Chimney services in Streamwood: what your home can book
For the chimney itself, the work runs from routine sweeping and flue cleaning to creosote removal, clearing blockages and nests, and getting rid of stubborn odors. If you want to know the condition of the flue before a heating season or a home sale, a chimney inspection with a camera look inside the flue shows what a flashlight from the firebox can't.
When something is already wrong, repair work on the chimney covers leaks, flashing, crowns, tuckpointing, liners, dampers and prefab chases, up to a full rebuild when the masonry is past patching. To keep rain, animals and sparks out of the flue afterward, a properly fitted chimney cap is often the simplest next step.
Inside the house, the team cleans, repairs and installs fireplaces, inserts and wood stoves, including gas fireplaces, gas logs and the gas lines that feed them. Dryer vents are handled too: lint and blockage removal, airflow testing, roof vents, and rerouting or replacing a vent run that is too long or crushed.
Signs worth a call
- Smoke drifting into the room instead of going up the flue
- A strong, smoky or musty smell from the fireplace, especially on humid days
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney
- Scratching, chirping or debris falling into the firebox
- Crumbling mortar or loose bricks on the outside of the chimney
- Clothes still damp after a full dryer cycle, or the laundry room getting unusually hot
- A gas fireplace that won't light, keeps shutting off or shows a changed flame
If you smell gas
Don't use the fireplace or flip switches. Leave the house and call your gas utility from outside before arranging any fireplace work.
