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We care about your health and ours

Since day one, we at Chimney Monkey have dedicated ourselves to the safety and health of our clients, their families,

Chimney CareJanuary 13, 2019

Spring Cleaning Checklist

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.

Local Communities Serviced

Off season (January – August) the following communities are serviced: Chimney Sweep Service | Chimney Sweep Area Fireplace Cleaning Service

What are the Chimney Inspection Levels

As consummate chimney experts, chimney inspections are just one of the many indispensible functions we at Chimney Monkey provide to

Chimney CareSeptember 27, 2018

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Keep Your Chimney Safe This Winter

Chicago winters are snowy and beautiful, magnificent and majestic, but cold and wet. Unfortunately cold and wet winters take a toll on your precious chimney. As a homeowner, you want your chimney to be working properly so you can enjoy those beautiful and majestic Chicago winters. While white snowy roofs are an amazing sight to see, the constant freezing and thawing of the ice is damaging to your chimney. The mortar breaks down overall, causing damage to your chimney.

Chimney CareDecember 22, 2017

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4 Tips Homeowners Can Use To Ensure Their Chimney Is Ready For Cold, Snowy Months

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.

Masonry Chimney RepairDecember 20, 2017

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What can happen if you go too long without cleaning your chimney

If you don’t use your fireplace that often, don’t assume that you don’t have to clean your chimney often either. Regardless of how much you use the fireplace, there could be some negative consequences if you wait years to inspect your chimney.