April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also leave you with a leaky chimney. Before summer storms become a part of our Illinois forecast, we have to worry about April showers, and the damage they can leave on…
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Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration is excited to announce the launch of our brand new website! Our goal with this website is to allow our customers(new and old!) easier access to our business, services, and products. We want those interested…
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Chimney fires are extremely dangerous as you may not know they are happening until it’s too late. Most chimney fires are quiet and slow burning, they’re usually caused by either a stray spark or high temperatures that ignite creosote buildup….
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The Midwest Chimney Safety Council released a warning recently that fireplaces should not be used solely for heating purposes. There are certain free-standing heat sources that are designed for heating purposes, like gas and wood-burning fireplace inserts. Marge Padgitt, the…
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It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us, which can only mean one thing – It’s time to decorate the house. You may have already decked the halls with boughs of holly and spent hours wrestling…
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A traditional, wood-burning fireplace creates a comforting ambiance on a cold winter day. However, it’s ability to warm your home can sometimes be a more complicated task than one might think. Since hot air rises, most of the heat that…
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We are celebrating National Chimney Safety Week September 30th – October 6th! Each year during the last week of September, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) runs its biggest promotion – National Chimney Safety Week. Each year, over 22,000…
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The Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration team recently completed a woodstove installation in Minooka, IL for a homeowner. The most exciting part about this particular project is that the homeowners trusted us enough to complete the job for them while…
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Summer is slowly coming to an end, and that means Fall is making its way onto our radar. Before we know it, many of us will be heading to our attics and closets to dig out our tall boots, warm…
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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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