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
Full service Fireplace, Chimney And Masonry Company! At Chicagoland Fireplace & Chimney Restoration Company, we bring decades of expertise to every project, ensuring that your home’s fireplace and chimney are both safe and aesthetically pleasing. Serving the Greater Chicago Area since 1996, we are committed to delivering high-quality services tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you require a simple chimney sweep or a comprehensive fireplace restoration, our team is here to provide exceptional service with a focus on safety, efficiency, and craftsmanship. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!
"Great service from start to finish. Purchased gas logs and had them installed by a technician. The technicians were very professional and cleaned up as if they were never here! Couldn’t be happier with the way they turned out."
Ria m on February 2025
Full service Fireplace, Chimney And Masonry Company! At Chicagoland Fireplace & Chimney Restoration Company, we bring decades of expertise to every project, ensuring that your home’s fireplace and chimney are both safe and aesthetically pleasing. Serving the Greater Chicago Area since 1996, we are committed to delivering high-quality services tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you require a simple chimney sweep or a comprehensive fireplace restoration, our team is here to provide exceptional service with a focus on safety, efficiency, and craftsmanship. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!
"Great service from start to finish. Purchased gas logs and had them installed by a technician. The technicians were very professional and cleaned up as if they were never here! Couldn’t be happier with the way they turned out."
Ria m on February 2025
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.
"Mirna and Rafael the best and easiest people to speak with. Walked me through the process and inspection. Gave a full overview of what was needed and its purpose. Discussed the warranty of all work done. 3 day operation of a 33 ft chimney. Tuckpointing of foundation to crown, New crown replaced, New flashing. 25yr warranty. Highly recommend to friends and family"
Robert M on November 2024
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.
"Mirna and Rafael the best and easiest people to speak with. Walked me through the process and inspection. Gave a full overview of what was needed and its purpose. Discussed the warranty of all work done. 3 day operation of a 33 ft chimney. Tuckpointing of foundation to crown, New crown replaced, New flashing. 25yr warranty. Highly recommend to friends and family"
Robert M on November 2024
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.
"Olsen Tuckpointing Company did a brilliant job of cleaning & tuckpointing our 91-year-old brick bungalow. We are delighted with the results and highly recommend Olsen if you need any kind of brickwork done. It wasn't a huge job, but with the home being as old as it is, we were concerned about getting it done right. The brick exterior had quite a few old mortar patches and some washed-out sections, and over the years the walls had collected a wide assortment of paint stains, hardware hangers and old screw holes. The textured, tan brick also looked pretty dingy, although we weren't sure how much was the original color and how much might be accumulated dirt. The attached pictures show the after & before of dull brown bricks cleaned to a warm, clean gold. I didn't take closeups of the repairs, but I am impressed by how seamlessly the new work blends in with the older mortar. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and professional, and I have only good things to say about them all. The estimator was able to come out quickly after the initial contact, he did a comprehensive walk-though, and he provided a clear, reasonable, and detailed estimate in a timely fashion--along with an explanation of the whole process from start to finish, so we would know what to expect. The office staff was great about getting things scheduled and making sure we knew when the crews would be showing up, the crews introduced themselves on arrival, and they were all friendly, careful, and incredibly skilled. We are 100% pleased as can be & will certainly be calling Olsen Tuckpointing when next we need any masonry work performed."
Karen H on October 2022
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.
"Olsen Tuckpointing Company did a brilliant job of cleaning & tuckpointing our 91-year-old brick bungalow. We are delighted with the results and highly recommend Olsen if you need any kind of brickwork done. It wasn't a huge job, but with the home being as old as it is, we were concerned about getting it done right. The brick exterior had quite a few old mortar patches and some washed-out sections, and over the years the walls had collected a wide assortment of paint stains, hardware hangers and old screw holes. The textured, tan brick also looked pretty dingy, although we weren't sure how much was the original color and how much might be accumulated dirt. The attached pictures show the after & before of dull brown bricks cleaned to a warm, clean gold. I didn't take closeups of the repairs, but I am impressed by how seamlessly the new work blends in with the older mortar. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and professional, and I have only good things to say about them all. The estimator was able to come out quickly after the initial contact, he did a comprehensive walk-though, and he provided a clear, reasonable, and detailed estimate in a timely fashion--along with an explanation of the whole process from start to finish, so we would know what to expect. The office staff was great about getting things scheduled and making sure we knew when the crews would be showing up, the crews introduced themselves on arrival, and they were all friendly, careful, and incredibly skilled. We are 100% pleased as can be & will certainly be calling Olsen Tuckpointing when next we need any masonry work performed."
