Clarendon Hills, IL and nearby towns
Chimney Services Clarendon Hills, IL
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (331) 301-3221 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from masonry and factory-built chimneys, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap before a sale, after a chimney fire or ahead of the heating season.
- Creosote RemovalClearing stage 1, 2 and 3 creosote from fireplace and stove flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalGetting wildlife and debris out of the flue, smoke shelf and damper, then capping the top so they cannot return.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, instead of patching the stain on the ceiling.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, with proper metal work instead of another coat of tar.
- Chimney Crown RepairSealing cracked chimney crowns or rebuilding crumbling ones, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepairing spalled brick, crumbling mortar, cracks and loose courses on masonry chimneys, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingReplacing crumbling mortar between chimney bricks, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingRebuilding chimneys that are leaning, loose or too far gone to repair, when patching no longer makes sense.
- Chimney WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, applied after repairs so the brick sheds water but can still dry out.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase with sloped tops and drip edges that shed water.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRestoring masonry and factory-built fireplaces from the hearth and firebox to the damper and doors.
- Gas Fireplace RepairRepair for gas fireplaces that will not light, will not stay lit or burn dirty, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationInstalling freestanding wood stoves with the right clearances, hearth and venting, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Vent Cleaning
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(331) 301-3221Chimney help in Clarendon Hills
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(331) 301-3221
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