Here at AJ's Handyman Service, we want to make sure the customer is taken care of. We pride ourselves with our work and do not want to leave a customer disappointed. We are honest. If we are unable to do a job, we will make sure we work together to find someone that can. Some jobs that we can do include landscaping, mailbox installation, outdoor string light installation, Nest Smart Thermostat Installation, and many more. Call/Text 708-272-2417 if you need something completed and we will help you out.
"Finished project within my budget"
Alfreda P on September 2021
Here at AJ's Handyman Service, we want to make sure the customer is taken care of. We pride ourselves with our work and do not want to leave a customer disappointed. We are honest. If we are unable to do a job, we will make sure we work together to find someone that can. Some jobs that we can do include landscaping, mailbox installation, outdoor string light installation, Nest Smart Thermostat Installation, and many more. Call/Text 708-272-2417 if you need something completed and we will help you out.
"Finished project within my budget"
Alfreda P on September 2021
Duct Heroes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Called me right away and came out same day. Very professional and let me know exactly what they were doing. Would highly recommend."
carolyn j on May 2023
Duct Heroes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Called me right away and came out same day. Very professional and let me know exactly what they were doing. Would highly recommend."
carolyn j on May 2023
At Dryer Vent Squad of Northern Illinois we have the experience, knowledge, and tools to get the job done right. We utilize the latest tools and the highest quality materials to clean and repair your home or businesses vents. With more than 25 years of experience in the home service business, you can trust us to properly perform your dryer vent cleaning or repair. You can trust us to always respect your property and your time. We leave your home or business looking better than when we arrived and we always show up on time and complete the job in a timely manner. We understand how important it is to work with a dryer vent and air duct cleaning company that you can trust, and that's why we strive to always provide exceptional service and an outstanding customer experience.
"Frank arrived on time and completed the job in a timely manner."
Caroline M on March 2025
At Dryer Vent Squad of Northern Illinois we have the experience, knowledge, and tools to get the job done right. We utilize the latest tools and the highest quality materials to clean and repair your home or businesses vents. With more than 25 years of experience in the home service business, you can trust us to properly perform your dryer vent cleaning or repair. You can trust us to always respect your property and your time. We leave your home or business looking better than when we arrived and we always show up on time and complete the job in a timely manner. We understand how important it is to work with a dryer vent and air duct cleaning company that you can trust, and that's why we strive to always provide exceptional service and an outstanding customer experience.
"Frank arrived on time and completed the job in a timely manner."
Caroline M on March 2025
We are a company that cares about our clients and the craftsmanship of the work we provide. Honesty, hard work, and reliability are the foundations of our business model. We strive for the utmost integrity in each and every job we complete
"Needed my dryer vent cleaned. When Ned called I explained to him that I had two 90 degree angles. He assured me he had all the equipment needed to handle this job. When the two men arrived my husband showed them a picture of the two angles in the vent. One guy didn't speak english and walked away. Didn't even want to look at the picture. The other guy who spoke limited english just told us to call his boss. We told him his boss had already assured us they could do the job. Now for all the equipment they brought - a generator that they couldn't even get started. We have an outlet out back and told them to use it. They then just put a small hose in the vent which was blowing air. I was in the closet with the dryer and could hear the hose as it came in. It stopped at the first angle and couldn't bend to go any further. They then left. I was also told that they would bag up any lint that came out on the lawn. Big surprise - there wasn't any. My vent is still clogged."
Anita B on March 2025
We are a company that cares about our clients and the craftsmanship of the work we provide. Honesty, hard work, and reliability are the foundations of our business model. We strive for the utmost integrity in each and every job we complete
"Needed my dryer vent cleaned. When Ned called I explained to him that I had two 90 degree angles. He assured me he had all the equipment needed to handle this job. When the two men arrived my husband showed them a picture of the two angles in the vent. One guy didn't speak english and walked away. Didn't even want to look at the picture. The other guy who spoke limited english just told us to call his boss. We told him his boss had already assured us they could do the job. Now for all the equipment they brought - a generator that they couldn't even get started. We have an outlet out back and told them to use it. They then just put a small hose in the vent which was blowing air. I was in the closet with the dryer and could hear the hose as it came in. It stopped at the first angle and couldn't bend to go any further. They then left. I was also told that they would bag up any lint that came out on the lawn. Big surprise - there wasn't any. My vent is still clogged."
