K & J Jolin Contractors is one of the state�s premier chimney and masonry companies. In business since 1980, we specialize in a wide range of masonry and chimney services for both big and small jobs. Because we are a small, family owned business without a lot of employees we are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. Regardless of how big or small the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. We have established an outstanding record of quality workmanship for over 26 years, and do things right the first time. That's why nearly half of our business comes from customer referrals. If you're looking for quality chimney or masonry work at a reasonable price, Jolin Contractors is the right choice! You won't be disappointed.
"Great experience"
Chris M on May 2024
K & J Jolin Contractors is one of the state�s premier chimney and masonry companies. In business since 1980, we specialize in a wide range of masonry and chimney services for both big and small jobs. Because we are a small, family owned business without a lot of employees we are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. Regardless of how big or small the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. We have established an outstanding record of quality workmanship for over 26 years, and do things right the first time. That's why nearly half of our business comes from customer referrals. If you're looking for quality chimney or masonry work at a reasonable price, Jolin Contractors is the right choice! You won't be disappointed.
"Great experience"
Chris M on May 2024
Midwest Fireplace & Chimney serves the Southeast Wisconsin area with superior chimney and fireplace services, ranging from annual maintenance, renovations, all the way up to brand new installations. Our range of services include: chimney reline, chimney sweeps and inspections, appliance liners, caps, crowns, tuck pointing, chimney rebuilds, water-proofing, power washing, flashings, fireplace gas logs, fireplace gas inserts, wood inserts, wood stacks, smoke chamber repair, heat shield repair, chase covers, full fireplace replace, chase rebuild, new fireplace construction.
Midwest Fireplace & Chimney serves the Southeast Wisconsin area with superior chimney and fireplace services, ranging from annual maintenance, renovations, all the way up to brand new installations. Our range of services include: chimney reline, chimney sweeps and inspections, appliance liners, caps, crowns, tuck pointing, chimney rebuilds, water-proofing, power washing, flashings, fireplace gas logs, fireplace gas inserts, wood inserts, wood stacks, smoke chamber repair, heat shield repair, chase covers, full fireplace replace, chase rebuild, new fireplace construction.
We offer a wide variety of chimney and fireplace services from repairs, rebuilding, install, inspection, sweeping, and more. We carry a number of certifications and understand the value of education and hard work. We are a growing business in the industry and can handle pretty much any situation. We look forward to every opportunity
We offer a wide variety of chimney and fireplace services from repairs, rebuilding, install, inspection, sweeping, and more. We carry a number of certifications and understand the value of education and hard work. We are a growing business in the industry and can handle pretty much any situation. We look forward to every opportunity
I have owned and operated Mr. Chimney Sweep for 30 years. I am the owner operator of this business. My wife answers the phone, and I have one full time employee, Michael Snider. We are a complete chimney service provider. I have been certified with the CSIA for 30 years, and a member of the National Chimney Sweep for the same period. I am also a member of the Wisconsin Chimney Specialist Guild. Cost depends on the job. We are professional, clean, punctual, and honest.
"The former sweep retired/sold the business. We had him clean our chimney a few years ago and he was ok. This new gentleman is fantastic, very thorough, very professional. His work was much more than we expected. You could tell he really enjoyed and took pride in his work. Excellent work!"
M S on July 2023
I have owned and operated Mr. Chimney Sweep for 30 years. I am the owner operator of this business. My wife answers the phone, and I have one full time employee, Michael Snider. We are a complete chimney service provider. I have been certified with the CSIA for 30 years, and a member of the National Chimney Sweep for the same period. I am also a member of the Wisconsin Chimney Specialist Guild. Cost depends on the job. We are professional, clean, punctual, and honest.
"The former sweep retired/sold the business. We had him clean our chimney a few years ago and he was ok. This new gentleman is fantastic, very thorough, very professional. His work was much more than we expected. You could tell he really enjoyed and took pride in his work. Excellent work!"
M S on July 2023
K&J JOLIN CONTRACTORS is a family run masonry and chimney service established in 1980. We specialize in providing chimney repair and rebuilding,but offer a wide range of masonry services.We are based in Fond du Lac but we service a large area of Eastern Wisconsin including Milwaukee,Madison,Green Bay and surrounding areas. We take pride in our work and are dedicated to giving our customers a quality job at a fair price. This ,we believe, is why we have been in business for over 25 years. We offer a no pressure ,free estimate with prompt service and will show up on time for all estimates. Thank you for viewing our site! We hope you will consider us for your chimney and masonry needs. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your project,whether large or small your business is appreciated. Fully insured. References gladly provided.
"It was great. They did their inspection. They gave us some recommendations for the future. Very pleased."
James B on January 2021
K&J JOLIN CONTRACTORS is a family run masonry and chimney service established in 1980. We specialize in providing chimney repair and rebuilding,but offer a wide range of masonry services.We are based in Fond du Lac but we service a large area of Eastern Wisconsin including Milwaukee,Madison,Green Bay and surrounding areas. We take pride in our work and are dedicated to giving our customers a quality job at a fair price. This ,we believe, is why we have been in business for over 25 years. We offer a no pressure ,free estimate with prompt service and will show up on time for all estimates. Thank you for viewing our site! We hope you will consider us for your chimney and masonry needs. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your project,whether large or small your business is appreciated. Fully insured. References gladly provided.
"It was great. They did their inspection. They gave us some recommendations for the future. Very pleased."
James B on January 2021
While it’s possible to sweep your own chimney, it’s usually not a good idea for two reasons. First, inexperienced DIYers are more likely to miss areas of the chimney, which still leaves the risk of house fire due to the remaining residue. Second, chimney sweeping seems like a simple process, but it’s highly dangerous. Soot and creosote are both carcinogenic and can cause breathing issues and lung damage. If you don’t take the same safety precautions that professionals do, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious bodily harm.
You should plan to ask your chimney sweeper questions about the cleaning process they intend to use, the project timeline, and more to get a sense of which professional is right for the job:
What is your process for cleaning chimneys?
How long will the process take?
Will you protect my floors from soot and debris?
Will you do a chimney inspection, too?
Do you have certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fire Institute (NFI)?
Will you need access to my roof?
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
In some cases, you don’t need to do anything to prepare for chimney sweeping, but professionals always appreciate leaving the area clean and easy to access. As such, it’s a good idea to move fireplace accessories like screens and fire tending tools out of the way, and lay down tarps of drop cloths around your fireplace opening to help keep your floors clean. Laying down a plastic sheet under those cloths or tarps is a good idea if your fireplace is surrounded by carpeting, just to add extra protection. Finally, secure any pets or children away from the work area.
The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.