After countless, harrowing months of utter darkness and desolation, it’s finally looking like spring! The birds are chirping, the rabbits are multiplying, and the dogs are occasionally willing to venture more than a few feet away from the fireplace again. Of course, after a full season of regular usage, your fireplace and chimney are now looking somewhat worse for wear. If you want to keep your chimney in good shape for icy seasons to come, add these quick tips to your spring cleaning checklist: 1) Chimney cap Your chimney cap is what prevents water and debris from going down your flue. H ..read more

The winter season brings with it cold temperatures, ice and snow. And, while many people love the snow, it can be a homeowners’ worst nightmare for maintenance.  Nobody likes to shovel snow from their driveway or scrap the frost and ice off the cars. They especially don’t like it when leaks from the melted snow are coming from their chimneys. However, you can mitigate this one particular issue by performing chimney maintenance before the onslaught of the winter season. No doubt the winter season will have you using it many times. What can you do to ensure your chimney is ready for the col ..read more

    chimney monkey chimney rebuild Brand new chimney build in Chicago could range between $5,000-$30,000. price depends on how much work you need, the size and type of your chimney, the number of fireplaces or utility flues to be rebuild and repaired… and dozens of other factors. The post How much is new chimney? appeared first on Chimney Monkey ..read more

Since day one, we at Chimney Monkey have dedicated ourselves to the safety and health of our clients, their families, and our community. And while the chimney sweeping business is no stranger to occupational hazards both physical and chemical, we would never do anything to endanger our customers. With the rise of confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus in the Cook County area, everyone needs to take precautions to stay healthy and safe during this season. For our Chimney Experts, that means: -Wearing gloves and masks on-site at all times -Daily temperature reports and a scheduled checkup to ..read more

As consummate chimney experts, chimney inspections are just one of the many indispensible functions we at Chimney Monkey provide to the Chicagoland homeowner community. Without regular chimney inspection, you can never be sure whether your chimney is liable to explode or otherwise deteriorate in dramatic fashion. The chimney inspections we provide can be can be broken down into three categories, creatively named Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inspections, each of which a chimney aficionado such as yourself is sure to face at some point. Level 1 Chimney Inspection As the name suggests, Level 1 i ..read more

Certified Chimney Professionals Announces that Art Kalina of Chimney Monkey has earned the Certified Chimney Professional Designation. Certified Chimney Professionals, a national Chimney Sweeping Certification Board announces today that Art Kalina, of Chimney Monkey has achieved the Certified Chimney Professional (CCP) designation. The CCP course consists of a comprehensive chimney sweeping manual and independent testing.  CCP candidates receive training in the following subjects: Chimney inspections and inspection standards; science of fuels and combustion; heating and venting systems, c ..read more

chimney monkey The most common chimney problems in Chicago are a result of cracks in the bricks and mortar as well as in the crown. Chimney repairs average $400 – $800 and roughly $7,000 – $16,000 to replace completely. The post Chicago: How much should chimney repair cost? appeared first on Chimney Monkey ..read more

Burr Ridge is generally bounded on the east by Wolf Road, on the north by 55th Street, on the west by Madison Street (and Route 83 in the southern portion of the Village) and on the south by approximately 97th Street. Ideally situated at the intersection of the Tri-State Tollway and the Stevenson Expressway, Burr Ridge offers easy access to Chicago’s Loop and airports. Village site: https://www.burr-ridge.gov/ https://g.page/chimney-repair-burr-ridge-il Chimney Services in Burr Ridge Illinois The post Chimney services provider near Burr Ridge, Illinois appeared first on Chimney Monkey ..read more

Off season (January – August) the following communities are serviced: Chimney Sweep Service | Chimney Sweep Area Fireplace Cleaning Service | Fireplace Cleaning Area CM Dryer Vent Service | Dryer Vent Cleaning Area Gutter Cleaning Service | Gutter Cleaning Area CM Pressure Washing Service | Pressure-washing Area Chimney Inspection Service | Chimney Inspection Area CM Chimney Repair Service | Chimney Repair Area Chimney Crown Repair | Crown Repair Area CM Chimney Tuckpointing | Tuckpointing Service Area Chimney Masonry Repair | Chimney Masonry Repair Area CM Chimney Restoration | Chi ..read more