Alton Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

Our Service Area

Madison IL County and the surrounding area
of Alton, Illinois

Open Hours

CALL ANYTIME

24/7 Support

877-425-9908

Services We Offer

Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Alton provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Alton, Illinois. We are fully licensed in the state of Illinois, and also keep up with the latest fire safety courses available. This is because your family's safety is our number one priority and we meet that priority by eliminating chimney and heating appliance hazards that can cause house fires.  The best way to maintain that safety is to be certified and knowledgeable in every aspect of the chimney business.  Our professional certifications ensure that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's regulations for chimney fire safety.

The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Alton highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Alton strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Alton prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today! Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

Problems That Can Occur During a Wood Burning Stove Installation
Installing wood burning stoves may not be as easy as it sounds. It is a task that even most do it yourself enthusiasts will find challenging. There are several problems challenges that may be faced during the installation of wood burning stoves.

Holes in the chimney midfeathers are a common problem; midfeathers are the layers of brick in the chimney that separates the flues. In such a case the holes have to be fixed before the installation can proceed. Set a bucket under the boiler then open the drain valve.

Creosote buildup in the chimney flue system. This is a common occurrence in chimneys that have not been swept over a long period. This is disaster in waiting and is very dangerous; excessive creosote buildup is known to affect draft as it reduces the chimney flue diameter.

The material on the hearth and around the fire place may not be able to support wood burning stoves. Ensure the surrounding material is a concrete slab or approved pre fabricated stove boards. Smoking is one common problem that the homeowners have with wood burning stoves. Following are some possible causes of drafty wood stove, all along with the helpful solutions:

Unseasoned firewood: It is very important to burn seasoned and thoroughly dried firewood. While you burn unseasoned or green firewood, result will be huge amount of the smoke and lots of creosote & soot deposits in chimney and stove.

Faulty door: It is possible that door of wood burning stove isn't airtight, while there is the problem with the draftiness. You can check the gaskets on door; suppose they're broken, then stove suppliers will provide the replacements. Glass might also have to get replaced, suppose it's damaged and creating draft.

Tightly sealed home: The modern homes are sealed well means there is not lots of air exchanged between outdoors So, for such reason, chimneys often are not able to operate in a way they're supposed to. As smoke is drawn on fireplace, there has to be the source of air keeping fire going & keeping air flowing outside. It causes insufficient air supply. The temporary solution to the problem will be opening window to keep air moving. You can consult chimney professionals for any help addressing this kind of the draft problem.

Chimney obstruction: There're a lot of things that will possibly obstruct the chimney, like animals, debris because of storm, and deterioration of masonry, and excess buildup of the creosote. While combustion materials are been prevented from exiting by chimney in a way they're supposed to, result is drafty wood stove. You can contact chimney sweeps for some help to remove the chimney blockage.