Chimney Inspection in Park Ridge, IL
Know what your chimney needs.
Kevin checks the chimney top to bottom: crown, cap, flashing, brick and mortar outside, and the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and flue inside. You get his findings and a price for anything that needs work, on the spot.
- Free estimates
- Lifetime warranty on stainless liners
- Open Saturdays
- Se habla español
What’s included
- Crown, cap and flashing checked from the roof
- Brick and mortar joints looked over for cracks and gaps
- Firebox, damper and smoke chamber checked
- Flue and liner checked for damage or blockage
- Furnace and water heater vents checked where they share the chimney
- An estimate for any repairs before he leaves
What it costs
Usually free
Inspections are free in most of the towns we serve. A few addresses farther out can carry a fee of up to $99, and Kevin will tell you when you book.
- What you getHis findings and a price for any work it needs, before he leaves.
- Buying a home?An inspection before closing tells you what you’re taking on.
When to have it looked at
- The damper won’t open or close all the way
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney
- Cracks in the concrete crown at the top
- Loose, spalling or missing brick
- A new furnace or water heater is going in
- You’re buying or selling the house
Chimney Inspection questions
What’s the difference between an inspection and a cleaning?
An inspection is a look at the condition of the chimney and what it needs. A cleaning removes the soot and creosote. The $99 cleaning comes with a free Level 1 inspection, so many people do both in one visit.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No. The visit and the estimate are free in most of the towns we serve.
Will you push repairs I don’t need?
No. If the chimney is in good shape, Kevin will tell you so. If something needs work, he’ll show you what he found and explain why.
Chimney Inspection near you
Kevin works out of Park Ridge and serves these towns.
Park Ridge Des Plaines Mount Prospect Niles Arlington Heights Rosemont Elk Grove Village Prospect Heights Morton Grove Golf Schiller Park Norridge Harwood Heights Northfield Franklin Park Bensenville Wood Dale
Other services
Chimney and masonry work, from a routine sweep to a full rebuild.
- Chimney CleaningFrom $99Soot and creosote cleared from the firebox, smoke chamber and flue.
- Chimney LinersFrom $1,500Stainless steel liners for furnace and water heater flues, with a lifetime warranty.
- Fireplace LinersFrom $2,000Smooth wall stainless liners for wood-burning fireplaces, with smoke chamber parging and a top damper.
- Chimney RebuildsFrom $1,500New brick, a concrete crown, top tile, cap and flashing for chimneys that are falling apart.
- TuckpointingFrom $800Worn mortar ground out and replaced on chimneys and around the house.