Chimney services in Elmhurst
Most chimney calls fall into three groups: cleaning, checking and fixing. On the cleaning side, we sweep flues, remove creosote buildup, and clear blockages such as nests, debris or fallen material. When you want to know the condition of the flue, liner, crown and flashing before the next burning season or before a home sale, a chimney inspection gives you a clear picture, including a camera look inside the flue when the problem can't be seen from the firebox.
When something is wrong, our chimney repair service covers masonry and tuckpointing, crown and flashing repair, leak repair, waterproofing, liner and damper work, and prefab chase repairs. If rain, animals or sparks coming out the top are the issue, chimney cap installation is often the simplest fix, along with animal screens and spark arrestors.
Fireplace and dryer vent work for the same home
Inside the house, we clean and repair wood-burning fireplaces, inserts and wood stoves, and handle problems like poor draft, a damaged firebox or smoke chamber, worn refractory panels and broken glass or doors. We also service, repair and install gas fireplaces and gas logs, run gas lines, and install new fireplaces, inserts and doors or convert an existing fireplace to a different fuel.
Dryer vents are a separate system, but they share the same risk of buildup. We clean vents, remove lint and blockages, test airflow, and repair, replace or reroute vent runs that are too long, crushed or poorly routed, including vents that exit through the roof. Rental owners and property managers can book this work for multiple units.
Helpful details to share when you get in touch
- Whether the issue is the chimney, the fireplace, the dryer vent, or you're not sure
- The type of fireplace or appliance: wood-burning, gas, insert, stove or electric
- What you've noticed: smoke, odor, water, noise, animals, slow drying or a burning smell
- When the system was last cleaned or checked, if you know
- Whether the property is a home, a rental or a commercial building
Beyond Elmhurst, we also take chimney, fireplace and dryer vent jobs in Elk Grove Village, Oak Park and Berwyn.
