Chicago Chimney Sweep & Repair - 773-649-6775

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Cook County and the surrounding area
of Chicago, 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 Chicago provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Chicago, 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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:

Odor in home from chimney
A good number of homeowners complain of foul smell coming from the fireplace. This can be the worst point of the chimney obstruction. Much as the fireplace has some odor, the whole thing is usually brought to normal when there is a continuous flow of the air through the draft system. Just incase there is bad smell coming in, then chances are that some air from outside has been sucked into your room. The only solution is to get rid of the air from the home.

The homeowners can go for many approaches but it can all start when a profound inspection has been done to establish the real cause of the problem. Among the common causes is the build up of creosote, there are some cases where the rotten leaves, animals and other accumulating debris can also form part of the odor. The best way therefore is to have the chimney cleaned as this is the only way to get rid of the creosote that has build up for a long time. At least the chimney has to be swept annually to prevent such cases.

Other common reason why you might experience a fireplace odor is the filtration of water within the chimney. In order to fix this problem, you have to ensure there is a rain cap that has firmly covered the chimney flue as this helps to prevent moisture and also acts as a barrier against the animals and other forms of debris that can finally rot and bring about the bad smell. Negative pressure coming back in the home is a bad sign and it can be more complex when much time is taken to fix it. The odor in a home setting can become worse during the warm weather seasons, at times the new installations in terms of a new roof, or the bathrooms can also bring out the same problem.

Here are some of the steps to prevent the odor in a home:

  • Ensure the fire damper is closed, this is because a good number of dampers may not be sealed; if you cannot do it alone ensure you get some professional help from the experienced chimney sweep.
  • Have an upper sealing damper. This can be controlled by a metal chain which ensures there is free regulation of the air flow in and out of the chimney.
  • Establish some external combustion air as this is the only way that will balance the pressure within the surrounding.
Dirty chimneys are the root cause of bad smell around the fireplace. The homeowner has to come up with a way of having the chimney inspected from time to time as this can result into serious health complications to the family and the immediate surrounding. Inspections should be done especially after a rainy season as this is the time that chimneys can have leaks. The homeowner can inspect independently as long as he has the required tools or can call on the expertise from a certified chimney sweep.