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Avatar for Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
701
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Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After 3 chimney sweep inspections, Alan was the only one to find a solution to my fireplace smoking VERY knowledgeable."
Chimney service
Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimneys R Us, LLC
4.0(
35
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Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers and office staff were easy to talk to, well informed, courteous , and efficient. They performed a thorough inspection. Recommended and installed a stainless liner and cap for the furnace flue and a new damper on the fireplace flue. Their price was better than previous quotes and even set up a partial payment plan. I am very pleased with the work they did."
COPPER CAP
CUSTOM CAP
CUSTOM CAP
OLD CHASE COVER
NEW CHASE COVER

+9

Response time1 hour
Response rate99%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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S&S Chimney Wizards
4.7(
58
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Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely happy with their work in less than an hour they had completed the job of removing my freestanding wood fireplace. Definitely would recommend them. Thank you, guys."
After Chimney Sweep
Before Chimney Sweep
Fireplace
Clean
before

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Dedication Restoration
4.6(
132
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Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to clean my chimney. They did a thorough job and also inspected the screens on both chimneys. Very fast but thorough."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Godfrey Bros. Chimney Sweep & Air Duct Cleaning
4.7(
147
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Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were prompt and courteous. They asked a few questions and answered all of our questions. We were new to fireplaces. We are both elderly...these guys took the time to explain the whole process associated with fireplaces. We had called them out to check only one of our fireplaces. I was so impressed with them that I ask them to check out our other. Their fees for checking the second fireplace was reasonable. So reasonable in fact that I tipped them substantially."
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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American Custom Homes
5.0(
3
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Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely perfect, imagine remodeling your kitchen and knowing what you want and actually getting what you want right in front of your eyes.
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Stone Travertine
12x6 Travertine hand cut
Complete Steamer
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

The short answer is yes, as hearths need to extend a certain distance out from the fire. This is usually around at least a foot in front but is often more, closer to two feet even. There is another distance to consider, which is the distance beyond the opening of the fireplace. Each municipality will have different code requirements. 

Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce—which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke—elm isn’t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.

Because elm wood is dense, it burns at a moderate pace and does a pretty good job of keeping your home warm. Hardwood like maple or oak may perform slightly better, but elm isn’t a bad choice overall.

Most cleanings take 1-3 hours, but extensive soot buildup or liner damage may require additional time.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says that chimneys and their associated elements like fireplaces, vents, or stoves should be cleaned at least once a year before the start of seasonal use. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, a chimney should be cleaned when there is 1/8 inch of soot buildup. If there’s more than that, creosote—a flammable byproduct of burning wood—can form and increase the risk of a chimney fire.

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