Anita B on March 2025
Here’s what makes us the right choice: Thorough & Professional Service – We take the time to do the job right, ensuring your air ducts and dryer vents are fully cleaned for better air quality and energy efficiency. Experienced & Trustworthy – We treat every home with respect and provide honest, reliable service you can count on. Faith-Driven & Customer-Focused – Our business was founded on faith, and we believe in serving our community with integrity, kindness, and excellence. Affordable & Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees, just fair pricing for quality work. Bilingual Service (Se Habla Español) – We proudly serve both English and Spanish-speaking customers, ensuring clear communication and a smooth experience. Locally Owned & Operated – As a small business in Chicago, we care about our community and strive to make a difference through honest work. With EJ Duct Cleaning Service, it’s not just about clean air—it’s about creating a healthier home. Call us today at 312-734-0841
"I'm breathing clean air for the first time in four years in our rental! I could write a short story based on the experience we had. Our rental property refuses to clean and maintain our ductwork, so we took matters into our own hands. Julio and his assistant were friendly, knowledgeable, and very detail oriented. Arriving on time is a challenge for most services but it is not for this team! While I was horrified by the before photos, access to the before and after photos was an incredible bonus and we'll be sharing those with the rental company. They were respectful of the whole space, wore shoe covers, vacuumed surfaces or the floor as needed, and figured out the best way to get equipment run up to our third-floor walk-up. VERY reasonably priced as well, especially considering how gross our ducts were. Look no further - they'll get it done properly."
Mary G on March 2025
Here’s what makes us the right choice: Thorough & Professional Service – We take the time to do the job right, ensuring your air ducts and dryer vents are fully cleaned for better air quality and energy efficiency. Experienced & Trustworthy – We treat every home with respect and provide honest, reliable service you can count on. Faith-Driven & Customer-Focused – Our business was founded on faith, and we believe in serving our community with integrity, kindness, and excellence. Affordable & Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees, just fair pricing for quality work. Bilingual Service (Se Habla Español) – We proudly serve both English and Spanish-speaking customers, ensuring clear communication and a smooth experience. Locally Owned & Operated – As a small business in Chicago, we care about our community and strive to make a difference through honest work. With EJ Duct Cleaning Service, it’s not just about clean air—it’s about creating a healthier home. Call us today at 312-734-0841
"I'm breathing clean air for the first time in four years in our rental! I could write a short story based on the experience we had. Our rental property refuses to clean and maintain our ductwork, so we took matters into our own hands. Julio and his assistant were friendly, knowledgeable, and very detail oriented. Arriving on time is a challenge for most services but it is not for this team! While I was horrified by the before photos, access to the before and after photos was an incredible bonus and we'll be sharing those with the rental company. They were respectful of the whole space, wore shoe covers, vacuumed surfaces or the floor as needed, and figured out the best way to get equipment run up to our third-floor walk-up. VERY reasonably priced as well, especially considering how gross our ducts were. Look no further - they'll get it done properly."
Mary G on March 2025
We are a masonry craftsman with over 25 years of experience in the field as a residential contractor. We have a high level of expertise in chimney repair/rebuilt, chimney crown restoration, grinding and tuck-pointing, caulking, lintel replacement and basement/foundation cracks repair by epoxy/flexfoam injection. My small crew and I take a great pride in our work.
"Robert and his crew were fantastic for their services, great communication not to mention quality of workmanship. I would not hesitate to recommend his services. Thank you!"
Aditya P on August 2024
We are a masonry craftsman with over 25 years of experience in the field as a residential contractor. We have a high level of expertise in chimney repair/rebuilt, chimney crown restoration, grinding and tuck-pointing, caulking, lintel replacement and basement/foundation cracks repair by epoxy/flexfoam injection. My small crew and I take a great pride in our work.
"Robert and his crew were fantastic for their services, great communication not to mention quality of workmanship. I would not hesitate to recommend his services. Thank you!"
