Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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We provide independent Famco chimney liner and rebuild service in Lansdale, typically quoting the job within 24 hours of your call and completing liner replacements or partial rebuilds within one to two weeks once materials are confirmed. Every Famco job starts with a camera-scan inspection, a written price, and a written scope before any work begins. We’re not affiliated with Famco - we’re an independent service provider with no manufacturer obligations that would push unnecessary parts.
This page is for Lansdale homeowners who already know they have a Famco liner, cap, or vent component and need straight answers on whether it can be repaired, what it will cost, and who can do the work without upselling. Call (267) 327-4785 to book a Level 2 inspection or bring us a competitor’s written estimate for a free second opinion.
How Famco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Famco 304 stainless chimney liners in Lansdale’s freeze-thaw climate often show seam separation at the lower flue joint after 12-18 years. The 304 alloy handles moisture poorly compared to 316Ti, and our winters push condensation through pinholes that start at the weld. We pull the old liner, measure the flue with a video borescope, and install a DuraFlex 316Ti or Olympia Chimney equivalent with a lifetime warranty.
- Famco flexible liners (FL series) collapse inward when creosote hardens above the smoke chamber, usually in homes burning unseasoned oak from Montgomery County lots. The FL corrugations trap tar, and the weight pulls the top connector loose. We remove the damaged section, reline with a smooth-wall flexible from Gelco or HeatShield, and document the creosote class so you know if burning habits need to change.
- Famco chimney caps and chase covers rust through at the drip edge first, especially on north-facing chases in Lansdale’s older colonials near the Merrick Road corridor. Water runs behind the cap, saturates the flue tile, and spalls the liner from the outside. We fabricate a replacement in galvanized or copper through Copperfield’s network, or source a Famco OEM cap if the chase dimensions are non-standard.
- Famco direct-vent termination caps on gas inserts clog with lint and combustion residue, causing rollout and CO risk. The cap screens are fine-mesh and trap debris that coarser aftermarket screens shed. We clean the termination, test draft and spillage with a manometer, and replace with either a Famco OEM or a Gelco high-flow equivalent depending on your insert model.
- Famco masonry rebuild interfaces - where a metal liner meets rebuilt brick - fail when the original installer used generic refractory mortar instead of Famco’s specified high-temp silicone. The gap opens 1/8 inch, smoke leaks into the wall cavity, and Lansdale’s humid summers accelerate corrosion on nearby framing. We cut back to sound brick, reline with proper transition fittings, and seal with HeatShield Cerfractory foam rated to 2,050°F.
Our Famco Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Schedule a Level 2 inspection. Corrine Halstead or a named, background-checked technician arrives in uniform with license visible. We text when we’re en route.
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Camera-scan the flue. NFPA 211 Level 2 documentation, photo record, and video file - Haven Standard Clause 4, same as we’ve done since 2009. The camera doesn’t guess. Neither do we.
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Diagnose and price in writing. Condition, clearance, cost - three numbers on the page. We specify Famco OEM versus quality aftermarket (DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco) and why we’re recommending one for your job.
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Source materials through Haven’s buying network. Famco parts when dimensions demand it; aftermarket when performance and warranty are equivalent or better. No markup games.
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Execute the liner or rebuild. Partial rebuilds include tear-off to sound structure, new flue tile or stainless liner, and proper crown slope. Full rebuilds get a cricket if the chimney is wider than 30 inches on the uphill side.
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Final camera run, draft test, and documentation. You receive photos, video, written warranty, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on the job record.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Famco liner repair (patch, seal,局部) | $450 - $850 | Accessibility of the damage point; need for scaffolding |
| Famco liner replacement, flexible 316Ti | $2,800 - $4,500 | Flue length, number of offsets, insulation wrap required |
| Famco liner replacement, rigid 316Ti | $3,500 - $5,200 | Telescoping sections for tall chimneys; chase modifications |
| Partial chimney rebuild with liner | $4,500 - $7,800 | Courses to replace; crown rebuild; flashing integration |
| Full chimney rebuild with new liner system | $8,500 - $14,000 | Height, brick match, crane access, permit requirements |
These are Lansdale-specific ranges based on our 2024-2025 jobs in Montgomery County. We don’t quote over the phone without seeing the flue - every chimney is different, and “ballpark” pricing is how homeowners get surprised. Call (267) 327-4785 for a free written estimate.
Why Lansdale Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Lansdale for Famco Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a healthy share of those were Famco components in Lansdale homes built between 1960 and 1995. Corrine’s crew knows the difference between an FL-series flex liner that can be repaired and one that’s past its service life - and we say so on camera, not after you’ve signed.
Our Haven Standard means a written price before work starts (Clause 1), verified crews who text when they’re en route, and a documented photo record on every visit (Clause 4). If we install a liner and something’s not right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it. We also carry DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco lines, so if your Famco part is obsolete or overpriced, we have options that don’t require you to change your whole system.
Live phone support runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail, no web-form black hole.
FAQs
No - Famco’s original warranty on most residential liners expired years ago, as it was typically 10-15 years from installation. As an independent Famco service provider, our work carries its own warranty under the Haven Standard, separate from any expired manufacturer coverage. Call (267) 327-4785 if you need help locating your original install date.
Some Famco series are discontinued, but we source compatible fittings through Haven’s buying network or fabricate transitions from DuraFlex, Olympia Chimney, or Gelco stock. We never tell a homeowner they need a full rebuild just because one connector is obsolete. Bring us your model number and we’ll confirm parts availability during the inspection.
We make that call based on three camera-documented factors: corrosion depth (pinhole versus through-wall), seam integrity, and clearance to combustibles. A pinhole in one spot gets a targeted repair. Multiple seam failures or wall thinning below 0.005 inch means replacement. You’ll see the footage and the measurement before we recommend either.
Most flexible liner replacements in Lansdale are completed in one day once materials arrive. Rigid liners or jobs requiring chase modification may take two days. We book the install only after confirming parts in hand - no “we’ll figure it out when we get there.” Call (267) 327-4785 to check current lead times.
A compromised liner allows exhaust gases, including carbon monoxide, to leak into wall cavities or living space. In Lansdale’s older colonials with balloon framing, that migration path is direct. Creosote leaking through liner gaps also creates hidden fire risk. We don’t scare-sell - we show you the camera footage and let you decide what level of risk you’re comfortable with. Most homeowners who see Class III creosote behind a failed seam choose to schedule.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Lansdale at Level Two Chimney Lansdale, serving Lansdale and nearby areas.