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 Mount Greenwood, IL
Chimney repair in Mount Greenwood usually comes down to age. The bungalows and two-flats around 111th and Kedzie were built with solid brick, but their original clay tile liners and mortar crowns have been through eighty to a hundred Chicago winters. When a liner cracks or a crown starts spalling, water gets in and freeze-thaw does the rest. Sandstone Chimney Sweep has served Mount Greenwood since 2017, and we handle that full cycle: we find the problem during a sweep, then our own team repairs it with specification-grade materials. Call (833) 589-7835 if your chimney hasn’t been looked at this year.
Why Mount Greenwood Homes Are Different
Mount Greenwood’s housing stock is almost entirely owner-occupied brick bungalows, two-flats, and small Georgians built between the 1920s and 1950s. That matters because most of these chimneys are original. The exterior brick is usually in serviceable shape, but the interior clay tile flue has been absorbing heat and moisture since before television. What we find on a typical Mount Greenwood job: a flue tile with hairline cracks you can’t see without a camera, a crown that’s been patched once with the wrong mortar, and no rain cap. The southwest-side weather does the rest. Mount Greenwood catches heavier lake-effect snow than downtown, and the December-through-March freeze-thaw cycle works on any crack like a wedge. A homeowner who burns wood all winter on a chimney with a cracked liner is running a fire with a compromised exhaust path. We don’t say that to scare anyone, because it’s usually a straightforward fix. We say it because most people have never looked inside their flue, and our camera lets them see exactly what we see before we recommend anything.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Mount Greenwood Services
Most Mount Greenwood homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a fireplace that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a furnace flue that needs to move exhaust safely. Both are seasonal, and both are worth doing in the fall before burning season starts.
Chimney Sweep in Mount Greenwood
An annual sweep in Mount Greenwood is less about dusty fireplaces and more about what the camera shows us while we’re in there. On many blocks near Saint Xavier University, we’re cleaning chimneys that have decades of creosote layered on original clay tile. A sweep removes that fuel load, and the same visit gives us a look at the liner and crown while the weather is still mild. If you burn wood regularly, this is the appointment that keeps a small problem from becoming a mid-winter emergency. See Chimney Sweep in Mount Greenwood for the full rundown.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mount Greenwood
The bungalows and two-flats of Mount Greenwood often route dryer exhaust through long interior runs, and a lint-clogged vent is one of the most common and overlooked household fire risks we encounter. The same visit that clears your chimney can clear your dryer line, and in a neighborhood of older homes with settled walls and tight utility spaces, both jobs are worth doing before the holidays when laundry loads double. We call it two fire hazards, one visit, and it’s efficient for us to do while the equipment is out. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mount Greenwood for details.
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 Mount Greenwood
Chimney repair in Mount Greenwood is most often about two things: water and time. The neighborhood’s original 1920s brick chimneys were built well, but the crowns and clay tile liners have been exposed to decades of southwest-side freeze-thaw, and once water gets in, it works fast. The most common repair we perform here is a Chimney Repair that starts with a camera reading: we locate exactly where the liner has cracked or the flashing has separated, then we rebuild with materials matched to the existing structure. Our goal is that a crown we repair in 2025 is still shedding water in 2045.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Exposed aggregate, hairline cracking you can see from the driveway, or a crown that’s been patched with the wrong mortar and is pulling away from the top course of brick.
What it costs in Mount Greenwood
A crown repair in Mount Greenwood typically runs $650 to $1,950 depending on whether we’re resurfacing a small cracked crown or rebuilding one that’s scaled and spalled down to the brick.
How we do it
We inspect with a camera, saw-cut the damaged crown edges, hammer out the deteriorated material, and pour a new crown with a proper overhang and drip edge so water sheds away from the brick.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue tile pieces showing up in the cleanout, visible cracking on the interior tile through a camera run, or a furnace flue that drifts carbon monoxide back into the house when the boiler kicks on.
What it costs in Mount Greenwood
A new chimney liner in Mount Greenwood typically runs $2,800 to $6,900 depending on whether we’re running a straight vertical or an offset, the fuel source involved, and the liner diameter.
