Starting this week, Slate Gray Chimney Inc is proud to serve Newtown Square homeowners with licensed, insured chimney sweeps available for same-day or next-day appointments. We focus on fire prevention, carbon-monoxide safety, and code compliance to protect your family and property.
Newtown Square chimney sweeps: what most homeowners get wrong about creosote buildup
Many Newtown Square residents assume a quick brush-down is enough to prevent chimney fires, but creosote—the sticky, flammable residue from wood burning—can hide in cracks and behind liner joints, especially in older masonry chimneys common along Newtown Road or near the Marple border. A Level 2 inspection, now included with every sweep, uses cameras to spot hidden buildup that a standard Level 1 can miss. What most people get wrong about creosote buildup in Newtown Square
Why Newtown Square fireplaces need carbon-monoxide testing more than you think
Carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion is odorless and can seep into living spaces through cracked flues or improperly sealed joints—risks that spike during Newtown Square’s damp winters when moisture accelerates masonry deterioration. We now include a free CO test with every sweep to ensure your system meets PA’s strict code standards. Schedule your CO test with our licensed team