Chimney services for Glen Ellyn homes
The work falls into three groups: keeping a chimney clean and clear, finding out what condition it's in, and fixing what has worn out. Cleaning covers sweeping, creosote removal, and clearing blockages or animal nests. A chimney inspection shows what's happening inside the flue and around the crown. The chimney repair service handles the masonry, flashing, liner and damper work an inspection turns up.
- Chimney sweeping, flue cleaning and creosote removal
- Inspections, including camera inspections and inspections for a home sale
- Masonry, crown, flashing, liner and leak repair
- Caps, animal screens and spark arrestors, if you want to know how chimney cap installation works before you book
- Fireplace, fireplace insert and wood stove cleaning and repair
- Gas fireplace service, repair and installation, plus gas log and gas line work
- Dryer vent cleaning, airflow testing, repair and rerouting
Getting the most out of a visit
A few details shared before the appointment help the technician bring the right tools and spend the visit on your problem instead of on guesswork. You don't need to know what's wrong, only what you've noticed.
Useful to have ready
- What you have: a wood-burning fireplace, an insert, a wood stove, a gas fireplace or a prefab unit
- When the chimney was last cleaned or inspected, if you know
- What you've noticed, such as smoke coming into the room, odors, water stains, sounds of animals, or a dryer that runs hot
- Where the dryer vent exits the house: a side wall or the roof
- Whether you're buying or selling the home
When an inspection comes first
If you're not sure whether you need cleaning or repair, start by looking at the chimney's condition. Stains on a ceiling near the chimney, crumbling mortar, or a cracked crown can come from several causes. An inspection pins down which one it is, so you pay only for the repair that addresses it.