Aditya P on August 2024
We are a family owned & operated business serving Chicago & Suburbs since 1979. We Specialize in Residential Roofing, Shingle Repairs, Exterior Demolition Work, Exterior Rough Carpentry, Masonry Work; (Brick Chimney Rebuilds & Removals). Osmondson Roofing Inc. Has Been Approved By Owens Corning To Be A Preferred Contractor. We Are Confident That We Will Deliver The Finest Installation Available And Look Forward To Serving You. Very informative website found at www.osmondsonroofing.com. Send call inquiries to scott@osmondsonroofing.com for a free estimate! Or call us at 773-725-2422 .
"Scott Osmondson was amazing. We needed work on our flat roof dormer. We got several quotes and a few companies tried to sell us very expensive work, but Scott gave us his honest assessment that we didn't need a full replacement, just some repairs. He came with his team to do the work very quickly and professionally. As first time homeowners, Scott's honesty and transparency were immensely helpful to us. Some other companies felt very large and impersonal, but Scott felt very trustworthy and reliable. We knew we were in good hands. We would highly recommend Scott and his team for any work!"
Ben L on November 2024
We are a family owned & operated business serving Chicago & Suburbs since 1979. We Specialize in Residential Roofing, Shingle Repairs, Exterior Demolition Work, Exterior Rough Carpentry, Masonry Work; (Brick Chimney Rebuilds & Removals). Osmondson Roofing Inc. Has Been Approved By Owens Corning To Be A Preferred Contractor. We Are Confident That We Will Deliver The Finest Installation Available And Look Forward To Serving You. Very informative website found at www.osmondsonroofing.com. Send call inquiries to scott@osmondsonroofing.com for a free estimate! Or call us at 773-725-2422 .
"Scott Osmondson was amazing. We needed work on our flat roof dormer. We got several quotes and a few companies tried to sell us very expensive work, but Scott gave us his honest assessment that we didn't need a full replacement, just some repairs. He came with his team to do the work very quickly and professionally. As first time homeowners, Scott's honesty and transparency were immensely helpful to us. Some other companies felt very large and impersonal, but Scott felt very trustworthy and reliable. We knew we were in good hands. We would highly recommend Scott and his team for any work!"
Ben L on November 2024
Pratt's Professional Chimney Service is a Veteran and Family owned/operated Chimney Company. We take pride in providing the highest quality of workmanship at the fairest possible price. Our chimney sweeps are Nationally Certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America and our company is a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Our honest and friendly service is unmatched! We truly care about the safety and security of your family and will treat your home as if it was our own. We Strive to be the best in this industry and run our company with Honesty, Integrity, and Quality Workmanship. Pratt's Chimney offers preventative maintenance; chimney cleaning, waterproofing, rain caps & dampers AND repairs; fireplace relining, gas appliance relining, minor to major masonry repairs, gas log installation, tuck pointing, and more!
"Very honest service. Nice guy!"
Lang H on February 2023
Pratt's Professional Chimney Service is a Veteran and Family owned/operated Chimney Company. We take pride in providing the highest quality of workmanship at the fairest possible price. Our chimney sweeps are Nationally Certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America and our company is a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Our honest and friendly service is unmatched! We truly care about the safety and security of your family and will treat your home as if it was our own. We Strive to be the best in this industry and run our company with Honesty, Integrity, and Quality Workmanship. Pratt's Chimney offers preventative maintenance; chimney cleaning, waterproofing, rain caps & dampers AND repairs; fireplace relining, gas appliance relining, minor to major masonry repairs, gas log installation, tuck pointing, and more!
"Very honest service. Nice guy!"
