Ace Chimney Service brings full chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair to Lake in the Hills, IL. We are based just up the road in Crystal Lake, open 7am to 7pm seven days a week, with every price published up front.
Lake in the Hills grew fast from a small lakeside community into one of McHenry County’s larger villages, and its housing runs from older homes near Woods Creek Lake to sprawling newer subdivisions. Local government and services are coordinated through the Village of Lake in the Hills.
Chimney and fireplace service for Lake in the Hills homes
That mix matters for chimney work. The established homes often have traditional masonry chimneys that have weathered decades of northern Illinois freeze-thaw, while the newer subdivisions are full of factory-built fireplaces with metal chimneys and chase covers. We service both, and we bring the right tools and liners for each.
- Chimney sweeping — creosote and soot removed with the fireplace sealed and a HEPA vacuum running
- Inspection — Level 1 and Level 2, including camera scans for home sales
- Repair and masonry — tuckpointing, brick, flashing, and waterproofing
- Relining — stainless liners sized to the appliance
- Caps and crowns — the cheapest protection against water damage
- Gas fireplace service, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct cleaning
Local to Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills is built around water and open space — the 240-acre Lake in the Hills Fen Nature Preserve, one of the finest fens in the state, sits on limestone moraines on the village’s edge, and the 125-acre Sunset Park Complex anchors local recreation. Homes near Woods Creek Lake and Ken Carpen Park make up a good share of the fireplaces we service here.
Families across Lake in the Hills — including students at Jacobs High School — count on a chimney that works safely all winter. Sitting out in open McHenry County terrain, these homes take the full brunt of winter wind, which cools flues and speeds creosote buildup — an annual sweep is worth its price.
Why Lake in the Hills calls us
You see the evidence for every recommendation — we photograph what we find before suggesting any work. Prices are on the pricing page before you call, with no travel charge to Lake in the Hills. And we will tell you when work is not needed. Call (815) 320-0883 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you service the factory-built fireplaces in Lake in the Hills subdivisions?
Yes. Many newer LITH homes have prefabricated fireplaces with metal chimneys and chase covers. We clean, inspect, and repair those as readily as traditional masonry chimneys.
How often should a Lake in the Hills chimney be swept?
Once a year for regular wood burners. Homes exposed to open wind out here can build creosote faster, so more frequent checks are sometimes wise.
Can you inspect a chimney for a home sale in Lake in the Hills?
Yes. A Level 2 inspection with a camera scan is what most LITH real estate transactions call for, and we provide written documentation.
My chase cover is rusting and staining the siding. Can you help?
Yes. Rusted galvanized chase covers are common on LITH prefab chimneys. We replace them with stainless, which does not rust or streak.
Do you cover all of Lake in the Hills?
Yes, the whole village and the neighboring towns. There is no travel charge to any part of LITH.
What does a sweep cost in Lake in the Hills?
Our sweep with a Level 1 inspection starts at the price published on our pricing page, the same across our whole service area.
Do you work weekends in Lake in the Hills?
Yes, seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.
I have not used my fireplace in years. Is it safe to light?
Have it inspected first. Long-idle flues in LITH homes often hold nests, debris, or a deteriorated liner. We will tell you honestly whether it is ready.
Published: July 24, 2026