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Last update on July 19, 2025
Chimney sweeps in Chicago
At Cinderfella Chimney Sweep Company, We offer nothing but the best in expert sweep, and inspection services. We have been in business since 1983, and have swept over 10,000 chimney's Cinderfella guarantees nothing but dependability, and the best service around. We do the dirty work, so call now!
At Cinderfella Chimney Sweep Company, We offer nothing but the best in expert sweep, and inspection services. We have been in business since 1983, and have swept over 10,000 chimney's Cinderfella guarantees nothing but dependability, and the best service around. We do the dirty work, so call now!
There's no question that a wood-burning stove or fireplace requires careful maintenance for safety's sake. Burned wood creates creosote, and this highly flammable by-product is deposited on your flue liner and smoke chamber over time. When there's too much build up, all it takes is one solitary single spark to ignite this creosote and cause a chimney fire. You don't want to put your home and your family in danger, but you have every right to enjoy your fire place or wood-burning stove. You'll find this danger can be alleviated through regular sweeping and cleaning of your chimney, and our trained experts will do it right every time! Contact us today to get rid of the soot and build up to make sure your chimneys are safe and clean! We proudly serve all of the Southwest suburbs in the Chicago area.
"Bob showed up right on time and performed a Chimney Sweep. We had issues with smoke coming in the house in which he determined the issue and offered an inexpensive repair. In addition,we had him fully convert to a gas fireplace with the existing fake logs we had. He set everything up really nice and painted the interior walls and it looks great. The work was fast and very reasonable. Highly reccomend."
Robert N on December 2018
There's no question that a wood-burning stove or fireplace requires careful maintenance for safety's sake. Burned wood creates creosote, and this highly flammable by-product is deposited on your flue liner and smoke chamber over time. When there's too much build up, all it takes is one solitary single spark to ignite this creosote and cause a chimney fire. You don't want to put your home and your family in danger, but you have every right to enjoy your fire place or wood-burning stove. You'll find this danger can be alleviated through regular sweeping and cleaning of your chimney, and our trained experts will do it right every time! Contact us today to get rid of the soot and build up to make sure your chimneys are safe and clean! We proudly serve all of the Southwest suburbs in the Chicago area.
"Bob showed up right on time and performed a Chimney Sweep. We had issues with smoke coming in the house in which he determined the issue and offered an inexpensive repair. In addition,we had him fully convert to a gas fireplace with the existing fake logs we had. He set everything up really nice and painted the interior walls and it looks great. The work was fast and very reasonable. Highly reccomend."
Robert N on December 2018
We are a dedicated group of professionals who take great pride in delivering professional results. In over 50 years of ongoing operations, we’ve always finished what we started.
"PLEASE NEVER USE THIS COMPANY!! If you want a company that is an actual shot show I guess call these guys. They install a new Ac unit for us that they have never been able to figure out how to work properly. Every time they send someone out they have to clue how to fix it. Our AC has not been out for over a week! They sent a guy out that had no clue came back the next day and said he now knows what the issue is and would get the part order. We called last week to check the status and we were told the part is on order. Today we get a call they never ordered the part! We have to pay for labor that is not guaranteed before they can order the part. W** seriously!! Do your self a favor and do business with anyone but this company. They are scam artist that will lie and provide the worst equipment and then are able to fix it so they can make more money off of you. I will be filling a complaint with the BBB!!!"
Desiree P on July 2023
We are a dedicated group of professionals who take great pride in delivering professional results. In over 50 years of ongoing operations, we’ve always finished what we started.
"PLEASE NEVER USE THIS COMPANY!! If you want a company that is an actual shot show I guess call these guys. They install a new Ac unit for us that they have never been able to figure out how to work properly. Every time they send someone out they have to clue how to fix it. Our AC has not been out for over a week! They sent a guy out that had no clue came back the next day and said he now knows what the issue is and would get the part order. We called last week to check the status and we were told the part is on order. Today we get a call they never ordered the part! We have to pay for labor that is not guaranteed before they can order the part. W** seriously!! Do your self a favor and do business with anyone but this company. They are scam artist that will lie and provide the worst equipment and then are able to fix it so they can make more money off of you. I will be filling a complaint with the BBB!!!"
Desiree P on July 2023
Family owned business 20+ years, we run special promotions at different times of the year, please call with more information or questions. Additional email - [email protected].
"From the very start in the process, both Frank and Lisa were genuine and straightforward. They were highly communicative in all aspects of the job, and from the moment Frank and his team showed up to begin the work, they were warm, accommodating, and highly professional. Too often, when having work done on my house, I wonder if I am being taken advantage of or manipulated into doing work that may not be necessary. Working with Frank and Lisa was the exact opposite. They earned my trust each step of the way, and the quality of the work is excellent. I would give them 10 stars if the site allowed for it."
Michael W on July 2021
Family owned business 20+ years, we run special promotions at different times of the year, please call with more information or questions. Additional email - [email protected].
"From the very start in the process, both Frank and Lisa were genuine and straightforward. They were highly communicative in all aspects of the job, and from the moment Frank and his team showed up to begin the work, they were warm, accommodating, and highly professional. Too often, when having work done on my house, I wonder if I am being taken advantage of or manipulated into doing work that may not be necessary. Working with Frank and Lisa was the exact opposite. They earned my trust each step of the way, and the quality of the work is excellent. I would give them 10 stars if the site allowed for it."
