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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Broadview
Chimney sweeping in Broadview typically runs $189 – $289 for a standard cleaning and inspection, and the work usually takes 60 – 90 minutes once our tech arrives. We work throughout the 60155 zip code weekly, and because Broadview sits just west of Cicero, our crews can usually get to you within a few days of your call. If you’re seeing water stains on your firebox, a damper that won’t seat, or creosote that’s gone glossy and hard, call (866) 361-2607 for a free estimate.
Broadview’s chimneys are different from what you’d find in the newer subdivisions further west. Most of the village’s housing stock went up before flue liners were code, so our job here is often less about routine cleaning and more about finding out what’s actually inside the stack. We’ve swept enough Broadview bungalows and two-flats to know where the problems hide before we even set up the ladder.
Why Wexford Chimney Sweep Is Broadview’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
Norm Sulecki runs Wexford Chimney Sweep out of Cicero, and for years Broadview homeowners have called us because we treat their chimneys like the aged masonry structures they are. We don’t do the franchise-model thing where a crew shows up, runs a brush through, and hands you a bill. Every visit includes a camera inspection you can watch, and if something’s wrong, we show you the footage before we quote anything.
Broadview’s housing stock matters to us because we see the same failure patterns over and over. The pre-war and mid-century bungalows off Roosevelt Road and the two-flats near the older commercial core have clay-tile flues and original brick that takes a beating from freeze-thaw every winter. Homeowners in Broadview don’t call us because they love chimney maintenance. They call because their firebox has water stains, their damper rusted shut, or the smell of smoke is backing into the second bedroom. We know these houses.
When you call (866) 361-2607, you’re talking to the same company that does the work. Not a dispatch center. Norm and his crew are the ones on your roof, running the camera down your flue, and telling you honestly whether you need a repair now or whether the chimney can safely wait another season.
Styles & brands we work with
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Broadview
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Broadview runs $149 – $229 for a standard service call, and it’s one of the more common requests we get from the village’s older two-flats and converted bungalows. A gas fireplace still produces soot, still needs its logs removed and vacuumed, and still needs its venting checked for blockages. The difference is that Broadview homeowners often inherit a gas insert that was retrofitted into a masonry fireplace built in the 1940s or 1950s, which means the old flue behind it needs to be inspected, not ignored.
What the Service Includes
We pull the logs, clean the burner, vacuum the firebox, and check the vent path. Then we run a camera up the flue to confirm the old masonry stack is still sound behind that gas unit. If the clay tile is cracked or the crown is letting water in, you’ll see it on video before we quote any repair.
When Broadview Homeowners Call Us
Most gas fireplace calls in Broadview happen right before the first cold snap, when the unit gets lit for the season and something smells wrong. Sometimes it’s just dust burning off. Other times it’s a blocked vent or a deteriorating flue liner behind the gas insert. Either way, we check it the same visit.
Chimney Maintenance in Broadview
Chimney Maintenance in Broadview costs $189 – $289 for an annual sweep and Level 1 inspection, and for most homes here, annual service is the minimum that keeps a pre-war chimney safe. The freeze-thaw cycling we get across 60155 means chimney crowns crack, mortar joints spall, and flashing pulls away from the brick. You won’t see any of that from the ground, but a camera will catch it before it turns into a water-damaged flue or a chimney fire.
Annual Sweep and Inspection
We sweep the flue to remove creosote and soot, then run a camera inspection to document the condition of the liner, mortar joints, crown, and flashing. You get the footage. If everything’s stable, you’re done for the year.
Level 1 vs Level 2 Inspection
A Level 1 inspection covers the accessible parts of the chimney during a routine sweep. We recommend a Level 2 for any Broadview home that hasn’t been inspected in years, has changed appliances, or is being sold or bought. That’s where we really document what’s inside an unlined or clay-tile flue.
Trusted Brands We Service in Broadview
Wexford Chimney Sweep stocks and installs professional-grade product lines, not hardware-store substitutes. When a Broadview chimney needs a new liner, we use DuraFlex flexible liner systems, the industry standard for retrofit installations in older masonry stacks. When a crown needs sealing or a flue needs restoration, we have HeatShield material on hand and can often restore a compromised flue without a full reline when conditions allow. For caps and covers, we work with Copperfield and Famco products. That means when we find a problem on a Broadview roof, we can usually fix it without sending you to a big-box store and without waiting weeks for parts to ship.
Common Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Broadview Homes
- Cracked clay-tile flues on pre-war bungalows. The original flue tile in a 1930s or 1940s Broadview bungalow has been expanding and contracting through decades of freeze-thaw. By the time we run a camera down it, the tile is often cracked or spalled, and the homeowner had no idea.
