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89 Whoa. I found this company here on Angie's List. They should not be on anyone's list. I paid for cleaning and inspection of our fireplaces and asked for additional work, products and services. I was told they would be in touch. They never called or emailed so I called and made a second...
Jeff from Kleen Sweep came out to the house on time and inspected the chimney cap and sourronding area to evaluate what needed to be done. It took about 30-40 minutes for this and the recommendation was to use silicone to seal some cracking on the cap. Since we agreed I could do this he...
Jan Prusa and his associates did an amazing job overall! After receiving a referral from a roofer and seeing the great reviews on Angies List, I called Jan and he actually came over later that day in the rain and gave me an estimate to have my chimney fixed. He took the time to explain how...
General Masonry RestorationJoe and his team did a great job repairing my chimney. I got multiple bids for this project and Metro Chimney's was the best. The crew worked quickly and cleaned up well afterwards. I would not hesitate to recommend Metro Chimney.
Metro Chimney & MasonryChecked out chimney
Custom Cleaning ConceptsMy Hynek and his team were pleasant to work with. Hynek was quick to arrive to take an estimation of what it would take to either repair or replace our complete chimney. Prompt return of email and phone call questions was appreciated. The crew was onsite early in the morning and stayed...
Hynek ConstructionWe called Euclid because it was on Angies list. They inspected the roof and told me that the roof was fine, Our problem was with the chimney not being capped and that the bricks were deterioraring. They recommended we get a chimney specialist. I appreciated their professionalism and honesty,...
Euclid Roofing & Siding, IncThey built the chimney on Wednesday, August 25. They came back on Saturday, August 29 and did the liner. They had to re-route the heating ducts leading from the furnace to be able to make the tie-ins to the chimney. This caused them to take linger than they anticipated to get the job done. I...
JOSEPH JAMES CONSTRUCTION INC
We are a masonry craftsman with over 25 years of experience in the field as a residential contractor. We have a high level of expertise in chimney repair/rebuilt, chimney crown restoration, grinding and tuck-pointing, caulking, lintel replacement and basement/foundation cracks repair by epoxy/flexfoam injection. My small crew and I take a great pride in our work.
"Robert did an excellent job caulking our windows and doors and tuckpointing needed repairs on our brickwork. He was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable concerning what repairs were needed. Robert used quality products which will provide many years of protection for our house. His prices were fair. He is very experienced at this type of work and skillfully completed what the job entailed. When he was done with the job, he thoroughly cleaned up the work area. We completely felt confident in the work Robert provided and it looked great. We would definitely hire him again in the future if needed."
Colleen S on September 2025
We are a masonry craftsman with over 25 years of experience in the field as a residential contractor. We have a high level of expertise in chimney repair/rebuilt, chimney crown restoration, grinding and tuck-pointing, caulking, lintel replacement and basement/foundation cracks repair by epoxy/flexfoam injection. My small crew and I take a great pride in our work.
"Robert did an excellent job caulking our windows and doors and tuckpointing needed repairs on our brickwork. He was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable concerning what repairs were needed. Robert used quality products which will provide many years of protection for our house. His prices were fair. He is very experienced at this type of work and skillfully completed what the job entailed. When he was done with the job, he thoroughly cleaned up the work area. We completely felt confident in the work Robert provided and it looked great. We would definitely hire him again in the future if needed."
Colleen S on September 2025
***ALL WORK DONE BY OFF DUTY FIRE FIGHTERS*** Family owned and operated business, EST 1993. All work is done by off duty Firefighters who have long term experience with all aspects of fireplaces, chimneys and all related services. The number of employees varies by season and we do not subcontract. We pride ourselves in honesty, integrity and finding the most effective, yet inexpensive solution to our customers. WE ARE THE PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN TRUST. NO HYPED UP SALES ROUTINES!!!
"I am a real estate broker of 40+ years and have worked with Al and Patty for many many years. I refer them to home clients faithfully because I know that they will be thrilled with their expertise and professionalism. I trust them with my own homes as well. You can't go wrong with them!"
Patricia M on October 2020
***ALL WORK DONE BY OFF DUTY FIRE FIGHTERS*** Family owned and operated business, EST 1993. All work is done by off duty Firefighters who have long term experience with all aspects of fireplaces, chimneys and all related services. The number of employees varies by season and we do not subcontract. We pride ourselves in honesty, integrity and finding the most effective, yet inexpensive solution to our customers. WE ARE THE PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN TRUST. NO HYPED UP SALES ROUTINES!!!
"I am a real estate broker of 40+ years and have worked with Al and Patty for many many years. I refer them to home clients faithfully because I know that they will be thrilled with their expertise and professionalism. I trust them with my own homes as well. You can't go wrong with them!"
