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Aelite Chimney

Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps, Chimney Sweep,

About us

Aelite Chimney Specialties, Inc is a full time service available to you six days a week, twelve months a year. We are a family owned business that is active in all day-to-day operations to ensure that the highest standards of workmanship as well as customer satisfaction are continuously maintained and enforced.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

ALL CHIMNEY PROBLEMS CORRECTED, FIREPLACE CLEANING, FURNACE CLEANING, DRYER VENT CLEANING, VIDEO CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS, RELINING OF FIREPLACE & FURNACE FLUE, REBUILDING, TUCK- POINTING & WATERPROOFING, EMERGENCY BLOCKAGE REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OF CHIMNEY COVERS, DAMPERS & SCREENS, GAS LOGS & GAS LINES, GLASS DOORS.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

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


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Meg R.
10/2024
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Nick and his team were an absolute joy to work with and did an amazing job! They finished within the time frame quoted and were polite, considerate, kind, patient, and so helpful as my husband and I tackled our first major home renovation project. Nick was also able to recommend a great company to do additional parts of the job that fell outside his scope, handled all the coordination between the teams, and we couldn't be happier! They also left our home so clean! They hung protective plastic to shield the rest of the house from dust and debris, covered the vents so it wouldn't circulate that dusty air, and were very careful to lay down tarps to make sure they weren't tracking in a bunch of muck. You'd have never known they'd been working in our living room for a couple days (other than the work itself of course). Absolutely contact Aelite with any fireplace/chimney work you need done. So pleased we went with Nick and his team!
Description of Work: We ended up demolishing our existing wood burning fireplace and chimney and replaced it with a direct vent gas fireplace. Nick and his team handled all of the demo, framing, insulation, cement board installation, and more to ensure that our new fireplace would work and look great.

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

William C.
03/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
NO DUST of any significance. Only took 2 days.
Description of Work: Installed new Chimney liner, repair of mortar in lower inside of chimney and install dampener. Also replaced 3 chimney caps.

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

Don W.
09/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
The job began with major repairs in mind, but upon further review while making the repairs a change in plans occurred and Anthony and Ryan ended up demolishing the chimney and rebuilding it. Anthony explained everything they were doing as the project progressed. The project took one week. Nick had the roofer come out 3 days earlier then planned to build the "saddle" and install the flashing. We were very happy he did since we had a down pour the next 2 days. Anthony and Ryan were as concerned about the cleanup as they were with the construction of the new chimney.
Description of Work: Rebuilt the 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
$8,980

Response from Aelite Chimney
Thank you so much for the excellent review. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Dave J.
05/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Service was awesome. Nick was on-time, knowledgeable and thorough. He was patient with my questions and gave me confidence that I had called the right firm. I plan to use Aelite Chimney for all related work.
Description of Work: Installed chimney cap and inspected 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
$200

Kirstie K.
03/2015
2.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I have used them in the past and they were great. This time round not so. The person who I spoke to initially and said he would do the work said he would clean out the ash trap for me and check on my other house that he did work at previously. Another guy turned up without notice to do the work. The office said they were done with the job and asked for full payment, I noticed the ash trap wasn't emptied. When I asked the office about it I was told there would be an substantial additional charge. I declined and paid their invoice. The first week of spring they turned up again. My security cameras showed them finishing work on the roof months after they said the work was done. When I enquired why their van was there they didn't respond. If you do go with this company get everything in writing and don't pay them a cent until you get a ladder and verify they have completed the job.
Description of Work: Tuck pointing, flue, crown coat, cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,160

Response from Aelite Chimney
We are a professional company and we do outstanding work as you can see from what our customers are saying about us. This absolutely never occurred. This customer definitely has us confused with another company. We would never say we completed work and then bill our customer for work not completed let alone just show up unannounced and do work. This makes no business sense at all.

William H.
01/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
We have used them in the past, They made some adjustments to the pitch at top of the chmney to insure water would not collect at the topI. have always felt confident in the their honesty and wor as they will no do something that is not needed. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Inspected chimney inside and from the roof. They determined cleaning nt needed but clean class doors .

