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SS Construction

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SS Construction

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Hello! We’re SS Construction, a trusted masonry company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service on every project. With years of experience in brickwork, stonework, concrete, and repair, we take pride in building strong, beautiful, and long-lasting results for our customers. Whether you need new construction, restoration, or custom masonry design, we handle each job with attention to detail and professionalism. Our goal is simple — to exceed your expectations with honest communication, fair pricing, and quality work that stands the test of time. No project is too big or too small — we treat every client like family. Contact us today to bring your vision to life!

Hello! We’re SS Construction, a trusted masonry company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service on every project. With years of experience in brickwork, stonework, concrete, and repair, we take pride in building strong, beautiful, and long-lasting results for our customers. Whether you need new construction, restoration, or custom masonry design, we handle each job with attention to detail and professionalism. Our goal is simple — to exceed your expectations with honest communication, fair pricing, and quality work that stands the test of time. No project is too big or too small — we treat every client like family. Contact us today to bring your vision to life!


"Very knowledgeable and thorough. Happy with the service and will use again."

Liz D on November 2025

We utilize current industry technology for unsurpassed service while still maintaining the best price to product/service ratio. Our fleet of trucks service 6 Chicagoland counties, year round.

"Very knowledgeable and thorough. Happy with the service and will use again."

Liz D on November 2025


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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.

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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.

4.47(
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Customers say: Quick response
154 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is family owned and operated, proudly serving the Chicagoland area for more than 30 years. All of our technicians are Nationally certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America (C.S.I.A.). At A-1 we strive for excellence and provide our customers with the highest level of service possible. We guarantee no mess Fireplace, Furnace Flue, and Dryer vent sweeps.

"They wee quick and cheap."

Dan K on March 2025

A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is family owned and operated, proudly serving the Chicagoland area for more than 30 years. All of our technicians are Nationally certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America (C.S.I.A.). At A-1 we strive for excellence and provide our customers with the highest level of service possible. We guarantee no mess Fireplace, Furnace Flue, and Dryer vent sweeps.

"They wee quick and cheap."

Dan K on March 2025


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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.

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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.

4.61(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
459 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

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 .

"BEWARE of this company!!! Everything started out great, the staff was initially incredibly responsive and came out for an estimate. Their estimate was reasonable and competitive to a 2nd bid I had received, and I was offered a $500 discount and a commitment that the work would be done in 1.5 days if I signed the contract in 24 hours. I went ahead and signed the estimate. That is when the problems started.... The project manager (Moses) was completely non-responsive as to when the work would be completed. They were provided access to my home, yet never contacted me to let me know when they would arrive or when work would be completed. 3 weeks later, I still did not have a response on work completion and Moses stopped answering my messages and would not answer my calls. Finally, after calling the office (which is always closed and has an outdated voicemail response that hasn't been updated since Oct. 3rd) , I received a call from the technician. He tells me that work is complete, and that he'll be doing a walk through in a few days. Today, he calls to tell me he is there , but he doesn't know where the main gas line is and he can't figure out how to get gas to the fireplace. Ok, interesting... I call my gas company because we have working hot water and have been paying our gas bill and they tell me gas is entering the home. I tell this to technician, who tells me, well, that's too bad, they don't know what the problem is and that is my problem to solve, the work is complete on their end. How is work complete, if you have hooked up a gas fireplace , but can't figure out how to get gas to it? Isn't this something you would confirm BEFORE doing work? I can't get in touch with anyone in charge at the office and I am honestly shocked that anyone could have had a positive experience with this company."

Nicole K on October 2025

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 .

"BEWARE of this company!!! Everything started out great, the staff was initially incredibly responsive and came out for an estimate. Their estimate was reasonable and competitive to a 2nd bid I had received, and I was offered a $500 discount and a commitment that the work would be done in 1.5 days if I signed the contract in 24 hours. I went ahead and signed the estimate. That is when the problems started.... The project manager (Moses) was completely non-responsive as to when the work would be completed. They were provided access to my home, yet never contacted me to let me know when they would arrive or when work would be completed. 3 weeks later, I still did not have a response on work completion and Moses stopped answering my messages and would not answer my calls. Finally, after calling the office (which is always closed and has an outdated voicemail response that hasn't been updated since Oct. 3rd) , I received a call from the technician. He tells me that work is complete, and that he'll be doing a walk through in a few days. Today, he calls to tell me he is there , but he doesn't know where the main gas line is and he can't figure out how to get gas to the fireplace. Ok, interesting... I call my gas company because we have working hot water and have been paying our gas bill and they tell me gas is entering the home. I tell this to technician, who tells me, well, that's too bad, they don't know what the problem is and that is my problem to solve, the work is complete on their end. How is work complete, if you have hooked up a gas fireplace , but can't figure out how to get gas to it? Isn't this something you would confirm BEFORE doing work? I can't get in touch with anyone in charge at the office and I am honestly shocked that anyone could have had a positive experience with this company."

