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Avatar for Superior Chimney Services Corporation
Superior Chimney Services Corporation
4.7(
1,969
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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 Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a chimney sweep and inspection done today. Corbin was extremely informative. Looking forward to using my fireplace."
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Chimney Fire

+41

Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Chimney USA Inc.
4.4(
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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 Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"had been having issues with birds getting into the basement of my building. I wasn't sure how they were getting in but knew they would find themselves stuck in either the chimney cleanup or flue to my boiler and/or water heater. I had a wildlife company come out initially and he recommended I have my chimney inspected as he thought that would be the likely source of entry. I did a Google search and came across Chimney USA. I spoke with Mirna and explained my situation and she knew exactly what I was talking about. This woman is incredible. She was so thorough in explaining how and why situations like mine happens as well as knowledgeable about how the chimney system works, the components and what part they play, how to diagnose the issue, options for repair, and so forth. I mean she really knows her stuff! Needless to say, I set up an appointment to have chimney unblockage, cleaning and inspection done and she and her team did a wonderful job. They were very professional and arrived within the window of time given (9a-12). I was surprised because I wasn't expecting her to come but I'm glad she did. They worked with attentiveness, safety, and care as they wanted me the customer to have a knowledge and understanding of what was going on as they moved through the process. I was even able to go on the roof while they inspected the chimney cap which resulted in them adding a protective layer of mesh around the existing cap. The cap appeared to be the source of the problem. Anyhow we explored other options for chimney caps as well as added a cap to another opening that appeared to be an old chimney I didn't even know existed. And just to be clear, it was my idea to add the other cap and not a sales pitch to try and make more money. I wanted to make sure I was taking all precautions to avoid anything else getting into my building. Anyhow, all in all Chimney USA is a great company. I would highly recommend them if you are in need of any work related to the chimney, roof, issues with animals getting into your home, and so forth. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I felt they were a little pricey but otherwise good company, good people."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Thornton, 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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+17

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Superior Chimney Services, Corp.
4.5(
1,077
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a chimney sweep and inspection done today. Corbin was extremely informative. Looking forward to using my fireplace."
Structural compromise
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+25

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
4.8(
95
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+2 more

Serving Thornton, 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!"
Chimney restoration
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chicago Chimney Service
4.8(
52
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+1 more

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"we originally called Mario for estimate on replacing chimney crown and wound up hiring him to also do tuckpointing. caulking and chimney sweep. Mario's quote was very reasonable and his team was very efficient. they completed all work in 2 days and left everything clean and looking like new! we are very pleased with all work performed and have already recommended to 2 friends!"
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+1 more

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The chimney sweep was very reasonable."
Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Chimneys R Us, LLC
4.0(
35
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+2 more

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to repair chimney, including replacing missing bricks, resetting mortar and, cementing top and installing a chimney cap. They performed everything to spec and were fast and efficient all the way through."
COPPER CAP
CUSTOM CAP
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OLD CHASE COVER
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+9

Response time1 hour
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt and efficient . Very knowledgeable and professional in providing chimney cleaning services."
Chimney service
Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It’s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.

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.

It is generally not safe to live in a house with smoke damage, as even minor damage can pose long-term health hazards and structural risks. While it might seem safe temporarily depending on the severity, you should relocate if there is major damage or visible soot. Smoke smells and residue contain dangerous particulates and chemical compounds, including carcinogens, that are hazardous to breathe and can cause respiratory issues. These signs of damage are not always visible but can have dangerous short-term and long-term effects on your health, belongings, and your home's structural materials. You should not stay in the house until a trained professional from a smoke remediation or restoration company has assessed the damage and determined it is safe to return. Your insurance company may cover the cost of alternative housing while the professional work is completed.

Burning a single palm tree stump, if you’re careful, is technically doable DIY. However, you should always take precautions to control the fire and do research if you’re burning multiple types of trees. 

Some trees, such as ornamental trees, black cherry, and some oak trees, release toxins into the air when burned that can be irritating to your lungs (or even dangerous) to breathe in.

It depends. For new ovens, it’s best to run a few empty cycles to prepare the oven for use and to keep any manufacturing byproducts from entering your food. But if your oven is smoking due to a few burnt pieces of old food, then it probably won’t hurt to eat it. If there’s a lot of smoke, then your food probably won’t taste good, even if it might not be harmful to consume.

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