I learned a lot of things from my Dad-- How to be fair, how to work really hard and do more than is…read moreasked of you, how to be generous: I did not learn that if you have a fireplace and use it regularly, even if you always use hardwood, you will need to have it cleaned regularly. So after twenty years of making modest hardwood fires, I started to have a cough. My sister came to visit and even being in the living room (no fire) made her cough and gave her a runny nose. Thinking, okay, I'll have my chimney cleaned, I called Chicago Chimney. Toni was nice and said that Mario was really good at his work, and it would be $150. When he came, pleasant, personable, and clearly competent, I could see that being near my fireplace was making his nose run. I told him about my sister. Might need more that just a cleaning, he said. He shone his flashlight up a short ways into the fireplace. "I call that black glass", he said. What is it? I said. My English is not so good, he said, underestimating his excellent skills. Google clarified. I found out that bubbles of "black glass" represent the third stage of a serious creosote problem-- first soot, then tar that is runny, then the glass part, beautiful and perfectly ready for a chimney fire. One thing about my dad, he prepared me to know a good person when I saw him. Mario said that he was going to have to come back with material and brushes that could dissolve the creosote. The next day, when forty or fifty pounds of mortar on the chimney lining just fell off piece by piece once the creosote was not holding it all together, he explained that another day and another step would be involved, putting a mixture of protective covering over a now very porous surface, insulation, sealant. (As it happened, he did this himself by crawling up into the tight black space and painting it on. The dilemma of having a helper who was unwilling to do it was a problem he would deal with later. He took the guy off to another job and came back. It was this part, where he was a matter of fact about doing the exceptionally nasty work, and understanding about the kid's inability to do it-- he just said "last winter I was doing this every day." I want to put a sign up in my yard for him and his professional and humane work. He charged me $900 for the cleaning part and $1100 for the resealing part. Interestingly, this is less than $150/ year for 20 years, not even counting inflation; I recommend him wholeheartedly for yearly (or every-other-year sweeping) and for the whole cleaning and sealant job if you are someone who didn't know how bad it could get. He does tuckpointing too. The warmth and charm apparently come free.

we hired Chicago Chimney company to repair our chimney as well as our fireplace. The concrete on…read morethe chimney repair is crumbling and deteriorating. We contacted the company and they told us they would send the guy back out to repair the work, but they never did. Then they told us that the guy Mario, who did the work does not work for them anymore. We ask them to send someone else to repair our chimney . They stopped taking our phone calls and would not answer our text messages. I recommend anyone needing chimney work to stay away from this company.

Sol's is fantastic. Used them for the first time today. Sol and his colleague showed up on time and…read morethey were very courteous and thorough. And the pricing was great. I will definitely use Sol's again. In fact, I made an annually recurring calendar reminder to reach out to them every spring to get our chimney cleaned.

Sol , Gary and Greg cleaned my fireplace , and installed a new liner and chimney cap. They were…read moreeasy to work with and very professional . I plan on using them for a yearly cleaning .

We recently had our fireplace serviced and had an excellent experience with Anthony. From the…read morebeginning, he was professional, punctual, and very respectful of our home. What stood out most was his honesty and integrity. Anthony clearly explained the issues he found, walked us through what truly needed to be fixed, and never tried to upsell anything unnecessary. He took the time to carefully repair and address all the problems with our fireplace, making sure everything was functioning properly and, most importantly, safely. Thanks to his thorough work and attention to detail, we can now enjoy our fireplace with complete peace of mind. It's rare to find someone who combines strong technical skills with genuine honesty and care for the customer. We highly recommend Anthony and this company to anyone needing reliable and trustworthy fireplace service!

Did repairs on chimney. Have no idea as to what costs should be. Very expensive, which might be in…read moreline with others. Considering costs vs, and time spent doing repair ... Very friendly, explained all, took photos, to show what needed to be done. So perhaps very fair.

Great experience from start to finish. The technician was prompt, professional, and extremely…read morethorough--not just with the cleaning itself, but with the full inspection of the chimney and fireplace. They took the time to explain what they were seeing, pointed out areas to keep an eye on, and made sure everything was safe and functioning properly before leaving. The cleaning was done carefully with no mess left behind, which I really appreciated. It's clear they take pride in their work. I feel much more confident heading into the season knowing everything has been properly checked and serviced. Highly recommend.

I always use Superoír Chimney for maintenance and cleaning. We are heavy users of our fireplace and…read moreunderstand the importance of an annual cleaning. Alan and his crew were just out for a roto deglazing and did a great job of explaining what needed to be done. friendly and respectful crew. - Carol C.

Tuck pointed our chimney quickly. All workers were helpful, professional, and more than capable.read more

Fire It Up Chimney Services is a company I refer to any one seeking chimney and tuck pointing…read more work done. The crew was thorough and professional. Tha l you for your services.

My HVAC guy recommended Sean/ Cornerstone and I couldn't be happier with the service he provided…read more My furnace was acting strange and it turns out the exhaust cap on the roof flipped open, was compromised. One call, appointment scheduled and Sean showed up right on time. Sean used a camera, showed me the sticks and nesting materials inside (serious risk for carbon monoxide not exhausting), did a full clean out and best part, was able to save the cap and re-secure it. All for an extremely good price. Send your business to this fantastic company, highly recommended!!!!

From the owner: At Cornerstone Fireplace and Chimney LLC, we bring over 25 years of industry experience and veteran…read moreowned integrity to every home we serve. As CSIA certified and fully insured professionals, we prioritize your family’s safety with honest, thorough service you can trust. Built with a commitment to excellence, we offer full service chimney and fireplace care covering inspections, cleanings, repairs, installations and upgrades without pressure or upselling. We also service dryer vents and masonry needs. We treat every home like our own. Cornerstone isn’t just our name, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Interested in scheduling? We can be reached at 815-267-1282.

Been using them for 10 yrs / they do my cleaning and inspection . Daniel is the best !! 10 stars :)read more

Daniel came to my condo before Christmas. I was really hoping I could have my fireplace up and…read morerunning for the holiday. He was so kind and so helpful. He explained what he was doing and managed to get it working with a quick cleaning and a small replacement part. I am so glad I called them and I will continue to recommend them to anyone who needs this kind of work. Thank you, so much, Daniel. You are the BEST!