Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Arlington Heights, IL
Chimney repair in Arlington Heights usually comes down to one thing: the house is 50 to 70 years old, and the chimney was built for a different era. Most of the work we do in the 60004 and 60005 ZIP codes is on mid-century ranches, split-levels, and brick colonials with original terra-cotta flue tiles that have been through decades of Chicagoland freeze-thaw cycles. Cracked tiles, failed crown wash, and rusted dampers are far more common here than simple soot buildup. If you’re in Arlington Heights and your chimney hasn’t been looked at in years, call Duke Chimney Sweep at (844) 660-6510 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s going on – with camera evidence, not guesswork.
Why Arlington Heights Homes Are Different
Arlington Heights isn’t a new-construction suburb. The housing stock is dominated by 1950s through 1970s ranches, split-levels, and two-story brick colonials, with a smaller pocket of early-1900s four-squares near the downtown Metra station. What that means for chimney work is straightforward: we’re almost always looking at original masonry fireplaces and clay-tile flues that have been in service for half a century or more. The cold, continental climate does the rest. Hard freezes from late fall through early spring push moisture into hairline cracks in terra-cotta tiles and mortar crowns. When that water freezes and expands, the cracks widen. Repeat that a few hundred times and you get spalling brick, deteriorated crowns, and flue tiles that have shifted or separated entirely.
There’s also a pattern specific to the older neighborhoods around downtown and the 60004/60005 split. A lot of those homes have chimney stacks shared between adjacent fireplaces or vented furnaces. What looks like a routine cleaning often turns into an inspection of multiple flue liners and a conversation about relining before the first hard freeze. In Arlington Heights, the freeze-thaw cycle isn’t a seasonal nuisance – it’s the primary driver of chimney deterioration, and it rewards homeowners who catch liner and crown damage early.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Arlington Heights Services
Arlington Heights homeowners call us most often for two things: keeping the flue safe to burn and keeping the dryer vent from becoming a fire hazard. Both are part of the same venting system, and both get treated with the same level of care.
Chimney Sweep in Arlington Heights
A sweep in Arlington Heights is rarely just a sweep. Because so many homes here have original clay-tile flues, every cleaning is also a condition check on the liner, the crown, and the damper. We see the full range: creosote buildup in wood-burning fireplaces, soot deposits in gas logs, and the kind of flaky glaze that forms when creosote bakes in a hot fire. We clean to the National Fire Protection Association standard, and if we find cracked tiles or a rusted damper while we’re in there, you’ll see it on camera before you’re asked to pay for anything. Learn more about Chimney Sweep in Arlington Heights.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington Heights
Dryer vents in Arlington Heights homes from the 1950s and 1960s are often long, narrow, and made of materials that trap lint far more readily than modern rigid duct. Many run through interior walls or crawlspaces, which makes them difficult to reach and easy to ignore – until the dryer takes two cycles to finish a load or the exterior vent flap stops opening. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a fire-safety service, not an add-on. Lint accumulation is the leading cause of dryer fires, and the older the home, the more likely the vent has never been properly cleaned. See what’s involved on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington Heights page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Repair in Arlington Heights
Chimney repair in Arlington Heights is driven by the age of the housing stock and the punishing freeze-thaw cycle that attacks masonry from the first hard freeze in November through the last thaw in March. Homes built in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s here almost always have original terra-cotta flue tiles, and after 50 to 70 years of thermal stress, those tiles crack. A cracked flue tile isn’t cosmetic – it’s a direct path for heat and combustion gases to reach combustible materials inside the chimney chase. That’s the repair we do most often in Arlington Heights, and it’s the one that matters most for safety. Duke Chimney Sweep handles the full scope of Chimney Repair work, from liner replacement to crown rebuilding, with specification-grade materials rather than hardware-store substitutes. We’re a full venting system specialist, and that means we restore before we replace whenever the structure allows.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, notice birds or animals in the flue, or find small pieces of debris falling into the firebox.
What it costs in Arlington Heights
Chimney cap installation in Arlington Heights typically runs $200 to $400 including the cap and the labor to mount and secure it properly.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a correctly sized cap from our stocked inventory, and mechanically fasten it to the crown so it doesn’t blow loose in a Chicagoland windstorm.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, has missing or bent mesh, or has come loose from the crown and is rattling in the wind.