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

KEVIN B.
05/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Nick was very professional. He even went the extra mile and fixed a small chimney issue without charging me. I would recommend him to anyone in the area.
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

Reid B.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Aelite was professional and courteous. From the initial phone call through the service visit. They provided upfront pricing. Returned calls. Kept updated on status of service time. Spoke through options. Did not oversell or over panic. They were simply good at what they do, knowledgeable and very clear at communication.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned chimney. Put on 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
$300

Mike F.
02/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
came out at no charge measured for logs and grate as well as doors and provided a quote. came 2 weeks later out to install logs so that we could use them and then came out when the doors were delivered to insta We wil lneed more work on the outside top of the chimney and will have Nick do the work in the early spring
Description of Work: Inspected chimney and top of fireplace stack we wanted to start using gas logs and needed new ireplace doors.

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
$1,500

Tracey L.
11/2013
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Nick and crew were very professional. They were honest, punctual, and knowledgable. He did all the work himself, no subcontractors and was very reliable overall. Should we ever require chimney services again we would most certainly use Aelite Chimney services.
Description of Work: they relined and insulated our fireplace, parged the smoke box, made the chimney flu tiles taller (slightly above the chimney) and will come back in the spring to tuckpoint parts of the chimney. He also fixed out gas pipe and re-worked the pull cord for our damper/flu.

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
$3,000

David S.
10/2013
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
$2845.00We are still in the quote stage, but will probably go with them. We are impressed with their professionalism.
Description of Work: submitted a quote, and we intend to hire the company, but not until next year.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Efe B.
09/2013
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Awesome! Nick is very knowledgeable, honest, friendly and professional. Couldnt have asked fore more, he even pointed out a problem with our basement insulation which i later had addressed. He showed us a lot of things that we would otherwise have not known and most workers would not have gone out of their way to point out/ explain if it was not directly in their field.
Description of Work: Repaired chimney cap, cleaned chimneys , fixed masonry, investigated debris, installed gas 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
$1,000

TERRY S.
09/2013
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Nick and his crew came early to inspect and clean my fireplace and chimney. Nick answered all my questions and concerns. Would call back and hire his services again. Great job. Thanks again.
Description of Work: Chimney/fireplace cleaning and insp.

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
$130

Stephen B.
04/2013
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I had a miss understanding with Nick. He came out immediately and answered all my question's and concerns. he was a polite gentleman inspite the fact I was being difficult.
Description of Work: None was 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 Aelite Chimney
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Patrick B.
04/2013
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
Nick came out for an estimate earlier in the month of December. We needed to have chimney caps installed. After the inspection and discussion regarding his findings, we received a written estimate with his suggestions and recommendations for our chimney caps and any improvements that may be helpful. Although he suggested some things beyond our intent, it all appeared to be within reason and not at all pushy. We did go with the caps in addition to a flue extension. He ordered the caps and the extension and came out to install on our appointment date. Everything went well with the install. During the whole process, from the first phone call, Nick and Julie were very accommodating and returned our phone calls promptly and addressed any requests. We will most certainly use Aelite again for our chimney needs.
Description of Work: Nick installed chimney caps and a flue extension.

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
$920

Trey L.
12/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Nick visited the house, took a look inside at both fireplaces and listened to issue we were having. Went outside and reviewed exterior chimney situation and immediately recognized what was most likely the problem. Nick gave me a great explanation for what he felt the problem was and gave me a good option of course of events to start with and go from there. He went with the initial plan to extend one of the Chimney tops to see if that corrected the problem and it did, perfectly. Problem fixed after his work was done!! Very professional in every way. Highly recomend
Description of Work: Overall inspection of two fireplaces and chimneys and extended one chimney exterior about 18 inches.

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

Valerie J.
09/2012
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Aelite Chimney Specialties Inc. is friendly, timely and efficient. Their cost is reasonable also. I would give 'A's across the board and use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I have used Aelite Chimney Specialties Inc. They serviced the fireplace by fire proofing and making it wood burning rather than gas as it was when we moved in.

