While many of you enjoy the comforts of a traditional, cozy indoor fireplace, some of you may opt for the luxury of an outdoor fireplace or fire pit that compliments your patio, adds charm to your outdoor space, and provides…
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It’s Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration’s 40th anniversary! Valley Chimney was founded in 1978, and has been maintaining and servicing chimneys in the western suburbs of Chicago since then. Over the years, we have grown to become one of the…
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Have you noticed that it’s becoming harder and harder for your fire to stay lit? Or maybe you spotted a bit of black soot in and around your fireplace? If so, you’re probably witnessing the formation of creosote. Creosote is…
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Do you know what a chimney cap is or what purpose it serves? Although chimney caps aren’t required, chimney professionals highly recommended them as they provide added protection to your chimney and home. So, what exactly is a chimney cap…
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How many times have you tried to light a fire in your home, and only came out with either a room full of smoke or a fire that just won’t light? When it’s a cold, winter day, the last thing…
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Chimney leaks are super common. As a matter of fact, a majority of the phone calls we get from homeowners regard a leaky chimney. However, many homeowners don’t realize their chimney is having a leaking issue until they see noticeable…
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Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration is a family-owned professional chimney sweep located in Yorkville, IL. We currently serve over 40,000 clients throughout the Western Chicago suburbs, and have been inspecting, restoring, and repairing chimneys and fireplaces since 1978. We have…
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Would you buy or sell a home that hasn’t been properly inspected for potential problems like mold formation or a leaky roof? We’re hoping your answer is no. Before signing the dotted line and sealing the deal, we hope you’d…
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The holiday season is here! If there’s one thing we know, it’s that homeowners love to decorate their home for the holidays. What other time do you get to embellish your house with cozy lights, good-smelling candles, and colorful tinsel?…
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2017 is the year for chimney chase top replacement at Fox Valley’s best chimney sweep Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration. Normally we complete about 100 of these chimney chase replacements each year. It’s only July, and we’ve already surpassed that…
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Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration recently completed the installation of a new chimney chase on a home in Morris, IL. We installed the chase after our homeowners began to notice some wear and tear on their previous cover. The chimney…
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It’s not something we see a lot, but occasionally we get calls from worried homeowners with a curious complaint. The chimney siding vinyl that covers their chimney has melted, causing it to warp and buckle. If this is happening to…
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