carry the particular mix of ages and styles that county is known for — dense streets of early-20th-century homes and brick duplexes. Dormont's vintage housing stock includes many original clay-tile-lined chimneys worth inspecting before each burning season. That context shapes how we approach every chimney here: we read the home first, then recommend what it actually needs.
If there's one thing that shortens the life of a Dormont chimney, it's water that's allowed to sit and freeze. Our winters cycle across the freezing point again and again, and each cycle works absorbed moisture deeper into crown, mortar, and brick. Prevention beats repair every time.
We also serve neighboring Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park and many more across South Hills. Wherever you are in the Greater Pittsburgh area, Roosevelt Chimney Works can help.
For Dormont, our approach is simple and old-fashioned: treat the home like it's our own. That means a clean worksite, an honest assessment backed by camera footage, repairs favored over replacement, and work we're glad to put our name on.
Every one of these is available to Dormont homeowners. Tap any service to learn more.
Cracked firebox, failing damper, tired masonry — we repair the fireplace itself, inside and out.
Learn more →A small part that does a big job — keeping rain, animals and debris out of your flue, and sparks off your roof.
Learn more →Raking out failed mortar and packing in fresh — the single most cost-effective way to extend a chimney's life.
Learn more →The seam where the chimney meets the roof is a top source of leaks. Proper flashing keeps that joint watertight.
Learn more →Soot, creosote and blockages cleared out — so your fireplace drafts clean and burns safely all winter.
Learn more →A camera goes where eyes can't. We show you the actual condition of your flue and masonry before recommending a thing.
Learn more →Crowns, flashing, brickwork and liners — repaired before small cracks turn into major rebuilds.
Learn more →Water stains near the fireplace? We track leaks to their actual source and stop them — not just cover the drywall.
Learn more →The crown is the chimney's roof. When it cracks, water pours into the masonry below — so we seal and restore it.
Learn more →Tell us what's happening with your chimney or fireplace in Dormont and we'll help.
Whether it's a routine cleaning, a stubborn leak, or masonry that's seen better winters - Roosevelt Chimney Works is ready to help across Greater Pittsburgh.