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Last update on June 15, 2025
Godfrey Bros. Chimney Sweep & Air Duct Cleaning is your source for any chimney and air duct needs. With over 10 years of experience you can rest assured that we will provide you with the highest quality work and customer service. Give us a call today for a free over the phone air duct cleaning estimate or to schedule a chimney sweep estimate! We look forward to working with you!
"very professional"
Charles H on January 2023
Godfrey Bros. Chimney Sweep & Air Duct Cleaning is your source for any chimney and air duct needs. With over 10 years of experience you can rest assured that we will provide you with the highest quality work and customer service. Give us a call today for a free over the phone air duct cleaning estimate or to schedule a chimney sweep estimate! We look forward to working with you!
"very professional"
Charles H on January 2023
We are a full service fireplace and chimney professionals.
"The repair was never done; my $1000.00 paid deposit was returned to me after more than a month of waiting for the repair. These are the details: A brick on my chimney was loose and then was dislodged during a wind storm, and other of the chimney bricks were becoming loose. A written estimate for repair of the chimney was provided by Excel. I paid $1000.00 up front, which was half of the estimate, and agreed to pay the other $1000.00 after the work was completed. The Excel company employee set up the scaffold and was preparing to climb and do the repair when an employee of the City of Peoria's electric company, Ameren, pulled up and told the Excel employee to immediately disassemble the platform because it was unsafe: it was too close to the electric lines - that no-one had notified the company that this work was planned so that the wires could be turned off by Ameren during the work. The Ameren employee then called the Excel company owner himself to tell him this, and then the Ameren employee did not leave until the scaffold was completely removed and the Excel employee had left with it. The Excel employee told me before he left that the company would be back in a few days to do the repairs. But more than a month went by and I heard nothing more from them. After more than a month with no repairs done or attempted again, I contacted Excel again and asked them to either do the repairs or return the $1000.00 that I had already paid them. At that point, the Excel company said they would return the money, and they did so."
lin w on March 2020
We are a full service fireplace and chimney professionals.
"The repair was never done; my $1000.00 paid deposit was returned to me after more than a month of waiting for the repair. These are the details: A brick on my chimney was loose and then was dislodged during a wind storm, and other of the chimney bricks were becoming loose. A written estimate for repair of the chimney was provided by Excel. I paid $1000.00 up front, which was half of the estimate, and agreed to pay the other $1000.00 after the work was completed. The Excel company employee set up the scaffold and was preparing to climb and do the repair when an employee of the City of Peoria's electric company, Ameren, pulled up and told the Excel employee to immediately disassemble the platform because it was unsafe: it was too close to the electric lines - that no-one had notified the company that this work was planned so that the wires could be turned off by Ameren during the work. The Ameren employee then called the Excel company owner himself to tell him this, and then the Ameren employee did not leave until the scaffold was completely removed and the Excel employee had left with it. The Excel employee told me before he left that the company would be back in a few days to do the repairs. But more than a month went by and I heard nothing more from them. After more than a month with no repairs done or attempted again, I contacted Excel again and asked them to either do the repairs or return the $1000.00 that I had already paid them. At that point, the Excel company said they would return the money, and they did so."
lin w on March 2020
A-1 Masonry specializes in Tuck pointing and Restoration, Chimney Rebuilds and Chimney Cleanings and Inspections. We do it all when it comes to Masonry. Mike Porzelius (owner) of A-1 Masonry is a third generation brick layer and mason contractor. Mike has been working in the trade since he was a little boy. Mike has completed a 4 year apprenticeship and graduated to become a Journeymen Bricklayer and now has owned his own successful business since 2004.
"I was never called. Apparently they are not interested"
Ken L on September 2020
A-1 Masonry specializes in Tuck pointing and Restoration, Chimney Rebuilds and Chimney Cleanings and Inspections. We do it all when it comes to Masonry. Mike Porzelius (owner) of A-1 Masonry is a third generation brick layer and mason contractor. Mike has been working in the trade since he was a little boy. Mike has completed a 4 year apprenticeship and graduated to become a Journeymen Bricklayer and now has owned his own successful business since 2004.
