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 Maywood, IL
Chimney repair in Maywood usually means working on century-old masonry, not modern factory-built flues. Most homes here were built between 1890 and 1930, and their brick chimneys have spent a hundred years absorbing Chicago-area freeze-thaw cycles that crack mortar, pop brick faces, and damage clay tile liners. Wexford Chimney Sweep has served Maywood since 2013, and the work we do here centers on restoring aging village masonry before small spalls become structural failures. Call (866) 361-2607 for an inspection.
Why Maywood Homes Are Different
Maywood grew as a streetcar suburb, and its housing stock reflects that era: dense blocks of brick two-flats, worker’s cottages, and bungalows with original exterior masonry chimneys. These chimneys were built to serve gravity furnaces and fireplaces, and many still carry original clay tile liners that are now cracked, offset, or missing entirely. On converted two-flats, the second-floor fireplace and basement furnace frequently share one original masonry stack. A technician who only checks the flue in use can miss an uncapped, unused flue where raccoons and chimney swifts have nested. That matters because a blocked or damaged secondary flue can pull smoke back into the house or let moisture into the chase. Chicago-area winters hit these old brick stacks hard: moisture gets into soft mortar and hairline cracks, freezes, expands, and pops brick faces and mortar joints. By late winter and early spring, we see a steady run of calls for spalling brick and loosened crowns. Working in Maywood means checking every flue in the chase before declaring a chimney clean.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Maywood Services
Maywood homeowners call us most often for two things: keeping original masonry chimneys safe to use, and keeping dryer vents clear of lint. Both are fire risks, and both deserve a specialist.
Chimney Sweep in Maywood
Most Maywood chimneys we sweep are original brick stacks with clay tile liners that have seen decades of use. A sweep here includes removing creosote and soot, but it also means checking the condition of mortar joints, the crown, and each flue in the chase. On two-flats, that often means inspecting a basement furnace flue and a second-floor fireplace flue in the same stack. Loose mortar and spalled brick are common, and catching them during a sweep is what prevents a small repair from becoming a rebuild. Chimney Sweep in Maywood covers what to expect, including how we handle multiple flues and uncapped chimneys that have been out of use for years.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Maywood
Dryer vents in older Maywood homes often run long distances through finished basements or out flat roofs, and lint builds up faster in those conditions than in new construction. Restricted airflow makes dryers run hotter and longer, and lint is the leading cause of dryer fires. We clean the full vent run, from the back of the dryer to the exterior termination, and we check for the kinks, sagging, and bird or rodent nests that are common in this housing stock. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Maywood explains the signs of a restricted vent and what we find most often in village homes.
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 Maywood
Chimney repair in Maywood is almost always about age. The village’s brick two-flats and bungalows were built before modern liner standards, and their chimneys have weathered more than a century of freeze-thaw cycles. Cracked clay tile liners, spalled brick, rusted caps, and failed flashing are the problems we see week after week. Chimney Repair work here means rebuilding and relining what time and weather have worn down, using professional-grade materials rather than hardware-store substitutes.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A rusted-through, missing, or poorly fitted cap lets rain, snow, and animals into the flue, and on Maywood two-flats an uncapped unused flue is where raccoons and chimney swifts nest.
What it costs in Maywood
Chimney cap replacement in Maywood typically runs between $250 and $650 depending on flue size, chase configuration, and whether the existing cap is rusted onto the crown.
How we do it
We inspect the chase and flue openings, measure for a proper fit, and install a professional-grade cap from Famco or Olympia Chimney that blocks moisture and animals without restricting draft.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on ceilings near the chimney, damp attic framing, or peeling wallpaper near a chimney chase on a second floor all point to flashing that has lifted, cracked, or separated from the roof line.
What it costs in Maywood
Flashing repair in Maywood generally costs between $350 and $900 depending on whether we can reseal and refasten the existing flashing or need to cut out and replace sections.
