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Jiminy Chimney

Chimney Repair, Chimney Sweep, Fireplaces,

About us

Jiminy Chimney is a full service chimney cleaning and repair company. We have been proudly serving the Chicagoland area since 1985.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Chimney Sweep & Inspection, Animal Removal, Chimney Caps, Flues Relined, Damper Repairs, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Masonry Repairs, Gas Log Retro-Fit, Tuck Pointing, Chimney Rebuilds, Fireplace Repair and Remodel.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9152 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 152 reviews

DAVID C.
09/2021
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Was given 2 hour window, called 25 mins before they arrived. One tech went right to the fireplace and started cleaning while 2nd inspected the chimney and cap using a drone. They were done in 20 minutes, reviewed their inspection with us, and texted me cap photos from the drone. We used them before, and would use them again.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection

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
$190

Sandra L.
07/2021
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Rich and Chad came out to my parents home and during the inspection discovered there had been a chimney fire in both chimney's at some point and they were unsafe to use in that condition. They carefully showed us the camera images and explained what everything was to my elderly parents. They suggested we contact our home insurance provider and said they would provide the information to submit. The estimate was very detailed, including photos and brochures about chimney safety and I submitted the information. State Farm immediately agreed to cover the damage and a crew from Jiminy Chimney came out and completed the work in horrible cold conditions because my Dad wanted to have a fire in the fireplace for Christmas. I could appreciate the guys at Jiminy Chimney more and have nothing but good things to say! Thanks so much, my parents enjoyed lovely fires all winter.
Description of Work: Relining of both of the chimney's

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

Thomas P.
03/2021
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
High winds blew our old chimney cap off. We called and received a return call within a couple of hours. Snow delayed visit but two days later they came, discussed options, we agreed on what to do, they went to get a needed part, were back quickly and had the new cap on in no time. We are very happy with the result as well as how quickly it was done!
Description of Work: Chimney cap replacement

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
$279

Erin D.
01/2021
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
This company will tell you the tube inside your fireplace's masonry needs to be replaced as a result of a chimney fire, and doesn't meet code, when it isn't true. How can you inspect with all your fancy cameras before sweeping away the soot? It is a money grab. Zero integrity. We got a second opinion elsewhere and I'm glad we followed our gut. Tried to take advantage of us by charging thousands of dollars for a $250 job. Had to call repeatedly just to get a quote after they came over, too. Not to mention, I called them months before I needed my chimney swept, prior to a small family gathering we were hosting, knowing this is any sweep's busy season, and they couldn't get us in for a month and a half.
Description of Work: chimney sweep

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

$3,000

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our company. I apologize that you were not 100% satisfied with our company while at your home. We tried to explain the situation in detail while at your residence however, you were in a meeting and mostly unavailable during the conclusion of the appointment. The fireplace in question (located on the main level) was inspected and there was 100% NO CHARGE for the inspection. We do have pictures of the burnt creosote damage inside your unit that is consistent with that of a high heat occurrence. We did not even provide an estimate for any repairs to be done as we only made recommendations. We understand you wanted the fireplace for use during the holiday, however we felt it was unsafe for use and for that reason we did not sweep it. As a company we take pride in our integrity and honesty to customers and would never do anything dishonest or unethical. After we received calls looking for an estimate the office manager tried to contact you several times to explain the situation in detail. We did not receive a call back. Our goal here is 100% customer satisfaction. We obviously did not achieve that with your situation and for that we apologize. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future to make things right.

Phillip R.
05/2020
5.0
air duct cleaning, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Chimney repair was completed on time and without any issues. I would definitely call Jiminy Chimney whenever I need professional services on my fireplace/chimney.
Description of Work: Replace 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

Greg O.
04/2020
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
An excellent experience. Very knowledgeable and extremely concerned that we were comfortable with the work that was being performed. They were very concerned about their reputation. I have worked with many contractors over the past 40 years and you can tell pretty quickly who is trustworthy and who is scamming. I have already recommended them to two neighbors who were waiting to know how our experience went.
Description of Work: Gas fireplace cleaning.