"I was never called. Apparently they are not interested"
Ken L on September 2020
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. has won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row in 2016 - 2024. Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. and its employees take pride in our work! Our priority is customer service. We are the #1 seamless gutter company in the state of Illinois. We're a tree service company too! We can get to any tree you have with our new Teupen Spider equipment! We are a full service contractor who specializes in 6" residential seamless gutters, gutter guard and we are the only contractor in Illinois who specializes in 7" commercial seamless gutters! At Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. we can take care of all you metal work such as soffit, fascia, window capping, etc. We also do roofing, siding, windows, concrete, garages, room additions, decks, power washing, doors, windows and much more! We cover all of the Rockford and Peoria areas! For a quick response time, call 815.712.1227! Go to our website to see more---https://www.eliteseamlessguttersinc.com
"Elite team was very knowledgeable with recommendation, fair priced and showed up within a day of the quote. The crew Installed my Gutters and made an alteration to improve the look of the downspouts to go with the bends of my building. They took a couple hours longer to get the job done right. Appreciate their work and cleanup. Thanks Elite Seamless Gutters.."
Jason S on May 2025
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. has won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row in 2016 - 2024. Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. and its employees take pride in our work! Our priority is customer service. We are the #1 seamless gutter company in the state of Illinois. We're a tree service company too! We can get to any tree you have with our new Teupen Spider equipment! We are a full service contractor who specializes in 6" residential seamless gutters, gutter guard and we are the only contractor in Illinois who specializes in 7" commercial seamless gutters! At Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. we can take care of all you metal work such as soffit, fascia, window capping, etc. We also do roofing, siding, windows, concrete, garages, room additions, decks, power washing, doors, windows and much more! We cover all of the Rockford and Peoria areas! For a quick response time, call 815.712.1227! Go to our website to see more---https://www.eliteseamlessguttersinc.com
"Elite team was very knowledgeable with recommendation, fair priced and showed up within a day of the quote. The crew Installed my Gutters and made an alteration to improve the look of the downspouts to go with the bends of my building. They took a couple hours longer to get the job done right. Appreciate their work and cleanup. Thanks Elite Seamless Gutters.."
Jason S on May 2025
WE SERVICE THE SURROUNDING AREA WITH SUCH SERVICES AS CHIMNEY CLEANING, CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS, CHIMNEY REBUILDING, SMOKE CHAMBER PARGING, FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY CAP SALES AND INSTALLATION, CHASE COVER INSTALLATION AND FABRICATION, GAS LOG SALES AND INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION, GLASS DOOR SALES AND INSTALLATION, WATERPROOFING.
"Absolutely outstanding. Safe, courteous and conscientious workers, excellent craftsmanship, and very reasonable prices considering the scope of the work and set-up required (a 35 foot scaffold system that was quite impressive on its own). We now have peace of mind and a warm sense of satisfaction. Todd and his crew are the best, hands-down."
Eric W on September 2020
WE SERVICE THE SURROUNDING AREA WITH SUCH SERVICES AS CHIMNEY CLEANING, CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS, CHIMNEY REBUILDING, SMOKE CHAMBER PARGING, FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY CAP SALES AND INSTALLATION, CHASE COVER INSTALLATION AND FABRICATION, GAS LOG SALES AND INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION, GLASS DOOR SALES AND INSTALLATION, WATERPROOFING.
"Absolutely outstanding. Safe, courteous and conscientious workers, excellent craftsmanship, and very reasonable prices considering the scope of the work and set-up required (a 35 foot scaffold system that was quite impressive on its own). We now have peace of mind and a warm sense of satisfaction. Todd and his crew are the best, hands-down."
Eric W on September 2020
While it’s possible to sweep your own chimney, it’s usually not a good idea for two reasons. First, inexperienced DIYers are more likely to miss areas of the chimney, which still leaves the risk of house fire due to the remaining residue. Second, chimney sweeping seems like a simple process, but it’s highly dangerous. Soot and creosote are both carcinogenic and can cause breathing issues and lung damage. If you don’t take the same safety precautions that professionals do, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious bodily harm.
You should plan to ask your chimney sweeper questions about the cleaning process they intend to use, the project timeline, and more to get a sense of which professional is right for the job:
What is your process for cleaning chimneys?
How long will the process take?
Will you protect my floors from soot and debris?
Will you do a chimney inspection, too?
Do you have certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fire Institute (NFI)?
Will you need access to my roof?
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
In some cases, you don’t need to do anything to prepare for chimney sweeping, but professionals always appreciate leaving the area clean and easy to access. As such, it’s a good idea to move fireplace accessories like screens and fire tending tools out of the way, and lay down tarps of drop cloths around your fireplace opening to help keep your floors clean. Laying down a plastic sheet under those cloths or tarps is a good idea if your fireplace is surrounded by carpeting, just to add extra protection. Finally, secure any pets or children away from the work area.
The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.