Chimney & Fireplace Services In Wilmette, IL

Chimney Repair

A lot can go wrong with a chimney, but fortunately, there are ways to resolve every problem. Let our skilled chimney repair technicians ensure your chimney is repaired correctly and in compliance with state and local codes. We repair all parts, areas, and components of modern chimney systems.

• Chimney liner repair and new liner installs
• Chimney crown repair and rebuilding
• Brick replacement and tuckpointing for damaged masonry
• Chimney cap and chase cover repair and installation
• Chimney flashing repair and replacement
• Smoke chamber parging and smoke shelf repair
• Fireplace damper repair and installation

We also troubleshoot chimney leaks, chimney odors, smoke backups, sluggish drafting, animals in the chimney, and other irritating and potentially dangerous problems.

Chimney Inspection Wilmette, IL

An annual chimney inspection will reveal early signs of damage and malfunction so you can schedule repair work right away. Lindemann offers chimney inspections in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. When needed, we use a special video camera to look into hidden areas.

• Yearly safety inspections covering all accessible areas of the chimney and fireplace system
• Inspections following a fire or weather event that may have caused damage
• Real estate chimney inspections
• Inspections when you’re adding a new appliance to draft through the chimney or otherwise modifying the system
• Advanced inspections to address major known damage

Annual Chimney Sweeping

If you use a wood-burning fireplace, we recommend having your chimney swept at least once a year. There are two important reasons for this.

1. Creosote removal

Creosote builds up when smoke condenses in the chimney flue. It’s highly flammable and is responsible for most chimney fires reported in Wilmette, IL, and Cook County, IL, each year.

Our trained chimney sweeps use specialized tools and equipment to safely remove creosote and reduce the likelihood of a chimney fire.

2. Debris removal

Running a chimney without a chimney cap leaves your flue open to leaves, twigs, and small-animal nests, all of which can narrow the draft passage and send smoke and deadly carbon monoxide into your home.

Chimney sweeping removes the debris. A custom chimney cap at the top of your chimney will keep the debris out in the first place.

Firebox Repair and Fireplace Refacing

We repair and rebuild damaged fireboxes to reduce the chance of flames escaping and starting a house fire. A secure firebox will also contain dangerous combustion gases.

If you’re not happy with the look of your fireplace, let our restoration specialists improve its appearance. Lindemann provides complete fireplace refacing in stone, tile, wood, and other gorgeous materials, bringing a new level of elegance to your entire room.