Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Chimney sweep in Bethlehem and Easton, PA
Get your chimney swept before the first cold night. We clean fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnace flues, reline and repair chimneys, and do level 2 inspections for home sales.
- [Fully insured]
- [CSIA certified]
- [PA HIC #PA000000]
- Serving the Lehigh Valley since [YEAR]
Services
Sweeping, relining, inspections, and repair
Creosote builds up every time you burn, and water works on the masonry every time it rains. The national fire code calls for an inspection once a year.
Chimney sweeping
Creosote is what catches fire in a chimney. We brush it out of the flue before it builds up, and tell you what we see at the cap and crown.
- Fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnace flues
- Room covered while we work
- Cleaned up before we leave
Chimney relining
A cracked, unlined, or wrong-size flue can leak smoke and carbon monoxide into the house. A stainless steel liner seals it up.
- Stainless steel liners
- Cracked and unlined flues
- Wood stove installs
Chimney inspections
Phil checks the chimney against NFPA 211, the national chimney safety standard, and tells you plainly what's safe and what needs work.
- Yearly safety inspections
- Level 2 with a camera through the flue
- Home sales and new stoves or furnaces
Chimney repair
Water is what wrecks a chimney. We fix the places it gets in, from the crown down to the roofline.
- Crowns and caps
- Brick and mortar
- Flashing and the roof around the chimney
Buying or selling
Selling a house? Get the chimney off your list.
Buyers and home inspectors often ask for a level 2 chimney inspection. Phil runs a camera through the whole flue and tells you exactly where it stands. [Phil can work around your closing date.]
Reviews
What customers say
Rated 4.9 stars on Google
“H.E. Chimney was referred to me by a friend who raved about the service Phil provided. Today Phil lived up to his reputation of great service. His work was through and he's very knowledgeable. His rates are fair. I already set a date for my next chimney cleaning. Thank you Phil”
Edward Bruck, [Bethlehem]
“I've used Phil several times myself and have referred him to many clients. He has always been professional, reliable, and prices are reasonable. I highly recommend him for any type of chimney or masonry work.”
Jesse Chupella, [Bethlehem]
“I would recommend Phil to anyone in the Lehigh Valley - I had an urgent chimney issue which he was able to schedule quickly, be on time, super friendly, and fix the issue quickly and for a fair price. Definitely will be a returning customer!”
Ryan Burns, [Bethlehem]
How it works
How a visit works
Here's what to expect, from the first call to the cleanup.
01
Call or send the form
Tell us what you burn and what's going on. We'll ask a few questions about the chimney.
02
We set a time
We pick a day that works for you, and we show up when we said we would.
03
We do the work
We sweep or inspect, tell you what we found, and leave the house clean.
About us
Meet Phil and Sam
H.E. Chimney is owned by Phil Milne and based in Bethlehem. When you call, you talk to the people who do the work.
Phil Milne
Owner and lead inspector
Phil does our inspections, including the level 2 inspections buyers and sellers need when a house changes hands. He runs a camera through the flue, checks the chimney against the fire code, and explains what he found in plain terms.
Sam
Master sweep and installer
Sam does our sweeping, creosote removal, liner installs, and wood stove installs. He keeps the flue clear and leaves your home as clean as he found it.
Service area
Chimney service across the Lehigh Valley
We're based in Bethlehem and work throughout Lehigh County and Northampton County, including Easton, Allentown, and the towns around them.
- Bethlehem
- Easton
- Allentown
- Bethlehem Township
- Emmaus
- Forks Township
- Fountain Hill
- Freemansburg
- Hellertown
- Lower Saucon
- Nazareth
- Northampton
- Palmer Township
- Wilson
Don't see your town? Call (610) 438-3577 and ask.
FAQ
Common questions
Short answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, ask when you call.
How often should I get my chimney swept?
The national fire code (NFPA 211) calls for a chimney inspection once a year. Most fireplaces and wood stoves need a sweep about once a year too, sooner if you burn a lot or burn wet wood.
How long does a sweep take?
[Most sweeps take one to two hours.] We give you a time when we schedule.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the area around the fireplace while we work and clean up before we leave.
What is a level 2 inspection?
It covers everything in a basic inspection, plus a camera run through the whole flue and a look at the chimney from the attic and basement where we can reach it. NFPA 211 calls for one when a house is sold, when you change your stove or furnace, or after a chimney fire.
Do you sweep wood stoves and furnace flues?
Yes. We sweep fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnace flues, and we install stainless liners and wood stoves.
What does it cost?
Every chimney is different. Call and we'll give you a quote.
Contact
Request a visit
Send a few details and we'll call you back to set a time. In a hurry? Call us.
- Phone
- (610) 438-3577
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm