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 Westchester, IL
Chimney repair in Westchester usually means working on a 60 to 75 year old brick chimney that has survived decades of freeze-thaw cycles and furnace conversions. The village’s postwar housing stock was built fast, often with clay tile flues that are now cracked, spalled, or simply the wrong size for modern gas appliances. Sandstone Chimney Sweep has served Westchester since 2017, and the work here is overwhelmingly repair, relining, and masonry restoration rather than new construction. If you’re seeing brick chips in the yard or water staining near the fireplace, call (833) 589-7835 for an honest assessment.
Why Westchester Homes Are Different
Westchester was incorporated in 1926 and built out mostly between the 1940s and 1960s, which means nearly every block in 60154 shares a common construction DNA: brick and masonry single-family homes, small ranches and Capes on compact lots, and chimneys that have been standing through sixty-plus Chicago winters. That concentrated building window matters. When a chimney defect shows up on one block, we tend to see the same defect repeated on the next block over, because the original builders used the same materials and the same methods across entire subdivisions.
The local climate pushes hard on exterior masonry. Cook County’s humid continental pattern, freezing winters followed by hot, wet summers, is textbook spalling weather. Water gets into hairline cracks, freezes, expands, and pops the face off of bricks. Crowns crack. Flue tiles shift. And because many Westchester homes originally burned coal or used early gas furnaces, the flues inside those chimneys are often oversized for today’s high-efficiency equipment. That mismatch shows up as condensation, odors, and carbon monoxide risk. Knowing which subdivisions have which original flue construction is the kind of block-by-block knowledge you can only gain by actually working in Westchester, not just passing through.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Westchester Services
Most Westchester homeowners reach out to us for one of two reasons: an annual chimney sweep before burning season, or a dryer vent that has been ignored long enough to become a fire hazard. Both are quick to schedule and both are covered by the same team.
Chimney Sweep in Westchester
A proper sweep in Westchester isn’t just brushing soot. We inspect the flue as we clean it, because on a 1950s clay tile chimney, what looks like routine buildup can hide a shifted tile or a failing mortar joint. Exterior masonry chimneys take a beating here, and the annual sweep is often the first chance to catch a small crown crack before it becomes a re-pointing job. We document what we find and explain it in plain English. Chimney Sweep in Westchester gets into the full detail of how we clean and what we check.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westchester
Mid-century Westchester homes put laundry rooms in tight interior spaces, which means long dryer vent runs with elbows, and every elbow is a lint trap. Lint is fuel, and a clogged vent means your dryer runs hotter and longer while pushing heat past a growing blockage. We clean the full run and verify airflow at the exterior vent, so the system actually moves air. If you’re already booking a chimney sweep, adding the dryer vent is a sensible way to knock out two fire hazards in one afternoon. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westchester covers what’s involved and why it’s worth doing annually for most households.
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 Westchester
Chimney repair in Westchester is driven by two forces: the age of the housing stock and the weather those houses have weathered. A brick chimney built in 1955 has now been through nearly seven decades of freeze-thaw cycles, and the original clay tile flue inside it was spec’d for an appliance that may no longer exist. Most repair calls fall into a few predictable categories: caps that have rusted through, crowns that have cracked and let water behind the brick, flashings that have pulled loose, and flues that need a modern liner system before they’re safe to use again. This is exactly the work our crews do day in and day out, and because we handle both the inspection and the repair, you’re not waiting on a second contractor to interpret someone else’s findings. Chimney Repair covers the full scope of our repair capabilities.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can hear birds or animals in the flue, or you see daylight through the top of the chimney where a cap should be.
What it costs in Westchester
A new chimney cap installation in Westchester typically runs $250 to $700 depending on the size of the flue and whether you choose stainless steel or copper.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, secure a properly sized cap with mechanical fasteners, and verify the spark arrestor mesh meets code for open-burning fireplaces.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your inspector found cracked flue tiles, or you’re seeing condensation and white staining on the exterior brick near the flue.
What it costs in Westchester
Chimney liner installation in Westchester runs $2,000 to $5,000 depending on flue height, diameter, and whether the existing tile needs to be removed first.
How we do it
We size the liner to the specific appliance it will vent, run a DuraFlex stainless system down the flue, connect and insulate it properly, and confirm draft before we leave.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water is staining your ceiling near the chimney chase, or you saw a rusted, curled flashing edge from the roof.
What it costs in Westchester
Flashing repair in Westchester ranges from $350 to $1,100 depending on how much of the existing flashing can be salvaged and how steep the roofline is.
How we do it
We cut out the failed section, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal all transitions with chimney-grade sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete slab at the top of your chimney has visible cracks, or chunks of it have fallen onto the roof.
What it costs in Westchester
Crown repair in Westchester typically runs $400 to $1,000 depending on whether we’re sealing a minor crack or rebuilding the entire crown.
How we do it
We clean and prep the surface, repair or recast the crown with a proper overhang and drip edge, and seal it so water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Westchester
| Item | Typical range in Westchester |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,100 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,000 |
Can you fix a chimney without rebuilding the whole thing?
Almost always, yes. Most Westchester chimneys need targeted work like a new cap, a crown seal, or a liner, not demolition. We’ll tell you plainly if a repair can safely wait or if smaller money spent now prevents a much bigger repair later.
How do I know if my flue is safe without seeing it?
You shouldn’t have to take anyone’s word for a flue problem. We show you the camera footage from the inspection, so a liner recommendation comes with visual evidence you can see yourself. Call (833) 589-7835 to set up an inspection, flat price agreed before we book.
Brands We Service in Westchester
We stock and install professional-grade chimney components from DuraFlex, Famco, and Copperfield, the same product lines specified by certified chimney professionals. Because we keep common sizes and fittings on hand, most Westchester repairs move from diagnosis to completion without waiting on a special order. See our brands for the full list of what we work with.
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| Service | Typical range in Westchester |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard fireplace) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney sweep + gas log inspection | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,100 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
What pushes a Westchester quote toward the upper end of a range is almost always access: steep roof pitches, tight chases, and flues that have not been touched since the Eisenhower administration. We give you an upfront flat price before work begins, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Westchester
Sandstone Chimney Sweep covers all of Westchester, 60154, from the blocks near Mayfair Park to the streets running south of Roosevelt Road and west toward Wolf Road. We know the mid-century Capes and ranches all through the village, and we’re typically able to schedule a chimney or dryer vent visit within a week of your call.
- Mayfair Park
- South Westchester
- Westchester Woods
- Northgate
- Canterbury
Service Area – Cities Near Westchester
We also serve the neighboring communities where the housing stock and chimney conditions are much the same, brick homes from the same postwar period dealing with the same freeze-thaw cycles. That includes Broadview, IL, La Grange Park, IL, Hillside, IL, and Bellwood, IL. If you’re just outside Westchester, call us and we’ll let you know if your address falls inside our regular route.
Serving Westchester, IL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westchester 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 Westchester
Most routine chimney repairs like caps, crowns, and liners do not require a separate village permit, but major structural rebuilds can. We’ll tell you what applies to your specific job before we start, so there are no surprises with the village.
Most Westchester appointments are scheduled within a week, with some flexibility for emergency water intrusion calls during heavy rain. Call (833) 589-7835 and we’ll find the earliest slot that works for your schedule.
Yes. Given how many Westchester homes converted from older heating systems to modern gas furnaces, furnace flue inspection and relining is a significant share of our repair work in the village. The same camera inspection applies, so you see what we see before any work is approved.
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 Westchester Customers Say
"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"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Marisol Martinez