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
$800

HALLIE H.
06/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The workers from Aelite are amazing. We got to choose our bricks to match the house from samples for our new chimney. Aelite even vacuumed our grass for the dust from our old chimney. They arrived early and worked all day without noise. They were very neat, organized, and so easy to work with. They are extremely reasonably priced! We would recommend them most highly and will definitely use them again. We are now left with a beautiful new chimney and without any hassal. Thank you Aelite. -Glenview, IL
Description of Work: They came out to rebuild my chimeny after it collapsed.

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

Bob P.
01/2012
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
I feel that the work done by the Aelite crew was outstanding! They were ontime and consistently met our expectations of what was going to be happening at the job site. The brickwork looks fantastic and very closely matches the old bricks (1950's house). Even when they ran across some unexpected issues inside the fireplace they handled the problem without additional charges. Since the fireplace had not been used for years there was an accumulation of brick, mortar, branches, animals, etc that prevented the damper from operating. They dealt with the problem and the fireplace is in fine operational condition.
Description of Work: Aelite rebuilt the upper portion of a three flue chimney and relined two of the three flues.

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
$8,000

abby A.
12/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I liked everything about the services. He was prompt, professional, well priced, did what he said he would do, and showed up when he was supposed to show up. I will use them again and I have referred them.
Description of Work: I used Aelite Chimney Specialties Inc sometime beginning of November to do chimney repair.

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

Walter Z.
10/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
After getting an atrocious estimate from one of his competitors, I called Aelite to get a second opinion and quote. Aspires recommendations were exactly the same as the other guy, but pricing was much less. They were able to get to me within a month and did a fabulous job.
Description of Work: Built up chimney to improve draft, put SS liners in both fireplace and furnace chimneys, repiped furnace, tuck pointed chimney, and replaced grout in the fireplace itself.

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

Solveig J.
09/2011
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The experience was overall very smooth. I called for an estimate at the end of July 2011 and within days I had a bid emailed as well as mailed to me. The date of the repairs was set for August 25, 2011. Nick called me on that day to tell me that he would be coming out alone since one of his employees was injured. I did not have a problem with that. Nick kept me informed of the jobs progression leaving the site repaired and clean. I would definitely use the company again.
Description of Work: Grind and Tuckpoint Chimney Flashing, Install crown coat concrete chimney cap and a stainless steal rain/animal guard.

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
$850

Richard M.
03/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I have not had the work done at this point. When I do need the work done and they have a good bid, I will be using them in the future.
Description of Work: They came out and looked at the chimney and gave us an estimate on what we needed. He has followed up with since he has been out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy A.
11/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
We were very satisfied with the job. They did the job in the time estimate. Everything was clean and fast; there were on time with no delays. Everything was perfect.
Description of Work: We used Aelite Chimney Specialties to install a new liner in the chimney. They put a new crown and liner inside the fireplace and they connected the water heaters to that. They also cleaned and serviced 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
$7,000

Jack C.
11/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Explained the process and made me feel comfortable that everything was done to my expectations.
Description of Work: Chimney flue and firebox cleaning

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
$130
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Contact information

31730 N Clearwater Dr., Lakemoor, IL 60051

aelitechimney.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces,
Masonry,
Animal Removal,
Gas Logs,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Aelite Chimney is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Aelite Chimney accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Aelite Chimney does not offer free project estimates.
No, Aelite Chimney does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Aelite Chimney does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Aelite Chimney offers emergency services.
No, Aelite Chimney does not offer warranties.
Aelite Chimney offers the following services: ALL CHIMNEY PROBLEMS CORRECTED, FIREPLACE CLEANING, FURNACE CLEANING, DRYER VENT CLEANING, VIDEO CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS, RELINING OF FIREPLACE & FURNACE FLUE, REBUILDING, TUCK- POINTING & WATERPROOFING, EMERGENCY BLOCKAGE REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OF CHIMNEY COVERS, DAMPERS & SCREENS, GAS LOGS & GAS LINES, GLASS DOORS.

Contact information

31730 N Clearwater Dr., Lakemoor, IL 60051

aelitechimney.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM