Chimney Cleaning and Inspection

Chimney Sweeping | Chimney Inspections

Chimney Sweeping

Chimney Sweeping is needed when a wood burning system accumulates more than 1/8" of creosote buildup. When wood is burned, smoke that passes through the chimney can cool down and solidify. Solid smoke particles are called creosote, which is a flammable substance that can cause chimney fires. Chimney sweeping is done with brushes and other manual chimney cleaning equipment to remove creosote buildup. Sweeping the chimney also helps promote proper drafting so your fire is easier to light, drafts better and burns cleaner.

Our Chimney sweep services include a level one visual inspection and a video scan of the entire flue done with state of the art video scanning equipment designed especially for this purpose.

We also use a Triple Hepa Filter Vacuum, the best on the market, to make sure no dust or allergens enter the air in your home.

It is recommended that you have the chimney swept every one to two years depending on your usage. A good rule of thumb would be to have the chimney swept after each cord of wood used. If you smell smoky odors this too could be an indication you need the chimney swept.

Not only are all of our chimney cleaning technicians Nationally Certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) but regularly attend continuing education classes and seminars to stay abreast of the latest in innovations and technology related to our industry. We offer you, our valued customer, the best educated and most knowledgeable chimney cleaning professionals in their field. Whether you want to call him the chimney sweeper, the chimney sweep or the guy who fixed my problem, it is all the same to us. Our goal is to have you as a customer for life.

All of our fireplace and chimney cleaning services are done with the best equipment available on the market today.

Lindemann Chimney Service takes pride in hiring only the most qualified technicians to service your home. We serve the Chicago area including surrounding communities.

Chimney Inspections

When should the chimney be inspected?

All chimneys should be inspected annually and cleaned by a certified chimney sweep when a buildup is noted. Burning wood creates CREOSOTE, a flammable substance that collects on the walls of the chimney, potentially providing fuel for a chimney fire. Certified chimney inspections are an important step in keeping your home and loved ones safe.

Sweeping the chimney removes this buildup. Gas and oil furnaces produce a type of soot that, while less flammable than creosote, can block the chimney and cause dangerous fumes, such as carbon monoxide, to back up into your home.

What events should trigger a chimney inspection?

Any time you notice visible soot anywhere in your home, this is a warning that the chimney is not operating properly. Discontinue use of the appliance that vents until the chimney can be inspected and the problem solved. Soot is carbon; visible carbon stains indicate that carbon monoxide has also been present.

All chimneys should also be inspected:

• Before each heating season
• Before installation of a new fuel burning appliance (wood stove, gas logs, new furnace or water heater)
• Before purchase of a new house
• Immediately after a chimney fire or house fire
• If your home has been struck by lightening
• If your chimney has been hit by a falling tree, or other events that may have caused impact damage
• If you notice water stains on the inside or outside of your home in the vicinity of the chimney
• If the roof has been replaced

An unlined chimney, such as this one, presents a dangerous safety hazard. A certified chimney inspection can detect unlined flues, construction and design defects and more. Learn more about the various levels of chimney inspections and the latest chimney sweep technology used to identify problems.

All of our chimney inspectors are certified by the Chimney Sweep Institute of America. Whether you need a fireplace inspection or an inspection for your furnace flue our chimney inspection service is thorough and complete using state of the art equipment.

We also offer expert chimney lining services throughout Chicago and surrounding areas.

We are proud to provide chimney inspections for the following communities and their surrounding areas.