Chimney Sweeping and Inspections in Lake Forest
Chimney Monkey provides chimney cleaning, inspections and repair services in Lake Forest. If you are unsure whether your fireplace needs cleaning or repair, an inspection helps establish the next step.
Typical rates as of September 2026: a chimney sweep with a Level 1 inspection included is $300–$350. Inspection-only visits are $200–$300; masonry and rebuild work are quoted after inspection.
For a home with multiple fireplaces, list the fireplaces or appliance flues you want checked. Add your property address and any access concerns to the form below, or call 847-994-4388 to discuss the visit and confirm current rates.
The City of Lake Forest is located along the shore of Lake Michigan and is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area and the Northshore. It has a population of over 19,000 and is a very attractive and appealing place to live. Many celebrities and notable residents own homes in the beautiful neighborhoods of Lake Forest. Vince Vaughn, and Scottie Pippen are just some of the famous names that call Lake Forest home.
Lake Forest has excellent schools including public Lake Forest High School and private Lake Forest Academy. Lake Forest High School has been included in the “Top million” and “Most Successful” lists of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Parade magazine. Lake Forest High School offers 26 AP classes and 40 Honors classes, making it a huge point of interest for families when choosing a home. Similarly, private Lake Forest Academy, is a major consideration for families when choosing a home in Lake Forest. It is a co-educational college preparatory school for boarding and day students grades 9-12. It has been featured in movies such as The Babe, Ordinary People, The Package and Damien: Omen ll. Many of its graduates attend Ivy League Schools, like Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and Princeton University.
Lake Forest is a city in Lake County, Illinois. With a population of 19,367 as of the 2020 census, this city along the shores of Lake Michigan is a captivating part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore. We’re excited to announce that our services cover Lake Forest’s zip codes: 60045 and 60035.
Besides excellent schools, Lake Forest is headquarters to major Fortune 500 companies, such as Tenneco, Brunswick, and Hospira, which has over 1350 employees. As you can see, these Fortune 500 companies are major employers for the city of Lake Forest. The Chicago Bears training facility is also headquartered in Lake Forest, and it’s not unusual to run into NFL players (and other celebrities) while in Lake Forest.
The Lake Forest Club is a nice perk for the community. It features upscale dining, swimming, tennis, and paddle ball.
City of Lake Forest is located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 19,367. The city is along the shore of Lake Michigan, and is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore.
Contact Info
Feel free to reach out to us during our office hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, at 847-994-4388. We’re here to assist you with any inquiries and to help you schedule your chimney services. Your satisfaction and safety are our top priorities! When it comes to chimney services, we don’t monkey around! 🐒😊
Chimney Monkey specializes in chimney sweeping, fireplace cleaning, inspections, and repairs. Ensure your home’s safety and efficiency with our professional services.
We proudly serve Lake Forest and surrounding communities, including Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Skokie, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette, Winnetka, Chicago and nearby towns.
Call us today and let us take care of your chimney needs!
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Chimney and Fireplace Services in Lake Forest
Many Lake Forest homes have historic masonry that needs a careful hand and matched materials. Here is what our crews take care of locally:
- Level 1 and Level 2 chimney inspections – a documented condition report on the flue, firebox, and chimney exterior.
- Chimney cleaning and sweeping – a thorough sweeping that clears creosote glaze and restores draft.
- Chimney leak repair – crown, flashing, and crack repairs that end recurring water stains.
- Brick and mortar chimney repair – structural work on deteriorated brick, block, and mortar.
- Chimney tuckpointing – repointing that adds years to sound brick without a full rebuild.
- Chimney cap installation – stock and custom caps sized to your flue and installed to last.
- Fireplace cleaning service – a full fireplace cleaning, including glass, logs, and damper.
- Dryer vent cleaning service – full-run duct cleaning, including rooftop and long-run terminations.
- Water heater chimney liners – stainless liners that keep appliance exhaust vented safely.
- Fireplace mantel design and installation – design and installation of mantels, hearths, and surrounds.
Chimney Service in Lake Forest, IL
Keep your Lake Forest home safe and cozy with the North Shore’s trusted chimney team. Call or book online today.
Chimney Sweep and Inspection in Lake Forest
Lake Forest has the tallest and most complicated chimneys we work on. Estate homes east of Green Bay Road were built with multi-flue stacks rising thirty feet or more above the roof, often with slate or tile roofing that has to be walked carefully or not at all. A chimney sweep here is planned work: we assess roof access first, and on fragile roofs we work from the interior and from staging rather than putting weight on slate.
Chimney Repair and Restoration
Repair on a historic Lake Forest chimney is restoration work. Original brick and stone detail is worth keeping, and matching it is a large part of the job. We do chimney repair, masonry repair, crown repair and copper flashing, and we match mortar by colour and hardness. Hard modern mortar on soft historic brick causes the brick face to spall, so the mix matters as much as the workmanship.
Access, Staging and Scheduling
The practical constraint in Lake Forest is access rather than the masonry itself. Tall stacks need staging, staging needs lead time, and mortar needs above-freezing weather to cure. That means chimney rebuilds here are best scheduled between late spring and early autumn. Inspections and sweeping we can do year-round.
Fireplaces and Conversions
Large houses with six or seven fireplaces rarely use them all. We can bring the main rooms back into service and cap and seal the rest, or fit sealed gas units where you want heat without maintenance. See gas fireplace installation.
Areas We Serve
East Lake Forest and the lakefront estates, Lake Forest Place, Conway Park, Everett, Knollwood and the Route 60 corridor, plus Lake Bluff and Highland Park.
Booking
Call 847-994-4388. For estate properties tell us the number of flues and the roof type when you book.
Lake Forest Chimney Questions
Will you walk on my slate roof?
No. Slate and clay tile break under foot and are expensive to replace. We work from staging, ladders set on protection, or from inside the flue.
When is the best time of year for chimney masonry work?
Late spring through early autumn. Mortar needs sustained temperatures above freezing to cure properly, so winter rebuilds are a false economy.
What do you do with fireplaces we do not use?
They can be capped and sealed to stop draft and water while leaving the option to reopen them later. They still need an annual visual check.
Can you match historic mortar?
Yes. We match colour, aggregate and hardness, using a lime-rich mix appropriate to the age of the brick rather than a standard modern mortar.
How long does staging add to a project?
Typically a day at each end, and it should be included in the written quote rather than appearing later as an extra.
Our Prices
Typical rates as of September 2026: a chimney sweep is $300 to $350 with the Level 1 inspection included, a Level 1 inspection on its own is $200 to $300, the same rate covers a utility chimney serving a furnace or water heater, and a Level 2 inspection with a camera survey of the flue is around $300. A fireplace liner runs roughly $200 per linear foot, so most complete liner jobs come in between $3,000 and $4,000. Masonry repairs are quoted in writing after inspection. Call 847-994-4388 to book or to confirm current pricing.
Telephone No.847 994 4388