Professional chimney sweep done right — for Westampton Township and beyond.
Our annual sweep is the foundation of every healthy fireplace system. A certified Eds & Sons technician removes all combustion byproducts — soot, ash, light creosote, and debris — using commercial-grade rotary brushes and HEPA-filtered vacuums that keep your Westampton Township living room spotless. We don't stop at cleaning; we methodically inspect the firebox, smoke chamber, damper, flue liner, and exterior crown while we work. Every visit includes a written findings report with timestamped photos so you have a clear baseline for next season. Catching a minor mortar spall or a stage-one creosote accumulation now costs far less than addressing the same issue after a full winter of burning. Scheduling in late summer or early fall typically means shorter wait times and better availability.
Request this service →Not every inspection is the same depth, and choosing the right level protects your investment. A Level I inspection — the one bundled with your annual sweep — covers accessible areas and suits chimneys with no known changes. A Level II inspection uses video scanning equipment to examine the full length of the flue interior and is required after purchasing a home, following a chimney fire, or when switching fuel types; we strongly recommend it for any Westampton Township property built before 1990, when clay tile standards differed significantly. A Level III inspection involves removing structural components to access concealed areas and is reserved for serious damage scenarios. Eds & Sons technicians explain findings step by step, provide written documentation, and offer honest guidance on whether a repair is urgent, advisory, or simply worth monitoring through the next season.
Request this service →Burning wood in a New Jersey winter is nearly unavoidable, but the byproduct — creosote — accumulates in layers that grow progressively more dangerous. Stage one is powdery soot, easy to brush away. Stage two is flaky or tar-like deposits that require firm mechanical brushing. Stage three, glazed creosote, is a hard, shiny coating that resists standard brushes and presents an extreme fire hazard. Eds & Sons uses professional-grade chemical conditioning agents specifically formulated to convert glazed deposits into a removable ash layer before mechanical cleaning — a two-visit process we schedule back-to-back to minimize disruption. Burlington County homes that see frequent overnight low-burn fires are particularly prone to accelerated creosote formation. Our technicians assess your burning habits, wood moisture levels, and draft characteristics to recommend practical changes that slow future buildup.
Request this service →The chimney crown is the concrete or mortar slab that seals the top of the masonry chase around the flue tile, and it takes a relentless beating from Burlington County's freeze-thaw cycles every winter. A crown with even hairline cracks allows water to migrate down into the masonry, freezing and expanding with each cold snap until those cracks become gaps and the underlying brick begins to spall. Eds & Sons repairs crowns with a flexible, elastomeric crown coat sealant rated for decades of outdoor exposure — a fraction of the cost of full crown replacement. We also install and replace stainless-steel chimney caps, which block rain, snow, nesting animals, and downdraft. Both are small investments that prevent some of the most expensive chimney damage we see in Westampton Township each spring.
Request this service →Mortar is the unsung hero of a chimney's structural integrity, and in South Jersey's climate it typically needs attention every 20 to 30 years — sooner on older stacks with original lime mortar. Tuckpointing — the process of grinding out deteriorated mortar joints and packing them with fresh, properly matched mortar — halts moisture intrusion, prevents brick displacement, and restores load-bearing capacity. Eds & Sons technicians match mortar color and composition carefully so repairs blend naturally with existing masonry. We also repair spalled bricks, rebuild deteriorated crowns from scratch when sealing alone isn't sufficient, and address firebox refractory panel damage that compromises the thermal barrier between your fire and the surrounding structure. Our masonry work comes with a written warranty, and we photograph all repairs before and after for your records.
Request this service →The flue liner is your chimney's most critical safety component — it contains combustion gases, protects surrounding combustibles, and controls the draft that keeps your fire burning cleanly. Clay tile liners installed in older Westampton Township homes can crack from thermal cycling or a chimney fire event, creating pathways for carbon monoxide and heat transfer into framing cavities. Eds & Sons installs flexible stainless-steel liner systems and cast-in-place liner systems for both fireplaces and heating appliances. Stainless relining is also mandatory when converting from oil to gas heat — a common upgrade in Burlington County — because gas flue gases are wetter and more corrosive than oil combustion products and will rapidly deteriorate an unlined or improperly sized clay tile flue. We pull all required permits and our liner installations meet or exceed NFPA 211 and local building code requirements.
Request this service →Fast response, upfront pricing, and workmanship guaranteed. Get your free estimate today.