Our Promise
We’re Dedicated ToDoing It Right and Keeping You Safe
Closer to the Hearth works to keep chimneys, furnace flues, woodstoves, and fireplaces clean and in great working order. We’re trained to look for problems that could lead to appliance inefficiency, carbon monoxide exposure, and chimney fires. But we also install fireplaces, stoves, and inserts, and provide services that protect you and your home.
John Zeron
President
CSIA; Master Chimney Sweep
NFI; Master Hearth Professional
NFI Woodburning Specialist
NFI Gas Specialist
NFI Pellet Specialist
NFPA; Member
NCSG; Certified Master Chimney Technician
AJ Zeron
Vice President
CSIA; Certified Chimney Sweep
NFI; Master Hearth Professional
On August 10th Andrzej, VP of Closer to the Hearth, sat his exams for the Chimney safety Institute of America. He passed both the Technical Exam and the International residential Code Exam. Along with his Master Hearth Professional credential from the National Fireplace institute Andrzej “AJ” Zeron has become one of the most sought after hearth and chimney men in the greater Delaware area.
Alan Moreno
Chimney Sweep
CSIA; Certified Chimney Sweep
Chimney Sweep
CSIA; Certified Chimney Sweep
Jacob Zervas
Chimney Sweep
CSIA; Certified Chimney Sweep
Our Company Foundation
Every chimney begins with a firm foundation. It once may have been wooden piles, it may now be concrete, it may even be built of stone. The foundation of my life came with a very good family. At the feet of my mother I learned to be organized, frugal, and keep well what I had earned. At the hands of my father I learned to love work hard, to earn my way, and to more than just adequate, and to love deeply.
The Cornerstone
But there is a cornerstone, without which my professionalism would be meaningless. Even the love of my family would not have been enough. It is the love of God. While I work honestly to earn a living making chimneys safer, I remain a sinner. How could I ever earn God’s love, His forgiveness? This cornerstone, however, is so great that God gave his son, Jesus, to die and to rise again, so the foundation of my life would never fall, never falter, but stand for all time. Jesus, He earned the forgiveness for all my sins. My chimney stands as a tall tower on His sacrifice and as a solid promise of the work, professionalism and quality you will receive from Closer to the Hearth.
Join Us
Folks ask me if their chimney is safe. Let me ask you a question. Is your soul safe? On what is your soul founded? Now, as his child, I enjoy his blessings and communion of his people, my family in Christ. We all stand on this foundation. If you would like to know more, I am willing to share God’s simple plan of salvation. Or, you can join me at Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Reviews
What our customers have to say about us.
Sweep Away Cancer
Partnering with organizations that make a real difference in our community.
Sweep Away Cancer
Cancer is a disease that takes so much. It completely swallows a person’s time, hobbies, energy… and it adds a huge financial burden.
Have you or someone you love been affected by cancer? Then, you know the toll it can take as medical bills rack up, time has to be taken off work, and rent and home bills become due… all with insurance covering only a small portion along the way.
We want to offer a way for you to take action and feel empowered in the fight – whether you’re fighting cancer yourself or someone you love is fighting.
Did you know the first cancer study was done with chimney sweeps? That is why when Closer to the Hearth was choosing where to give back to the community we chose Sweep Away Cancer. Started by a chimney sweep it has always been intended for anyone who is suffering from that burden. We pray that God will guide doctors and caregivers , that He will speed remission, and that there be speedy recovery.
For every chimney restored, fireplace or stove installed, and appliance repaired we reserve 1% of the cost as matching funds. Please consider making a donation to Sweep Away Cancer. When you donate, let us know and we’ll match it up to that 1%.
Credentials
We are dedicated to having our entire staff, from receptionist to laborer, certified by…
Chimney Safety Institute of America
For more than 30 years, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has made it easier for homeowners to find reliable, experienced, highly trained chimney and venting professionals to tackle maintenance, installation, and repairs.
National Fireplace Institute
More rigorous training, this time with the focus on the appliances the chimneys and vents serve. Most manufactures of hearth appliances strongly recommend or even require installation by an NFI certified sweep.
National Chimney Sweep Guild
The original group who came together to get knowledge and training to chimneys sweeps. The guild has been resposible for so many sweeps putting aside myth and old wives tales for the surety of science.
National Fire Protection Association
The NFPA is the strong back of the chimney industry. Along with Underwrites Laboratories, and ANSI, they set the standards that guide the safety of manufacturing and building the hearth appliances that bring fire into our homes.
Service Region
We happily serve South East Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware.
Key
Light Green = Normal Service Area
Yellow = Extended area, travel charge may apply.
Dark Green = Outside our service area. Call to inquire about special arrangements.
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We take pride in our work and want the world to see. Click below to see our full portfolio!We take pride in our work and want the world to see. Click below to see our full portfolio!