SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC.

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

***ALL WORK DONE BY OFF DUTY FIRE FIGHTERS*** Family owned and operated business, EST 1993. All work is done by off duty Firefighters who have long term experience with all aspects of fireplaces, chimneys and all related services. The number of employees varies by season and we do not subcontract. We pride ourselves in honesty, integrity and finding the most effective, yet inexpensive solution to our customers. WE ARE THE PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN TRUST. NO HYPED UP SALES ROUTINES!!!

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

CHIMNEY CLEANING, VIDEO CHIMNEY SCANS, RELINES, CAPS, SCREENS, DAMPERS. TUCK POINTING. We install and maintain gas log systems. DRYER VENTS CLEANED. DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL.ALL TROUBLE SHOOTING. WATERPROOFING CROWN REPAIR, SEAL COATING AND REPLACEMENT PARTS, ASH CLEANOUTS

Services we don't offer

CHIMNEY REBUILDS.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

5.0104 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
0%
3
2%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

Filter reviews by category

Showing 26-50 of 104 reviews

Kevin N.
09/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
On time and did a good job without getting soot in the house.
Description of Work: Clean fireplace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

nicoletta N.
09/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Service was awesome! Super clean and wonderful. My fireplace looks great. Everyone I dealt with was very professional and accommodating. I would highly recommend this company and I will use their services every year.
Description of Work: Clean the fireplace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Margot V.
09/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Fast appointment and completion of work. Came on time and were very professional.
Description of Work: Installed vent cap

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Erin M.
08/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
The company was very professional, contacted us immediately and scheduled service. The service went great and we will be using them again when we have our next cleaning and inspection. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned chimney, placed chimney cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

John A.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Service was excellent and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Inspected chimney found that cleaning was not necessary. Cleaned and tuned up gas log system. Cleaned dryer vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Janet E.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Soot Yourself was a wonderful find. I needed my chimney inspected for proper installation and what I got was a lot more. Al was extremely knowledgeable about construction of chimneys as well as fire safety. I HIGHLY recommend Soot Yourself for any of your fireplace/chimney needs.
Description of Work: Chimney Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

CHERRI Z.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Highly recommend. Great job of cleaning and taking care of our fireplace.
Description of Work: Cleaned flue and fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Tanya L.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Turns out the flue was not as dirty as we thought...because we rarely use the fireplace. Al did discover, however, a safety concern with the chimey flue...one that could cause a house fire if we did use the fireplace! He wrapped the chimney cap to ensure no animals could get into the flue and provided information on options for repairs along with names and numbers of reputable contractors who perform the type of work needed. From the first phone call to Soot Yourself, the interaction, professionalism and service provided was exceptional! Would absolutely recommend and use again! In fact, I wouldn't even call anyone else!
Description of Work: Called to have chimney flue inspected and cleaned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC.
We appreciated the opportunity to be of service and are happy you were pleased with our services. Most importantly, we are glad that the potential hazard with your fireplace was discovered. Thank you for the excellent review and we look forward to being of service in the future! Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Elizabeth P.
04/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Everything about working with Soot Yourself was a pleasant experience! The woman who scheduled the appointment was one of the nicest administrators I've dealt with in all of my home service needs. The company is comprised of off-duty firefighters and the one who serviced our fireplace, Al, was extremely personable and a straight shooter - we'd previously been told that we needed a new chimney liner (to the tune of $4000) and he was able to assure us that our liner was fine and in good working condition. He was punctual, clean and courteous.
Description of Work: Performed a safety inspection and cleaning of chimney and fire box.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Colin B.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, gas logs
  + 0 more
The owner and his son are firemen in the Naperville area and were very respectful. They were very honest and up front. They showed up on time and the service was great
Description of Work: They did a chimney cleaning and replaced a gas fire starter and instructed me on how to properly use the damper.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul K.
01/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I can't say enough good things about this company. First time I used them and going forward I will use them for all my fireplace and chimney needs. The people were very friendly and nice to deal with, price was great and work was very good.
Description of Work: Tuck pointed firebox wall of my masonry fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Kelley H.
12/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
This company was wonderful to work with. They returned my initial call promptly, scheduled my job within a reasonable amount of time, and showed up precisely when they said they would. Al was professional, courteous, and answered all my questions completely. Not a speck of soot left behind. I will definitely rehire them again.
Description of Work: Examined and cleaned my fireplace chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$134

