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Lindemann Chimney Service Inc

Chimney Repair, Chimney Sweep, Fireplaces,

About us

Lindemann Chimney Co. is Chicagoland’s leading chimney service provider. Lindemann is a widely recognized company for uncompromising integrity and exceptional customer service. Known for going to extraordinary lengths to serve our customers, we provide only the best quality products and services in order to far exceed customer expectations.

Business highlights

56 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chimney Cleaning & Inspections, Caps & Dampers, Liners, Masonry Services, Fireplace Restoration, Gas Fireplace Installation, Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces, & Wood Stoves.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7495 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
10%
3
4%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 495 reviews

Jacqueline S.
10/2015
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
What a wonderful company! The level of professionalism from beginning to end was top notch. We have a very old home (100 years +) and previous companies have discouraged us from seeking a better draft from our gas fireplace..not Lindemanns..they were so wonderful to work with..very thorough did the job in the time promised and explained all to us along the way..HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Description of Work: Our Chimney was not drafting properly ..this old house is a spanish mission style about 100 years old..

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
$5,000

Reoneil O.
09/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
They were prompt, on time, and did a good job.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal for chimney service. They performed the inspection and said I didn't actually need the cleaning, so there was no charge.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ann P.
09/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
We found out that we had a huge hole in our chimney when we were putting on a new roof. The roofers repaired the brick work but advised us that we may want someone to take a look at the rest of the chimney. We worked with Jim O'Dell from Lindemann Chimney Co. He was very professional and courteous. He was on time and completed all the work quickly and professionally. Clean up was excellent. You couldn't tell they were here at all. The chimney looks great and I'm sure it will last awhile. We are very happy with the service and with the work that was done.
Description of Work: Installed chimney liner. Sealed the chimney crown. Tuckpointed and waterproofed chimney. up

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
$2,200

Linda D.
09/2015
5.0
water heater repair, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The scheduler called right back - within 5 minutes. The two guys Jim Janek and Carlos Garcia were punctual, polite and professional. I tried calling several companies, but these guys did everything they said they would. We did not know if there was a carbon monoxide problem and I had no hot water. The two guys Jim Janek and Carlos Garcia were punctual, polite and professional. I tried calling several companies, but these guys did everything they said they would.The guys at LIndemann Chimmeny saved the day.
Description of Work: Hot water heater was not drafting. Jim J. and Carlos G. went on the roof checked the roof vent, brushed it but no clogg.

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

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home and for the kind review!

Robin B.
08/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The chimney was original to our 100-year-old house, so we knew it would eventually need to be replaced. We had several estimates, but decided to go with Lindemann's, even though their price was not the absolute lowest. Communication with the office was smooth and the work was done very promptly. The crew was very professional. The chimney looks good and matches the look of the original quite well.
Description of Work: Tore down and rebuilt entire chimney.

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
$5,200

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

Dan L.
08/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I'm happy with the work, they came in and vacuumed/cleaned then scoped the chimneys. Then after looking at roof identified a possible leak and worked out how we can fix it.
Description of Work: Guys from Lindemann came in, cleaned all chimneys and showed me how to get the most out of them. They also discovered a potential leak and I agreed to work with them to solve

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

sherry A.
08/2015
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
See above--nothing to add except that this is a great company that I would happily recommend to anyone, and would certainly use again and again.
Description of Work: We are selling our house and the inspector discovered a crack in the firebox panel. We are very time limited as the sale of our house depended on this inspection, so Lindemann came out right away and actually discovered another crack that the inspector didn't see! It was fixed that day - but only after the service tech went out of his way to get the panels matched and cut to size, and returned to fix it within hours. Fantastic company!!!

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

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

Paul D.
07/2015
2.0
masonry
  + -1 more
He came out and told me that he wasn't the guy who could do the work, and told me he needed to consult with someone else from the company and that they would call me back. They never called me back. I really lost trust in them. The guy who came out was very nice and polite, but there was no follow-through.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for masonry work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$145

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
We apologize for the lack of communication, I will follow up with our masonry department to try and resolve this on our end.

Michael W.
07/2015
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
Work was completed on schedule; workers were professional. We inspected the masonry and fireplace after the work was done and everything was top quality!
Description of Work: fixed masonry on top of chimney; cleaned chimney.

