Proudly serving the residents of the Village of Lemont.
Elite Sweepers offers chimney sweeping, inspections, repairs, relining, and dryer vent cleaning across Lemont, Illinois. From the historic limestone homes near downtown and the Heritage Quarries to the newer developments up on the bluffs, we keep Lemont fireplaces and chimneys safe and clean — up-front pricing, 7 days a week.
Chimney service for Lemont’s stone and brick homes
Lemont grew up around its quarries — the same Lemont-Joliet limestone that built the Chicago Water Tower and Holy Name Cathedral shows up in the walls and chimneys of the historic downtown near the I&M Canal and Heritage Quarries Recreation Area. Those older stone and brick chimneys need careful masonry work: crown repair, repointing, and proper relining. The newer homes on the ridges above the village near The Forge tend to have prefab fireplaces and longer dryer vent runs. We work on all of it and match the service to the home.
Chimney & dryer vent services in Lemont
Chimney Sweeping
Creosote and soot removal with a Level 1 safety inspection.
Chimney Inspections
Level 1 and Level 2 inspections with an honest report.
Repair & Masonry
Tuckpointing, crowns, and brickwork that stops leaks.
Relining
New stainless liners sized for your appliance.
Caps & Crowns
Keep out rain, animals, and downdrafts.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Full vent-line cleaning to cut fire risk.
Why Lemont’s hills and older masonry demand attention
Lemont’s bluff-top position and river-valley weather mean wind-driven rain and hard freeze-thaw cycles that punish older masonry. Historic limestone and brick chimneys are beautiful but porous, and once water gets into a crown or a mortar joint it spreads quickly through a Lemont winter. A yearly inspection and sweep keeps creosote down and catches water damage while it is still a small, affordable repair rather than a rebuild.
Your local Lemont chimney sweep
Lemont’s limestone-and-brick chimneys are part of what makes the village beautiful, and they deserve someone who understands historic masonry rather than someone who only knows prefab boxes. We take the time to do repointing and crown work correctly on the older homes near downtown, and we handle the prefab fireplaces up on the bluffs just as carefully. Local, honest, and always up-front on price.
Chimney & dryer vent FAQs
Do you work on historic Lemont chimneys?
Yes. We regularly service the older limestone and brick chimneys around downtown Lemont and the canal. These often need crown repair, repointing, or relining, and we always inspect first and quote an up-front price before any masonry work.
Do you serve all of Lemont?
Yes — from the historic downtown and the neighborhoods near Heritage Quarries to the newer subdivisions up on the bluffs and out toward The Forge. If you are in the Lemont area, we can reach you.
How often should a Lemont chimney be swept?
Once a year for any chimney you use, more often for heavy wood burners. Gas fireplaces need an annual inspection too. Booking in late summer or early fall beats the winter rush.
Do you clean dryer vents in Lemont?
Yes. We clear the entire vent run — important in Lemont’s larger homes where vents are often long — to reduce fire risk and restore airflow so clothes dry in one cycle.
What does chimney service cost in Lemont?
We give you an up-front flat rate before starting. Masonry and relining are quoted after an inspection. See our pricing page for current starting rates.
Are you open on weekends in Lemont?
Yes. We work seven days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM, including evenings and weekends.
Book chimney service in Lemont
Up-front pricing, careful work, and a real person on the phone — 7 days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM.
Call (708) 432-3977