Precision diagnostics for Illinois hearths

Certified hearth protection

Creosote Mitigation

Flue-Camera Inspections

Masonry Restoration

Complete soot sweeping using advanced dust-containment systems to eliminate dangerous flue blockages without leaving a trace of ash in your home.

High-resolution digital footage detailing your chimney's interior liner, providing immediate on-site proof of structural integrity.

Professional crown rebuilding, tuckpointing, and water repellent applications designed to withstand severe Champaign County winters.

The zero-mess standard

Before a single tool enters your home, our technicians lay protective sheeting across your living room floor. We utilize specialized vacuums and sealed hearth coverings to ensure soot and creosote are completely contained.

Once the physical sweep is complete, we run a high-resolution flue camera from top to bottom, documenting every joint and flue tile so you have clear visual proof of your chimney's safety.

Hearth safety insights

Clear answers about chimney maintenance, safety standards, and local Illinois requirements.

How often is sweeping required?

What is a flue-camera report?

How do you prevent mess?

The CSIA recommends an annual safety inspection. Sweeping is necessary when creosote deposits reach 1/8 inch thickness to prevent chimney fires.

It is a live video feed of your chimney's interior. We inspect the flue liner for cracks, gaps, or structural decay that cannot be seen from the hearth.

We seal the fireplace opening and run triple-HEPA filter dust extractors. We guarantee your living room remains as clean as we found it.