Our Work
From Wheeling to Arlington Heights to Northbrook, this is the work behind the reviews. We photograph what we find and what we fix cracked crowns, failing brick, unsafe flues so you see exactly what your chimney needed and exactly what you got. No editing, no exaggeration. Just proof that the job was done right.
Job Documentation
Work We're Proud Of
Every photo below is from an actual job. This is what professional chimney work looks like when it's done right.
Chimney CleaningFull sweep creosote cleared, flue inspected top to bottom.
Tuckpointing & MasonryMortar joints restored before water damage could spread.
Liner InstallationStainless steel liner dropped and sealed safe to burn again.
Dryer Vent CleaningClogged vent cleared fire hazard eliminated same day.
Crown & Cap RepairCracked crown rebuilt, new cap installed to keep water out.
Air Duct CleaningYears of buildup removed cleaner air, better airflow.
The Materials We Use
The results last because the products do. We use professional, industry-trusted systems not hardware-store shortcuts on every chimney we touch across the northwest Chicago suburbs.
SaverSystems
Waterproofing & masonry protection
Water is the #1 enemy of any chimney, and our 20–30 annual freeze-thaw cycles make it worse. We protect masonry with SaverSystems products like ChimneySaver water repellent and CrownCoat crown sealer — vapor-permeable formulas that keep water out while letting the brick breathe, so moisture can't get trapped and crack it from the inside.
Lindemann Chimney Supply
Premier Flex Lite Liner — 316 stainless steel
When a flue needs a new liner, we install Lindemann's Premier Flex Lite — a 316 stainless steel flexible liner built to handle the heat and corrosion of wood, gas, and oil appliances. It's a professional-grade product trusted by chimney contractors across the country, and it's what we put in every liner job we do.
Rod Station Rotary Sweeping System
Professional rotary chimney cleaning
We clean with a professional rotary rod system, not a single stiff brush. The flexible rotary rods reach the full flue and scrub away creosote and buildup more thoroughly and evenly than traditional hand-brushing — a cleaner, safer sweep with far less mess left behind.
Professional materials, honest work, and written documentation on every job — that's the GEM standard.
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