Chimney Sweep in Shorewood, IL

Much of Shorewood went up in the 1970s growth boom that followed interstate access, which means a big slice of its chimneys are now around half a century old — past the point where the crown, liner, and masonry start to need real attention. United Chimney Sweepers serves Shorewood seven days a week.

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Half-century-old chimneys need attention now

Shorewood was settled by 1830 along the DuPage River, where Jedediah Wooley Jr. built one of Will County’s first sawmills in 1834, but it incorporated only in 1957 and did most of its growing in the 1970s once I-55 and I-80 made it an easy commute. That timing matters for chimneys: a 1970s masonry chimney is now around fifty years old, and clay flue liners, crowns, and mortar joints of that vintage commonly begin to show wear. Our chimney inspection gives you a clear read on where a chimney of that age stands before you rely on it another winter.

Crowns and liners from the 1970s

On homes of Shorewood’s main building era, the two things we watch most are the crown and the flue liner. A crown that has started to crack lets water straight into the chimney structure, and a cracked clay liner is a genuine fire and gas-leak risk. Both are common at fifty years and both are fixable — crown repair or rebuild, and relining where needed. A yearly chimney sweep clears creosote at the same time. We work to the NFPA 211 standard throughout.

Protecting a DuPage River chimney

With the DuPage River and Hammel Woods nearby, Shorewood chimneys work in damp air, and moisture is what finally defeats aging masonry. A sound crown, a well-fitted cap, and breathable waterproofing keep rain out of porous brick. United Chimney Sweepers is family-owned by Michael and Mark Lloyd, bonded and insured, and voted Best Company in Illinois in 2021.

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FAQ

Shorewood chimney questions

My Shorewood home is from the 1970s. Should I be concerned about the chimney?

It is worth a thorough inspection. A chimney built in Shorewood’s 1970s growth era is now around fifty years old, and the clay flue liner, crown, and mortar of that vintage commonly begin to wear at this age. That does not mean it is unsafe — many are fine with routine care — but a one-time detailed inspection tells you exactly what you have. Catching a cracking liner or a failing crown now is far cheaper and safer than discovering it mid-winter.

What is relining, and when is it needed?

Relining installs a new liner — often stainless steel — inside the existing chimney to restore a safe, intact path for heat and combustion gases. It is called for when an inspection finds the original clay liner cracked or deteriorated, which is common in chimneys of Shorewood’s building era. A compromised liner lets heat reach framing and gases escape where they should not, so it is a real safety issue. We explain whether your chimney needs it and why, rather than assuming.

How can I tell if my chimney crown is failing?

The crown is the sloped masonry or concrete top that sheds water away from the flue. Signs it is failing include visible cracks across its surface, crumbling or missing edges, and water stains appearing inside the chimney or on nearby ceilings. A failed crown funnels water straight into the structure, accelerating all the other damage. On a fifty-year-old Shorewood chimney, crown repair is one of the highest-value fixes because it stops water at the source.

Do you serve Shorewood?

Yes. Shorewood is part of our regular service area — we are based in Yorkville and reach it easily. We know the housing stock here, especially the homes from the 1970s boom, and the kind of chimney work they tend to need. Open seven days a week, we can usually fit your schedule, including weekends. Call us to arrange an inspection, sweep, or repair.

Schedule chimney service in Shorewood

Call United Chimney Sweepers any day of the week. We will check your chimney’s condition and handle any sweep, inspection, or repair it needs.

Call (630) 604-3104

Bonded & insured • We work to the NFPA 211 standard