Nicole K on October 2025


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Fire It Up Chimney Services

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Fire It Up Chimney Services

4.69(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
205 local quotes requested

Choosing our company brings you the best of both worlds. We are a small family owned business with just as much experience as the big companies. Our technicians have over 30 years experience each and are also masons. Since we are a family owned business, we aren't just putting in our time at work, we put in our all every time. Don't forget about our no mess guarantee! What to expect with us: One of the first things we do before we start is put down a drop cloth to keep your home clean. After we've thoroughly cleaned and inspected the inside of your fireplace, we then check out the condition of the outside of the chimney. If we find anything wrong while we are on the roof, we will take pictures to show you. We will then go over a estimate with you to decide whether you'd like to proceed with the recommended repairs. Most repairs can be made the same day unless we need to special order some parts. Our customers say that we are courteous, prompt, fair, thorough and clean!

"Professional workers who made sure the job was done correctly. They made sure to come back a week later and ensure proper installation so my family can enjoy the fireplace safely"

R N on November 2025

Choosing our company brings you the best of both worlds. We are a small family owned business with just as much experience as the big companies. Our technicians have over 30 years experience each and are also masons. Since we are a family owned business, we aren't just putting in our time at work, we put in our all every time. Don't forget about our no mess guarantee! What to expect with us: One of the first things we do before we start is put down a drop cloth to keep your home clean. After we've thoroughly cleaned and inspected the inside of your fireplace, we then check out the condition of the outside of the chimney. If we find anything wrong while we are on the roof, we will take pictures to show you. We will then go over a estimate with you to decide whether you'd like to proceed with the recommended repairs. Most repairs can be made the same day unless we need to special order some parts. Our customers say that we are courteous, prompt, fair, thorough and clean!

"Professional workers who made sure the job was done correctly. They made sure to come back a week later and ensure proper installation so my family can enjoy the fireplace safely"

R N on November 2025


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ARROWHEAD BRICK PAVERS

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ARROWHEAD BRICK PAVERS

4.80(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 local quotes requested

*Please note we do NOT offer repair services* *We install CUSTOM pergolas and pavilions we do NOT assemble store bought ones* * Please note we are not masonary Arrowhead Brick Pavers Inc. is an experienced company that takes great pride in our superior custom hardscape installations. Our experienced staff will help bring custom designs and quality installations to each and every customer. We install over 200,000 square feet of pavers every year and have over 35 years in hardscape installations. We are backed by Unilock and are considered one of their top residential installers as well as an authorized Weber dealer. All of our work is fully guaranteed. We are also a complaint free member of the Better Business Bureau with hundreds of satisfied customers. We sincerely look forward to working with you on your custom installation and bringing "outdoor living" to your home. *Please note we do NOT offer repair services*

"Why 5 stars? First the Arrowhead rep I met with was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. He made many trips to my house to review plans and bring paver samples. He provided a competitive bid with another "affordable contractor" and was much less than another "expensive" contractor bid. He provided some very good input to improve on my original patio design. Arrowhead used 4x8 plywood sheets to protect my lawn as they brought their heavy equipment in and out. The patio foundation was a full 12 inches of 3 different sized gravel stones. I observed quality craftsmanship during the installation, especially with all the curves in my design. Meticulous work. The finished patio looks amazing. The crew power washed everything upon completion. They also brought in sod to replace some damaged areas in the immediate patio area that resulted from the digging. I also paid for landscaping stone to fill in around my walk and pool. It looks great. I highly recommend Arrowhead Pavers."

James S on October 2025

*Please note we do NOT offer repair services* *We install CUSTOM pergolas and pavilions we do NOT assemble store bought ones* * Please note we are not masonary Arrowhead Brick Pavers Inc. is an experienced company that takes great pride in our superior custom hardscape installations. Our experienced staff will help bring custom designs and quality installations to each and every customer. We install over 200,000 square feet of pavers every year and have over 35 years in hardscape installations. We are backed by Unilock and are considered one of their top residential installers as well as an authorized Weber dealer. All of our work is fully guaranteed. We are also a complaint free member of the Better Business Bureau with hundreds of satisfied customers. We sincerely look forward to working with you on your custom installation and bringing "outdoor living" to your home. *Please note we do NOT offer repair services*

"Why 5 stars? First the Arrowhead rep I met with was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. He made many trips to my house to review plans and bring paver samples. He provided a competitive bid with another "affordable contractor" and was much less than another "expensive" contractor bid. He provided some very good input to improve on my original patio design. Arrowhead used 4x8 plywood sheets to protect my lawn as they brought their heavy equipment in and out. The patio foundation was a full 12 inches of 3 different sized gravel stones. I observed quality craftsmanship during the installation, especially with all the curves in my design. Meticulous work. The finished patio looks amazing. The crew power washed everything upon completion. They also brought in sod to replace some damaged areas in the immediate patio area that resulted from the digging. I also paid for landscaping stone to fill in around my walk and pool. It looks great. I highly recommend Arrowhead Pavers."

