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142 Dan remodeled a stagnet room which only had 1 window. The room setting around it is 100% wooded. He created a completely glass wall overlooking the forrest. He removed an old sliding glass door in the room and framed a platform for a modern direct vent gas fireplace. He then installed...
Gale Force Windows & Doors, LLCIt was a pleasure to have this gas supply to our gas lamp repaired by Arslan, the owner of HORVER Services. He was friendly, courteous and completed the repairs on short notice, in about 1 1/2 hours. It felt as if the work was being performed by a friend.
HORVER. LLC. Gas Piping, Plumbing and Drain CleaningGreat service and extremely knowledgeable. I look forward to using Climate Control Services going forward for all my furnace and A/C needs.
Climate Control Services, LLCCould not have gone better! Don, the owner, came over to do a survey of the area and provide a quote. He was thorough and knowledgeable of our local code. Because of how close it would be to the house, he let us know a fire pit would not be possible - however he suggested a fire table...
I was very happy. I didn't have a particular problem with the fireplace, but I knew it had been a long time since anyone had looked at it. They were very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. They had come out a year prior to look at another fireplace. I went with them because they...
Jiminy ChimneyAfter several attempts to have the situation corrected I was billed twice for the same work and it was never completed. (Convert an oven from natural gas to propane) It went terribly and I will never use this firm again and I would recommend for anyone in need of appliance service to seek...
After an initial miss on a scheduled appointment, everything when well with a combination furnace and air conditioner unit being replaced. The technician was very courteous and professional as well as helped with a secondary issue with a gas fireplace that would not start.
I called several chimney cleaning businesses when I realized that the swarms of flies in my house were coming from the fireplace. All were happy to come take care of the problem within 1 to 5 days. I had to have it done same day. Agent on phone was very nice and offered that she would...
Lindemann Chimney Service IncWe debated over the higher cost of an insert versus gas logs, but our family room is so cold and drafty, we bucked up and went for the insert. 5 weeks later we are thrilled with the decision. First, Scott from Northwest Metalcraft has provided the highest level of customer support anyone...
Northwest Metalcraft
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
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. Nick the technician was very informative, clean, and professional . Would highly recommend Superior Chimney Services"
Mariann H on September 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. Nick the technician was very informative, clean, and professional . Would highly recommend Superior Chimney Services"
Mariann H on September 2025
Veteran Owned And Operated FREE QOUTE for repairs. Full CSIA certified chimney inspections and cleanings. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service. Customer service and the best workmanship are our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 15 years of experience.
"Kind & thorough"
Tassie G on September 2022
Veteran Owned And Operated FREE QOUTE for repairs. Full CSIA certified chimney inspections and cleanings. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service. Customer service and the best workmanship are our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 15 years of experience.
"Kind & thorough"
Tassie G on September 2022
FPG Chimney & Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Did a great job. Both Fernando & Tony were professional, polite and friendly. Would definitely recommend or hire again"
John O on September 2025
FPG Chimney & Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Did a great job. Both Fernando & Tony were professional, polite and friendly. Would definitely recommend or hire again"
John O on September 2025
Valor Chimney Services, established in 1997, proudly operates as your local veteran-owned and operated chimney business. With over 30 years of seasoned expertise, we guarantee to be your top pick for any home project. Fully certified, insured, and bonded, we offer comprehensive chimney and fireplace services. Contact us today; we eagerly anticipate serving you in the future! C.S.I.A Certified #5765 We provide financing options for your convenience for any big chimney or fireplace projects.
"I hired Valor Chimney for 2 projects. One was a dryer vent that needed to be cut through the fieldstone exterior of the house. The 2nd was relining the chimney for the heating and hot water tank. Both jobs were completed to my great satisfaction and timely. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Valor Chimney-great company to work with!"
Julieann A on March 2025
Valor Chimney Services, established in 1997, proudly operates as your local veteran-owned and operated chimney business. With over 30 years of seasoned expertise, we guarantee to be your top pick for any home project. Fully certified, insured, and bonded, we offer comprehensive chimney and fireplace services. Contact us today; we eagerly anticipate serving you in the future! C.S.I.A Certified #5765 We provide financing options for your convenience for any big chimney or fireplace projects.
"I hired Valor Chimney for 2 projects. One was a dryer vent that needed to be cut through the fieldstone exterior of the house. The 2nd was relining the chimney for the heating and hot water tank. Both jobs were completed to my great satisfaction and timely. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Valor Chimney-great company to work with!"
Julieann A on March 2025
At JPL Masonry, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, also affordable Masonry & Chimney and Stone projects. • CHIMNEY CLEANING AND INSPECTION • FLASHING/ROOFING REPAIRS • CHIMNEY LINERS • CAPS AND DAMPERS • GAS/WOOD/STOVE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION • FIREPLACE RESTORATION • TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY REPAIR • OUTDOOR KITCHENS AND FIREPLACES • MAILBOX • MASONRY PARAPET WE ARE YOUR MASONRY SOLUTION! We are looking forward to meeting with you regarding your request. Please let me know when you are available for us to come out to provided you a FREE quote Thank You Jonathan Leclercq, Owner (630)-901-4134 [email protected]
"I recently hired JPL Masonry to construct a brick mailbox for my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Firstly, Johnathan and the team at JPL Masonry was incredibly professional and responsive. He promptly returned my calls and provided a detailed estimate for the project. He listened to my ideas and made outstanding suggestions that enhanced the final design. The craftsmanship is truly top-notch. The bricks are laid perfectly, and the mailbox is sturdy and elegant. It's clear that the Jon and his team take great pride in their work. They paid attention to every detail, ensuring that the mailbox not only looks great but will also stand the test of time. Moreover, the team was punctual and efficient. They completed the project within the estimated time frame and left the work area clean and tidy. It's refreshing to do business with a company that values both quality and customer satisfaction. Overall, I highly recommend JPL Masonry for any masonry work you need! Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to excellence are evident in every brick they lay. I'll definitely be contacting them for any future projects!"