Patricia M on October 2020
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
We utilize current industry technology for unsurpassed service while still maintaining the best price to product / service ratio. Rest assured and enjoy your Superior Chimney!... Superior Chimney is a family owned and operated chimney sweep and masonry chimney restoration company. Our family recognized the demand for a service overhaul in an industry shadowed by skepticism as a result of it being primarily commission/incentive based for its technicians. We are proud to be a service company, not a sales company! It is our commitment to maintain safe use of all chimney types in all of Chicagoland while exceeding your expected level of service. Our fleet of trucks service all six Chicagoland counties, year round, in effort to minimize chimney fire statistics.
"Excellent service. They called about an hour ahead of their scheduled block & asked to come early. They were extremely neat & did a very thorough job. Am interested in seeing the pictures of the interior that will be emailed..."
Sally L on October 2025
We utilize current industry technology for unsurpassed service while still maintaining the best price to product / service ratio. Rest assured and enjoy your Superior Chimney!... Superior Chimney is a family owned and operated chimney sweep and masonry chimney restoration company. Our family recognized the demand for a service overhaul in an industry shadowed by skepticism as a result of it being primarily commission/incentive based for its technicians. We are proud to be a service company, not a sales company! It is our commitment to maintain safe use of all chimney types in all of Chicagoland while exceeding your expected level of service. Our fleet of trucks service all six Chicagoland counties, year round, in effort to minimize chimney fire statistics.
"Excellent service. They called about an hour ahead of their scheduled block & asked to come early. They were extremely neat & did a very thorough job. Am interested in seeing the pictures of the interior that will be emailed..."
Sally L on October 2025
Here at Gto Construction, we have built a reputation as solid as our roofs. We promise to do everything in our power to provide each and every homeowner with the roofing services they need. We don't try to oversell, and we don't back away when the work gets tough - our technicians are 100% committed to roofing excellence for every single customer. Call Today for your free estimate (224) 806-8005 or (773) 620-0264.
Here at Gto Construction, we have built a reputation as solid as our roofs. We promise to do everything in our power to provide each and every homeowner with the roofing services they need. We don't try to oversell, and we don't back away when the work gets tough - our technicians are 100% committed to roofing excellence for every single customer. Call Today for your free estimate (224) 806-8005 or (773) 620-0264.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime! 25 Years Experience!
"They were very professional and fast, very good and clean work."
Rosalyn D on September 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime! 25 Years Experience!
"They were very professional and fast, very good and clean work."
Rosalyn D on September 2023
A.N.T Masonry is owned by Ken, who has 20+ years of masonry experience under his tool belt. Ken's motto is being professional, productive, and a client-focused attitude. A.N.T Masonry is a full service interior & exterior masonry repair, restoration, and reconstruction, including: Brick & Block work / Stone Masonry Brick, block and stone repair & replacement Color change Chimney repairs and liners Custom Masonry Interior & Exterior fireplaces Door & Window openings Glass block windows Foundation Repair Cracks Settlements Leaks Masonry Repair & Maintenance Masonry cleaning / pressure washing Historic stuccos & rendering Mortar analytics & matching Spot pointing Caulking New Construction Services Tuck-pointing Waterproofing
"Ken, who owns this business, has a lot of integrity. I hired him initially to mortar and Tuckpoint my chimney and the brick on the front of my home. I had a bit of water leakage in my basement and felt it was because of the missing mortar (now, no leaks). Not only did he do an excellent job on that (matching color and style), but he found defects with the way my recent HVAC had been installed and mortared the open clay flue to the furnace. He installed a liner into my furnace flue for a very reasonable price and stuck to that price for stainless steel, even though he ran into obstructions that caused him to have to open up the brick wall, in the basement behind the fp, to chip out the flue obstructions. He then closed the wall, and rebricked and mortared it, matching the original brick. He tied that furnace and hot water heater into the new ss lined flue. It's much safer! When I could see how well he works with brick, I tested his skills on cement, and he took my front cement porch, drilled out imperfections, filled cracks and built me a step to the front porch that had become a big step up. He also built me a cement step into the house from the garage (wooden step was decaying) and an additional step on a side door small stoop that had sunk. Not having to replace this cement work saved me thousands in cost. Ken also filled a significant opening into my garage from the outside connected to cement failure on a side floor/bottom of wall on both the outside and inside. He is incredibly dedicated to getting the job done in a way that satisfies the customer. Ken is rare in that he treats your home as if it's his and tries to give 120% to make it safe from carbon monoxide leaks and leakproof from water. It's not that common to find high integrity and low cost in the trades. I found him secretly mortaring a bottom side to my chimney, under the dirt, with black mortar, because he found a small opening left by the original builder. WOW."
