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565 I'm a homeowner of an older house in Arlington Heights, IL. We hadn't used our fireplace in some time and wanted Jiminy Chimney to come out and take a look at it. My husband and I just thought it needed a good cleaning, but wasn't sure if it needed more work. Regan, the girl in the office,...
Jiminy ChimneyWe dealt with Barrett for our chimney assessment and fix. He was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, polite. He showed us the work that needed to be done via camera inspection. His team was clean and efficient. They worked a very long hard day. The concrete team for the chimney cap was also...
Lindemann Chimney Service IncI was selling my house and during the inspection it was identified that I needed a new chimney liner. I received quotes from two chimney companies in the neighborhood and received quotes in the $1200 range. The rates seemed fair, but a contractor friend of mine recommended his heating and...
L.A MechanicalTodd was extremely friendly and did a great job cleaning my chimney. He also did an inspection of my chimney and identified some structural issues that I was not made aware of when I purchased the home. I would recommend Todd to anyone.
Custom Cleaning ConceptsFred performed excellent service and is always friendly and on time. After the initial treatment, I called him back to remove a bee's nest by the chimney. Also during that time he performed another inspection, dusted for carpenter bee's and gave advice on bat and field mice mitigation. Fred...
A-Action Pest Control, Inc.The stove is a great model and nearly perfect for us. Maybe it is a little undersized for our 1000 sq ft. basement but no major complaints -- it works well, is safe, and very efficient. Main Street does carry the better quality stoves and that is why we used them. The price seems normal. It...
***ALL WORK DONE BY OFF DUTY FIRE FIGHTERS*** Family owned and operated business, EST 1993. All work is done by off duty Firefighters who have long term experience with all aspects of fireplaces, chimneys and all related services. The number of employees varies by season and we do not subcontract. We pride ourselves in honesty, integrity and finding the most effective, yet inexpensive solution to our customers. WE ARE THE PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN TRUST. NO HYPED UP SALES ROUTINES!!!
"I am a real estate broker of 40+ years and have worked with Al and Patty for many many years. I refer them to home clients faithfully because I know that they will be thrilled with their expertise and professionalism. I trust them with my own homes as well. You can't go wrong with them!"
Patricia M on October 2020
***ALL WORK DONE BY OFF DUTY FIRE FIGHTERS*** Family owned and operated business, EST 1993. All work is done by off duty Firefighters who have long term experience with all aspects of fireplaces, chimneys and all related services. The number of employees varies by season and we do not subcontract. We pride ourselves in honesty, integrity and finding the most effective, yet inexpensive solution to our customers. WE ARE THE PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN TRUST. NO HYPED UP SALES ROUTINES!!!
"I am a real estate broker of 40+ years and have worked with Al and Patty for many many years. I refer them to home clients faithfully because I know that they will be thrilled with their expertise and professionalism. I trust them with my own homes as well. You can't go wrong with them!"
Patricia M on October 2020
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
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
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. They called about an hour ahead of their scheduled block & asked to come early. They were extremely neat & did a very thorough job. Am interested in seeing the pictures of the interior that will be emailed..."
Sally L on October 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. They called about an hour ahead of their scheduled block & asked to come early. They were extremely neat & did a very thorough job. Am interested in seeing the pictures of the interior that will be emailed..."
Sally L on October 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
Welcome to All Star Platinum Masonry, Inc.! With over 25 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in masonry work. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We focus on quality work and outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation and repair for your concrete and masonry needs. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business.
"I am beyond pleased with the work Juan and his team completed. Professional workers, reasonably priced, arrived on time and followed through on agreements. All Star water proofed the side of my home, my crawl space, and repaired my chimney and damper. I recommend them for your next job without reservations!"
Gloria S on April 2023
Welcome to All Star Platinum Masonry, Inc.! With over 25 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in masonry work. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We focus on quality work and outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation and repair for your concrete and masonry needs. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business.
"I am beyond pleased with the work Juan and his team completed. Professional workers, reasonably priced, arrived on time and followed through on agreements. All Star water proofed the side of my home, my crawl space, and repaired my chimney and damper. I recommend them for your next job without reservations!"
Gloria S on April 2023
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
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!
"I called for a free estimate, Justin came promtly and inspected the chimey. He showed me pictures of the problems and spelled out all the options. I explained to him that my cellar has floode due the problems and was anxious to get the repairs done. Justin quoted a price that was fair and much lower then any other estimates. To my surprise he said that he could do the job that day. He kept sending me pictures as the work progressed so I knew exactlywhat he was doing. He was professional and honest about what needed to be done. I was more then pleased with him and the company. I highly recommend .Chimneys are us."
Andrea R on March 2024
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!
"I called for a free estimate, Justin came promtly and inspected the chimey. He showed me pictures of the problems and spelled out all the options. I explained to him that my cellar has floode due the problems and was anxious to get the repairs done. Justin quoted a price that was fair and much lower then any other estimates. To my surprise he said that he could do the job that day. He kept sending me pictures as the work progressed so I knew exactlywhat he was doing. He was professional and honest about what needed to be done. I was more then pleased with him and the company. I highly recommend .Chimneys are us."
Andrea R on March 2024
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
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
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 National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.
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.
On average, chimney repairs cost about $455. However, because of the vast range of potential repairs needed, the cost to repair a chimney ranges widely from $160 to $15,000, depending on the type and extent of repairs required.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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Parging a chimney’s smoke chamber is essential during installation or maintenance. We’ll explain what parging a chimney is and why and how it’s done.
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Knowing how to use a creosote sweeping log for additional maintenance in between your annual chimney sweep can help keep your home safe from fires.