Michael W on July 2021
Welcome to Naperville Chimney Sweeps. We are courteous & experienced sweeps. If your chimney needs any repairs such as tuckpointing, rebuilding, rebuilding, or relining of water proofing, we can help you! Other services include: -Flue caps -Screen installation -Safety inspections -Animal removal -Top sealing dampers. We are fully insured, conscientious & we take pride in our work. Free estimates available! Call us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
"I hired this company to provide a flue and chimney video inspection to see if I needed one or two liners. They said they provide photos and video footage of the two flues plus a video of the top of the roof to see the integrity of the chimney cap and tuckpointing. I received no video for the two flues or the chimney top and no photos after I paid them $550, until I complained and then they sent me around 12 photos total--unlabelled. They said they lost the furnace liner video. They said the flue liner video was unavailable because it was too large of a file but later sent it when I complained online. They found mortar obstructions in my furnace flue but did not place that fact in their report or take it into account when quoting the job. Luckily, I had a guy who was able to do the liner, but I was not even able to give him the video or the photos before he began the job, because they were so delayed providing the results. They were quite rude when I asked them why they had "lost" the photos and the video. My guess is they intentionally "lose" documents if a customer does not use them for something additional after the inspection."
Lori H on May 2024
Welcome to Naperville Chimney Sweeps. We are courteous & experienced sweeps. If your chimney needs any repairs such as tuckpointing, rebuilding, rebuilding, or relining of water proofing, we can help you! Other services include: -Flue caps -Screen installation -Safety inspections -Animal removal -Top sealing dampers. We are fully insured, conscientious & we take pride in our work. Free estimates available! Call us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
"I hired this company to provide a flue and chimney video inspection to see if I needed one or two liners. They said they provide photos and video footage of the two flues plus a video of the top of the roof to see the integrity of the chimney cap and tuckpointing. I received no video for the two flues or the chimney top and no photos after I paid them $550, until I complained and then they sent me around 12 photos total--unlabelled. They said they lost the furnace liner video. They said the flue liner video was unavailable because it was too large of a file but later sent it when I complained online. They found mortar obstructions in my furnace flue but did not place that fact in their report or take it into account when quoting the job. Luckily, I had a guy who was able to do the liner, but I was not even able to give him the video or the photos before he began the job, because they were so delayed providing the results. They were quite rude when I asked them why they had "lost" the photos and the video. My guess is they intentionally "lose" documents if a customer does not use them for something additional after the inspection."
Lori H on May 2024
2 employees. Uses subs. Charges flat rate. No travel charges. Ask about angie's list discount.
2 employees. Uses subs. Charges flat rate. No travel charges. Ask about angie's list discount.
Full Service Masonry Construction contractor offering excellent quality and Customer Service. New Construction and Restoration
Full Service Masonry Construction contractor offering excellent quality and Customer Service. New Construction and Restoration
A Knight Chimney Service is a licensed mason contractor with more than 20 years of experience serving the northwest suburbs. Trust A Knight Chimney for all your masonry projects: - Repairs - Chimney rebuilding - Chimney covers - Stainless steel relining - Tuckpointing Keep your home warm, safe, and energy efficient. A proper, working chimney will help you achieve all three. Our services can make that happen. We are fully insured, licensed, and ready to assist you. Call A Knight Chimney Service today and find out more!
A Knight Chimney Service is a licensed mason contractor with more than 20 years of experience serving the northwest suburbs. Trust A Knight Chimney for all your masonry projects: - Repairs - Chimney rebuilding - Chimney covers - Stainless steel relining - Tuckpointing Keep your home warm, safe, and energy efficient. A proper, working chimney will help you achieve all three. Our services can make that happen. We are fully insured, licensed, and ready to assist you. Call A Knight Chimney Service today and find out more!
Providing the service, you look for when choosing, a chimney service company. Always get a CSIA Certified tech when you call Chicagoland Certified Sweeps.
Providing the service, you look for when choosing, a chimney service company. Always get a CSIA Certified tech when you call Chicagoland Certified Sweeps.
Exterior remodeling - free estimate
Exterior remodeling - free estimate
FAQs for chimney sweeping projects in Chicago, IL
While it’s possible to sweep your own chimney, it’s usually not a good idea for two reasons. First, inexperienced DIYers are more likely to miss areas of the chimney, which still leaves the risk of house fire due to the remaining residue. Second, chimney sweeping seems like a simple process, but it’s highly dangerous. Soot and creosote are both carcinogenic and can cause breathing issues and lung damage. If you don’t take the same safety precautions that professionals do, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious bodily harm.
You should plan to ask your chimney sweeper questions about the cleaning process they intend to use, the project timeline, and more to get a sense of which professional is right for the job:
What is your process for cleaning chimneys?
How long will the process take?
Will you protect my floors from soot and debris?
Will you do a chimney inspection, too?
Do you have certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fire Institute (NFI)?
Will you need access to my roof?
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
In some cases, you don’t need to do anything to prepare for chimney sweeping, but professionals always appreciate leaving the area clean and easy to access. As such, it’s a good idea to move fireplace accessories like screens and fire tending tools out of the way, and lay down tarps of drop cloths around your fireplace opening to help keep your floors clean. Laying down a plastic sheet under those cloths or tarps is a good idea if your fireplace is surrounded by carpeting, just to add extra protection. Finally, secure any pets or children away from the work area.
The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.
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