How we do it
We remove the failing flashing, inspect the surrounding roof deck and masonry, and install new step and counter flashing sealed with high-grade roofing sealant so water sheds away from the chase.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or eroded crown lets water soak into the brick below it, and in Maywood that freeze-thaw moisture is what pops brick faces and loosens mortar joints every spring.
What it costs in Maywood
Crown repair in Maywood typically runs from $450 to $1,100 depending on crown size, the extent of masonry prep, and whether the existing crown is salvageable or needs full recasting.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown surface, repair or recast it with a properly sloped wash, and seal it so water drains away from the flue openings instead of soaking into the stack.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked, offset, or missing clay tile liners are the most common defect we find in Maywood chimneys, and a failed liner can let heat and gases reach combustible framing.
What it costs in Maywood
Liner installation in Maywood runs between $1,500 and $4,500 depending on flue height, liner diameter, and whether the old clay tile needs to be broken out first.
How we do it
We inspect the full flue run, remove or repair damaged clay tile as needed, and install a DuraFlex flexible liner system sized to the appliance and properly insulated.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Maywood
| Item | Typical range in Maywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,100 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $4,500 |
Can you repair a Maywood chimney without rebuilding the whole stack?
Yes, in most cases. We repair crowns, flashing, caps, and liners individually without touching sound masonry. A full rebuild is only necessary when the brick itself has spalled through multiple courses or the stack has structural movement.
Do Maywood two-flats need both flues inspected even if only one is used?
Yes. The second-floor fireplace and basement furnace often share one masonry stack, and an uncapped unused flue is where animals nest and moisture enters. We check every flue in the chase before any repair or cleaning is considered complete. Call (866) 361-2607 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Maywood
We stock and install the professional-grade product lines chimney contractors use nationwide: DuraFlex liners, Famco and Olympia Chimney caps, Copperfield flashing and chase covers. Parts are kept on hand for common Maywood repair jobs, which means fewer return trips and faster completion on cap replacements and liner installations. See our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Maywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (one flue) | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep (two-flat, multiple flues) | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $550 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,100 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $4,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $300 |
What pushes price up in Maywood is the age of the stack. A two-flat with a shared masonry chase, a cracked clay liner, and a rusted cap bolted onto a deteriorated crown costs more to repair than a clean single-flue job. We quote a flat price before work begins, so the number we give you over the phone is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Maywood
We work across the village, from the historic brick blocks near the Prairie Path to the residential streets east of 1st Avenue. Most homes we visit are in the 60153 ZIP code, and our familiarity with the housing stock means we know which chimney configurations to expect before we arrive.
- Historic district near Lake Street and 5th Avenue
- East side, 1st to 9th Avenues
- North Maywood, near the railroad corridor
- Residential blocks south of Madison Street
- Bordering River Forest and Forest Park
We schedule Maywood jobs throughout the week, and since we’re based in nearby Cicero, we can often reach village homes faster than companies coming from the north or far west suburbs.
Service Area – Cities Near Maywood
Wexford Chimney Sweep works throughout the near-west suburbs. Homeowners in Broadview, IL, Forest Park, IL, River Forest, IL, and Melrose Park, IL face the same aging housing stock and freeze-thaw conditions we handle in Maywood. The brick two-flats and bungalows repeat block after block, and so do the chimney problems.
Serving Maywood, IL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Maywood 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 Maywood
We schedule Maywood jobs throughout the week, and because we operate from nearby Cicero, we reach the village without long travel delays. Most inspections can be booked within a week, and repairs are scheduled as soon as parts arrive. Call (866) 361-2607 for current availability.
Most routine repairs such as cap replacement, flashing repair, and crown work do not require a permit. Liner installations or structural rebuilds may fall under village building requirements, and we can advise on what Maywood’s building department asks for before the job starts.
We cover Maywood and the surrounding near-west suburbs, including Broadview, Forest Park, River Forest, and Melrose Park. If you’re within the 60153 ZIP code or just outside it, chances are we’re already working in your neighborhood. Call (866) 361-2607 for a free estimate.
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 Maywood Customers Say
"Showed up when they said they would. That's most of the battle."
— Katie Parker"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