- Rusted dampers and water-stained fireboxes. A rusted damper that won’t seat is usually the first visible sign of a cracked chimney crown and failed flashing. Spring rain gets into the stack, runs down the flue, and pools inside the firebox all summer.
- Third-degree creosote from smoldering fires. When a Broadview homeowner runs a wood-burning stove or fireplace low and slow to stretch the wood, creosote builds up glossy and hard. A brush alone won’t remove it. We use rotary cleaning equipment and document what we find.
- Appliances vented into stacks never designed for them. Rental two-flats in Broadview’s older core often have furnaces or water heaters venting into masonry chimneys that were built for fireplaces, not appliance exhaust. That mismatch causes poor draft and accelerated flue deterioration, and it’s something we flag with camera evidence, not guesswork.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Sweep in Broadview, IL
A standard chimney sweep and Level 1 inspection in Broadview runs $189 – $289. Gas fireplace cleaning runs $149 – $229. If the camera shows a cracked flue, crown damage, or a liner that needs replacement, we quote the repair separately, and you’ll always see the footage before we quote anything. What affects cost: the height of the stack, the condition of the flue, whether we’re dealing with third-degree creosote, and whether the chimney has been serviced in the last decade. A two-flat with two flues costs more than a single bungalow fireplace. Call (866) 361-2607 and we’ll give you a straight number.
We Also Serve Cities Near Broadview
Our crews cover Broadview and the surrounding west suburban corridor, including Westchester, Maywood, La Grange Park, and North Riverside. If you’re in any of those communities and looking for a Chimney Sweep who actually inspects what they clean, the same camera-first standard applies. Chimney Sweep in Broadview is our home base for this side of the Eisenhower corridor.
Serving Broadview, IL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Broadview 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 Sweep in Broadview
Not necessarily. If the camera inspection shows the clay tile is intact and the mortar joints are sound, the flue is safe to keep using. But if the tile is cracked, spalled, or the joints have failed, burning is a genuine fire risk because heat and embers can reach the surrounding framing. We’ll show you the footage before we recommend anything. Call (866) 361-2607 for an inspection.
That’s the signature of a cracked chimney crown and failed flashing letting rain into the stack. Broadview’s freeze-thaw cycles open up crowns over one or two winters, and the water runs straight down the flue. Fixing the crown and flashing stops the problem. Call (866) 361-2607 and we’ll run a camera down the stack to confirm where the water is entering.
Third-degree creosote is glossy, hard, and tarry. It looks like a glassy coating baked onto the flue walls, and it doesn’t come off with a standard brush. It forms when fires burn low and cool, which is common in Broadview’s older homes where people try to stretch wood through the winter. We remove it with rotary cleaning tools and then document what’s left. If you’re not sure, call (866) 361-2607 and we’ll tell you what you’ve got.
We clean both. Gas fireplaces still produce soot and still need their venting checked, especially when they’ve been retrofitted into masonry chimneys built in the 1940s or 1950s. The old flue behind the gas unit still needs inspection. We do that as part of the gas fireplace cleaning service.
Once a year, even if you barely use the fireplace. Broadview’s freeze-thaw cycles damage the exterior masonry and crown regardless of how often you burn, and a cracked crown lets water into the stack year-round. An annual inspection catches that before your flue liner deteriorates. Call (866) 361-2607 to schedule.
A Camera Goes Down Every Broadview Chimney Before We Quote Anything
We were called to a two-flat off the older core near historic downtown Broadview after a tenant reported water staining around the firebox and a rusted damper that wouldn’t seat. Running a camera down the stack, our tech found a cracked clay-tile flue with failed mortar joints and a chimney crown that had opened up over the prior spring’s rain. We documented it on video, showed the homeowner the footage, and only then quoted a HeatShield flue liner and crown repair. No upsell before the camera went in. That’s the standard on every Broadview job, whether it’s a bungalow, a two-flat, or a house that hasn’t had the chimney touched since it was built.
Call Wexford Chimney Sweep for Broadview Chimney Service
If you’re in Broadview and need your chimney swept, inspected, or repaired, call (866) 361-2607 for a free estimate. We’ll make an appointment, show up when we say we will, and put a camera down your flue before we tell you anything needs fixing. One company for your chimney and your dryer vent. Both are fire risks, and both deserve a specialist.
Written by Norm Sulecki, Owner at Wexford Chimney Sweep, serving Broadview and the surrounding west suburbs from our Cicero shop.