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 North Lawndale, IL
Chimney repair in North Lawndale usually means working on a 100-year-old interior masonry stack shared by two or three units, not a single-family fireplace flue. Wexford Chimney Sweep handles that reality every week: cracked clay tile liners, missing caps, spalled brick crowns, and furnaces venting into stacks that haven’t been opened in decades. We sweep it, inspect it, and if something’s wrong, we fix it – with professional-grade materials, not hardware-store substitutes. Call (866) 361-2607 for a free estimate from a company that has served North Lawndale since 2013.
Why North Lawndale Homes Are Different
North Lawndale’s housing stock was built between roughly 1890 and 1925, dominated by brick two-flats and three-flats along Lawndale, Douglas, and Kedzie Avenues. Most of those buildings still vent gas furnaces and water heaters through interior masonry chimneys that were originally designed for coal. The clay tile liners in those stacks have spent a century absorbing Chicago’s freeze-thaw cycles. When a liner cracks or spalls, the flue is no longer safely containing combustion gases – and because the chimney is shared, a problem in the basement is also a problem for the family on the second floor.
Chicago’s humid summers and hard winters accelerate crown and mortar damage. Summer downdrafts in the dense low-rise blocks push flue gases back into upper units when caps are missing. We routinely find unlined or clay-tile-lined stacks serving a basement furnace and a first-floor stove with no cap, a missing cleanout door in the gangway, and soot falling into a rear kitchen when the furnace kicks on. This is not a generic chimney market. The buildings are old, the stacks are shared, and the work has to account for multi-unit venting safety, not just one fireplace.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Lawndale Services
North Lawndale homeowners call us most often about two things: getting a shared chimney stack swept and inspected before burning season, and clearing dryer vents that haven’t been touched since the building was rehabbed. Both are fire risks, and both deserve a specialist.
Chimney Sweep in North Lawndale
A sweep in North Lawndale is rarely a simple fireplace cleaning. It’s a full inspection of a masonry stack that likely serves multiple appliances across multiple units. We assess the liner condition, check for blockages, and document what we find with a camera inspection and photo report – because no one should take a contractor’s word on liner damage they can’t see. Soot from gas furnaces, bird nests in uncapped stacks, and deteriorated mortar falling into smoke shelves are common findings here. One clogged flue can back carbon monoxide into several households at once. Get the full details on our Chimney Sweep in North Lawndale.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Lawndale
Lint-clogged dryer vents are a leading residential fire hazard, and in North Lawndale’s older buildings, vent runs are often long, narrow, or poorly routed through rear walls and gangways. We clean the full vent run from dryer to termination point, removing compacted lint that restricts airflow and drives up drying time. A restricted vent also traps moisture, which in a brick building means damp walls and mold growth. One company for your chimney and your dryer vent – both are fire risks, both deserve a specialist. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Lawndale page for the full scope.
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 North Lawndale
Chimney repair in North Lawndale usually starts with a failed clay tile liner or a deteriorated crown on a shared masonry stack. The buildings were built for coal, converted to gas, and in many cases never retrofitted with a proper cap or cleanout access. When a liner cracks near the top of a three-flat stack, the upper unit’s bedrooms are the first to feel the draft – and the first to be exposed if flue gases back up. Our Chimney Repair work covers everything from cap replacement to full relining with DuraFlex systems, and includes HeatShield liner repair when conditions allow – restoring a compromised flue without a full liner replacement in qualifying cases.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see an open flue tile from the gangway or roof, birds are nesting in the stack, or rainwater is pooling at the base of the fireplace after storms.
What it costs in North Lawndale
Chimney cap installation in North Lawndale typically ranges from $250 to $550 for a standard stainless steel cap on a residential flue, with Galco and Famco caps in that range for most two- and three-flats.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a cap with the correct screen and spark-arrestor rating, set it in place with mechanical fasteners, and seal the base so it stays put through Chicago wind seasons.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your camera report shows cracked or spalled clay tiles, you smell exhaust indoors, or a combustion test shows the furnace is not drafting properly.
