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 one of two things: a cracked flue tile or a failing crown, both of which we find constantly in this town’s 1950s and 60s housing stock. The original clay liners in these brick ranches and split-levels are now 60+ years old, and cold Chicagoland winters put them through a hard freeze-thaw cycle every single year. If you’re seeing water stains near the fireplace or hearing debris fall when it’s windy, call us at (866) 361-2607 and we’ll diagnose it properly.
Why Westchester Homes Are Different
Westchester’s dense grid of postwar streets produces a chimney profile we don’t see much anywhere else. These are masonry fireplaces built into compact brick ranches and split-levels, most with original clay tile flues that have never been relined. The houses sit close together, and the mature parkway trees that make the town feel established also send squirrels and birds directly onto neighboring rooflines, which means nests and debris in chimney tops are a neighborhood-wide pattern, not a one-off occurrence.
The climate does the rest. Fireplaces here see heavy seasonal use from November through March, which concentrates creosote inside the flue. Then spring thaw and summer humidity work on the masonry itself, causing spalling brick and crown cracks that let water behind the chimney structure. A sweep who works Westchester regularly recognizes this pattern immediately. A generalist who shows up with a rotary brush and no masonry training misses the structural problems that are the actual risk in these older homes.
We’ve worked enough of these houses to know what we’re going to find before we even get on the roof. That means faster diagnosis and no surprises on the quote.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Westchester Services
The two calls we get most from Westchester homeowners are chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both are fire-hazard removals, and both get ignored in older homes until something smells wrong.
Chimney Sweep in Westchester
A chimney sweep in Westchester is not a quick brush-through. These 60-year-old flues need inspection alongside cleaning because the clay tile liners are at the end of their service life in many of these homes. We sweep the full system, run a camera inspection, and report what we find with photos you can see. If creosote has built up from a full winter of burning, that’s the time to address it, before next season starts. But sweeping alone won’t fix a cracked liner. The full service breakdown is on our Chimney Sweep in Westchester page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westchester
Dryer vents in Westchester’s compact split-levels and ranches often run longer than they should, snaking through interior walls or crawling through crawl spaces. That length means lint collects faster and airflow drops sooner. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, then verify airflow with a meter. This is the other residential combustion-exhaust fire hazard, and pairing it with your chimney service is simply practical. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westchester page for the specifics.
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 usually about water, not fire. The brick ranches and split-levels built here in the 1950s and 60s used clay tile flue liners, and after six decades of freeze-thaw cycling, those tiles crack and shift. That lets heat and gases reach the masonry structure, and it lets water seep down through the crown. We sweep it, inspect it, and if something’s wrong, we fix it. When a camera inspection shows a compromised flue, we repair it properly rather than handing you a scare quote and disappearing. Our full service range is on the Chimney Repair page; below is what Westchester homeowners deal with most.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear animal sounds from the fireplace, find nesting material in the firebox, or see rust staining on the chimney crown from a missing or failed cap.
What it costs in Westchester
A new cap with installation in Westchester typically runs $300 to $600 depending on flue size and whether we need to add a custom bracket for the existing crown.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a properly sized stainless or copper cap from our professional product lines, and secure it to the crown with mechanical fasteners rated for Chicagoland wind exposure.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, has been displaced by wind, or no longer covers the flue opening completely.
What it costs in Westchester
Replacement runs about $250 to $550 in Westchester, close to new installation pricing, because removal of the old unit and inspection of the crown beneath is part of the job.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, check the crown for cracks the old cap was hiding, then install the new unit flush and level so water can’t pool around the flue.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the attic, or visible gaps where the flashing meets the roofline.
What it costs in Westchester
Flashing repair in Westchester generally falls between $350 and $800, with the range driven by whether we’re resealing existing flashing or cutting and installing new step flashing.
How we do it
We remove failed sealant, inspect the underlayment where the flashing sits, and reinstall or replace the flashing so water sheds away from the chimney chase.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Visible cracks in the concrete crown, spalling along the edges, or standing water pooling on top of the chimney after rain.
What it costs in Westchester
Crown repair here typically costs $400 to $950, depending on whether we’re filling cracks or pouring a new crown with proper expansion joints.
How we do it
We chip out degraded concrete, clean the crown surface, and apply a professional-grade crown coat or recast the crown entirely so water can’t penetrate the masonry below.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Westchester
| Item | Typical range in Westchester |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $950 |
Do I have to replace my clay tile liner if it’s cracked?
Not always. If the crack is minor and the flue is otherwise sound, a HeatShield resurfacing may restore it without a full reline. We’ll show you the camera footage before recommending either path.
Can chimney repair wait until after burning season?
Some repairs can, but flashing and crown failures shouldn’t wait because they let water in every time it rains. If you’re planning to burn this winter, any flue repair needs to happen before the first fire. Call (866) 361-2607 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Westchester
We stock and install professional product lines, not hardware-store substitutes. In Westchester, that means Olympia Chimney caps and chase covers, Copperfield flashing components, and DuraFlex flexible liner systems. See our brands for the full lineup and what each system is designed to handle.
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| Service | Typical range in Westchester |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $140 – $275 |
What pushes pricing up in Westchester is roof pitch and chimney height. A steep roof on a split-level makes access slower, and a tall chimney on a two-story ranch needs more staging. Everything we quote is flat-price, agreed before we start, and backed by camera evidence you can see.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Westchester
We cover all of Westchester’s 60154 ZIP code, from the northern streets near Roosevelt Road down through the neighborhoods around Mayfair Park and the streets west of Mannheim. The town’s compact grid means we can reach most homes quickly, but we book in advance during the fall sweep season rather than promising same-day calls.
- Northgate
- Mayfair Park
- Presidents Streets
- Westchester Woods
Service Area – Cities Near Westchester
Wexford Chimney Sweep is based in Cicero and serves Westchester plus the surrounding western suburbs. We also handle chimney and dryer vent jobs in Broadview, IL, La Grange Park, IL, Brookfield, IL, and Maywood, IL. If you’re unsure whether we cover your street, call and ask.
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
We schedule jobs across the western suburbs and typically reach Westchester within a few days of your call. Fall is our busiest season, so if you want your chimney swept before burning season, book early rather than waiting for the first cold snap.
Most chimney sweeping and cap or crown repairs don’t require a permit, but major structural rebuilds sometimes do. We’ll tell you during the quote if your job falls into that category, and we’ll handle the paperwork if it does.
Yes. We offer chimney sweeping, dryer vent cleaning, and chimney repair under one roof, so a single visit can cover both of your home’s exhaust fire hazards. Call (866) 361-2607 to schedule and we’ll confirm the full scope before we arrive.
Call Wexford Chimney Sweep at (866) 361-2607 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in Westchester. We’ll give you an honest diagnosis with camera evidence, a flat-price quote, and no pressure to do work that can safely wait.
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
"Fast, fair, done right. No notes."
— Elena Vargas"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