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Last update on May 13, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
We had our chimney tuck pointed and a roof put on the house. The old roof wasn’t torn down this it wasn’t in real bad shape and there was only one layer on. The work was all done in one day and everything was cleaned up when they left.
M & M Roofing
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Reviewed in February 2026
We contacted Top Hat, Chimney service to give us a second opinion regarding work that we were told needed to be completed from another contractor. Anthony was very professional, and scheduled our appointment within a few days of our first contact. Anthony came out today and inspected our...
Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
They are a great company. Great work with affordable prices. I highly recommend Chicago chimney service. Mario and Toni are a great team. Thank you Chicago chimney service.
Chicago Chimney Service
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Reviewed in July 2024
Our roof was damaged in the storm. After looking on Angie we were quickly contacted by a number of companies, AWG was the most professional, they were fast and their fee was fair. EDITED: 2 months later one of the chimney caps was blown off the roof, yes it was windy but NOT stormy and there...
AWG Roofing
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Reviewed in February 2024
Amazing, immediately identified my chimney issues, my crown restored and feeling safe
Superior Chimney Services, Corp.
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Reviewed in December 2023
We had Nicholas Masonary do brick tuckpointing around our whole house and chimney. In addition, the put on two downspouts on the front of our home. They completed the work in a timely mannor and explained the process along the way. I would highly recommend hiring this company!
Nicholas Masonry
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Reviewed in August 2023
My chimney needed tuck pointing and brixks needed replacing. The work was done efficiently. I was kept up to date as to when the work would begin. I am very satisfied with the work done.
Royal Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
I had an emergency water leak coming in from a couple of bricks on my chimney. They showed up and got the work done very fast. As for tuck pointing they are very knowledgeable and made my chimney look brand new.
RCC Masonry-Concrete
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Reviewed in November 2022
MY CHIMNEY REBUILD WENT VERY WELL. THE JOB TOOK LESS THAN A DAY,AND LOOKS GREAT.
FPG Chimney & Masonry
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Reviewed in June 2022
They inspected my chimney and replaced the cap and did some repairs. What I liked was that they took photos of what needed repairing and photos of the process. They were fast and professional.
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
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Superior Chimney Services Corporation

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

"Amazing, immediately identified my chimney issues, my crown restored and feeling safe"

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Response time12 hrs

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

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SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC.

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"EVERYTHING WENT GREAT. THEY INSPECTED THE CHIMNEY. THE NEXT WEEK WHEN THE CHIMNEY CAP CAME IN, THEY REMOVED THE NEST AND INSTALLED THE CAP. THEIR WORK WAS VERY NEAT AND CLEAN. WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECCOMEND THEM."

Recommended by98%of homeowners

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. The old brick chimney which was collapsing on the inside was bypassed and a new one of metal pipe put in. It went great"

Response time8 hrs

Response rate100%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They replaced it with a metal screen so that it wouldn't cause a fire in the future. The technicians was prompt, courteous and explained everything thoroughly. They were also very good at getting me on the schedule asap even though it was the busy season. I had to get the fireplace fixed before closing on my home and they were very responsive in my time of need. They also did a full chimney sweep and inspection."

+17

Response time1 day

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Superior Chimney Services, Corp.

4.5(

1,065

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Love love love Superior Chimney! They are the best! Always extremely helpful and take great care of my chimney and have wonderful customer service!"

+25

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed chimney caps. Worked with us to find the right caps and then installed very quickly"

+37

Response time1 day

Response rate95%

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC

4.9(

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top Hat is a top notch company. Anthony is so knowledgeable, professional, warm and friendly all at once. Daniel and Lou did an excellent job on my chimney and I am beyond pleased with the work they did!"

Response time7 hrs

Response rate98%

146 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Chicago Chimney Service

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario and his crew did a great job on our chimney. Toni was very helpful working with me and my schedule to get the job done quickly. Thank you Chicago Chimney Service!!!"

Response time1 day

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Gem Chimney & Duct LLC

4.6(

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

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Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC

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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were timely, professional, accommodative, did an excellent job cleaning 2 chimneys and a dryer vent."

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Hard materials like glass, metal, and hardwood floors, washable fabrics, and undamaged electrical appliances can often be salvaged after a fire, although it depends on the extent of the damage. For washable fabrics, make sure to use a phosphate mix during the washing process to extract the smoke smell. There are a few things you should throw away after a fire, like canned foods and cosmetics, even if they don’t look like they’re damaged.

Call 911 immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the laundry room, you can attempt to extinguish the fire, but don’t open or touch the dryer. If you can’t put the fire out, evacuate yourself, your family, and your pets from the house, closing the laundry room door behind you. Turn off the electricity to your home via the outside fuse box, then wait for the fire department. After a dryer fire, have your home’s electrical system inspected to make sure there isn’t any damage.

Challenges include ensuring structural safety, completing soot removal, meeting restoration codes, and effectively managing insurance claims.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable.

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