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.

couple of years after sweeping service and a new chimney cap I come to learn that they completely…read morebutchered my upper section of my chimney making it unserviceable. now I'm several thousands of dollars out of pocket to fix what they did. Cleaning was fine, but would not recommend for repairs.

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.

Have been using Superior for years to service my chimneys. They have always been professional with…read morethe highest standards of service. Recently I suffered some damage during a storm and Alan came out for the repair. He was outstanding and I highly recommend this firm.

They responded promptly and performed the work required in an efficient and professional manner…read more The quote they provided for the work that was required was fair and what I paid, I would definitely hire them to do additional work on my home.

From the owner: We're a trusted, local exterior cleaning company proudly serving our community since 2022. As a…read morefamily owned business, we take pride in delivering high quality, reliable service. Whether it's driveways, sidewalks, siding, or more - we wash it all with care and precision. We specialize in Power Wash, Soft Wash, and Roof Wash. We also clean: Windows, Gutters, Solar Panels, Chimneys, Dryer Vents. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and join us on our journey. Fully insured with great Google reviews.

Al showed up right on time and was super professional as well as personal. The job was done quickly…read moreand neatly! Thanks for coming on such short notice.

I was very satisfied with the gentleman who came out on short notice for me. He was polite and…read morefair. He knew what he was doing and took care of the job efficiently. I had been given repair quotes for thousands of dollars. A Village Sweeps came in and repaired my issue for a fraction of what the others wanted to charge me. I would definitely use their service again.

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

Honest and on time. Thoroughly explained what they did, what was needed and helped me understand…read morewhy. I will work with them again in the future.

I found Chimney Monkey on Yelp. I reached out to 5 different companies for an estimate and was and…read morestill am very impressed with the Owner Art and his team. Art answered all my questions while keeping all answers short and simple with no gimmicks. Once I scheduled I received a follow up text to let me know Team Chimney Monkey was on their way. The team arrived 10 minutes early, introduced themselves (Alex and Vitaly), wore bootys to protect our wood floors and explained the process. Approximate time was given for maintenance and Vitaly was right on! Inspected the roof top chimney and offered his expertise. Our Gas fireplace looks brand new. I highly recommend Chimney Monkey. Honest, competitive and their customer service is beyond 5 stars! Thank you Chimney Monkey.

Art was very professional, knowledgeable and respectful!…read more Great work and customer service. Will be calling Chimney Monkey back every year for a cleaning and inspection!

I was hearing birds in my chimney so I decided to reach out to Top Hat. Seeing them rated 5/5 gave…read moreme a good feeling about them. Employees Dan and Lou came out and recommended a wire mesh be installed to cover the gaps on my chimney cap to prevent anymore intrusions. They weren't pushy like how some companies are and didn't offer any unnecessary work that wasn't needed. Very professional and friendly service. Highly recommend! Will be using them in the future for any services that I may need.

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.

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.

Great customer service,Jorge was very professional and helped me figure out what to do with my…read morefireplace.

Jorge and his team did some fantastic work for us this past week. We own a brick two flat in the…read moreCity and we needed some Tuckpointing done and replacement of a large piece of limestone in the front of our building that looked like it was about to crumble away. They came and gave us a quote, which was very fair and set up a date to start work. They showed up as scheduled and finished the work in a very timely manner. Our building looks fantastic and my entryway with the new limestone is beautiful! I highly recommend Revolutionary Chimney Service for your Masonry needs. The workmanship was excellent, the price was fair and the service was great! Call them!