Steger, IL and nearby towns
Chimney Services Steger, IL
Every service below is available to callers in Steger and nearby towns. Call (708) 708-7359 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from masonry and factory-built chimneys, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA top to bottom check of the chimney, inside and outside so you know whether it is safe to light a fire.
- Creosote RemovalRemoving flaky, crunchy and glazed creosote from chimney flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, and checked for cracks or damage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from chimneys and flues, with the timing and method matched to the animal.
- Chimney Odor RemovalRemoving chimney odors at the source instead of covering them up so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairChimney repairs from the cap and crown down to the firebox, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, to stop leaks at the roof line for good.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, 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 TuckpointingRestoring the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairFinding and fixing the cracked tiles, warped metal and damaged masonry a chimney fire leaves behind with a camera scan, liner repair or a full reline.
- Firebox RepairRestoring a damaged firebox with firebrick, refractory mortar or new panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationPutting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
- Chimney Liner InstallationInstalling stainless steel or cast in place liners so flue gases stay inside a sealed, properly sized channel.
- Chimney Liner RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRepairing dampers that will not open, close or seal including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRestoring masonry and factory-built fireplaces with the right materials for each part.
- 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 InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, sized to the firebox and vented through a full-length liner.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, 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 RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(708) 708-7359Chimney help in Steger
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(708) 708-7359
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