All 3 stagesSweeping & Creosote Removal
From light soot to hard, glazed creosote, removed with the right brushes and tools, with the room fully protected.
- Fireplaces, stoves and inserts
- Glazed creosote treatment
- Smoke chamber cleaning
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For Homes That Really BurnWoodChimney sweeping, stove and insert installs and masonry for Powell, Liberty Township, Lewis Center and Delaware
Around Powell, plenty of families still split their own firewood and keep a stove or fireplace going all winter. That's great for the heating bill, and hard on the chimney. Creosote builds up faster, flues work harder, and the raccoons in the wooded lots love an open flue. We keep wood-burning chimneys clean and safe, and the phone gets answered at 3 AM just like at noon.
Stage 1–3creosote removal
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Burning most winter nightsHeavy buildup
Swept every seasonSafe & drafting
Wood-heat households
What heavy wood burning does to a chimney
Creosote coats the flue
Every fire leaves tar-like deposits. The more you burn, and the cooler the fire, the faster it builds.
Chimney fire risk
Thick creosote can ignite. A chimney fire can crack flue tiles even if you never saw flames.
Draft slows down
Buildup narrows the flue, so stoves get sluggish and smoke more when you open the door.
Wildlife moves in
Raccoons and squirrels from wooded lots nest in uncapped flues, especially in spring.
Services
Everything a wood-burning chimney needs
From Olentangy-area subdivisions to farmhouses out past Delaware, if it burns wood, we take care of it.
All 3 stages
Real heatWood Stoves & Inserts
EPA-certified wood stoves and fireplace inserts installed with full-length stainless liners and proper clearances.
- Insert and stove installs
- Insulated stainless liners
- Hearth pad and clearance checks
After a fireChimney Fire Inspections
A full camera inspection after a chimney fire, with a written report for your insurer and a repair plan.
- Level 2 camera inspection
- Insurance documentation
- Relining after fire damage
Keep them outCaps & Animal Removal
We make sure animals are out, clean the nest and debris, then fit a heavy-duty cap they can't pry open.
- Raccoon-proof stainless caps
- Nest and debris cleanout
- Damper repair
Brick & crownBrick & Crown Repair
Repointing, crown rebuilds and brick replacement for chimneys worn by heat, freeze-thaw and age.
- Tuckpointing
- Crown rebuilds
- Firebox brick repair
Any hour24/7 Emergency Line
A roaring chimney, smoke in the house, an animal stuck in the flue or water coming in. Call us at any hour.
- Nights, weekends and holidays
- Emergency caps and tarps
- Safety guidance on the phone
Know your buildup
The three stages of creosote
Shine a flashlight up past the damper. What you see tells you a lot about how soon your chimney needs attention.
Stage 1: Dusty soot
Loose, powdery and easy to brush away. Normal for a regularly swept chimney.
Stage 2: Flaky and crunchy
Shiny black flakes, like puffed cereal. Time to sweep, and to check how you're burning.
Stage 3: Glazed tar
Hard, shiny coating that's very flammable. Stop burning and call for removal.
Prevent it
Burn seasoned wood, run hotter fires, and don't let a stove smolder overnight on low air.
Stage 3 glazeFire hazard
Professional removalSafe again
Better wood, cleaner flue
Firewood basics that keep creosote down
The single biggest factor in creosote buildup is the wood you burn. Here's how to get it right.
SPLIT
Split it early
Split wood dries far faster than rounds. Do it in spring for next winter.
STACK
Stack off the ground
Bark up, ends open to the wind, top covered and sides open.
SEASON
Give it time
Most hardwoods need 6–12 months or more. Oak often takes longer.
TEST
Under 20%
A cheap moisture meter on a fresh split face should read below about 20%.
Delaware County & north Columbus
Between the Scioto and Alum Creek
From Old Liberty Rd in Powell we reach Liberty Township, Lewis Center, Delaware and the zoo side of the river quickly. Tap a town.
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Estimated drive times from 7200 Old Liberty Rd. US-23 traffic and winter roads vary, so we confirm timing on the call.
Who picks up if I call late at night?
A real person, at any hour, weekends and holidays included. A chimney that's roaring, smoke filling the house or an animal trapped in the flue gets a technician out right away. If you suspect an active chimney fire, get everyone out and call 911 first.
How often should a wood-burning chimney be swept?
NFPA 211 recommends an annual inspection, with sweeping when buildup is found. If you heat with a stove or burn most nights, plan on at least once a season. Heavy burners may need a mid-winter sweep.
What does a chimney fire sound like?
Often a loud roaring or rumbling, like a freight train, with popping and a strong hot smell. Some chimney fires are slow and quiet. If you suspect one, get out and call 911, and don't use the fireplace again until it's inspected.
Do I need a liner for a wood stove insert?
Yes. Inserts need a full-length liner sized to the appliance, running from the insert to the top of the chimney, for proper draft and safe cleaning.
How dry should my firewood be?
Aim for under about 20% moisture, measured on a freshly split face. Most hardwoods need at least 6–12 months of seasoning, split and stacked off the ground.
There are raccoons in our chimney. What do we do?
Keep the damper and doors closed and don't light a fire. Spring is when mothers raise kits in chimneys, so we make sure every animal is out before sealing the top with a cap.
What areas do you serve?
Powell, Liberty Township, Lewis Center, Delaware, Shawnee Hills, Galena, Sunbury, Orange Township, Worthington, Dublin and north Columbus.
Service area
Powell and Delaware County
The northern Columbus suburbs and the countryside around them.
- Powell
- Liberty Township
- Lewis Center
- Orange Township
- Delaware
- Shawnee Hills
- Galena
- Sunbury
- Concord Township
- Worthington
- Dublin
- Polaris
- Ostrander
- North Columbus
Burn all winter. We'll keep it safe.
Powell Chimney & Masonry takes calls around the clock for sweeps, installs, repairs and emergencies.
(614) 643-6483 Call Powell Chimney
Powell Chimney & Masonry
7200 Old Liberty Rd, Suite 102
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 643-6483
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Powell, OH 43065
(614) 643-6483
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