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Winter is coming to Bartlett! Be prepared and safe this burning season by having your chimney cleaned and inspected! Call 847 994 4388 or email today!
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If you are a Bartlett resident, you know that winters are long and nothing says coming home like an evening around the fire. Whether you gather around the fireplace alone or with your family, you are creating memories that will last forever. If you are looking for a chimney cleaning service, look no further than Chimney Monkey. You won’t be disappointed. We look forward to working with you soon! Chimney Monkey charges $300 to $350 for a chimney sweep, which includes the Level 1 inspection (typical rates as of September 2026; call 847-994-4388 to confirm).
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You can call our office from Monday to Friday from 8am – 9pm at 847 994 4388
Chimney Sweep and Repair in Bartlett, IL
Bartlett grew mostly from the 1980s through the 2000s, so the great majority of fireplaces here went in with the house: factory-built units with metal chimneys running up through a framed chase, plus sealed direct-vent gas in the newest sections. Call 847-994-4388 or book online. We serve the 60103 zip code and the surrounding communities, including Streamwood, Hanover Park, South Elgin, Wayne and Elgin.
Factory-Built Fireplaces and Their Service Life
Factory-built systems are listed assemblies. The firebox, the pipe and the cap are engineered to work together, and the manufacturer clearances are what keep the assembly safe. They do not last indefinitely, and a great many Bartlett units are now at the age where that matters.
What we find: cracked or spalling refractory panels, gaps at the pipe couplers inside the chase, dampers that no longer close, and chase covers rusted through at the seams. Some are straightforward parts replacements. Some mean the system has reached the end of its service life and the honest recommendation is replacement rather than another repair. We will tell you which, and show you the photographs that say so.
Chase Covers and the Water You Cannot See
Builder-grade chase covers were usually galvanized steel, and galvanized steel in this climate rusts from the seams outward. Once it perforates, water runs down the outside of the chimney pipe into the chase framing, rotting plywood and soaking insulation for years before anything appears inside the house.
Rust streaks down the siding beside a chase are the diagnosis showing itself from the driveway. A stainless cover with a cross break and proper overhang solves it permanently. It is not an emergency the day you notice it, and it is not worth two more winters either.
Sealed Gas and What It Actually Needs
The newest construction here is largely sealed gas and direct-vent appliances. They do not need sweeping in the traditional sense, but they do need servicing: burners, the ignition system, glass, and the vent termination outside, which can be obstructed. Owners of newer homes frequently assume there is nothing to maintain, and the appointments we run there usually turn up a venting or ignition issue rather than soot.
What We Repair and Maintain in Bartlett
- Level 1 and Level 2 chimney inspections — a documented condition report on the flue, firebox and chimney exterior, with photographs.
- Prefabricated fireplace service — refractory panels, dampers, chimney sections and couplers on factory-built units.
- Chase cover and chimney cap replacement — stainless covers with a cross break and proper overhang.
- Gas fireplace and gas log service — valves, log sets, ignition and venting, by NFI-certified technicians.
- Chimney cleaning and sweeping — creosote removal and draft correction on wood-burning fireplaces and stoves.
- Water heater and furnace chimney liners — correctly sized stainless liners for appliance flues.
- Brick and mortar repair and tuckpointing — repointing joints before water gets behind the brick.
- Crown repair and replacement — with a drip edge, so water leaves the chimney instead of soaking into it.
- Chimney caps and spark arrestors — stock, custom and multi-flue caps sized to the flue.
- Chimney leak repair — finding the actual entry point before anything gets sealed.
- Dryer vent cleaning — including long and rooftop runs.
Areas We Cover
All of Bartlett, including the subdivisions off Route 59 and Stearns Road, the neighborhoods near the Metra station, and the areas bordering Streamwood, Hanover Park, South Elgin and Wayne.
Why Our Inspections Are Paid
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 reasonably 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.
Who You Are Hiring
Chimney Monkey has been in business since 2017 and works out of Buffalo Grove. We are members and sponsors of the National Chimney Sweep Guild — our partner Brett Conklin serves on the NCSG board as an at-large director through 2027 — and we belong to the regional North Central Chimney Guild. Our technicians are NFI certified across wood-burning, gas and pellet appliances, we have SPRAT-certified technicians for rope-access work, and our crew trains through the year. One of our three partners is a U.S. military veteran. More than 1,100 Google reviews.
Bartlett Chimney Questions
How do I know whether my fireplace is masonry or factory-built?
Look at the firebox. Masonry fireboxes are laid brick with mortar joints. Factory-built units have smooth refractory panels, usually with a metal frame around the opening and a rating label inside. Send a photo and we will tell you before we come out.
There are rust streaks on the siding next to my chimney chase. Is that serious?
It means the chase cover is failing and water is getting into the chase. It is not an emergency today, but it damages framing and insulation you cannot see. A stainless cover with a cross break and proper overhang solves it permanently.
We have a sealed gas fireplace. Does it need cleaning?
Not sweeping, but yes to service. Burners, the ignition system, glass and the venting all need periodic attention, and a direct-vent termination outside can be obstructed. Our NFI-certified technicians handle gas appliances specifically.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Bartlett, IL?
A chimney sweep runs $300 to $350 and includes the Level 1 inspection. An inspection on its own is $200 to $300, and the same range covers a utility chimney serving a furnace or water heater. A Level 2 inspection with a camera survey of the flue is around $300. Typical rates as of September 2026.
Do you charge for the inspection?
Yes. You are paying for a documented answer: photographs, a camera survey of the flue where conditions allow, and a written explanation of what needs correcting now versus what can wait. That report is yours whether or not we do the repair.
Our Prices
Typical rates as of September 2026. Prices change, so call 847-994-4388 to confirm current pricing. A chimney sweep runs $300–$350 and includes the Level 1 inspection. An inspection on its own is $200–$300, and the same range covers a utility chimney serving a furnace or water heater. A Level 2 inspection with a camera survey of the flue is around $300. Fireplace liners are sized per flue, and most complete jobs land between $3,000 and $4,000; a utility flue liner for a furnace or water heater typically runs $3,000–$3,800. Chase covers, factory-built system work and masonry repairs are quoted in writing after the inspection, because pricing an unknown condition is guessing. Call 847-994-4388 to book or to confirm current pricing.