Palos Heights, IL and nearby towns
Chimney Services Palos Heights, IL
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (708) 708-7262 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA level 1, 2 or 3 review of the full chimney system to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, with the face of the fireplace cleaned too.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of chimneys and flues, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalGetting rid of the campfire, musty or rotten smell coming from a chimney so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairFixing cracked crowns, failing mortar, loose brick, leaky flashing and damaged flue tiles, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, instead of patching the stain on the ceiling.
- Chimney Flashing RepairResealing or replacing the step flashing, counter flashing and cricket where the chimney meets the roof, with proper metal work instead of another coat of tar.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, when patching no longer makes sense.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, applied after repairs so the brick sheds water but can still dry out.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRestoring masonry and factory-built fireplaces so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, so more heat stays in the room instead of going up the flue.
- Wood Stove RepairWood stove repair for worn seals, cracked parts and poor draft, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(708) 708-7262Chimney help in Palos Heights
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(708) 708-7262
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