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 76-100 of 104 reviews

Greg L.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: The tuckpointed 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
$600

Greg L.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: They gave me an estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary Ellen D.
12/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Was very pleased
Description of Work: Chimney tuckpointing

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

Mantas K.
11/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very well and was on time, fast
Description of Work: Sweep a 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
$145

Sue P.
10/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Excellent service.
Description of Work: Chimney cap replaced

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

ROSE L.
01/2016
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Did a great job
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and inspected gas line

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
$145

Barbara D.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They checked our two fireplaces; cleaned one and started the pilot light. They cleaned out dryer vent. They were great...very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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

Michael D.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney, replaced chimney cap. Very neat and thorough. Advised me about some mortar repairs needed in the spring.

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

Erin M.
10/2015
5.0
chimney caps, fireplaces
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did a tune up on our fireplace and replaced the chimney cap.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Randal D.
06/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned fireplace/ chimney. Everything went fine. No problems at all.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tomislav B.
04/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
unknown

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

JANE E.
01/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspection and cleaning of two wood burning fireplaces in my home.

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
$265

Lan L.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They're very clean.
Description of Work: I used the chimney sweep service of Soot Yourself Chimney Services, Inc.

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

Barbara N.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

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
$115

Sean S.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I hired Soot Yourself to clean my chimney.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy L.
10/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
A job well done!!!
Description of Work: This place is top notch. First, I have to say I love the fact that off duty firemen perform chimney cleaning. Who else would know better about creosote build-up and chimney problems than a firefighter. The service was excellent, the technician was knowledgable and I received exactly what I paid for, a thorough chimney cleaning at a fair price. Will definitely use them again!

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

Rose M.
04/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Great job.
Description of Work: I am having a new dryer installed on Monday, 4/23/12. Needed someone out to clean the dryer vent prior to the arrival of the new dryer. Called Soot Yourself on Friday, 4/20 and they came the next day, 4/21/12. He arrived on time and was very efficient. I would definitely use this company again and would refer neighbors and friends to them.

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
$100

CHERYL F.
02/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THERE HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OUR HOME PHONE AND I HAD NOT LEFT A CELL NUMBER FOR THE COMPANY TO REACH ME AT. I CALLED SOOT YOURSELF THE MORNING OF OUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TO VERIFY THE TIME DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER THAT DAY (BAD SNOW) AND DISCUSS OUR PHONE PROBLEMS. SOOT YOURSELF HAD BEEN TRYING TO REACH ME AND DID KNOW OF MY PHONE PROBLEMS AND HAD WANTED TO TELL ME THEY WOULD STILL BE OUT AS SCHEDULED. I WAS HIGHLY IMPRESSED WITH THIS CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL AS THE OVERALL SERVICE THEY GAVE US FOR OUR FIREPLACE. THE OWNER DID THE SERVICE CALL, HE WAS VERY POLITE, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL TO US. HE WAS ALSO VERY CLEAN AND PUT DOWN COVERS ON OUR FLOORS TO KEEP THINGS CLEAN. I ALSO RECEIVED A 10% ANGIES LIST DISCOUNT WHICH WAS ALSO MUCH APPRECIATED.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY DID AN ASSESSMENT OF A FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY AND CLEANING OF BOTH.

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
$90

RAMONA W.
01/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY DID A GREAT JOB. THEY CAME TO CLEAN AND TUNE UP THE SYSTEM IN A NEWLY PURCHASED HOME. THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING SOME FLEXIBLE TUBING, SHOWED ME THE PROBLEM AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF TIME AND COST($50). WE DID NOT HAVE A CHIMNEY CAP, SO THEY INSTALLED ONE. THEY USED TARPS AND CLEANED UP AFTER THEMSELVES. THEY SHOWED ME HOW TO WORK THE FIREPLACE SINCE I HAD NEVER USED IT. THE OWNER AND ALL WORKERS ARE OFF DUTY FIREFIGHTERS. THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND PROFESSIONAL. WE RECEIVED A 10% ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT. AFTER THE WORK WAS PERFORMED THEY CALLED TO MAKE SURE WE WERE SATISFIED. VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE.
Description of Work: SERVICED OUR GAS LOG FIREPLACE. INSTALLED A NEW STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY CAP. REPLACED SOME FLEXIBLE TUBING IN 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
$184

JUANITA P.
06/2004
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
IN SPITE OF A FAMILY MEMBER ILLNESS, THEY WERE EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE. I REALLY APPRECIATE BEING ACCOMMODATED SINCE I WAS ON A SHORT SCHEDULE TO RESPOND TO THE BUYERS INSPECTION REPORT.
Description of Work: WE ARE SELLING OUR HOUSE AND NEEDED TO RESPOND TO THE INSPECTION REPORT. (DON'T ASK MY OPINION OF INSPECTORS - THERE WASN'T A REAL PROBLEM). HE DETERMINED IT DIDN'T NEED TO BE CLEANED OR ANY MAJOR REPAIRS, BUT IT DID NEED MINOR CAULKING, BOX REPAIR, & ASH PIT CLEANOUT.

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

JUDITH M.
04/2004
2.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
WE EXCHANGED ONE PHONE CALL AND THEY NEVER CALLED BACK.
Description of Work: I CALLED THEM FOR CHIMNEY SWEEPING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from SOOT YOURSELF CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC.
PHONE CALLS WERE EXCHANGED. AFTER TWO PHONE CALLS TO A CUSTOMER WE DO NOT CONTINUE CALLING AS WE FEEL THAT IF A CUSTOMER DOES NOT RETURN A PHONE CALL AFTER THE SECOND CALL, THAT THEY HAVE SECURED ANOTHER COMPANY TO COMPLETE THE WORK AND THAT WE WOULD BE "HARASSING" THE CUSTOMER. IN ADDITION, WE WERE EXPERIENCING PHONE PROBLEMS (DROPPED CALLS ON OUR VOICE MAIL) AT THE TIME. THE PHONE COMPANIES RESPONSE WAS THAT "IT JUST HAPPENS SOMETIMES." NOT A SATISFACTORY ANSWER FOR CERTAIN. WE FEEL VERY BADLY THAT THIS MEMBER WAS DISSATISFIED AND WILL CONTACT HER TO EXPLAIN OUR SITUATION. TO SHOW OUR GOOD FAITH AS SERVICE PROVIDERS, WE WILL OFFER HER A DISCOUNT ON ANY FUTURE WORK SHE MAY WANT DONE.

THOMAS H.
01/2004
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
HOWEVER, THE LADY I SPOKE WITH WAS VERY HELPFUL AND RECOMMENDED ME TO A DIFFERENT COMPANY. WE HAVE NOT PURSUED THAT OTHER COMPANY YET.
Description of Work: WE NEEDED A COMPANY TO REPAIR OUR DAMPER, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY DID NOT WORK IN CHICAGO.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

BRIAN F.
11/2002
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
ALSO CLEANED MY CHIMNEY AND DID OTHER REPAIRS.
Description of Work: CONVERTED A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE TO GAS.

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

JIM C.
09/2002
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS. WORK SEEMS FINE AND PRICE WAS COMPETITIVE.
Description of Work: TUCKPOINTING AND CAP REPAIR ON CHIMNEY.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

BRIAN F.
07/2002
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
VERY COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE. I WOULD DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: CLEANED AND REPAIRED CHIMNEYS AND FIREBOX, AND GROUT ON TOP OF 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
$450

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

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*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