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Hello, residents of the Village of Wheeling!
As the fall season approaches, it’s the perfect time to get ready for cozy moments by the fireplace. Ensure your safety and warmth this burning season by scheduling a thorough chimney cleaning and inspection with Chimney Monkey.
Thank you!
Rebecca D
The team of 3 finished replacing our chimney crown in a day and a half. The office was easy to work with & responsive to phone calls.
We are mostly happy with the work they did. There were a few things that could have been done in a tidier manner (some concrete smears were left behind on our red brick & the metal flashing underneath the concrete is slightly uneven on 2 of the corners). This is our first chimney crown replacement, so I have no idea if these are normal things or not.
Update: I originally rated them 4/5 stars but changed the rating to 5/5. They were very quick to follow up about the bits we weren’t totally happy with. Brad came today to visually inspect the work & called me to explain what I was seeing. I’m satisfied with the service we received & would definitely use them again.
Update: Work was done by Rufino and his crew. They were quick, detailed, and service-focused. Very clean during and after the job (exterior work is messy). They did great.
The Village of Wheeling is located 23 miles north west of Chicago’s downtown. It is mostly located in Cook County and has a population of approximately 38,000, therefore making it a fairly large Chicago suburb, with lots of expected growth. There are many great schools in Wheeling, such as Tarkington Elementary School, Jack London Middle School, Holmes Middle School, and Wheeling High School. Wheeling High School graduates have been accepted to top US colleges like United States Navel Academy, Harvard, Princeton, University of Notre Dame and so on, making it a popular attraction for it’s residents, and those planning on moving there.
Experience the enchantment of winter in Wheeling, a charming village located in both Cook and Lake counties, Illinois. With a population of 39,137 according to the 2020 census, Wheeling offers a suburban retreat just 23 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Discover the cozy allure of this picturesque community. ❄️🏡 #WheelingIL #WinterEscape Zip codes serviced: 60004, 60070, 60090
Wheeling was incorporated in 1894, as it became an overnight stop for people traveling from Chicago to the Wisconsin Territory. They were traveling along an overland trail which is now known as Milwaukee Avenue (aka Illinois Route 21). At that time, in the 1830’s, a string of hotels, taverns and eateries were established which was the beginning of what is now called Wheeling’s Restaurant Row.
So if you happen to be hungry while vising Wheeling, you’ve come to the right place. There are many highly-rated eateries such as Bob Chinn’s Crabhouse Restaurant, Twin Peaks Restaurant and Sports Bar, Cooper’s Hawk Winery, and Spears Bourbon Burgers and Beer. They all sit along a 3 mile restaurant row on Milwaukee Avenue, therefore it is very convenient to hop from one place to another. There are other highly-anticipated and outstanding restaurants in development such as Boston Fish Market. But if you’re in the mood for Mexican food, look no further, as Wheeling has a lot to offer. Some popular Mexican restaurants located in Wheeling are El Burrito Bronco, Las Islas Marias and Casa Chapala’s Grill.
Some exciting news happening currently in Wheeling, is the development of Wheeling’s very first downtown. It will feature a 100,000-square-foot retail area along with a 10-screen CMX movie theater, which will have reclining leather seats along with dining and cocktail options. The construction of the downtown is going to provide a big and friendly boost to Wheeling’s population.
Contact Info
You can reach our office Monday through Friday, 8am to 9pm, at 847-994-4388. We’re here to assist you with any inquiries and to help you schedule your chimney services. Your safety and satisfaction are our priority!
Chimney Sweep and Repair in Wheeling, IL
Wheeling is two villages in one as far as chimneys go: older single-family sections with masonry stacks, and a very large amount of townhome and condominium housing built from the 1970s onward with factory-built fireplaces in framed chases. Our shop is minutes away in Buffalo Grove. Call 847-994-4388 or book online. We serve the 60090 zip code and the surrounding communities, including Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights, Arlington Heights, Northbrook and Mount Prospect.
Attached Housing and Whose Flue Is Whose
More of Wheeling is attached housing than most villages we serve, and that raises questions a single-family inspection never does: which unit owns which flue, whether the chase is common element, and how a repair gets coordinated and paid for across an association. Adjacent flues in a shared stack also fail independently, so one unit can be perfectly sound while its neighbor has a disengaged section.
We work with property managers and boards on multi-unit inspections. We can schedule a building in one visit, document each unit separately, and flag common-element conditions specifically so the board knows what belongs to the association and what belongs to the owner.
Factory-Built Systems With a Service Life
Factory-built fireplaces are listed assemblies: firebox, pipe and cap engineered to work together, with manufacturer clearances that keep the assembly safe. They do not last indefinitely. Refractory panels crack, pipe sections work loose at the couplers inside the chase, dampers stop closing, and chase covers rust through at the seams. None of it is visible from the living room.
Rust streaks running down the siding beside a chase are the diagnosis showing itself from the driveway. Some of these are straightforward parts replacements; some mean the system is at the end of its life and the honest recommendation is replacement rather than another repair.
Older Sections and the Utility Flue
In the older single-family parts of the village the story is different. The masonry chimney was sized for a mid-century furnace and a water heater venting together, and once a high-efficiency furnace was installed and vented out a side wall, the water heater was left venting alone into a flue far too large for it. The exhaust cools, condenses, and works on the liner and mortar from the inside. We inspect that flue at the same rate as a fireplace, because what comes out of an appliance flue includes carbon monoxide.
What We Repair and Maintain in Wheeling
- 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.
- Water heater and furnace chimney liners — correctly sized stainless liners for appliance flues.
- Chimney cleaning and sweeping — creosote removal and draft correction on wood-burning fireplaces and stoves.
- Gas fireplace and gas log service — valves, log sets, ignition and venting, by NFI-certified technicians.
- 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 leak repair — finding the actual entry point before anything gets sealed.
- Dryer vent cleaning — including long and rooftop runs.
Areas We Cover
All of Wheeling, including the neighborhoods off Dundee and Palatine Road, the townhome and condominium developments along Milwaukee Avenue and Wolf Road, and the areas bordering Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights, Northbrook and Arlington Heights.
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.
Wheeling Chimney Questions
Can you inspect every unit in our building in one visit?
Yes, with separate documentation for each unit. We also flag shared and common-element conditions specifically, so the board knows what belongs to the association and what belongs to the owner.
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.
Our furnace vents out the side of the house now. Does the chimney still matter?
Yes, if the water heater still vents into it. A flue sized for two appliances is oversized for one, so the exhaust cools and condenses on the way up and damages the liner and mortar. The correction is a liner sized to the appliance.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Wheeling, 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.