Chimney services in Oak Forest
Most chimney calls start with one of three things: a fireplace that hasn't been used or checked in a while, a sign of trouble like smoke rolling into the room or a musty smell, or a visible problem on the roof. For the first, a sweep and a chimney inspection tell you what condition the flue, liner and damper are in before you light a fire. For the second, cleaning out creosote, a blockage or a nest usually comes first, and the inspection afterward shows whether anything else needs attention.
For visible damage, such as loose bricks, a cracked crown, stains on the ceiling near the chimney or water around the flashing, our chimney repair work covers masonry, tuckpointing, crowns, flashing, liners, dampers and waterproofing. If birds, squirrels or rain keep getting into the flue, an open top is often the cause, and installing a chimney cap with an animal screen closes it off.
Fireplaces, wood stoves and gas units
Inside the house, we clean and repair wood-burning fireplaces, inserts and wood stoves, including fireboxes, glass, doors and draft problems. Gas fireplace and gas appliance work is offered, so a gas fireplace that won't light, a set of gas logs or a new gas line can be booked along with your chimney work.
Dryer vents
A dryer that takes two or three cycles to dry a load, a laundry room that gets unusually hot, or a burning smell are common reasons to have the vent checked. We clean and inspect dryer vents, test airflow, clear lint and blockages, and repair, replace or reroute vent runs that are crushed, too long or poorly routed, including vents that exit through the roof.
Before you call
Details that help us plan the visit
- Whether the fireplace burns wood or gas, or is an insert or stove
- When the chimney was last cleaned or inspected, if you know
- What you've noticed: smoke, smells, water, noises, debris or slow drying
- Whether you can see damage from the ground, such as missing bricks or a bent cap
- Photos, if you can take them safely from the ground
Commercial and property-manager work is offered too, so owners of rental units or small businesses in Oak Forest can schedule chimney and dryer vent service for their buildings. We also work in Tinley Park, Orland Park and Chicago Ridge.