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
$300

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

dustin H.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Mike was great. He was on time and very helpful. He clearly communicated what needed to be done in a clear and precise way. Which I always appreciate. Probably my best experience on angielist so far. I definitely will have them back to complete the suggested work. Setting up the appointment was very easy as well. Just so much good to say about this company.
Description of Work: Inspected chimney and fireplace, gave estimate on work that needed to be done.

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

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for the kind review and allowing us to service your home.

Norma K.
07/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Four years ago, water leaked in the fireplace and we have a chimney service repair the tuck pointing and seal the chimney with crown coat. In March, water leaked through the ceiling as well as the fireplace. I had Lindemann come out and another company to review the situation and give me an estimate. Then I called back the original chimney service. They did not see the same thing as Lindemann or the other company. After discussing the situation with our roofer, he said Lindemann has a great reputation. We went with them. Their employees worked diligently and efficiently. They arrived on time and cleaned up nicely. There were 2 employees for the crown and and one employee for the damper. Then the two came back removed the forms. There was a lot of work done over 3 days. I would highly recommend Lindemann. Really great to work with and THEY GUARANTEE THEIR WORK for more than a year.
Description of Work: Installed a new (poured) 4 inch thick reinforced concrete crown, sealed flashing with flash seal, and energy top 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
$2,300

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for the kind review and allowing us to work on your home.

Kendall C.
06/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They did a very thorough job of isolating the nature of my problem and proposing a solution that I trust. I had four companies take a look at my chimney. Lindeman's was the only one I was confident that I wasn't being taken advantage of. They were courteous and claen(ish).
Description of Work: Relined flue, reduced size of smoke chamber, removed old damper, installed new damper

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
$9,000

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for the kind review and allowing us to work on your home!

Troy G.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces, dryer vent cleaning
  + 3 more
The work was done in two steps. The masonry repair began first. The work was done professionally and is a definite improvement in the structure. Due to the unique bricks on my house, they weren't able to match colors and textures closely, but it is not an eyesore either and they did the best they could with bricks that were available. I was pleased with the 4" overhang they added to my chimney which was not previously there. This should help with a leaking roof issue I had from where the chimney met the roof. The second part was installing a dryer vent for the house where there previously wasn't one, installing a liner in the appliance chimney to eliminate the internal damage that was causing the masonry to fail and having to be replaced. Lastly they installed a damper cap on the fireplace chimney as the internal damper had been removed by previous owner. All the work was done very professionally and quickly. Having the new dryer vent is awesome and I didn't even know they did that upon the initial deal I purchased even though the quote for the vent seemed kind of high to me, I didn't haven't quoted anywhere else and wanted the work completed quickly. I felt the cost of the appliance chimney liner and external damper cap were fair and what I would have expected. The cost of the masonry work also seemed kind of high, but again, I had no other quotes to compare this to, so I do not know the going rate for this kind of masonry work. I was quoted $3300 for the following and it was for replacing about 250 bricks: Rebuild the masonry chimney. - Remove the existing masonry chimney from the flashing up. - Rebuild the masonry chimney to the original height using the best possible brick and mortar match. - Replace the existing upper clay tile with new terra cotta flue tile in the rebuild area if needed. - Form and pour a new 4 inch thick concrete crown with 1 ½ inch overhang. - Reseal the flashing as necessary. Overall, I am pleased with the work and time frame with which the work was completed. It was also a low initial deposit ($400 on $6,000 worth of work) to get the work started unlike other contractors I have used which were as much as 20-50%.
Description of Work: Purchased $144.50 for Chimney Sweep and $100 Credit Toward Masonry Repair, ended up not doing the chimney sweep due to the poor state of the chimney. Gave quotes for repairing masonry at the top of the chimney, liners, damper, dryer vent, and other repairs.

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
$6,000

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for the kind review and allowing us to work on your home!

DENNIS A.
06/2015
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
Excellent workmanship, very clean, courteous and professional. I recommend Lindemann without reservation.
Description of Work: Inspected and re-lined the smoke chamber and rebuilt the 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
$1,600

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

MICHAEL M.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
I called several chimney cleaning businesses when I realized that the swarms of flies in my house were coming from the fireplace. All were happy to come take care of the problem within 1 to 5 days. I had to have it done same day. Agent on phone was very nice and offered that she would contact tech in the field and see if he could make a special stop at my house asap. She called back with good news that tech would be there within a few hours. Jim and a trainee showed up and went to work confirming issue, verifying that my chimney was in good shape (mystery remains how animal got in), and dismantling the damper so they could get the carcass out. They removed the squirrel, cleaned the area where it had been and cleaned out the firebox. They put the damper back together. 60 minutes after arriving, they were on their way. All employees were pleasant and professional. They genuinely understood my concern with getting this taken care of quickly. I thought the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: Removed a dead animal from 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
$199

