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Chimneys along Chicago's North Shore often take a beating from our intense winter and summer weather. They also enter states of malfunction due to inferior materials and workmanship, chimney fires, and plain old age.

If you live in the Village of Glencoe, IL, or other North Shore communities, we’re here to help with chimney repairs and related services.

Since 1969, Lindemann Chimney & Fireplace, Heating & Cooling has served all of Cook County, IL, with certified chimney repairs for every type of chimney issue imaginable. Here are a few of the reasons Illinois homeowners like working with us.

All chimney repairs are done in strict compliance with state and local code regulations.
Our technicians carry certifications from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fireplace Institute (NFI).
The Lindemann team understands chimney safety, the physics of drafting, and construction parameters.
We perform a thorough inspection before any work starts, so you’ll know in advance what we’re going to do and why.
We’re a local, family-owned company that only employs technicians who live in our service areas.

Chimney Repair Projects

We cover your chimney from bottom to top.

Chimney Masonry Repair

Masonry repair includes brick replacement and mortar tuckpointing to strengthen the structure and extend its lifespan.

Chimney Liner Repair

We repair damaged liners and install new UL-listed stainless-steel chimney liners.

Chimney Rebuilding

Chimneys with major damage often need to be rebuilt. We can rebuild your chimney in Glencoe, IL, in sections or entirely.

Chimney Crown Repair

If your concrete chimney crown is cracked, we’ll fix the cracks and waterproof it. If it’s deteriorated, we’ll build a new crown.

Chimney Cap Repair and Installation

We repair and reattach chimney caps and install new custom-built caps to protect your flue.

Chimney Flashing Repair and Replacement

When chimney flashing becomes unseated or is missing pieces, we know how to fix or replace it correctly.

Chimney Waterproofing

Waterproofing can be done in conjunction with chimney repair work or scheduled by itself at any time.

Watch for These Damage Signs in Your Glencoe, IL Chimney

Signs your chimney needs repair work include the following.

White Masonry Stains

This is called efflorescence, and it happens when water penetrates the bricks. It can lead to cracking, spalling, and significant chimney leaks.

Dark, Sooty Stains

These are often seen around the upper rim of the chimney following a chimney fire. Important note: not all chimney fires are obvious to the homeowner.

Leaky Chimney

Chimneys can leak from many points, including the masonry, the chimney cap, the chimney crown, and the chimney flashing. Watch for:

Water in the firebox
Damp sections on walls and ceilings
Musty odors in the attic or coming out of the fireplace
White masonry stains (see above)

Smoke Backups

A blocked flue or a malfunctioning fireplace damper can cause smoke to back up into your home. Worse than smoke is the invisible and odorless carbon monoxide that smoke carries.

Sluggish Fires

If your fires are hard to start and keep going, it could point to a flue blockage, damper issues, or damage to the chimney liner.

Smelly Chimney

Chimney odors are typically caused by:

Excess moisture in the flue
Heavy buildups of creosote and soot
Rotting leaves, twigs, and nesting materials of small animals
An animal that has died in the chimney, unable to escape

Call Lindemann First for Chimney Repairs

Homeowners in Glencoe, IL, and throughout the North Shore rely on Lindemann to keep their chimneys running right and looking great. When it's time for expert chimney repairs, call us. You can also get in touch by using our contact form.

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