Chimney sweep, inspection and repair in Deerfield, IL
Deerfield is mostly suburban housing from the mid-1900s on. Many of its chimneys have decades of use behind them.
Deerfield is a suburb southwest of Lake Forest, with a lot of homes built through the middle of the last century and after. For chimneys, that age matters: a fireplace that was installed in the 1960s or 70s may have been used for fifty winters.
On houses of that era, the things we most often check are the flue liner, the damper and the chimney top. Liners from that time were often thin, and dampers wear out from years of opening and closing. The crown and cap at the top may have been neglected since the house was built, because nobody climbs up to look.
A yearly look is a reasonable habit for a chimney that old. If your fireplace has been quiet for a long time, an inspection before you light it again is the sensible first step.
What we do in Deerfield
- Chimney Sweep & Cleaning
- Chimney Inspection
- Chimney Repair & Masonry
- Chimney Crown Repair
- Chimney Cap Installation
- Chimney Liner Installation & Repair
- Flashing & Waterproofing
- Fireplace Repair
Questions from Deerfield homeowners
My house is from the 1960s. Is the chimney too old to use?
Not necessarily. Plenty of older chimneys are fine, but they deserve an inspection to know for sure.
Do you work in Deerfield?
Yes, Deerfield is within our regular service area.
What if my chimney smells in summer?
A chimney that smells when the weather is humid usually has soot or creosote in it. A cleaning often helps, and we can check why the smell is coming into the house.
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