Lori H on May 2024
A.N.T Masonry is owned by Ken, who has 20+ years of masonry experience under his tool belt. Ken's motto is being professional, productive, and a client-focused attitude. A.N.T Masonry is a full service interior & exterior masonry repair, restoration, and reconstruction, including: Brick & Block work / Stone Masonry Brick, block and stone repair & replacement Color change Chimney repairs and liners Custom Masonry Interior & Exterior fireplaces Door & Window openings Glass block windows Foundation Repair Cracks Settlements Leaks Masonry Repair & Maintenance Masonry cleaning / pressure washing Historic stuccos & rendering Mortar analytics & matching Spot pointing Caulking New Construction Services Tuck-pointing Waterproofing
"Ken, who owns this business, has a lot of integrity. I hired him initially to mortar and Tuckpoint my chimney and the brick on the front of my home. I had a bit of water leakage in my basement and felt it was because of the missing mortar (now, no leaks). Not only did he do an excellent job on that (matching color and style), but he found defects with the way my recent HVAC had been installed and mortared the open clay flue to the furnace. He installed a liner into my furnace flue for a very reasonable price and stuck to that price for stainless steel, even though he ran into obstructions that caused him to have to open up the brick wall, in the basement behind the fp, to chip out the flue obstructions. He then closed the wall, and rebricked and mortared it, matching the original brick. He tied that furnace and hot water heater into the new ss lined flue. It's much safer! When I could see how well he works with brick, I tested his skills on cement, and he took my front cement porch, drilled out imperfections, filled cracks and built me a step to the front porch that had become a big step up. He also built me a cement step into the house from the garage (wooden step was decaying) and an additional step on a side door small stoop that had sunk. Not having to replace this cement work saved me thousands in cost. Ken also filled a significant opening into my garage from the outside connected to cement failure on a side floor/bottom of wall on both the outside and inside. He is incredibly dedicated to getting the job done in a way that satisfies the customer. Ken is rare in that he treats your home as if it's his and tries to give 120% to make it safe from carbon monoxide leaks and leakproof from water. It's not that common to find high integrity and low cost in the trades. I found him secretly mortaring a bottom side to my chimney, under the dirt, with black mortar, because he found a small opening left by the original builder. WOW."
Lori H on May 2024
powering services landscaping services patios tree maintenance/ removal hardscape design I have been in the industry for more than 15 years and I am owner/operator. I work with a small team of very reliable men who have also been in the industry for over 10 years. Please contact us with any and all projects, nothing is too small or large for us to handle. We get it done!
powering services landscaping services patios tree maintenance/ removal hardscape design I have been in the industry for more than 15 years and I am owner/operator. I work with a small team of very reliable men who have also been in the industry for over 10 years. Please contact us with any and all projects, nothing is too small or large for us to handle. We get it done!
Stone City, inc. provides exceptional masonry services to the homeowners in the midwest. We make it our top priority to exceed our clients expectations, willing to take on any size project. Our professional installers have over 20 years of experience, and have encountered all sorts of jobs with the knowledge and skill to conquer any given task.
Stone City, inc. provides exceptional masonry services to the homeowners in the midwest. We make it our top priority to exceed our clients expectations, willing to take on any size project. Our professional installers have over 20 years of experience, and have encountered all sorts of jobs with the knowledge and skill to conquer any given task.
Exterior Home Services is a tightknit family owned company. We offer many services at a competitive price. Our employees are certified and licensed professionals, devoted to getting the job done right. *FREE ESTIMATES* (via FaceTime, Text Message, or in person)
"Great company with excellent customer service. A team of two guys, Pete and Ron, came out within a day to clean and inspect the fireplace. Provided 2 quotes to either repair or replace wood burning with a gas log. Planning to make a decision and have them back"
Dante I on January 2022
Exterior Home Services is a tightknit family owned company. We offer many services at a competitive price. Our employees are certified and licensed professionals, devoted to getting the job done right. *FREE ESTIMATES* (via FaceTime, Text Message, or in person)
"Great company with excellent customer service. A team of two guys, Pete and Ron, came out within a day to clean and inspect the fireplace. Provided 2 quotes to either repair or replace wood burning with a gas log. Planning to make a decision and have them back"
Dante I on January 2022
Chimney caps may be installed by a few different professionals, including a chimney sweep or a mason that specializes in fireplaces and chimneys. A gas fireplace technician is the best person to install a chimney cap on a gas log fireplace vent to be sure the cap is appropriate for the application.
A chimney cap costs about $300 on average. The prices range from about $75 to $1,000, depending on the material, size, any repairs needed, and if your chimney cap requires custom fabrication. Chimney caps are usually made from galvanized steel, copper, or stainless steel. Additional costs may include hiring a chimney sweep to clean the chimney before a cap is installed.
Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several reasons to install a chimney cap:
Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris
Help prevent chimney fires
Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture
Maintain your chimney flue liner
Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature
Typically, a chimney cap will last from three to 25 years. This wide range is due to variables like climate, the material the cap is made from, and how often you use your fireplace. Regular inspections and maintenance can help extend the life of your chimney cap.
The best style of chimney cap for a brick chimney is one that fits tightly around the brick top of the chimney. The cap should have a screen to fully enclose it to keep animals out. The best materials include stainless steel, copper, or aluminum that fit tightly or are custom fabricated for a perfect fit on your chimney.
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