Chimney Sweeps & Inspections In Wilmette, IL

How Chimney Cleaning and Inspection Benefits You

• Less chance of a destructive chimney fire
• A clear flue that efficiently drafts smoke and combustion gases
• Reduced buildup of acidic compounds that can damage the chimney
• A chimney that runs better and offsets utility bills
• More efficient use of fireplace fuel
• Fewer aggravating chimney odors
• Early detection of leaks, chimney liner damage, and masonry issues

The Problem with Creosote

Creosote forms when smoke condenses inside a chimney. It can be sticky, flaky, solid, or puffy, and it's highly flammable in all forms. In fact, this volatile substance causes the majority of reported chimney fires in Wilmette, IL, and throughout Cook County, IL, each year.

Our certified chimney sweep technicians use specialized scrubbers, brushes, solvents, and commercial vacuums to safely remove creosote and lower the risk of fire, flue blockages, acidic damage, and horrible smells coming out of the chimney.

Chimney Sweeping to Remove Debris

Chimney sweeping also removes leaves, twigs, small animal nests, and the occasional dead animal. All this debris can create an obstruction that causes smoke and deadly carbon monoxide to back up into your home. (Note that a secure chimney cap will keep the debris out.)

Our chimney sweep technicians clean not only the flue but also the chimney cap, smoke chamber, smoke shelf, fireplace damper, and other areas or components where creosote could accumulate.

Licensed Chimney Inspections

Every chimney sweeping job includes a complete chimney inspection. This basic safety inspection covers all readily accessible areas of your chimney and fireplace system, including:

• Flue and flue liner
• Chimney masonry
• Chimney cap and crown
• Chimney chase cover
• Chimney flashing
• Smoke chamber and smoke shelf
• Fireplace damper
• Firebox

We use an extendable video camera to see things that could easily be missed otherwise. Our mission is to spot early signs of damage and malfunction so we can repair them quickly.

Advanced Chimney Inspections in Wilmette, IL

Lindemann provides real estate chimney inspections, as well as special inspections when you're adding a new appliance to vent through the chimney or having the chimney relined.

We also offer inspections after a fire or weather event is suspected of causing damage. When a chimney is known to be severely damaged, we perform a full-scale inspection that typically involves dismantling parts of the chimney and nearby home materials.