Chimney services for Naperville homes

Masonry chimneys, factory-built flues, wood stoves and gas fireplaces: we sweep them, inspect them, clean them and repair what the weather has worn out.

A two-story red brick colonial house on a tree-lined street in autumn, with a tall brick chimney and a stainless steel cap

A red brick chimney on a snowy shingle roof with a concrete crown, two clay flue tiles under a stainless steel cap and new black step flashing

Four parts that keep the weather out

Most chimneys around Naperville are brick on a shingle roof. When one of these four parts fails, water gets into the masonry and the next freeze does the rest.

The flue tileThe clay liner that carries smoke up and out. A cap belongs on top of it to keep rain, leaves and animals from dropping down the flue.
The crownThe concrete slab that tops the brick. It should slope away from the flue and overhang the brick, so water drips clear instead of soaking in.
The brick and mortarBrick breathes water in and out. When the mortar joints open up, water stays inside, freezes and pushes the face of the brick off.
The flashingThe metal where the chimney meets the roof. Lifted or rusted flashing is the most common reason for a stain on the ceiling beside the fireplace.

Chimney repair

Most chimney damage around Naperville starts with water that gets into the masonry and freezes there. We trace the leak or the crumbling to its cause and repair the part that failed, from a single cap to a crown, the flashing or a section of brick.

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Chimney sweep

A chimney sweep removes the creosote and soot that every wood fire leaves on the walls of the flue. We sweep fireplace, wood stove and insert flues from top to bottom, check the cap and the damper on the way, and leave the hearth clean.

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Chimney inspection

A chimney inspection checks the parts you cannot see from the yard: the crown and cap, the flashing, the mortar, the flue liner, the damper and the firebox. We follow the inspection levels of NFPA 211 and show you photos of anything that needs attention.

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Chimney cleaning

Chimney cleaning clears everything that should not be in a chimney: creosote and soot, nests and leaves, rust flakes and debris. We clean wood-burning chimneys, gas fireplace vents and the caps on top, so the system drafts properly and smells clean.

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Where we work

Naperville
Aurora
Warrenville
Wheaton
Lisle
Woodridge
Downers Grove
Bolingbrook
Plainfield

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Tell us about your chimney and how to reach you. We will call you back to set a time.

Prefer to talk? Call(630) 984-6176