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
$190

Ben R.
07/2018
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The whole process was easy and flawless. Josh came out and assessed our need, which agreed with other professionals who had looked at our deteriorating chimney. Got a great price, too. We scheduled the rebuild, chose our new brick, Joe, John, and Josh tore the old one down, and the next day rebuilt what can only be described as a work of art. It’s perfect and better than the original when it was new. Just 3 days of rebuild and 100% done. It’s beautiful and I couldn’t be more pleased. We’ll certainly have them back for any other services they provide. Well done, guys, and thank you.
Description of Work: Chimney rebuild

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

Krishnan S.
05/2018
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Josh Rodriguez showed up promptly as scheduled to sweep and inspect our chimney. He changed rear firebrick and cleaned the chimney . I would recommend
Description of Work: Cleaning and 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
$200

Lea M.
04/2018
2.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
This company came out to give us an estimate just as promised and repairs were scheduled. However, the promised written estimate never came - even after two phone requests and an email request. Three strikes. We canceled the scheduled repairs and are going with another company.
Description of Work: Chimney repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Jiminy Chimney
Hello, I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that you had after contacting Jiminy Chimney regarding an estimate. It is our company policy to send out the estimate within 24 hours of the appointment and to contact the customer if it is going to take any longer. After looking into the matter I realize that the estimate was not delivered on time and that the proper follow up procedure was not followed at that time. I can assure you that nothing except 100% customer satisfaction is our goal here and we would love a chance to earn your trust back and make things right. As the manager of Jiminy Chimney, I have reached out and provided my personal contact information and can assure you that given the chance I will work diligently to earn your trust and hopefully your business again in the future. Thanks, Chad F Jiminy Chimney Masonry & Repair

JANICE H.
12/2017
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
He was thorough and did an excellent job. As our fireplace is 25 years old, he gave us options for future service. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Cleaned and serviced our 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
$189

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review [Member Name Removed]. We truly appreciate your business.

Steve O.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Excellent. Prompt and professional.
Description of Work: General cleaning of chimney. Some 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
$189

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for the great review. We really appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.

Timothy L.
11/2017
3.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Per my previous review, I was originally happy with the service I received but very frustrated at the lack of follow-up and my inability to get anyone from the company to call me back or explain the status of my potential job. After 5 attempts, I was told that they could not help me. After posting a negative review, Jiminy Chimney has been in touch with me and has gone out of their way to research other companies who could perform the service that they were unable to provide. I was not upset that they could not perform the service, simply that they did not return my calls.
Description of Work: I had Jiminy Chimney out for an estimate to repair or replace my residential fireplace doors and to do an overall assessment of my fireplace’s condition.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve L.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The service visit went well. The Chimney Technician was friendly and thorough and kept everything clean. I had no concerns about the quality of work that was done.
Description of Work: Chimney Cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for the kind review!

Neal F.
11/2017
1.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
I setup appointment to have firebox and chimney inspected recently. No one answered my door at the time of the appointment, so i received voicemails that no one answered the door and to reschedule the appointment. I returned the call and I explained that someone (outside of myself) should have been home, and that I was not going to reschedule due to reevaluation of the damages. I then received attitude (sarcasm) from a woman on the phone that said that the appointment slot could have gone to someone else and thanked me for the late notice, and then HUNG UP ON ME. While I can appreciate the inconvenience of not having someone home at my household to answer the door (again, my wife should have been home), this is no reason to treat potential customers like this. This is the cost of doing business, I am sure this isn't the first time this has happened. If i decide to have service done in the future, I will not be doing so with this company.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep, Firebox Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Response from Jiminy Chimney
Hello [Member Name Removed] we truly appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and taking the time to let us know about your less than perfect experience. We are sorry you did not receive the customer service you expect and deserve. We accept full responsibility and are making changes to make sure this never happens again. Richard Moore owner

Brendan D.
10/2017
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Determined chimney needed liner, we hired others to do after several bids. Chimney not used in long time, so didn't need cleaning. Kind of a waste of money on that.
Description of Work: Fireplace and chimney inspection/cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Hello [MNR]thank you for the review we are glad to hear that you had the repairs done even if not done by us. For safety reasons we are also happy to know that during the the inspection from our csia certified technician he was able to determine that you needed a liner before any further damages were done. Richard Moore owner

John C.
09/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
They rebuilt the chimney from the flashing up and weatherized the brick.
Description of Work: The corner of our chimney was deteriorating and looking like it was going to fall apart. There were brick pops in other areas also. During heavy rains we would get water coming down the flue.

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

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for your business and thank you for the kind review. We look forward to working with you in the future. Richard Moore owner

Michelle N.
09/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The job went better than expected! Matt & him team were prompt, professional, focused on the task at hand and completed the entire job in a day. Updated us on the new hardware installed for the damper and basic advice to maintain in coming years. We will definitely refer to friends/neighbors and use for annual chimney service.
Description of Work: We needed to line our 1924 wood burning fireplace that still had all original damper, tiles, etc.

