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 Long Grove, IL
Chimney repair in Long Grove usually means addressing freeze-thaw damage to masonry, deteriorated clay tile flues, or rusted flashing before water gets behind the brick and into the home. Duke Chimney Sweep has served Long Grove since 2016, and we carry specification-grade materials like DuraFlex liners, HeatShield resurfacer, and Copperfield caps on our trucks, so most repairs are finished in a single visit without a second trip across town. Call (844) 660-6510 to schedule an inspection with a camera report you can review yourself.
Why Long Grove Homes Are Different
Long Grove homes sit on large, wooded lots, and the town’s historic district rules mean exterior work gets extra scrutiny from the village. What matters more to us is what the chimney itself is made of. Many houses in the older village center still have original clay-tile flues that predate modern building codes, and those tiles crack under the same freeze-thaw stress that spalls brick crowns and opens hairline gaps in mortar joints. A masonry chimney that goes through a Long Grove winter takes a beating: snow loads, ice dams, and repeated heating cycles force water into every micro-crack, where it freezes and widens the damage.
The dense tree canopy adds a second layer of trouble. Long Grove’s mature oaks and maples drop leaves and twigs onto roofs and into gutters throughout the fall, and the same tree cover that makes these neighborhoods beautiful gives squirrels and raccoons a direct highway onto chimney crowns. We routinely pull nests out of flues here, and in the worst cases we find animals that got onto the smoke shelf and could not climb back out. A capped chimney is not cosmetic in Long Grove; it is the difference between a working flue and a live animal problem in November.
Finally, the housing stock itself is distinctive. These are not production-built boxes on quarter-acre lots. Long Grove has custom, architect-designed homes, many with two or three fireplaces, fieldstone exteriors, and chimneys built at unusual heights or with double flues sharing one chase. When something goes wrong in a setup like that, the fix has to be approached as a system, not a single component. That is the work we specialize in.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Long Grove Services
Most Long Grove homeowners call us first about one of two things: a chimney that has not been swept in years, or a dryer vent that has never been cleaned since the house was built. Both are fire-safety issues, and both are part of the same venting system we treat as connected infrastructure.
Chimney Sweep in Long Grove
Wood-burning fireplaces in Long Grove build creosote quickly, especially when homeowners burn green wood or run fires hot in the shoulder season. Our sweeps use rotary tools sized to the flue, not a generic brush, and we protect your Long Grove home’s historic exterior by laying drop cloths and running HEPA filtration while we work. A camera inspection is included with every sweep so you see the flue liner condition before and after. For a deeper look at what the job involves in Long Grove, see our Chimney Sweep in Long Grove page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Grove
Long Grove laundry rooms are often on the second floor or in a finished basement, which means longer vent runs, more elbows, and more places for lint to compact. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination point with rotary brushes and compressed air, not just the first few feet behind the machine. On multi-acre Long Grove lots, the exterior vent cap is often obscured by landscaping, and blocked caps are a common find. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Grove for the complete breakdown.
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 Long Grove
Long Grove’s freeze-thaw winters and aging masonry stock make chimney repair here a matter of catching damage before water intrusion spreads into framing, drywall, and finished ceilings. Duke Chimney Sweep has served Long Grove since 2016, and our repair crews work with DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacer, Gelco flashing components, and Copperfield caps, so the fix is engineered for this climate rather than patched with whatever fits. We also provide the full scope of Chimney Repair services, from crown work to full relining, without handing the job off to a subcontractor.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear animals in the flue, find twigs and nesting debris on the smoke shelf, or see rust stains streaking down from the crown where an old cap has failed.
What it costs in Long Grove
Chimney cap installation in Long Grove typically runs $320 to $580 for a stainless or copper cap including mounting hardware and sealing.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile inner diameter, install the cap with mechanical fasteners rated for exterior exposure, and seal the joints with high-temperature silicone so it stays put through Long Grove wind and snow.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your sweep’s camera shows cracked flue tiles, missing mortar between tile sections, or eroded clay that leaves gaps where heat and gases can reach combustible framing.
