Repointing / Tuckpointing
Raking out failed mortar and packing in fresh — the single most cost-effective way to extend a chimney's life.
Learn more →Ross Township's many mid-century homes have chimneys now reaching prime age for repointing and liner attention.

There's real heritage in Ross Township's streets, and the chimneys standing over a large, settled community of postwar and later suburban homes are part of it. Roosevelt Chimney Works treats that history with the respect it deserves — restoring and repairing rather than replacing wherever we can, throughout North Hills.
Because Ross Township is part of Allegheny County, its homes carry the particular mix of ages and styles that county is known for — a large, settled community of postwar and later suburban homes. Ross Township's many mid-century homes have chimneys now reaching prime age for repointing and liner attention. 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 Ross Township. 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 McCandless, Wexford, Franklin Park and many more across North 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, Ross Township 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 Ross Township. 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 Ross Township 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.