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Avatar for Superior Chimney Services Corporation
Superior Chimney Services Corporation
4.7(
1,966
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+3 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a chimney sweep and inspection done today. Corbin was extremely informative. Looking forward to using my fireplace."
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Chimney Fire

+41

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Superior Chimney Services, Corp.
4.5(
1,067
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a chimney sweep and inspection done today. Corbin was extremely informative. Looking forward to using my fireplace."
Structural compromise
No More Lost Heat!
Prevent Water Damage
Get More Heat!
It May Be This Simple!

+25

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Avatar for A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,228
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Elgin, 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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New Build
before

+17

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for Valor Chimney Services
Valor Chimney Services
4.8(
277
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My chimney repair was efficient and professional. Dave and Barb are great to work with from inspection to completion of the project. I would definitely recommend them for your chimney project."
Furnace/hot water heater flue re-lining
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Sectional crown - structural instability
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Sectional crown - structurally sound

+168

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
4.8(
31
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel repaired my chimney cap within 30 minutes, He is very professional and honest. Make him your first call. I am very satisfied with his work. I would give him a 10! Thank you Miguel, you are the best!"
Outdoor fireplace
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Tuck Point

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
5.0(
26
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek with his crew from Defender Chimney are Old School craftsmen in there field. Quality work at a fair price.work will be done right the first time every time. I would highly recommend Defender Chimney for all your fireplace needs."
Gas log set install
Gas log set install.
Gas log set install
Gas log set install
Gas log set install

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Chicago Chimney Service
4.8(
51
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chimney work looks great! Work done on time and as agreed. Would hire again. Bill"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for Gem Chimney & Duct LLC
Gem Chimney & Duct LLC
4.6(
33
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so glad we hired Gem to clean our chimney. The cost was very reasonable and well worth it. The workers were so prompt, efficient, and took care to keep the area clean. We definitely will hire Gem again."
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cap replacment
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after crown and cap

+19

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
87
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The chimney sweep was very reasonable."
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Avatar for FPG Chimney & Masonry
FPG Chimney & Masonry
5.0(
42
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MY CHIMNEY REBUILD WENT VERY WELL. THE JOB TOOK LESS THAN A DAY,AND LOOKS GREAT."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

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