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Avatar for A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Anthony and Brandon were excellent, extremely professional and knowledgeable! Anthony and Brandon repaired our chimney and installed a new damper and cap and beautiful new logs in under 2 hours! Both men were very friendly and answered all our questions. We couldn't be more excited about our new fireplace and cannot wait to show it off! We highly recommend A-1 Safety Chimney Service and Anthony and Brandon, they exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be happier!! Thank you Anthony and Brandon and A-1 Safety!!!"
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Chimney USA Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely outstanding.  If there were something higher than an A, they'd get it.  I have an old house, and the ash pit for our fireplace had not been emptied in many years--maybe never.  I had another highly rated Angie's List company look at it last year, and they told me they couldn't possibly clean out the ash pit without me spending a lot of money ($1500 or more) due to the heavy and wet state of the ash (old, leaky basement) and the need for extensive brick repairs and replacement of the ash pit door.  A Chimney USA did the whole thing for $380."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
87
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob and his crew did a great job.. outside tuck pointing, crack repair, new damper, holes filled. Inside new mortar, smoke chamber fire proofed, new ceramic logs, silica, gas line. Showed us how to operate the new damper and light the fireplace. Perfect job."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Robert's General Masonry Repair
5.0(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert returned my original call the same day within an hour and came out to assess the problem later that very same day.  He took a walk around the entire house and pointed out several possible problems and suggested several ways to go about resolving the problems on my own and even suggested materials that could be used to do so.  He was very helpful in answering all of my questions and even pointed out a problem that I didn't even know existed on my fireplace chimney.  He set up a time to commence the work on repairing the crack in the masonry wall and arrived on time to start the work.  I was kept well informed of his progress on the job and he made sure that I was satisfied with the work that he had done before leaving and he made sure that everything was cleaned up.  I felt that his price was very reasonable and I also made arrangements for him to come back and repair the two cracks that I have in the foundation of the house.  I would highly recommend him to anyone needing any type of masonry work performed.  It is refreshing to find someone who is so conscientious and hard working.
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+11

Response time3 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Superior Chimney Services, Corp.
4.5(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Superior Chimney Service is professional, prompt, & very thorough. Mark & Corbin were our technicians that completed both work in our fireplace & cleaned dryer vent. Would recommend!"
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+25

Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Chuy's Tuckpointing & Restoration, LLC
Chuy's Tuckpointing & Restoration, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chuy did an excellent job repairing my outdoor fireplace. He was on time, clean and very polite. Would highly recommend Chuy's Tuckpointing. Larry Frankfort, Illinois 05-09-2022"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend Anthony and Top Hat for fireplace or chimney work. His inspection report was thorough and highlighted exactly what was needed for new houses fireplace and chimney."
Chimney restoration
Response time9 hrs
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ignite Chimney & Fireplace
5.0(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n\n

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Chimneys should either be sealed or waterproofed, which is different from sealing off—closing at both ends—a chimney. Waterproofing and sealing are both crucial steps to take to prevent water damage and the chimney leaking inside the house. While waterproofing is more comprehensive, both help safeguard your chimney, extending its life span and preventing expensive repairs. 

Pellet stoves are designed to operate quietly, often emitting only a soft hum from the combustion fan and auger. Compared to traditional wood-burning stoves or furnaces, modern pellet stoves are relatively quiet during operation. This minimal noise ensures they can efficiently heat living spaces without causing disruption, making them a preferred choice for those seeking both comfort and peace of mind.

If you haven’t had your chimney cleaned in some time, soot and grime can build up, making it difficult for the lever to release to close the flue. When this happens, locate the lever and clean it thoroughly. If this doesn’t help, consult with a fireplace repair pro to examine it for you.

The short answer is yes, as hearths need to extend a certain distance out from the fire. This is usually around at least a foot in front but is often more, closer to two feet even. There is another distance to consider, which is the distance beyond the opening of the fireplace. Each municipality will have different code requirements. 

For fireplaces that need ventilation, a pipe system can do the trick and send dangerous byproducts out of your house. The actual pipe installation will depend on the type of fireplace because pipe systems are unique to specific fireplace types. For example, the twin wall pipe for a balanced flue fireplace can only be used for that type of fireplace.

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