Chimney Sweep & Repair in Glen Ellyn, IL
Chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair for Glen Ellyn’s historic and family homes — camera-backed work, up-front pricing, 7 days a week.
Fox Chimney Service brings 30 years of experience to Glen Ellyn’s chimneys. With one of DuPage County’s most charming historic downtowns and a deep stock of older homes, Glen Ellyn is exactly the kind of community where experienced chimney care matters.
Proudly serving the Village of Glen Ellyn — learn more at the official Glen Ellyn website.
Chimney expertise for Glen Ellyn’s historic homes
Glen Ellyn’s Main Street Historic District — buildings dating to the 1870s — and the neighborhoods around scenic Lake Ellyn Park are full of stately older homes with original masonry chimneys and clay flues. These need tuckpointing, crown work, and relining over time, done by hands that respect the original craftsmanship.
Nearby, Willowbrook Wildlife Center and the College of DuPage anchor the community’s green space. Whether your Glen Ellyn home is a century old or newly built, our annual camera inspection keeps its chimney safe, and we leave your floors spotless.
Chimney & venting services in Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn homeowners call us for the full range of chimney and venting work:
- Chimney sweeping and Level 1–3 inspections
- Repairs — flashing, crowns, mortar, and leaks
- Relining and caps & crowns
- Gas fireplace service, dryer vent and air duct cleaning
Glen Ellyn chimney FAQs
Do you serve all of Glen Ellyn?
Yes — from the Main Street Historic District and Lake Ellyn to the newer neighborhoods across the village.
Can you work on Glen Ellyn’s historic chimneys?
Yes. Glen Ellyn’s historic homes are among our favorite work — we tuckpoint, rebuild crowns, and reline original masonry flues with care.
How often should Glen Ellyn homeowners sweep the chimney?
Once a year for wood-burners, plus an annual inspection either way. Older chimneys especially benefit from yearly attention.
Do you repair chimney leaks in Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Aging crowns and failed flashing cause most leaks in older homes. We find the real source and repair it properly.
What does a chimney sweep cost in Glen Ellyn?
A standard sweep and Level 1 inspection is a flat, up-front price. See our pricing page for current starting rates.
Do you offer real-estate chimney inspections in Glen Ellyn?
Yes — Level 2 video inspections for home sales, with a documented camera record of the flue.
Do you service gas fireplaces in Glen Ellyn?
We do — cleaning, safety checks, gas valve replacement, and ignition repair for gas logs and inserts.
Are you insured to work in Glen Ellyn?
Fox Chimney Service is fully insured and bonded for all work in Glen Ellyn and across DuPage County.
Glen Ellyn’s local chimney family
Call the Fox brothers for a safe, clean chimney in Glen Ellyn — up-front pricing, 7 days a week.
(630) 451-4179Published September 2, 2026 · By Jack Fox, CEO — Fox Chimney Service, St. Charles, IL · About the author