Aurora Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Kane County and the surrounding area
of Aurora, Illinois

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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 Aurora provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Aurora, 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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:

You might be having all that you require, to clean up your smoke shelf, but all the shopping effort comes down to nothing if you are not prepared to remove the damper plate, which is a small metallic plate that is installed in the fireplace to keep the chimney closed. The purpose of keeping the chimney closed is to trap the internal heat in the form of conditioned air and also keep the cold air from coming inside your house.

However, the damper plate is supposed to be removed from time to time, either for cleaning the damper plate itself, or to clean the smoke shelf. But you might come across a situation where you may not understand how to remove the damper plate in the first look. In fact, few damper plates are actually not removable as the smoke shelf is designed in such a way. So, the very first thing you need to look for, is the provision that has been given, to remove the damper plate.

The most common provision for damper plates is the group of four bolts that are tightened along the four corners of the plate. You need to release the bolts using a ratchet or a wrench, by turning them in the counter-clockwise direction. Now, the important thing is to release the plate from the rod that holds it in position. This is done by moving the plate sideways gradually releasing it from the rod.

In case you find cotter pins, instead of bolts, and they are welded into the material of the damper plate, then your damper plate is not removable. Do not waste your time trying to find a way to break into the smoke shelf and fireplace from the bottom. It is much better, if you use the top-down approach, which involves cleaning the shelf from the top, as much as you can reach. Do not get frustrated that you are not able to reach deep down into the fireplace from the top. The fireplaces with non-removable dampers are designed to be cleaned from the top using special brushes. These are the kind of brushes that are commonly available in the market, for this purpose:

1) Round wire brushes with extensions: these brushes are available in various sizes(6",8"etc.),measure the size required for your fireplace and purchase.

2) Small stiff Polymer brushes: This kind of brushes can be used from the bottom, even if the damper plate is not removable. This is possible by slowly pushing the brush into the gaps in the damper plate. However, this has to be done by a professional as it requires some skill to push the brush through the damper plate.

3) Pull-cord chimney brush: This brush has a cord attached at both sides of the brush. The brush is dropped from the top by a person standing on the top side of the fire place. The cleaning is done by pulling this brush to all sides of the fireplace, through the cords at both ends.

4)Rope brush: This brush has a rope pulley arrangement for moving the brush to different heights of the fireplace.