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Avatar for Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
5.0(
45
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Crest Hill, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with Defender Chimney and Fireplace! They did an amazing job repairing and restoring my brick fireplace. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the work that needed to be done. The craftsmanship was outstanding, and my fireplace looks better than ever. They were punctual, respectful of my home, and cleaned up thoroughly when the job was finished. I highly recommend Defender Chimney and Fireplace to anyone looking for quality work and exceptional customer service. Thank you for making my fireplace look beautiful again!"
Gas log set install
Gas log set install.
Gas log set install
Gas log set install
Gas log set install

+136

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Robert's General Masonry Repair
Robert's General Masonry Repair
5.0(
269
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Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Crest Hill, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an extremely frustrating leak around the ceiling of our fireplace for nearly a year. I had the shingles replaced, the flashing and counter-flashing replaced and still the leak remained. Robert recommended tuck-pointing and a rubberized chimney cap and viola!...not more leaky ceiling. It's rained several time since the repair and I'm confident the issue is finally fixed. Call Robert...he'll do right and quickly."
Chimney Repair Project
Chimney Repair Project
Chimney Repair Project
Masonry Project
Chimney Repair Project

+11

Response time4 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
4.8(
96
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+10 more

Serving Crest Hill, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony was spectacular. We had Top Hat out to inspect our three gas fireplaces and our chimneys. After removing the vermiculite and spent ash from the bottom of the fireplaces to clean and inspect, Anthony identified that prior to our purchase of the house the fireplaces had been improperly converted from wood to gas. One fireplace did not have a fire box, one fire box had been improperly installed and the third was made from gerry rigged materials that were not fit for purpose. One of the the black pipe connections was made without pipe dope/sealant. One fireplace had a crimped supply line. One fireplace had a 12" bar for a 24" fireplace which was intended to be a starter for a wood fire, not to be used to run a continous gas fireplace. All three posed CO2 hazards. Anthony photographed everything for us, fully explained the issues and remedied all. He was polite, thorough and efficient and fairly priced. Highly recommend Anthony and Top Hat!"
Chimney restoration
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fireplaces FAQs, answered by experts

While wood stove fans are effective for improving heat distribution, they rely on the stove reaching a certain temperature to operate efficiently. If the stove does not generate enough heat, the fan may not start or may not move air effectively. Additionally, like any fan, wood stove fans cannot cool a stove or reduce its heat output—they only redistribute existing warmth.

How big a fire pit should be depends on how many people you want to get around it on a regular basis, and how big your space is. The average fire pit size is between 36 and 44 inches. However, if you regularly host big gatherings and have the appropriate outdoor space, you can go as big as 72 inches.

While most stoves won’t last two decades, some do! Gas stoves and pellet stoves are more likely to go the distance than electric stoves or induction cooktops, and maintenance can go a long way toward increasing longevity.

Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce—which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke—elm isn’t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.

Because elm wood is dense, it burns at a moderate pace and does a pretty good job of keeping your home warm. Hardwood like maple or oak may perform slightly better, but elm isn’t a bad choice overall.

To build a patio with a built-in fire pit, expect to pay an average of $6,750. The cost to build a patio alone is an average of $3,500. Although the cost of construction is higher, the patio and fire pit combination offers a better resale value than a patio alone or a patio with a fire pit add-on.

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