Cornelius M on June 2024
At JPL Masonry, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, also affordable Masonry & Chimney and Stone projects. • CHIMNEY CLEANING AND INSPECTION • FLASHING/ROOFING REPAIRS • CHIMNEY LINERS • CAPS AND DAMPERS • GAS/WOOD/STOVE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION • FIREPLACE RESTORATION • TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY REPAIR • OUTDOOR KITCHENS AND FIREPLACES • MAILBOX • MASONRY PARAPET WE ARE YOUR MASONRY SOLUTION! We are looking forward to meeting with you regarding your request. Please let me know when you are available for us to come out to provided you a FREE quote Thank You Jonathan Leclercq, Owner (630)-901-4134 [email protected]
"I recently hired JPL Masonry to construct a brick mailbox for my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Firstly, Johnathan and the team at JPL Masonry was incredibly professional and responsive. He promptly returned my calls and provided a detailed estimate for the project. He listened to my ideas and made outstanding suggestions that enhanced the final design. The craftsmanship is truly top-notch. The bricks are laid perfectly, and the mailbox is sturdy and elegant. It's clear that the Jon and his team take great pride in their work. They paid attention to every detail, ensuring that the mailbox not only looks great but will also stand the test of time. Moreover, the team was punctual and efficient. They completed the project within the estimated time frame and left the work area clean and tidy. It's refreshing to do business with a company that values both quality and customer satisfaction. Overall, I highly recommend JPL Masonry for any masonry work you need! Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to excellence are evident in every brick they lay. I'll definitely be contacting them for any future projects!"
Cornelius M on June 2024
With over 10 years experience in the fireplaces industry, Franco's Fireplaces is your industry expert in Chicago. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Fast work, good communication. Make sure you negotiate the price."
Jesse R on March 2025
With over 10 years experience in the fireplaces industry, Franco's Fireplaces is your industry expert in Chicago. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Fast work, good communication. Make sure you negotiate the price."
Jesse R 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
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
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!
"Rob and his crew did a great job.. outside tuck pointing, crack repair, new damper, holes filled. Inside new mortar, smoke chamber fire proofed, new ceramic logs, silica, gas line. Showed us how to operate the new damper and light the fireplace. Perfect job. "
Brent R on August 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!
"Rob and his crew did a great job.. outside tuck pointing, crack repair, new damper, holes filled. Inside new mortar, smoke chamber fire proofed, new ceramic logs, silica, gas line. Showed us how to operate the new damper and light the fireplace. Perfect job. "
Brent R on August 2025
We specialize in chimney repairs, masonry work, chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, chimney relining, tuckpointing, power washing, gutter cleaning, and some landscaping.
"Everything went well"
Tyawanda A on May 2025
We specialize in chimney repairs, masonry work, chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, chimney relining, tuckpointing, power washing, gutter cleaning, and some landscaping.
"Everything went well"
Tyawanda A on May 2025
The average cost to repair a fireplace is $575. You might pay anywhere from $95 to $2,500, depending on the severity of repairs and the type of fireplace. A typical repair of an igniter can range from $100 to $150. However, if you need to repair your mantel, expect the bill to be anywhere from $500 to $1,200. Wood fireplaces tend to cost more to repair due to specialized labor costs. Electric fireplaces tend to be the most cost-effective to repair, along with gas.
The cost to install a fireplace is $2,440 on average. This cost can range from $150 to $8,000 or more, depending on the type of fireplace, the materials used, and the size.
Electric fireplaces cost around $1,000 to install, and mostly only require wiring installation. Installing a wood fireplace from scratch could cost upwards of $10,000, depending on the foundation needed to support the weight of the fireplace. In addition, gas fireplaces can cost between $2,500 and $10,000.
The cost to remodel your fireplace is $1,200 on average. This cost can range from $400 to $2,000, depending on the extent of work needed.
If you add a hearth to your fireplace, you can expect to pay between $3 and $200 per square foot. However, if you're refacing your fireplace, the price tag will depend on your chosen materials. If choosing tile, you can pay between $1 and $50 per square foot, depending on the design. Stone is a more expensive material, averaging between $60 and $70 per square foot.
Yes, it can be worth installing a gas fireplace, depending on your home heating needs. The cost to install a gas fireplace can be much lower than the cost to install a comparable wood-burning fireplace. The convenience of starting a fire with the flip of a switch and turning it off just as quickly makes a gas fireplace a big time saver over starting and maintaining a wood-fueled fire. A gas fireplace also does not require ash cleanup or frequent chimney cleaning to remove creosote and other buildup that can lead to chimney fires. Gas fireplaces burn and heat much more cleanly than wood fireplaces.
A gas fireplace insert costs about $3,600 to install, on average. The cost to install a gas log insert ranges from about $700 to $6,500, depending on the size, type of insert, how it works, and heating needs. Gas fireplaces need electrical and gas lines installed properly, so hiring a pro is recommended rather than trying to DIY installation.
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