What it costs in North Lawndale
Chimney liner installation in North Lawndale generally runs $1,450 to $2,800 for a single-flue DuraFlex reline, with multi-unit stacks at the upper end due to access and height.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and stack, run the DuraFlex from the appliance connection to the crown, insulate if required, and tie in the cap and cleanout so the system is code-compliant and verifiable by camera.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, peeling paint at the roofline, or damp masonry below the roofline after rain.
What it costs in North Lawndale
Chimney flashing repair in North Lawndale typically costs $450 to $900, depending on whether we’re patching a corner or replacing the full step, apron, and counter-flashing assembly around a three-flat stack.
How we do it
We strip the failed flashing, inspect the underlying roof deck and brick for rot or spalling, install new metal with proper lap and sealant, and take photos at each step so you can see what was replaced.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked, missing chunks, or has separated from the flue tile, letting water run down between the liner and the masonry.
What it costs in North Lawndale
Chimney crown repair in North Lawndale runs $400 to $750 for a resurfaced crown, with full crown rebuilds on larger multi-flue stacks reaching toward $1,100.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown surface, apply a waterproof crown coat or rebuild the crown with proper overhang and drip edge, and seal around each flue tile so water can’t creep down the liner channel.
What Chimney Repair Costs in North Lawndale
| Item | Typical range in North Lawndale |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,450 – $2,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $900 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be repaired?
A liner with minor surface cracks may qualify for HeatShield repair, which restores the flue without a full reline. We will show you the camera footage so you can see exactly what we’re recommending and why. Call (866) 361-2607 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
How long does a chimney repair take in North Lawndale?
Most cap replacements and crown repairs are done in one visit. A full reline usually takes one day on site. We confirm timing when we schedule, and we bring everything needed to the job – no second trips because a part wasn’t on the truck.
Brands We Service in North Lawndale
Wexford Chimney Sweep stocks and installs the brands chimney contractors trust: DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield restoration materials, and caps and covers from Olympia Chimney and Famco. Parts are stocked locally, which means most repairs happen in one visit, not after a week of waiting on a distributor. See our brands for the full list and why we choose each.
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| Service | Typical range in North Lawndale |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $155 – $260 |
| Chimney inspection with camera | $260 – $475 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,450 – $2,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $750 |
| Chimney crown rebuild | $750 – $1,100 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $220 |
What pushes price up in North Lawndale is height and access: three-story stacks, flat roofs without parapet access, and shared flues that require coordinating with more than one unit. We quote a flat price before any work begins – no surprise add-ons, no hourly billing, and no recommendation you can’t verify with camera footage.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Lawndale
Wexford Chimney Sweep covers all of North Lawndale, from the east edge near Douglas Park through the residential blocks around Lawndale and Kedzie to the western boundary near the old railroad corridors. We’re in the area regularly and can typically schedule a sweep or inspection within a week.
- Douglas Park area
- Lawndale Avenue corridor
- Kedzie Avenue corridor
- K-town blocks
- Homan Square
Service Area – Cities Near North Lawndale
Wexford Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding West Side communities. If you’re in South Lawndale, IL, McKinley Park, IL, West Garfield Park, IL, or Lower West Side, IL, the same team handles your chimney and dryer vent work with the same equipment and the same flat-price promise.
Serving North Lawndale, IL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Lawndale 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 North Lawndale
Yes. Most of our North Lawndale work is on two-flats and three-flats with shared masonry chimneys. We inspect the full stack, document conditions with a camera, and coordinate with property owners or tenants as needed. Call (866) 361-2607 to schedule a multi-unit inspection.
Reline and flashing work on occupied buildings may require a city permit, and we handle the paperwork when needed. For a simple sweep or cap installation, permits are rarely required. We will tell you before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
We’re based in Cicero and work in North Lawndale every week, so most sweeps and inspections are scheduled within about a week. During the fall rush before burning season, that window tightens – call (866) 361-2607 early to get on the schedule before the first cold snap.
Call Wexford Chimney Sweep at (866) 361-2607 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent work in North Lawndale. We sweep it, inspect it, and if something’s wrong – we fix it.
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 North Lawndale Customers Say
"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Jason Miller"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Scott Walsh"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Gilbert Rodriguez