Chimney services Downers Grove homeowners can book
We work on the chimney, the fireplace or stove it serves, and the dryer vent, so one company can handle all three. The work falls into one of these four groups:
- Cleaning: chimney and flue sweeping, creosote removal, clearing blockages and nests, and cleaning fireplaces, inserts and wood stoves.
- Checks: a chimney and fireplace inspection, including camera inspections and inspections during a home sale or after a storm.
- Fixes: masonry, crown, flashing and liner repairs, leak and damper problems, plus work on wood-burning, gas and electric fireplaces.
- Dryer vents: lint and blockage removal, airflow testing, roof vent cleaning, and vent repair, replacement or rerouting.
Choosing where to start
Some problems point straight to one service. Others, like smoke coming into the room, a damp smell or a dryer that takes two cycles, could have more than one cause. When the cause isn't clear, an inspection is usually the best first step, because it tells you whether you need a cleaning, a repair or nothing at all.
If water, birds or squirrels are getting in from the top, the fix is often at the crown and cap. A new cap with a screen keeps out rain and animals, and cracks found at the top can be repaired during the same job.
