How much is it to get my fireplace cleaned in Wilmette?

How Much Does Fireplace Cleaning Cost in Wilmette, IL?

Many homeowners in Wilmette ask:

• How much does a chimney sweep cost?
• What does a fireplace cleaning include?
• How much is a gas fireplace cleaning?
• Do I need a chimney inspection every year?
• What is the difference between a chimney sweep and a chimney inspection?

At Chimney Monkey, we provide chimney sweeping, gas fireplace maintenance, and chimney inspections throughout Wilmette and the North Shore area.

Current Fireplace Cleaning Pricing in Wilmette

Chimney Sweep – $300 to $350

For wood-burning fireplaces, our chimney sweep service includes removal of creosote and combustible buildup from the smoke chamber and flue, along with a visual safety inspection of the fireplace and chimney system.

Gas Log Refresh – $300 to $350

For gas fireplaces and gas log sets, our Gas Refresh service includes cleaning the gas logs, burners, and burner pan, along with replacement of silica sand, ember material, or lava rock as needed. A visual safety inspection is also included.

Chimney Inspection Only – $200 to $300

If the technician determines that a sweep or gas refresh is not needed, the visit is reduced to our inspection-only rate.

What Is Included During the Visit?

Every appointment includes an evaluation of the fireplace and chimney system. Depending on the fireplace type, our technicians may:

• Inspect the fireplace interior
• Inspect the chimney exterior
• Evaluate the flue or liner system
• Use chimney camera equipment when possible
• Identify any safety concerns or maintenance needs
• Provide recommendations and answer questions on-site

Most appointments take approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Do I Need a Chimney Inspection Every Year?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that chimneys, fireplaces, vents, and solid-fuel-burning appliances be inspected at least once per year.

Annual inspections can help identify buildup, deterioration, animal intrusion, water damage, and other issues before they become costly repairs.

Fireplace Cleaning and Chimney Services in Wilmette

We provide:

• Chimney Sweeping
• Gas Log Refresh Services
• Chimney Inspections
• Chimney Repairs
• Chimney Caps
• Fireplace Repairs
• Dryer Vent Cleaning

for homeowners throughout Wilmette and surrounding North Shore communities.

Please note that pricing is subject to change and may vary depending on the condition of the system and the services required.

Cleaning and repair are priced very differently. If your Wilmette chimney needs masonry or relining work, our full guide to chimney repair costs in Chicago sets out what affects the price.

Our Current Prices

These are our typical rates as of September 2026. Prices change, so call 847-994-4388 to confirm current pricing. They are the numbers we quote on the phone, not an estimate that changes when we arrive.

• Chimney sweep — $300 to $350. A full sweep of the flue, smoke chamber and firebox, with the Level 1 inspection included.
• Level 1 inspection — $200 to $300. Visual inspection of all readily accessible parts of the chimney and appliance, with photographs.
• Utility chimney inspection — $200 to $300. The flue serving your furnace or water heater. Different appliance, same flat rate.
• Level 2 inspection — around $300. Adds a camera survey of the flue interior. Required at sale, after a chimney fire, and whenever the appliance changes.
• Fireplace liner — roughly $200 per linear foot. Most complete liner jobs land between $3,000 and $4,000 depending on flue height and whether existing clay tile has to be broken out.

Masonry work — tuckpointing, crown replacement, firebox and above-roof rebuilds — is quoted in writing after inspection, because scope and access vary too much to price honestly over the phone. Prices are current at the time of writing; call 847-994-4388 to confirm.

Wilmette Fireplace and Chimney Questions

How much does it cost to get a fireplace cleaned in Wilmette, IL?

A chimney sweep for a wood-burning fireplace is $300 to $350 and includes a visual safety inspection. A gas log refresh is $300 to $350. If the technician determines a sweep or gas refresh is not needed, the visit is billed at the inspection rate of $200 to $300 instead. Typical rates as of September 2026.

What is the difference between a chimney sweep and a chimney inspection?

A sweep removes creosote and combustible buildup from the flue, smoke chamber and firebox, and includes a visual safety inspection. An inspection on its own documents the condition of the system without cleaning it. If you are not sure which you need, book the inspection: it establishes what the chimney actually requires.

Do I need a chimney inspection every year?

The National Fire Protection Association recommends that chimneys, fireplaces, vents and solid-fuel-burning appliances be inspected at least once a year. An annual inspection catches creosote buildup, deterioration, animal intrusion and water damage while they are still small problems. It also covers the flue serving your furnace or water heater, which vents every day of the year whether or not you ever light a fire.

Do you charge for the inspection?

Yes. We charge for inspections because the inspection is the service: we document what is actually happening with photographs and, where conditions allow, a camera survey of the flue, then explain what is urgent, what is maintenance and what can wait. A free estimate prices a known job. A diagnostic inspection determines what the job actually is. The report is yours whether or not we do the repair.

Our house is near the lake and the chimney stains the ceiling after heavy rain. Is that the roof?

Often it is not. Water gets into a chimney through the crown, the cap, open mortar joints and failed flashing, and it can travel some distance before it appears inside. We inspect the whole water path rather than sealing the first thing we see.