Gary F.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, masonry
  + 1 more
During a home inspection prior to closing on the sale of our house, the inspector found some tuck pointing that needed to be done. Soot Yourself was able to come out within a couple of days. The mason gave me a good explanation of what he intended to do. He gave me an estimate and was able to do the work immediately. He even found some old bricks around the house, so he was able to replace broken bricks and it looked the same as the rest of the chimney. We were very pleased with their speed of response, and the thoroughness of the work.
Description of Work: tuck pointed chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Jennifer V.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
We would recommend this company. The technician was very helpful and informative. We had just moved into the house this summer and we were not familiar with chimney care and maintenance. The tech explained our system, what to expect, what to look out for and how often to call then for maintenance (which we were pleasantly surprised that was not annually because it is a gas chimney). We feel this company was a great value and resource.
Description of Work: Clean chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Charles M.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Just cannot get better service and politeness starting with Patti scheduling to Al's very careful and detailed work. As a Naperville Fireman Al takes safety of the chimney very seriously to where he even checked our fire extinguisher location and charge. He was thorough and very clean. Good feeling knowing you can enjoy your fireplace safely.
Description of Work: Al was very professional and CLEAN! Explained the work and checked entire chimney for safety.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Angela S.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Al had come the week before to clean ourchimney. He kept the area very clean so there was nothing I had to do after he finished. He provided lots of advice about how to determine the airflow in the house, how to convert the wood burning fireplace to a gas one and what the differences are between the different type of chimney caps. We needed a chimney cap and he came out the next week to install it. He is very personable, professional and thorough. I highly recommend this provider.
Description of Work: We used his services twice--once to inspect & clean the chimney and next to install a chimney cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

Jonathan Y.
10/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
The service was great! Our chimney was thoroughly cleaned and inspected and we received a Fireplace 101 overview along with the visit. I will be sure to hire Soot Yourself in the future.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Jonah S.
08/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The visit was great! Scheduling was easy, they were clear about when they'd arrive, the marked vehicle they'd be driving. The guy showed up, checked out the fireplace & chimney (to the great delight of my 2 1/2 year old), showed me how to use it, and was helpful, courteous and professional throughout. I was extremely happy with the service.
Description of Work: Came out to inspect the chimney & give me a brief lesson in maintenance and safety (this is our first house with a fireplace & chimney)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stacy Z.
07/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
My chimney area was damaged so I contacted them on a Saturday to schedule an estimate, they called me back on Sunday and came out for an estimate on Monday, and they called me on Monday night with what they found! Unfortunately, it turns out the type of chimney I have is not masonry, so it is not the type of service they provide, but the person who called was very friendly and patient (answered all my questions) and recommended the type of contractor I should contact. I am very impressed by their professionalism and responsiveness, will definitely recommend them to others!
Description of Work: Chimney Repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carolyn P.
07/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, performed requested service and recommended additional minor service which we felt was appropriate.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Sean S.
07/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were excellent. A's all the way. They were very reasonable so they charged about $150.
Description of Work: I used Soot Yourself Chimney Services this Winter to clean my chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Karen S.
06/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were very helpful and conscientious. Everything was clean...they left it clean. I will definitely use them again if I was in Illinois. I was very satisfied and very happy with their work.
Description of Work: Soot Yourself Chimney Services inspected chimneys and they cleaned it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Daniel D.
06/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Went very well. Friendly, on time, cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney, replaced chimney cap

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Jon A.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Went well. He was punctual - off duty fireman, talked about our type of fireplace and outlined options for altering type of gas flow to the starter. We just wanted it to be clean and safe, and he did that for a good price.
Description of Work: Inspect and clean chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Robin L.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went very well. I was very happy with them. I would recommend them. They didn't try to upsell me. The price was very reasonable. I really like them and I plan on using them again.
Description of Work: I used Soot Yourself Chimney Services to clean out my fireplace and chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

Contact information

900 Ogden Avenue #276, Downers Grove, IL 60515


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Masonry,
Gas Logs,
Dryer Vent Cleaning

FAQ

SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. does not offer free project estimates.
No, SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. offers a 10% senior discount.
No, SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. offers warranties.
SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC. offers the following services: CHIMNEY CLEANING, VIDEO CHIMNEY SCANS, RELINES, CAPS, SCREENS, DAMPERS. TUCK POINTING. We install and maintain gas log systems. DRYER VENTS CLEANED. DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL.ALL TROUBLE SHOOTING. WATERPROOFING CROWN REPAIR, SEAL COATING AND REPLACEMENT PARTS, ASH CLEANOUTS
CHIMNEY REBUILDS.

Contact information

900 Ogden Avenue #276, Downers Grove, IL 60515


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM