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Top-Rated Fireplace pros in Hometown - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,228
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+12 more

Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"One crew went on top of the chimney to inspect the fireplace while the second crew swept inside the fireplace pit (?). They found some cracks in the chimney, which they suggested to repair before using the fireplace for the potential fire hazard. They were courteous and professional. They gave us an estimate for the repair and would have cost 2k or more. Ultimately, we decided to wait on using our fireplace and get more estimates in the future."
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New Build
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+17

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Fire It Up Chimney Services
Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
88
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+8 more

Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Fine Gas Repair
Fine Gas Repair
4.9(
50
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplacePre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - Repair

Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Who We Are I’ve always believed that the best reward for a job well done, is being asked to do it again. Our background is in gas piping. When it’s time to install a new gas appliance, let us help you and it will be done right the first time. We will ensure that properly sized piping and only corrosion resistant materials are used. All of our jobs are insured and warrantied. Thank you for your business. Dan Fine

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New Heater in tight location where heat exchanger
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Replacing pipe to gas fireplace, log later
Replacement heater

+1

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fireplaces FAQs, answered by experts

You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.

Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The cost to seal and cap a chimney is around $500 to $650—significantly less than the average chimney removal cost.

A fireplace can increase a home's value by as much as 12%, with some reports indicating that homes with fireplaces list for around 13% more than the median sale price. Fireplaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, adding a charm that many homebuyers find desirable. The actual return on investment depends on the fireplace's size, type, and material.

However, a fireplace can detract from a property's value if it is unusable, not up to code, or in need of immediate repairs. The type of fireplace also matters; custom electric fireplaces and inserts can add value, while freestanding units that can be removed have less impact.

Costs range from $3,500 to $15,000, depending on material, labor, and design complexity.

The burn time of pellets in a pellet stove depends on factors such as stove size, heat setting, and pellet quality. A full hopper of pellets can last anywhere from 12 to 48 hours. Lower heat settings will extend burn times, while higher settings will reduce them. It's important to choose high-quality pellets because they burn more efficiently and produce less ash, maximizing the stove's burn time and overall performance. Regularly monitoring the pellet level ensures consistent heat output and optimal efficiency from your pellet stove.

A chimney requires both a cover and a cap, but these parts often get confused with one another. A chimney cover seals the top of the chimney around the flue pipe to prevent water from entering the chimney. A chimney cap is a piece that sits above the flue to prevent animals, debris, and water from entering the flue.

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