What it costs in Long Grove
A DuraFlex stainless liner installed in a Long Grove chimney typically starts around $2,800 and runs up to $5,400 depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, feed it down from the top, insulate where code requires, and connect it to a new top plate and cap assembly before sealing the crown.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, damp drywall in the attic around the chimney chase, or rusted, lifted flashing at the roof line.
What it costs in Long Grove
Flashing repair in Long Grove runs $450 to $900 for a standard single-flue chimney, more when the roofline is steep or the chase is stone.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the roof deck beneath for rot, install new step and counter flashing with Gelco components, and seal every seam with an exterior-grade polyurethane that handles Long Grove freeze-thaw cycles.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked, spalled, or missing chunks, letting rainwater seep into the brick below and accelerate spalling.
What it costs in Long Grove
Crown repair in Long Grove typically runs $700 to $1,300 depending on chimney footprint and whether a full recast is needed.
How we do it
We grind away the damaged concrete, form a new crown with a proper drip edge that sheds water away from the brick, and cure it before recapping or resealing.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Long Grove
| Item | Typical range in Long Grove |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $320 – $580 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,800 – $5,400 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $900 |
Can you fix a cracked clay flue without tearing down the chimney?
Yes. HeatShield resurfacing lets us rebuild a degraded flue from the inside without removing masonry, and it works on clay tile and unlined chimneys alike. The material fills gaps and seals the flue surface, which is often the fastest and least destructive fix for older Long Grove chimneys. Call (844) 660-6510 for an inspection.
How do I know if water is getting in through the chimney?
Look for ceiling stains near the fireplace, efflorescence on the brick face, or a musty smell after rain. We confirm the source with a camera inspection and moisture readings before recommending any work, so you never pay for a guess. Call (844) 660-6510 to schedule.
Brands We Service in Long Grove
Our Long Grove repair work leans on DuraFlex liners, HeatShield resurfacer, and Copperfield caps because they are the same materials chimney engineers specify, and we stock common sizes locally for faster turnaround. See our brands page for the full parts catalog we keep on hand.
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| Service | Typical range in Long Grove |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard flue) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney sweep (double flue or oversized) | $280 – $480 |
| Chimney cap installation | $320 – $580 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,400 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $700 – $1,300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $150 – $290 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run) | $230 – $400 |
What pushes the price up in Long Grove is chimney height and access. Many of these homes have steep rooflines, stone chases, or double flues in one structure, and working safely at that height takes more setup time and equipment. We give you an exact price before any work starts, and the quote is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Long Grove
Duke Chimney Sweep covers the full 60049 ZIP code, and our technicians are familiar with the quirks of each area. Historic homes near the village center need materials that match their protected exteriors, while the larger estate subdivisions present longer chimney runs and hilltop wind exposure that affect cap and flashing choices.
- Historic downtown Long Grove
- Fields of Long Grove
- Highland Grove
- Preserves of Long Grove
- Country Club Meadows
Typical scheduling in Long Grove runs one to two weeks out, with more flexibility during the spring and summer months before the fall rush.
Service Area – Cities Near Long Grove
Duke Chimney Sweep works throughout the northwest suburbs, so if you’re in a neighboring community, we can usually schedule you within the same week. We regularly serve Buffalo Grove, IL, Kildeer, IL, Wheeling, IL, and Palatine, IL, and we’re happy to come out to Long Grove itself whenever you need us.
Serving Long Grove, IL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Long Grove 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 Long Grove
Most Long Grove appointments are booked within one to two weeks. Spring and summer are the best times to schedule repair work before cold weather, and we keep weekday and Saturday slots open for the 60049 area. Call (844) 660-6510 to check the current calendar.
For most repairs inside an existing flue, like cap replacement or liner installation, no separate permit is typically required by the village. Exterior masonry work in the historic district can trigger village review, and we’ll flag that during the estimate so there are no surprises.
Yes. We’ve worked on historic homes in Long Grove’s designated historic district, and we choose materials and finishes that respect the original character of the house. Our repair methods are designed to preserve, not replace, original brick and stone wherever possible. Call (844) 660-6510 for an inspection.
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 Long Grove Customers Say
"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Karen Chen"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
— Renee Fletcher"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Lisa Anderson