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
$6,000

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for taking the time for this wonderful review. We look forward to working with you in the future. Richard Moore owner

Mary N.
07/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Jiminy Chimney. The job entailed to reline and waterproof the chimney. Jim O’Dell was the technician that gave me the estimate and also did the work. There were no pressure sales. He told me what needed to be done. He answered and explained in detail what I wanted to know. I watched him do the job and feel that he did an excellent job. He is detailed and did the job in the right amount of time without rushing. He was on time, did the job, cleaned up and took my payment at the end of the job. Absolutely happy with the work and feel that I got what I paid for.
Description of Work: Reline and waterproof 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

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for your business and thank you for taking the time to write this review. Richard Moore owner

Mark T.
07/2017
3.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They rebuilt the chimney as requested but never completed the job. I called and emailed them multiple times about it but never heard anything back. If they would have finished the job I would have been happy with them. Now I need to hire someone to come out and add the cap to the chmney.
Description of Work: I had a Chimney rebuilt from the roof line up.

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


Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for your business and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your less than perfect experience. We are sorry for not following up with you sooner about a chimney cap. We did not have a chimney cap as part of the estimate on the job and was a mistake our our part and accept full responsibility. We are glad we were able to rectify the issue and are making changes to make sure this does not happen again. Richard Moore owner

Rick W.
04/2017
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
They came out and put the cap back on and only charged me a service call, nothing extra. They were able to reattach the cap and it has stayed on since then. I was pleased with them. I've used them before and will use them again. They stand by their work.
Description of Work: The chimney cap blew off during one of our many storms.

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
$110

Julie K.
04/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The quote was detailed. They emailed and came out when they said they were going to.
Description of Work: We got a quote for revamping our 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

Kathleen B.
04/2017
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
I was very happy. I didn't have a particular problem with the fireplace, but I knew it had been a long time since anyone had looked at it. They were very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. They had come out a year prior to look at another fireplace. I went with them because they offered an Angie's List deal and they were in my area. There are not very many others that offer this service. It worked out well.
Description of Work: They check out your fireplaces. They clean out the gas logs. They made sure it was functioning well.

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

Michael W.
04/2017
3.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Still waiting for a reply. After all was said and done, not worth chasing them down. I wanted to know if I would receive a credit since no cleaning was performed. I think it was $139.00.
Description of Work: I have given plenty of time to reply to my phone messages and mail. Pre paid for the "Deal" cleaning and inspection. Inspection was done, I was told it was never used and didn't need a cleaning. I felt a cleaning was still needed. The home is 20 years old, it could use a cleaning just from sitting plus it was paid for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$139

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Hello [Member Name Removed], I do apologize about any inconvenience you experienced with the purchase of your deal. After the inspection if a fireplace does not need to be swept there would be no additional charge for the sweep. In your case it was a pre-paid deal and the fireplace should of been swept after the inspection process was completed. As this is being brought to my attention now, I can offer a full refund for the services you paid for and also have a technician out immediately to sweep the chimney flue to honor your original request. I can assure you that customer satisfaction is our number one goal here at Jiminy and we will work closely to resolve any situation with our customers. With that being said, we would love a chance to change the experience you had and earn your business in the future. - Jiminy Chimney Sweep & Service

David M.
03/2017
4.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
Slow due to weather. Some misunderstanding and confusion on billing but readily worked with me to straighten it out.
Description of Work: Installation of two chimney caps.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Michelle T.
01/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Great! Honest & really knowledgeable. Didn't try to talk us in to pricey repairs. Actually told us to wait!
Description of Work: Chimney Cleaning and advice on repairs

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

Response from Jiminy Chimney
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate your business and you taking the time to let us know about your experience.

Contact information

538 Herbert Rd Ste #3, Lakemoor, IL 60051

http://www.jiminychimney.com

Service hours

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 - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Trade License Number
8035
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2018

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Gas Logs,
Masonry,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Jiminy Chimney is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

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 - 12:00 PM

Jiminy Chimney accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Jiminy Chimney offers free project estimates.
Yes, Jiminy Chimney offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Jiminy Chimney offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Jiminy Chimney offers emergency services.
No, Jiminy Chimney does not offer warranties.
Jiminy Chimney offers the following services: Chimney Sweep & Inspection, Animal Removal, Chimney Caps, Flues Relined, Damper Repairs, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Masonry Repairs, Gas Log Retro-Fit, Tuck Pointing, Chimney Rebuilds, Fireplace Repair and Remodel.

Contact information

538 Herbert Rd Ste #3, Lakemoor, IL 60051

http://www.jiminychimney.com

Service hours

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 - 12:00 PM