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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

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional, reliable with a strong emphasis on fireplace safety."
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+41

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,228
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A-1 did a great job cleaning and inspecting the chimney, and recommending options to convert it to a gas burning fireplace."
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+17

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%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

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul and Paul arrived on time. They were very polite and efficient in their work. They performed the fireplace and chimney cleaning for which they were scheduled and also inspected the fireplace chimney and furnace chimney. Both chimneys had rain collars which had slipped and flashing which had a gap above the roof. This seemed consistent with issues our home inspector had noted a few months before, and so they made the repairs. I was very happy with their work."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Chimney Services, Corp.
4.5(
1,067
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely thorough and professional. Helped us inspect and repair a couple of fireplaces."
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+25

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Defender Chimney & Fireplace Services, LLC
5.0(
25
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derrick cleaned our wood burning stove and did an amazing job. We could've had a fire so thank God he came out and cleaned the pipes! He was very friendly and I was really happy with his work and totally recommend him!"
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Gas log set install.
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Gas log set install

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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
87
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
4.9(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent workmanship very personable eould highly recommend Top Hat Chimney for any of your fireplace repairs/updates etc !! He converted our gas real log burning fireplace to gas “fake log” . Love it !!!"
Chimney restoration
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
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United Home Services
4.3(
773
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 gas fireplaces that needed cleaned and/or repaired. One was cleaned and began working again. I was given an overpriced solution for the second fireplace that I rejected. I will find another company for the second fireplace."
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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 wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cleaning of fireplace went fine. Second visit by different employees was not as smooth"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Chimneys R Us, LLC
4.0(
35
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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+9

Response time1 hour
Response rate99%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Fireplace Cleaners questions, answered by experts

You should use an angled brush to first paint the mortar lines, then go in with a high-density roller to evenly paint the bricks one at a time. You can also use a flat paintbrush to paint individual bricks, but a roller is faster and easier to use thanks to its longer handle and wider surface area for coating the bricks. To finish, go in with the paint brush for edges or hard-to-reach areas.

When comparing which is better between German schmear, whitewash, and limewash, your answer will depend on the look you're going for. German schmear is the best option for those who want a heavily distressed look for their brick without full coverage. Whitewash is best if you like the current brick color and want it to show through. Limewash paint is best for full coverage.

Limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces if you apply them correctly. Use on non-suitable surfaces can cause issues. For instance, applying limewash or whitewash to surfaces with existing sealants or incompatible materials may lead to poor adhesion or flaking. Also, harsh cleaning agents on limewashed or whitewashed surfaces can damage the finish. Proper preparation, application, and maintenance ensure that limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces.

You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn’t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white.

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

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