Trusted Chimney Sweeps & Inspections In Chicago, IL

Chimney Sweep Chicago, IL

It’s important to have your chimney cleaned at least once a year by a certified technician. Chimney sweeping removes flammable creosote buildups that can ignite and start a fire. Creosote can also cause acidic damage to the chimney liner and other parts of your chimney system.

Another critical reason for chimney cleaning is to remove tree debris and the nests of small animals, both of which can block the draft and allow smoke and deadly carbon monoxide to enter your home.

How We Clean Chimneys

Proper chimney sweeping uses industry-grade brushes and other commercial cleaning equipment. Our technicians run a special vacuum with three HEPA filters to prevent the release of dust and allergens into your home’s air.

Before we start cleaning, we inspect your chimney to spot signs of damage and malfunction. This inspection includes the use of a camera to see into the flue.

Chimney cleaning covers not only the flue and flue liner but also the:

• Firebox
• Fireplace damper
• Smoke chamber and smoke shelf above the damper
• Chimney cap at the top of the chimney

Any surface through which smoke passes or lingers can accumulate creosote. We clean your entire chimney.

How Often Should Your Chimney Be Cleaned?

Fire safety agencies in Chicago, IL, and throughout Illinois recommend annual cleaning as a starting point. Your chimney may need more frequent cleaning based on how often you use it. Our chimney sweeps will recommend an optimal schedule after servicing your chimney for the first time and learning about your usage levels.

Chicago, IL Chimney Inspections

Timely chimney inspections have saved many lives and homes in the U.S. The average homeowner can’t see what a trained chimney technician can, meaning potentially serious issues might go unnoticed.

Lindemann provides our Chicago, IL, customers with chimney inspections at all levels, as recommended by the Chimney Safety Institute of America.

The basic safety inspection examines all readily accessible parts of your chimney system to detect signs of damage or malfunction. Our inspectors are also chimney repair experts who can fix anything they find.

Level 2 Chimney Inspection

This inspection includes a flue assessment with a specialized camera to see evidence of chimney liner damage, excess creosote buildups, and drafting obstructions.

Level 2 inspections should be performed when:

• You’re selling your home
• You’re adding a new appliance to vent through the chimney or otherwise altering the system
• A weather event or other occurrence is believed to have caused damage

Level 3 Chimney Inspection

When a chimney is severely damaged, a Level 3 inspection must be performed before repair or rebuilding work begins. This inspection typically involves dismantling parts of the chimney and the home materials near it to understand the nature of the damage fully.