Vertical Chimney Care

About

Since 1985, Vertical Chimney Care has been Chicagoland’s trusted provider of expert chimney and fireplace services. We specialize in chimney inspections, cleaning, tuckpointing, and masonry repairs to keep your home safe and efficient. We also offers dryer vent cleaning and professional awning installation to boost your home’s safety, comfort, and curb appeal. With over 40 years of experience and a commitment to quality, we deliver dependable, year-round solutions tailored to your needs.

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Services

• Animal removal
• Chimney cleaning
• Chimney flue cleaning
• Downdraft repair
• Fireplace installations
• Stove & fireplace cleaning
• Annual Inspection
• Blockage Removal
• Brick Chimney
• Bricks Fireplace
• Chimney Buying
• Chimney Caps & Dampers
• Chimney Chase Cover
• Chimney Components
• Chimney Construction
• Chimney Crown Repair
• Chimney Flashing
• Chimney Leaks
• Chimney Liner Replacement
• Chimney Liners Repair
• Chimney Make
• Chimney Odors
• Chimney Parts
• Chimney Pots
• Chimney Problems
• Chimney Safety
• Chimney Scan
• Chimney Tuckpointing
• Csia Certified Chimney Sweeps
• Draft Problems
• Electric Fireplace
• Factory Built Chimney
• Factory Built Fireplaces
• Firebox Tuckpointing
• Fireplace Add
• Fireplace Building
• Fireplace Chimney Liners
• Fireplace Covers
• Fireplace Damper
• Fireplace Design
• Fireplace Glass Doors
• Fireplace Improvements
• Fireplace Inserts
• Fireplace Liner
• Fireplace Refacing
• Fireplace Safety
• Fireplace Smell
• Fireplace Surround
• Fireplace Upgrades
• Free Standing Wood Burning Stove
• Furnace Liner Installations
• Gas Log Refurbishing
• Gas Log Sets
• Gas Logs Repair
• Home Design
• Home Inspector
• Leaking Chimney
• Level 2 Safety Inspection
• Major Chimney Repairs
• Masonry Caps
• Masonry Chimneys
• Masonry Tuckpointing
• Necessary Repairs
• New Chimney
• Retractable Awnings
• Roof Repairs
• Safety Inspection
• Stainless Steel Liner
• Tuckpointing And Brick Replacement
• Venting Systems
• Video Inspection
• Visual Inspection
• Water Heater Liner
• Water Seeping
• Waterproof Your Chimney
• Wood Burning Fireplaces
• Masonry cleaning
• Chimney rebuild
• Chimney Maintenance
• Chimney inspections
• Damper installation
• Dryer vent cleaning
• Rain cap installation
• Sunsetter Awning Installer

Certifications and licensing

• CSIA verified on the CSIA registry (Certified Chimney Sweep), checked 2026-10-15

What these certifications mean

Prices mentioned

• $13000 for unspecified (review, 2025-04-11)
• $15000 for unspecified (review, 2025-04-01)
• $500 for flashing (review, 2024-06-12)
• $199 for inspection (review, 2024-01-09)
• $219 for unspecified (review, 2024-01-09)
• $199 for inspection (review, 2024-01-09)
• $219 for inspection (review, 2024-01-09)
• $2000 for unspecified (review, 2022-08-30)
• $50 for inspection (review, 2022-05-02)
• $400 for inspection (review, 2022-05-02)
• $149 for unspecified (review, 2020-10-18)
• $179 for unspecified (review, 2020-10-18)
• $179 for sweep (review, 2020-10-18)
• $250 for sweep (review, 2020-10-18)
• $160 for sweep (review, 2020-10-18)
• $179 for unspecified (review, 2020-10-18)
• $99 for inspection (review, 2017-02-23)
• $150 for unspecified (review, 2015-10-28)
• $250 for unspecified (review, 2015-10-28)
• $89 for unspecified (review, 2015-10-28)
• $425 for unspecified (review, 2015-10-28)
• $806 for unspecified (review, 2015-10-28)
• $1060 for unspecified (review, 2015-10-28)
• $650 for unspecified (review, 2015-10-28)
• $6000 for sweep (review, 2012-08-23)
• $250 for sweep (review, 2012-08-23)
• $199 for sweep (the business's website, checked 2026-10-15)

What reviews mention

• knowledgeable staff 212
• thoroughness 91
• chimney inspection 51
• dryer vent cleaning 27
• chimney repair 22
• friendly technicians 13
• chimney liner installation 11
• awning installation 7
• gas fireplace installation 6
• chimney cap replacement 5

Recent reviews

Mike was great, very professional and strong work ethic. Did a wonderful job!

Great service and professionally done always give me the answers if I have any questions appreciate it thank you

Jason does a fantastic job in sweeping my chimney and cleaning the fireplace. He lets me know the condition of my chimney and the fireplace. He also provides me information about my fireplace usage. He is extremely professional and personable.

Incredible, quick service. Called them to clean up a dead animal in the chimney on Friday night and they were there Saturday morning. Cleaned up and amazing service

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Service! I had a fantastic experience with Vertical Chimney Care! They came out today and cleaned both of my chimneys, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. The technician was outstanding, extremely thorough, professional, and informative throughout the ent...

Hours

Business details

• online estimates
• onsite services
• wheelchair accessible entrance
• wheelchair accessible parking
• requires appointments
• parking lot free
• onsite parking

Contact Vertical Chimney Care

• (847) 766-6500
• verticalchimney.com
• 960 Industrial Dr, Elmhurst, IL 60126, United States
• View on Google Maps