How we do it
We measure the flue, spec a DuraFlex liner matched to the fuel and size, then run it through the existing chase or masonry and re-terminate the top with a properly sized cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
A water stain on the ceiling near the chimney chase, damp masonry after a southwest-side rain, or sealant that’s cracked and peeling away from the roofline flash point.
What it costs in Mount Greenwood
Flashing repair in Mount Greenwood runs $350 to $1,200 depending on whether we’re re-sealing a small section or replacing the step flashing and counter flashing where the chimney meets the roof.
How we do it
We strip the old sealant and damaged flashing, cut new step flashing into the mortar joints, re-set the counter flashing, and finish with a UV-stable sealant that stays flexible through the freeze-thaw cycle.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Mount Greenwood
| Item | Typical range in Mount Greenwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney Crown Repair | $650 – $1,950 |
| Chimney Liner Installation | $2,800 – $6,900 |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $350 – $1,200 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can you just patch it?
A liner with minor cracking at the top can sometimes be addressed with a resurfacing product like HeatShield, but if the tile has spalled or shifted, patching postpones the problem. A camera reading is the only honest way to answer that for your specific flue. Call (833) 589-7835 for a free estimate.
How much does chimney repair cost in Mount Greenwood?
Most Mount Greenwood repairs fall between $350 for a small flashing job and $6,900 for a full liner replacement on an offset flue. The final number depends on what the camera shows, and we confirm the flat price before any work starts. Call (833) 589-7835 for a written quote.
Brands We Service in Mount Greenwood
We stock and install HeatShield resurfacing products, Gelco caps, and Famco termination systems, which means the parts we use on a Mount Greenwood chimney aren’t something an owner could grab at the hardware store. If we need a liner section or a cap on a 60655 job, it’s typically available without a lost week waiting on freight. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Mount Greenwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney Crown Repair | $650 – $1,950 |
| Chimney Liner Installation | $2,800 – $6,900 |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney Sweep with Camera Report | $280 – $600 |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $155 – $300 |
In Mount Greenwood, price goes up when a job involves a two-story roof, an offset flue that’s hard to run a liner through, or brick that’s deteriorated enough to need rebuilding rather than resurfacing. We give you a flat price before starting, and if an estimate changes once we’re on the roof, you’ll hear it from us before a single brick moves. Call (833) 589-7835 for a free, written estimate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mount Greenwood
We work across the entire 60655 ZIP code, including the blocks around 111th and Kedzie, the bungalow stretch south of 103rd Street, the area east of Saint Xavier University, and the tree-lined side streets north of the Mount Greenwood Cemetery. Most jobs in Mount Greenwood are within a 15 to 20 minute drive, and we schedule by appointment rather than promising a dispatch window we can’t keep.
- Mount Greenwood proper, 60655
- Blocks east of Saint Xavier University
- Homes along 111th Street near Kedzie
- Southwest side bungalow belt, 103rd to 115th
Service Area – Cities Near Mount Greenwood
We also serve the bordering communities of Merrionette Park, IL and Evergreen Park, IL, along with Morgan Park, IL and Hometown, IL. If you’re in one of these neighboring areas and haven’t had a chimney camera inspection this year, the same crew and the same flat-price model apply. We’ll tell you honestly whether your chimney can wait until spring or needs attention before the next freeze.
Serving Mount Greenwood, IL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mount Greenwood 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 Mount Greenwood
Most Mount Greenwood appointments are scheduled within the week, with fall being the rush. If you call in October, we’re honest about the calendar and we hold the date once it’s booked. Call (833) 589-7835 and we’ll find a morning or afternoon slot that fits. The free estimate holds until the work is done.
Most chimney repairs, including liner installation, flashing repair, and crown work, are handled as routine maintenance and don’t trigger a city permit. If your project does require one because it crosses a structural threshold, we’ll tell you before we start and we know how to file in Chicago. The homeowner is never left guessing.
Sandstone Chimney Sweep serves Mount Greenwood as a regular route, which means the technician who answers your call is the same person who’ll bring a camera to your roof. We don’t franchise out or send a subcontractor. If we say we can be there Tuesday, it’s our own crew showing up.
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 Mount Greenwood 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."
— Angela Wong"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Priya Patel"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Shannon Miller