by loucurleyschimney | Jun 28, 2026 | Fireplace Inspection and Repair, Gas and Oil Appliances
If your Delaware County home has a fireplace, there is a good chance you have wondered whether to keep burning wood or switch to gas. Most homeowners in this area are not starting from scratch; they already have an existing chimney and firebox, and the real question...
by loucurleyschimney | Apr 24, 2026 | Chimney Liner
Chimney Liner Replacement: A Complete Guide for Delaware County Homeowners Your chimney liner is one of the most critical safety components in your home’s venting system—and one of the easiest to ignore. Tucked inside the flue where you can’t see it, the liner quietly...
by loucurleyschimney | Apr 24, 2026 | Chimney Repair, Masonry Repairs
If you own a home with a brick chimney in Delaware County or the Main Line, eventually you will encounter the terms tuckpointing and repointing when discussing chimney repairs. These two terms are used almost interchangeably by homeowners and even by some contractors,...
by loucurleyschimney | Mar 18, 2026 | Dryer Vent
Most homeowners clean the lint trap after every load of laundry. Good habit. But here’s the thing: the lint trap only catches a fraction of the lint your dryer produces. The rest travels through your dryer vent—the duct that carries heat and moisture from the dryer to...
by loucurleyschimney | Feb 10, 2026 | Chimney Inspection, Uncategorized
You know you should get your chimney inspected, but have no idea what it should cost. Is $150 a good price? Is $500 too much? And what’s the difference between a Level 1 and Level 2 inspection? If you’re a homeowner in Delaware County or the Main Line,...
by loucurleyschimney | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Your Drexel Hill home’s chimney crown may not be the most noticeable part of your property’s structure, but it plays a major role in protecting your chimney system from weather-related damage. Located at the very top of the chimney, the crown is a specially designed...
by loucurleyschimney | Nov 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
A chimney leak might not seem like a major concern, especially during the warmer months when your fireplace is not in use. But in reality, water intrusion is one of the most damaging and expensive chimney issues homeowners face. A small leak today can lead to big...
by loucurleyschimney | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Chimneys are designed to be tough, but even the most solidly built structure can begin to wear down under the constant strain of water. In Delaware County and surrounding Pennsylvania communities, year-round moisture and fluctuating seasonal temperatures put chimneys...
by loucurleyschimney | Sep 15, 2025 | Chimney Cap
When it comes to chimney care, many homeowners overlook one of the most essential components of the entire structure: the chimney cap. It may be small compared to the rest of the chimney system, but this protective cover plays a major role in preserving the integrity,...
by loucurleyschimney | Aug 15, 2025 | Chimney Sweeping
A fireplace should create warmth, ambiance, and comfort, not fill your home with smoke. If your chimney and fireplace are producing more smoke than they should, it’s not just a nuisance. It could be a sign of a serious underlying issue with draft, ventilation, or the...
