Park Forest, IL and nearby towns
Chimney Services Park Forest, IL
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (708) 708-7348 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, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA top to bottom check of the chimney, inside and outside to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalRemoving flaky, crunchy and glazed creosote from chimney flues with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, so it is ready for the next fire.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of chimneys and flues, with the timing and method matched to the animal.
- 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 RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, matched to what an inspection actually finds.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairFixing loose, rusted or tar-patched flashing around the chimney, to stop leaks at the roof line for good.
- Chimney Crown RepairFixing cracked, thin or crumbling chimney crowns, before freeze-thaw damage spreads down the chimney.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, 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, when patching no longer makes sense.
- Chimney WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, 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 before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepairing the sloped masonry above the damper where smoke funnels into the flue so smoke moves up cleanly and creosote has fewer places to collect.
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 for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementReplacing rusted or leaking chase covers with sloped tops and drip edges that shed water.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- 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 InstallationFitting a fireplace insert so an open fireplace becomes a real heat source, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, on steel, cast iron and soapstone stoves.
- Wood Stove InstallationSetting up a new wood stove from hearth pad to chimney cap, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairRepair for pellet stoves that will not light, shut down or jam, matched to the make and model of the stove.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(708) 708-7348Chimney help in Park Forest
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(708) 708-7348
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