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14 They did a capping instead of a tear out on our driveway, one side they went all the way to the street and on the other side they left about 2ft uncapped. We now have a situation that we have substantial cracks, we have standing water by the garage which discolors and sinks that part of the...
I called Sol's company after noticing some condensation coming from one of the two chimneys in my two flat building. He arrived promptly at the scheduled time, inspected both chimneys and told me what should be done to get them up to code. The chimneys were not properly lined for the use of...
As a former firefighter I realize the importance of maintaining a safe chimney. As a regular everyday consumer I realize the value of not wasting my money. During my annual chimney inspection, I was told that I needed quite a bit of work done to make our chimney safe to use. I got 5...
Jiminy ChimneyThey were punctual and did an excellent job of examining my chimney to see what its capability was. They also had a few recommendations for repairs that were needed. The cost was around $300 for the inspection and the cleaning, which I think was a bit expensive, but I was very pleased with...
So, it was the coldest day in about 10? years and of course my laundry and garden unit pipes froze and burst. The women on the phone was very nice and professional, explained the situation of the amount of calls they have received because of the weather and still kept me on the list for...
Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor IncThe heating company that inspects the furnaces at my house did not do wall heaters and I wanted the ones at my rental 2-flat inspected as they were more than 30 years old. They recommended Heat-Cool, so I had them inspect the heaters in the two apartments. One was fine but the other was...
Moved into a new home and had an issue with my boiler due to soot build-up in the Chimney blocking the vent. The prior owners had not cleaned it in quite a while. I called Paul and he was very accommodating and came out the very next day to do a chimney sweep. With his quick response...
Sean was on time and went straight to work. He kept the rooms clean during the process. When he finished he discussed his observations clearly stating my options for getting the chimneys operational.
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
RISING TO GREAT HEIGHTS TO SERVE YOU! 8 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES.NO BULL,. ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBER: (773) 655-9227. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
"Mirna and Rafael the best and easiest people to speak with. Walked me through the process and inspection. Gave a full overview of what was needed and its purpose. Discussed the warranty of all work done. 3 day operation of a 33 ft chimney. Tuckpointing of foundation to crown, New crown replaced, New flashing. 25yr warranty. Highly recommend to friends and family"
Robert M on November 2024
RISING TO GREAT HEIGHTS TO SERVE YOU! 8 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES.NO BULL,. ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBER: (773) 655-9227. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
"Mirna and Rafael the best and easiest people to speak with. Walked me through the process and inspection. Gave a full overview of what was needed and its purpose. Discussed the warranty of all work done. 3 day operation of a 33 ft chimney. Tuckpointing of foundation to crown, New crown replaced, New flashing. 25yr warranty. Highly recommend to friends and family"
Robert M on November 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!
RK Masonry provides stone & brick masonry services for homeowners of Chicago, Chicago suburbs and NW Indiana. We're experts in foundation repair, porch repair, fireplace installation & refinishing, cultured stone & stone veneer, chimney repair, brick mailboxes, stone mailboxes, masonry pillars, outdoor kitchens & patios, interior masonry accents and refinishing, porch repair and retaining walls. We've been in business over 20 years, and we still love what we do: leveraging the beauty, value and durability of brick and stone for the Chicagoland homeowner. We're owner-operated and family-owned. We have hundreds of happy customers and think you'll appreciate the RKMAT difference, too!
RK Masonry provides stone & brick masonry services for homeowners of Chicago, Chicago suburbs and NW Indiana. We're experts in foundation repair, porch repair, fireplace installation & refinishing, cultured stone & stone veneer, chimney repair, brick mailboxes, stone mailboxes, masonry pillars, outdoor kitchens & patios, interior masonry accents and refinishing, porch repair and retaining walls. We've been in business over 20 years, and we still love what we do: leveraging the beauty, value and durability of brick and stone for the Chicagoland homeowner. We're owner-operated and family-owned. We have hundreds of happy customers and think you'll appreciate the RKMAT difference, too!
We are a small family and veteran owned business. The owner Andrey has been in this line of work for two years and has recently opened Chimney Bear. Our promise is to provide an excellent quality of work, for a fair and competitive price; while using only the best materials to do the job. We specialize in cleaning and inspecting chimney's, cleaning gutters, cleaning dryer vents and doing repairs to chimney's. We understand that customers are looking for their technicians to be trustworthy and knowledgeable and we promise to provide both.
"Great! Andy Turchin was prompt, efficient and very professional We would definitely hire him for future work. Thank you!"
Dorothy K on June 2019
We are a small family and veteran owned business. The owner Andrey has been in this line of work for two years and has recently opened Chimney Bear. Our promise is to provide an excellent quality of work, for a fair and competitive price; while using only the best materials to do the job. We specialize in cleaning and inspecting chimney's, cleaning gutters, cleaning dryer vents and doing repairs to chimney's. We understand that customers are looking for their technicians to be trustworthy and knowledgeable and we promise to provide both.
"Great! Andy Turchin was prompt, efficient and very professional We would definitely hire him for future work. Thank you!"
Dorothy K on June 2019
Full line of Organic Composite Slate & Tiles. Copper Flashing. Cedar Shake. Shingles. Gutters. Tuckpointing. Rubberized Roofing. Repair, Re-roof, Tear-off. Experience Workmanship.
Full line of Organic Composite Slate & Tiles. Copper Flashing. Cedar Shake. Shingles. Gutters. Tuckpointing. Rubberized Roofing. Repair, Re-roof, Tear-off. Experience Workmanship.
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.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Chimney cap repair costs depend on the material, type of repair, and whether you need any prep work. Here’s a guide to help you budget for your chimney cap project.
We break down the types of chimney caps, including the pros and cons associated with each one, plus additional information homeowners should know.
Flue cap vs. chimney cap—how do you know which one you need? Learn more about the differences between a flue cap and chimney cap.
Not all chimneys have caps, but most fireplaces can benefit from having one. But what is a chimney cap, and why is it important? Our guide breaks it all down.
A chimney cap helps keep your chimney in good working order. But who installs chimney caps? Our guide will help you pick the right pro for the job.
Discover how to install a chimney cap, what to consider whn purchasing a chimney cap, and the benefits of chimney cap installation.