What it costs in Arlington Heights
Chimney cap replacement in Arlington Heights typically runs $150 to $300 for the new cap and installation, depending on flue size and material.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the crown underneath for water damage, and install a new cap sized to the flue so it stays put through winter storms.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney scan shows cracked, missing, or separated flue tiles, or you’re getting flue gas odors in the living space when the fireplace runs.
What it costs in Arlington Heights
Chimney liner installation in Arlington Heights typically runs $2,500 to $4,500 for a full liner system, with the final number set by flue length and access.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, run the new liner down through the existing chase, and insulate and seal it at both ends so combustion gases exit outside, not into the house.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water leaking into the attic or along the chimney chase after heavy rain, or the flashing at the roofline is lifting, corroded, or missing sealant.
What it costs in Arlington Heights
Chimney flashing repair in Arlington Heights typically runs $300 to $700, depending on how much of the existing flashing can be salvaged and how much must be replaced.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, cut and fit new metal to the chimney chase and roofline, and seal the junction so water sheets off instead of wicking in.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The crown is cracked, crumbling, or covered in vegetation, and you can see standing water pooling on top of the chimney after it rains.
What it costs in Arlington Heights
Chimney crown repair in Arlington Heights typically runs $400 to $800 for a new pour or a full crown coat, with the exact price set by the crown’s footprint and condition.
How we do it
We clean and prep the existing crown, build forms to create the proper drip edge, and pour or trowel a new crown surface that sheds water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Arlington Heights
| Item | Typical range in Arlington Heights |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $800 |
How do I know if my chimney liner is actually cracked?
You can’t see it from the ground, and you can’t feel it from inside the house. The only way to confirm a cracked liner is a camera scan of the flue. We run a video camera up the chimney and you see the cracked tile with your own eyes before we discuss repairs.
Can I keep using my fireplace if the crown is cracked?
Yes, but only if you’re prepared to accept the water damage that comes with it. A cracked crown lets water into the masonry, and every freeze-thaw cycle in Arlington Heights widens the crack. The fireplace will still work, but the chimney structure deteriorates faster. Call (844) 660-6510 for an inspection.
Brands We Service in Arlington Heights
We stock and install specification-grade chimney components from the same manufacturers specified by chimney engineers. In Arlington Heights, we keep DuraFlex liner systems, Olympia Chimney caps, and Copperfield specialty products on hand so common repairs don’t wait on a supply-house run. See our brands for the full portfolio, including Famco and Gelco components.
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| Service | Typical range in Arlington Heights |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $175 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection | $225 – $375 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $800 |
Two things push chimney pricing up in Arlington Heights: access and age. Steep roof pitches on two-story colonials add setup time, and the older housing stock means we sometimes find hidden damage that expands the scope of a job once we get inside the flue. We quote our price before work begins, and if we find something you need to see, we show it to you on camera before any additional work is authorized.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington Heights
We work throughout Arlington Heights and keep our schedule built around the areas where the older housing stock is concentrated. Our Arlington Heights response is typically within a day or two of your call, and we cover every ZIP code in the village.
- Downtown Arlington Heights (near the Metra station, early-1900s four-squares)
- Arlington Manor
- Scarsdale
- Hickory Meadows
- Northgate
Service Area – Cities Near Arlington Heights
We serve the full northwest suburban corridor. If you’re in Rolling Meadows, IL, Prospect Heights, IL, Mount Prospect, IL, or Palatine, IL, we’re typically able to schedule within the same week and often sooner. Call (844) 660-6510 to check current availability.
Serving Arlington Heights, IL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington Heights area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Arlington Heights
Minor work like caps, crowns, and flashing repair generally doesn’t require a permit in Arlington Heights. Liner installation and structural rebuilds sometimes fall under village permit requirements, and we’ll tell you if your job does before we start. We handle the specifics on our end so you don’t have to chase paperwork.
For most Arlington Heights calls, we schedule within one to two business days. If you’re dealing with an active leak or suspect a flue hazard, tell us when you call (844) 660-6510 and we’ll do our best to move your appointment up. During fall, before burning season, our schedule fills about a week out.
Yes. We cover all three Arlington Heights ZIP codes: 60004, 60005, and 60006. That includes the downtown four-squares, the mid-century ranches and split-levels throughout the village, and the brick colonials on the south side near the 60005 boundary.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Arlington Heights Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Michelle Meyer"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Divya Rao"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Scott Gallagher