James S on October 2025


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Chimney Sweep Pros, LLC

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Chimney Sweep Pros, LLC

4.00(
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89 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Chimney Sweep Pros LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I had Chimney Sweep Pros come out to clean our dryer vent, and I?m so glad I chose them! They were punctual, professional, and did a very thorough job. They showed me the buildup that had been causing longer drying times and explained how important it is for preventing fire hazards ? something I hadn?t even realized. Not only is my dryer working better than ever, but I also feel much safer knowing everything is cleaned properly. The technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend Chimney Sweep Pros for anyone needing dryer vent maintenance ? truly top-notch service."

Jonah F on November 2025

Chimney Sweep Pros LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I had Chimney Sweep Pros come out to clean our dryer vent, and I?m so glad I chose them! They were punctual, professional, and did a very thorough job. They showed me the buildup that had been causing longer drying times and explained how important it is for preventing fire hazards ? something I hadn?t even realized. Not only is my dryer working better than ever, but I also feel much safer knowing everything is cleaned properly. The technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend Chimney Sweep Pros for anyone needing dryer vent maintenance ? truly top-notch service."

Jonah F on November 2025


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Superior Chimney Services Corporation

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Superior Chimney Services Corporation

4.83(
1,744
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
235 local quotes requested

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.

"Very knowledgeable and thorough. Happy with the service and will use again."

Liz D on November 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.

"Very knowledgeable and thorough. Happy with the service and will use again."

Liz D on November 2025



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Dickey Masonry LLC

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Dickey Masonry LLC

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1 years of experience

We are a full service masonry restoration and consultancy business servicing all masonry structures. We take pride in the relationships we have developed with our customers based on trust, performance, and education. The more understanding we can provide to a customer regarding their conditions and options moving forward, the better prepared they can be to make the best decision possible for their building. Our attention to detail, thorough communication, expert craftsmen, and industry leading warranties are what sets us apart from the competition. From structural repairs to simple but effective life extending maintenance, we will ensure that your building and reputation are well protected. Consultations are free! Our Services Include: Condition Assessment Leak Detection Tuckpointing Brick - Block - Stone Waterproofing Chemical Cleaning Chimneys Parapet Maintenance & Repair Terra Cotta & GFRC Lintel Replacement Budgets & Planning Concrete Insurance Claims Caulking & Sealants Balcony Repairs Structural Repair Windows/Doors Cladding

We are a full service masonry restoration and consultancy business servicing all masonry structures. We take pride in the relationships we have developed with our customers based on trust, performance, and education. The more understanding we can provide to a customer regarding their conditions and options moving forward, the better prepared they can be to make the best decision possible for their building. Our attention to detail, thorough communication, expert craftsmen, and industry leading warranties are what sets us apart from the competition. From structural repairs to simple but effective life extending maintenance, we will ensure that your building and reputation are well protected. Consultations are free! Our Services Include: Condition Assessment Leak Detection Tuckpointing Brick - Block - Stone Waterproofing Chemical Cleaning Chimneys Parapet Maintenance & Repair Terra Cotta & GFRC Lintel Replacement Budgets & Planning Concrete Insurance Claims Caulking & Sealants Balcony Repairs Structural Repair Windows/Doors Cladding

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Chimney Inspection questions, answered by experts

There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:

  • Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney

  • Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance

  • Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox

  • Water stains in or around the fireplace

  • A broken or stuck damper

You can test your ductwork by hiring a technician to attach a vacuum to the ductwork near the HVAC unit and put the vent system under pressure. Your pro can use a duct leak tester to measure the amount of pressure that's escaping. 

You can also do a DIY test using an incense stick or smoke pencil. With the HVAC system running, pass the stick or pencil across the ductwork. Pay attention to the movement of the smoke. When you notice it changing, it could be a sign there’s a leak or bad connection in the duct.

You can guarantee that you hire a professional home inspector by reviewing their qualifications, years of experience, customer reviews, and certifications before hiring. If you’re working with a realtor, they can recommend at least one trusted professional home inspector. You can always confirm the credentials of a home inspector by checking for affiliations with organizations like the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors or the American Society of Home Inspectors. 

Waiving a home inspection could be beneficial if you’re buying a home in a hot location where the seller has many other offers to consider, especially if other buyers are willing to waive the inspection. However, it’s not usually a good idea to waive an inspection, even on new construction. Inspections can identify problems that could cost thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, so a formal inspection is always worthwhile. If you’re having a new home built, a pre-drywall inspection is often the most valuable, but a final inspection before you close is also a good idea.

A 4-point home inspection is similar to a standard home inspection, but it’s less extensive and is required for home insurance in select states. In a 4-point inspection, inspectors only review four main components—electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and roofing systems.

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