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Avatar for Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
4.8(
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+2 more

Serving Utica, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I thought everything was great. Chimney was cleaned. No mess. Very professional and on time. I was disappointed that our chimney cap could not be put back on as the ladder did not reach the roof. This was part of why we had someone come out. Everything else was perfect."
Outdoor fireplace
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Tuck Point

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimneys R Us, LLC
4.0(
35
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+7 more

Serving Utica, IL and surrounding areas

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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valor Facility Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Utica, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to Valor Facility Solutions LLC!\n\nWe are a veteran-owned, family-operated commercial cleaning and facility solutions company proudly serving Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and surrounding communities.\n\nAt Valor, we understand that a clean, professional environment matters. Our mission is to provide dependable, high-quality cleaning services with the same values we believe in—integrity, discipline, attention to detail, and exceptional service.\n\nWhether you need recurring office cleaning, facility maintenance, move-in/move-out cleaning, or customized janitorial services, we’re ready to earn your business.\n\nWhen you choose Valor Facility Solutions, you’re choosing a local company that takes pride in showing up, doing the job right, and building long-term relationships with our customers.\n\nProfessional Service. Military Precision. A Standard You Can Trust.\n\n— Temiaka & Tonya Sanchez\nOwners, Valor Facility Solutions LLC

Residential Deep Cleaning
Success Landscaping
New to Angi
Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Utica, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

There are fire codes for a fireplace mantel made of wood or other combustible material. The mantel must be mounted at least six inches away from the fireplace opening on all sides with a non-combustible material—like stone or brick—installed between the mantel and fireplace. Building codes and regulations will vary based on your location, so before beginning the project, research the requirements in your area.

While you have some flexibility in the types of wood you can use in your outdoor furnace, it's important to make wise choices for optimal performance and efficiency. Hardwoods, such as oak, maple, and cherry, are generally recommended for their higher energy content and cleaner burn. These hardwoods produce more heat per volume and tend to produce fewer creosote deposits, which can accumulate and cause a chimney fire, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The easiest fireplace to build is an electric fireplace. These aren’t true fireplaces but can mimic the look of a traditional fireplace. True fireplaces, made of brick and stone, are complex and require professional installation; adding them to an existing home is demanding and expensive. You could spend $30,000 to have a real fireplace installed.

Removing and demolishing a fireplace is extremely labor intensive work that also takes a long time. You need to use brute strength to break apart the brick and masonry, and carry the debris to a dumpster. Depending on the size of the structure, you may need multiple days to fully remove it. After removal, you need to determine how you will repair the wall that held the fireplace, which can also be quite time consuming and challenging.

Wood is classified as either hardwood or softwood. For firewood, hardwoods are generally the best choice as they tend to burn longer, hotter, and produce less smoke than softwoods. Recommended hardwoods include oak, hickory, maple, cherry, ash, beech, birch, elm, and walnut. Oak is a particularly good option as it's widely available, slow-burning, and doesn't produce much smoke or sparks. Some woods, like oak, hickory, and cherry, also emit a pleasant scent. It is best to avoid softwoods such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, as they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes them difficult to light and burn efficiently.

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