Lang H on February 2023
RISING TO GREAT HEIGHTS TO SERVE YOU! 8 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES.NO BULL,. ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBER: (773) 655-9227. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
"had been having issues with birds getting into the basement of my building. I wasn't sure how they were getting in but knew they would find themselves stuck in either the chimney cleanup or flue to my boiler and/or water heater. I had a wildlife company come out initially and he recommended I have my chimney inspected as he thought that would be the likely source of entry. I did a Google search and came across Chimney USA. I spoke with Mirna and explained my situation and she knew exactly what I was talking about. This woman is incredible. She was so thorough in explaining how and why situations like mine happens as well as knowledgeable about how the chimney system works, the components and what part they play, how to diagnose the issue, options for repair, and so forth. I mean she really knows her stuff! Needless to say, I set up an appointment to have chimney unblockage, cleaning and inspection done and she and her team did a wonderful job. They were very professional and arrived within the window of time given (9a-12). I was surprised because I wasn't expecting her to come but I'm glad she did. They worked with attentiveness, safety, and care as they wanted me the customer to have a knowledge and understanding of what was going on as they moved through the process. I was even able to go on the roof while they inspected the chimney cap which resulted in them adding a protective layer of mesh around the existing cap. The cap appeared to be the source of the problem. Anyhow we explored other options for chimney caps as well as added a cap to another opening that appeared to be an old chimney I didn't even know existed. And just to be clear, it was my idea to add the other cap and not a sales pitch to try and make more money. I wanted to make sure I was taking all precautions to avoid anything else getting into my building. Anyhow, all in all Chimney USA is a great company. I would highly recommend them if you are in need of any work related to the chimney, roof, issues with animals getting into your home, and so forth. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I felt they were a little pricey but otherwise good company, good people."
Takeisa C on November 2018
RISING TO GREAT HEIGHTS TO SERVE YOU! 8 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES.NO BULL,. ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBER: (773) 655-9227. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
"had been having issues with birds getting into the basement of my building. I wasn't sure how they were getting in but knew they would find themselves stuck in either the chimney cleanup or flue to my boiler and/or water heater. I had a wildlife company come out initially and he recommended I have my chimney inspected as he thought that would be the likely source of entry. I did a Google search and came across Chimney USA. I spoke with Mirna and explained my situation and she knew exactly what I was talking about. This woman is incredible. She was so thorough in explaining how and why situations like mine happens as well as knowledgeable about how the chimney system works, the components and what part they play, how to diagnose the issue, options for repair, and so forth. I mean she really knows her stuff! Needless to say, I set up an appointment to have chimney unblockage, cleaning and inspection done and she and her team did a wonderful job. They were very professional and arrived within the window of time given (9a-12). I was surprised because I wasn't expecting her to come but I'm glad she did. They worked with attentiveness, safety, and care as they wanted me the customer to have a knowledge and understanding of what was going on as they moved through the process. I was even able to go on the roof while they inspected the chimney cap which resulted in them adding a protective layer of mesh around the existing cap. The cap appeared to be the source of the problem. Anyhow we explored other options for chimney caps as well as added a cap to another opening that appeared to be an old chimney I didn't even know existed. And just to be clear, it was my idea to add the other cap and not a sales pitch to try and make more money. I wanted to make sure I was taking all precautions to avoid anything else getting into my building. Anyhow, all in all Chimney USA is a great company. I would highly recommend them if you are in need of any work related to the chimney, roof, issues with animals getting into your home, and so forth. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I felt they were a little pricey but otherwise good company, good people."
Takeisa C on November 2018
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
When drying loads start taking longer—or worse, the machine smells hot or shuts off due to overheating—it’s time to call a professional. Extra lint on clothes or in the trap, a musty or burning odor, and a vent flap that no longer opens easily all hint at a clog. Each sign points to restricted airflow, higher energy bills, and a greater fire risk, so don’t ignore them.
Clean your dryer vent at least once per year to keep your dryer operating efficiently and prevent fires. If your dryer is located far from an exterior wall, you may need to increase the frequency of cleanings to twice a year. Doing laundry daily for a large household may require an increase to quarterly cleanings to keep the vents and ducts clear of debris.
You should contact a specialist for thorough dryer vent cleaning. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, or companies dedicated to dryer vent cleaning possess the necessary expertise and equipment to manage every vent configuration, including challenging setups such as roof-installed or extended duct systems. Reaching out to a qualified professional ensures both safety and efficiency throughout the cleaning process.
You cannot operate a standard dryer without a properly attached vent hose. An unconnected vent forces hot, moist air into your home, which compromises indoor air quality and accelerates mold and mildew growth. This unsafe condition not only raises the risk of fires but also leads to extensive repair expenses, as it breaches local building codes that require external venting.