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Avatar for Superior Chimney Services Corporation
Superior Chimney Services Corporation
4.7(
1,966
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+3 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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

+41

Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Avatar for SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC.
SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC.
4.9(
106
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

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
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Chimney USA Inc.
4.4(
218
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+3 more

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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Avatar for A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,227
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Chimney sweep & dryer vent repair/cleaning"
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after
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New Build
before

+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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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service overall! Very thorough, conscientious, clean and patient. We had 3 chimneys to sweep, several overdue maintenance issues and everything was done meticulously. Thanks Brad, Chase and SCSC!"
Structural compromise
No More Lost Heat!
Prevent Water Damage
Get More Heat!
It May Be This Simple!

+25

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
4.8(
31
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

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"
Outdoor fireplace
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Tuck Point

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
4.9(
86
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+2 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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!"
Chimney restoration
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
147 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chicago Chimney Service
4.8(
51
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
33
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

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."
pilot replacment
cap replacment
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before replacment
after crown and cap

+19

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
5.0(
24
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Gas log set install.
Gas log set install
Gas log set install
Gas log set install

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

If untreated, smoke damage is definitely toxic. Carbon and tar are two types of toxic chemicals in smoke that can damage your lungs and other parts of your body if you breathe them in for long periods of time. If you still smell smoke after the fire, it’s important that you call your restoration team for support.

Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it’s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.

Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.

If your oven is new, then it’s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don’t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can’t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.

Common issues discovered during a chimney inspection or cleaning include creosote buildup, cracked liners, structural degeneration or masonry degradation, and obstructions such as blocked flues or animal nests. These issues are potential safety hazards that can lead to combustion problems or poor air quality if not addressed.

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