Karen H on October 2022
We utilize current industry technology for unsurpassed service while still maintaining the best price to product / service ratio. Rest assured and enjoy your Superior Chimney!... Superior Chimney is a family owned and operated chimney sweep and masonry chimney restoration company. Our family recognized the demand for a service overhaul in an industry shadowed by skepticism as a result of it being primarily commission/incentive based for its technicians. We are proud to be a service company, not a sales company! It is our commitment to maintain safe use of all chimney types in all of Chicagoland while exceeding your expected level of service. Our fleet of trucks service all six Chicagoland counties, year round, in effort to minimize chimney fire statistics.
"They were very professional. They were reasonably priced and did the work we discussed. They took extra care not to harm my raspberry bushes where they were working . I was very happy with the whole process."
Joy S on June 2025
We utilize current industry technology for unsurpassed service while still maintaining the best price to product / service ratio. Rest assured and enjoy your Superior Chimney!... Superior Chimney is a family owned and operated chimney sweep and masonry chimney restoration company. Our family recognized the demand for a service overhaul in an industry shadowed by skepticism as a result of it being primarily commission/incentive based for its technicians. We are proud to be a service company, not a sales company! It is our commitment to maintain safe use of all chimney types in all of Chicagoland while exceeding your expected level of service. Our fleet of trucks service all six Chicagoland counties, year round, in effort to minimize chimney fire statistics.
"They were very professional. They were reasonably priced and did the work we discussed. They took extra care not to harm my raspberry bushes where they were working . I was very happy with the whole process."
Joy S on June 2025
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
Family owned business with over 20 years of experience handling all your Housecleaning needs- maid service, deep cleans, move in and move out cleans, VRBO, Air bnb, office cleaning.
"Both women were excellent and very professional, I would hire them again anytime"
Robert H on August 2024
Family owned business with over 20 years of experience handling all your Housecleaning needs- maid service, deep cleans, move in and move out cleans, VRBO, Air bnb, office cleaning.
"Both women were excellent and very professional, I would hire them again anytime"
Robert H on August 2024
residential cleaning - Call or click for a quote today!
"I love the ladies! From the time I see their cheery faces at my door — always reliable and prompt— to when I come back an hour later to find my apartment sparkling— their service is exceptional. They thoroughly clean and also take on little extra touches that I ask for or even without having to ask because they aim to please and are just that good! I have been working with them for about 4 years and have been very happy with the service and would recommend them."
Rhonda W on December 2024
residential cleaning - Call or click for a quote today!
"I love the ladies! From the time I see their cheery faces at my door — always reliable and prompt— to when I come back an hour later to find my apartment sparkling— their service is exceptional. They thoroughly clean and also take on little extra touches that I ask for or even without having to ask because they aim to please and are just that good! I have been working with them for about 4 years and have been very happy with the service and would recommend them."
Rhonda W on December 2024
Amruss Home Improvement has been in business for more than 25 years. Everybody knows us for our professional Window washing and Gutter cleaning services. But besides those, we also provide a whole variety of other services like Power Washing, Deck Restoration, Garage Cleaning, Caulking, and Holiday light installation services. We offer fast, high-quality, and professional services at affordable prices. We value every customer and strive to provide the best service possible. Award-winning. Licensed & Insured. Additional DBA - Amruss Inc. Cost is determined by the job.
"They never contacted us. At least, I could have received an estimate by text. In fact, it was a very poor response by any business on this site. I would not do this again."
Anna C on November 2024
Amruss Home Improvement has been in business for more than 25 years. Everybody knows us for our professional Window washing and Gutter cleaning services. But besides those, we also provide a whole variety of other services like Power Washing, Deck Restoration, Garage Cleaning, Caulking, and Holiday light installation services. We offer fast, high-quality, and professional services at affordable prices. We value every customer and strive to provide the best service possible. Award-winning. Licensed & Insured. Additional DBA - Amruss Inc. Cost is determined by the job.
"They never contacted us. At least, I could have received an estimate by text. In fact, it was a very poor response by any business on this site. I would not do this again."
Anna C on November 2024
Yes, a chimney cap is essential for keeping birds, squirrels, rain, and debris out of the flue. By stopping stray embers and blocking downdrafts, a chimney cap helps your fireplace run safely and efficiently. The cap also protects the chimney’s inner walls from moisture damage, saving you from costly repairs down the road.
Most chimney caps last anywhere from three to 25 years. Galvanized steel sits at the low end, while stainless steel, aluminum, and especially copper can exceed the 25-year mark. Annual inspections, quick repairs, and routine chimney cleanings all help the cap reach its full lifespan and keep the flue protected.
A good rule of thumb is to set the cap at least eight inches above the top of the flue. That clearance keeps the draft strong, lets smoke exit freely, and prevents back-puffing into your living room. Extra height also adds a little more protection from wind-driven rain and snow without hurting airflow.
The crown is the solid concrete or mortar slab that sits on top of the chimney stack and sheds water away from the masonry. The cap, mounted above the flue, adds the final layer of defense by blocking rain, animals, and embers while still letting smoke out. Working together, the crown guards the structure and the cap safeguards the flue.