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for the kind review and allowing us to work on your home!

mitchell W.
05/2015
4.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
initially bid seem reasonable, but work completed was not a complete rebuid. when i asked lindemann why this occurred they referred me to the mason who said that the job was underbid and he did what was necessary. this was obviously annoying but the job was already completed. they gave me a few hundred off the price. so beware if you need a chimney rebuild you may want to go directly to a mason.
Description of Work: rebuilt chimney

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

$3,000

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

Charles A.
04/2015
3.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Unfortunately it dropped through the cracks for the follow up so I just moved on.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal for $99 for $300 Credit Toward Masonry or Tuckpointing Service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
We left you a voice mail message at the number provided and responded to your purchase yet were unable to connect to get the details of the repairs needed. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have a chance to work with you in the future.

Kristine K.
04/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Lindemann's did a great job on our chimney cleaning and repair. During the cleaning they discovered evidence of a prior chimney fire. Ultimately the tile lining (which was original to the house) needed to be removed and replaced and a good big of the brickwork replaced on the exterior of the chimney. Not only did they get us patched up quickly and efficiently, but their staff was incredibly pleasant. Good people doing a good job. We highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Chimney sweeping, replacement of chimney lining and rebuild of masonry

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

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home and for the kind review.

kristie C.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 2 more
Very happy with the excellent service and responsiveness that I received. Everything was explained to me and all in all a very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: checked attic area to see if chimney was safe. Got up on roof and checked chimney (3) and cleaned out two gas fireplaces and made sure they were safe and in good working order.

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
$144.5

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home and for the kind review.

JIM W.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Perfect. On time, protected the room, fast, effective.
Description of Work: Cleaned 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
$140

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us into your home to service your fireplace.

susan P.
02/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were prompt, polite and courteous and did a good job in checking. But they did an ok job in patching the masonry. They were also trying to push things that we didn't need.
Description of Work: The came in and cleaned the chimney. They also did some diagnostic check.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$144

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for your review and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future.

su K.
02/2015
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
excellent. clean, professional. had several holes in all the fireplaces, so he advised us not to use them. The cost of fixing them ranged from 3,000-8,000 each. If we decide to use the fireplaces, then we will get them fixed and will call Lindemann to do so. I was referred to them by a friend and was pleased by what they did and what they said.
Description of Work: inspection, cleaning. had a first time inspection after we bought our house. 3 fireplaces.

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
$144

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for your kind review and we appreciate the ability to work on your home.

Susan Y.
01/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I feel that the gentleman who inspected my chimney was honest, knowledgeable, and professional. I would not hesitate to use this company again in the future.
Description of Work: I was told by a painter that my chimney needed to be "capped" and that there were bee's nests inside of an opening. I made an appointment for an inspection, which revealed it to be in very good condition, with no evidence of bee activity.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for a great review!

Kimberly O M.
01/2015
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
They were perfect, responsible, great, offered a discount to me and did full cleaning.
Description of Work: They did two chimney inspection and worked on our exhaust chimney for the water heater which was pretty bad.They managed to work on both chimneys .It was my desire to have the gas in the fire place burning which they did perfectly.They also repaired the joints between the house and the 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
$1,500

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

Marianna M.
01/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Everything went great! The young man who came to do the work is very nice and clearly knows what he's doing. I would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Clean and inspect chimney; install new chase 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
$1,000

Response from Lindemann Chimney Service Inc
Thank you for allowing us to work on your home!

Contact information

86 Albrecht Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

http://www.lindemannchimneyservice.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces,
Masonry,
Chimney Caps,
Gas Logs,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Gutter Cleaning,
Animal Removal,
Water & Smoke Damage,
House Cleaning

FAQ

Lindemann Chimney Service Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lindemann Chimney Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Lindemann Chimney Service Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lindemann Chimney Service Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lindemann Chimney Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Lindemann Chimney Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Lindemann Chimney Service Inc offers warranties.
Lindemann Chimney Service Inc offers the following services: Chimney Cleaning & Inspections, Caps & Dampers, Liners, Masonry Services, Fireplace Restoration, Gas Fireplace Installation, Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces, & Wood Stoves.

Contact information

86 Albrecht Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

http://www.lindemannchimneyservice.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM