Trusted Chimney Repairs In Deerfield, IL

Chimney Liner Repair and Replacement

A damaged chimney liner means that flames and deadly combustion gases may escape during fireplace use. Cracks and gaps in a liner collect flammable creosote and reduce a fireplace’s ability to draft safely.

The Lindemann chimney repair crew can often repair liners that have minor damage. In most cases, we’ll recommend a new stainless-steel chimney liner that we make ourselves and test at Underwriters Laboratory in Northbrook, IL.

Brick Replacement and Tuckpointing

Old, deteriorated masonry not only looks awful, but it can also make a chimney inefficient and dangerous. We replace chimney bricks and perform tuckpointing to fill gaps in crumbling mortar between the bricks.

Chimney Rebuilding

Older chimneys and those with severe damage usually need to be rebuilt, either partially or from the ground up. Lindemann's skilled chimney masons will build you a new chimney that meets all code requirements (see below) and looks and works exactly as you want.

Chimney Cap Repair and Installation

Chimney caps keep rain, snow, debris, and small animals out of a chimney flue. Without a cap, a chimney is open to water intrusion and draft-blocking debris that can cause smoke and carbon monoxide to back up into your home. We repair and install new custom chimney caps in communities throughout Lake and Cook Counties, IL.

Chimney Crown Patching, Sealing, and Rebuilding

The purpose of a chimney crown is to give rain and melting snow a way to run off and away from the chimney. Typically made of concrete, these slabs protect the masonry below them and parts of the interior chimney. Cracks and decay are common. We fix, rebuild, and seal damaged crowns.

Chimney Flashing Repair and Replacement

Flashing covers the small gap between a chimney and the roof. It keeps water from causing masonry damage below the roofline and from rotting home-building materials. Mold is another problem if the flashing is in poor shape. We reattach dislodged flashing and install new flashing correctly.

Chimney Waterproofing

After your Deerfield, IL, chimney is repaired, we recommend applying a waterproofing sealant. This will keep rain and snow from direct contact with the bricks while allowing masonry moisture to escape through a vapor-permeable barrier.

Watch for Signs of Damage in Your Deerfield, IL Chimney

Signs your chimney needs repair work include:

• White stains on the exterior masonry
• Musty odors
• Smoke and carbon monoxide backups
• Fires that are hard to start and keep going
• Damp areas on walls, ceilings, or flooring
• Weird noises in the chimney
• Dark soot stains around the upper rim of the exterior chimney

Call us if you spot any of these.