Country Club Hills, IL and nearby towns
Chimney Services Country Club Hills, IL
Every service below is available to callers in Country Club Hills and nearby towns. Call (708) 816-0120 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- Chimney InspectionAn annual look at the flue, firebox, damper, crown and cap before a sale, after a chimney fire or ahead of the heating season.
- 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 RemovalGetting wildlife and debris out of fireplace and stove chimneys, then capping the top so they cannot return.
- Chimney Odor RemovalRemoving chimney odors at the source instead of covering them up whether the smell shows up in summer heat or after rain.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairResealing or replacing the step flashing, counter flashing and cricket where the chimney meets the roof, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairFixing cracked, thin or crumbling chimney crowns, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepairing spalled brick, crumbling mortar, cracks and loose courses on masonry chimneys, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire with a camera scan, liner repair or a full reline.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairParging stepped brick, filling open joints and rebuilding the smoke shelf before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementReplacing rusted or leaking chase covers custom sized to the chase so water stays out.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged 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, with the burner, glass and venting checked on every visit.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, with stovepipe, liner or chimney sized to the stove.
- Pellet Stove RepairRepair for pellet stoves that will not light, shut down or jam, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(708) 816-0120Chimney help in Country Club Hills
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(708) 816-0120
Free to call. No forms to fill out.