Repointing / Tuckpointing
Raking out failed mortar and packing in fresh — the single most cost-effective way to extend a chimney's life.
Learn more →Pleasant Hills homeowners often turn to us for crown and flashing work that keeps water out of aging masonry.

In Pleasant Hills, well-kept postwar homes in a settled residential borough put in real work over a long heating season — and their chimneys deserve the same steady care in return. Roosevelt Chimney Works handles it all, from sweeps to masonry.
Because Pleasant Hills is part of Allegheny County, its homes carry the particular mix of ages and styles that county is known for — well-kept postwar homes in a settled residential borough. Pleasant Hills homeowners often turn to us for crown and flashing work that keeps water out of aging masonry. That context shapes how we approach every chimney here: we read the home first, then recommend what it actually needs.
Western Pennsylvania's freeze-thaw cycles are the defining challenge for chimneys in Pleasant Hills. Water works into small cracks in the crown, mortar, and brick, then freezes and expands through the winter, widening the damage a little more each year. Catching it early keeps a minor repair from becoming a major one.
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.
Whether you need an annual cleaning, a leak tracked to its source, or a crown rebuilt before it takes the masonry with it, Pleasant Hills homeowners get the same thing from us: an honest look, a clear explanation, and work done to last. No fear-selling, no upselling — just the right fix.
These are the core chimney and fireplace services we bring to Pleasant Hills. Each links to a full description.
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 →When a liner is beyond repair, relining with stainless steel restores safe venting — often better than the original.
Learn more →Spalling brick, cracked joints, deteriorated stone — masonry restored by people who understand why it failed.
Learn more →Tell us what's happening with your chimney or fireplace in Pleasant Hills 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.