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Avatar for Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
5.0(
43
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Defender Chimney, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the initial inspection to the completed work, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and punctual. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood the process before getting started. The quality of their work was outstanding, and they left the area spotless when they were finished. It’s refreshing to find a company that truly values customer service and takes pride in their craftsmanship. If you’re looking for reliable, honest, and skilled chimney professionals, I highly recommend Defender Chimney. I’ll definitely be using them again for future maintenance and inspections."
Gas log set install
Gas log set install.
Gas log set install
Gas log set install
Gas log set install

+136

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Fire It Up Chimney Services
Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
88
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely accommodating and fit me in, just in the knick of time for my inspection window. Also Rob is so knowledgeable. He found a hole in the chimney cap. And knows what to do for it. The home inspector did not have this knowledge so Rob saved the day! I can’t wait to have him do the repair."
Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Gem Chimney & Duct LLC
Gem Chimney & Duct LLC
4.6(
34
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good work, honest dealers, fair price. I had a weirdly hard time even getting an estimate for a chimney cleaning. Some places want you to schedule the cleaning, after which they will perform an inspection and tell you what else needs to be done. Another place told me I needed another $2000 of repairs that I'm pretty sure are unnecessary. Gem came out quickly for an estimate for the cleaning and identified the limited crack repair, new caps, and waterproofing that would keep my chimney cap protected. Gem's technician Grace was great to deal with on the day of the work."
pilot replacment
cap replacment
before
before  replacment
after crown and cap

+19

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Chicago Chimney Service
Chicago Chimney Service
4.8(
51
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario did a detailed inspection and quote. I had three companies bid out the job and he was the only one concerned with the condition of my chimney liner. Turns out the chimney liner was full of holes, potentially a safety issue. If I had hired the other companies that would not have been addressed. Quality of the work was great, always showed up on time and left the job site clean. Main office staff was friendly and easy to get ahold of. If there were any changes they always communicated it ahead of time. The new grout blended in perfectly, chimneys look much better. I also appreciated they offered crown coat, my crowns were in bad shape and look much nicer after using crown coat. They even fixed up some stuff on my brick lamp post."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for FPG Chimney & Masonry
FPG Chimney & Masonry
5.0(
42
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my chimney rebuilt from the roof line up. I picked a brick that was not available so they chose for me and it was a perfect match to my roof and siding. The team was very polite and they cleaned up everything very nicely. Would recommend them to family & friends."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimney Inspection questions, answered by experts

Roof sheathing can buckle from moisture damage, too much weight from roofing materials, or too much space in between rafters without thicker sheathing to compensate for the added distance. Bucking roof sheathing is a serious problem that can lead to a collapsed roof, so have a qualified roofer near you come to identify the problem as soon as possible. 

If you’ve had a recent weather event or any other issue that caused roof damage, there’s a chance your caps are damaged also, and it’s worth having an inspection done to see if you need roof ridge replacement or repair. You should also keep an eye out for caps that are visibly deteriorating or curling. Here are more signs to look out for:

  • Cracks or gaps 

  • Discoloration

  • Water stains on the ceiling or walls inside

  • Missing shingles

If you have a vented roof ridge, you may also need repair or replacement if you have sudden issues with indoor humidity.

A porch roof will be prone to leaking if it suffers damage from extreme weather events, or if it was improperly installed and waterproofed from the get-go. In some cases, a porch roof will be leaky simply because it's at the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. Proper maintenance and promptly repairing damage from high winds and hail will help keep your porch roof from leaking.

A roof pitch that’s too shallow won’t shed runoff as quickly, so you have an increased risk of water intrusion through the seams between your roofing materials. In colder climates, snow and ice will accumulate more easily on your roof, which can add enough weight to cause roof collapse and structural damage to your home.

Generally, snow removal from a roof should occur once over six inches of snow accumulates, especially if you notice that ice dams have formed. Without ice dams, you can let the snow accumulation hit 12 inches before removing it. However, the amount of snow that is too much for your roof also depends on the sturdiness of your roof and the compactness of the snow. If your roof needs maintenance or has structural issues, it’s best not to let the snow accumulate too much for fear of collapsing.

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