Calumet City, IL and nearby towns
Chimney Services Calumet City, IL
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (708) 708-7203 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningCleaning the flue, smoke chamber and firebox of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, so the flue drafts well and burns safely.
- 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 with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from fireplace and stove chimneys, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalGetting rid of the campfire, musty or rotten smell coming from a chimney with sweeping, deodorizing and a fix for the cause.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- 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, with a proper overhang and drip edge.
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged chimneys, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, as the last step in keeping a chimney dry.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairFinding and fixing the cracked tiles, warped metal and damaged masonry a chimney fire leaves behind before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairRestoring a damaged firebox with firebrick, refractory mortar or new panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepairing the sloped masonry above the damper where smoke funnels into the flue in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementSwapping out the metal cover on a framed chimney chase custom sized to the chase so water stays out.
- Chimney Damper RepairFixing stuck, rusted or warped chimney dampers including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry with the right materials for each part.
- Gas Fireplace RepairRepair for gas fireplaces that will not light, will not stay lit or burn dirty, with the burner, glass and venting checked on every visit.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInsert installation for drafty, inefficient open fireplaces, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, with stovepipe, liner or chimney sized to the stove.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(708) 708-7203Chimney help in Calumet City
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(708) 708-7203
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