Ace Chimney Service brings full chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair to Island Lake, 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.
Island Lake sits on the McHenry–Lake county line around its namesake lake, a close-knit community of established lakeside homes and newer builds. Local government and services are coordinated through the Village of Island Lake.
Chimney and fireplace service for Island Lake homes
Island Lake’s mix of older lake cottages and newer homes means both traditional masonry chimneys and factory-built systems. Lakeside moisture makes crown, cap, and liner condition especially worth watching here.
- 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 Island Lake
Island Lake’s green spaces include Converse Park and Veterans Memorial Park, and just outside the village the 247-acre Cotton Creek Marsh preserves high-quality wetland on the Fox River floodplain. The older homes around the lake itself hold many of the chimneys we service in the village.
Families across Island Lake — including students at Wauconda High School — count on a chimney that works safely all winter. Lake-adjacent damp combined with hard McHenry County winters is tough on masonry and on flues that run cool near the water, so annual sweeping and solid weather protection at the top of the stack matter here.
Why Island Lake 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 Island Lake. And we will tell you when work is not needed. Call (815) 320-0883 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you service the older lake cottages in Island Lake?
Yes. Older lakeside homes often have masonry chimneys that have taken years of lake moisture and freeze-thaw, so we pay close attention to crowns, caps, and liner condition.
How often should an Island Lake chimney be swept?
Once a year for regular wood burners, more often if damp, cool lakeside conditions are building creosote quickly.
Can you reline an older Island Lake chimney?
Yes. Cracked clay liners are common in older lake homes, and a stainless liner restores a safe, continuous flue.
Do you inspect chimneys for Island Lake home sales?
Yes, Level 2 inspections with camera scans and written reports.
Is there a travel charge to Island Lake?
No. Our published prices apply with no travel fee.
Are weekend appointments available in Island Lake?
Yes, seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.
My cap is rusted and water is getting in. Can you fix it?
Yes. A rusted or missing cap lets rain and animals into the flue. We fit a stainless cap with proper mesh, which is inexpensive and long-lasting.
Do you clean dryer vents in Island Lake?
Yes, dryer vent cleaning is one of our services across the whole area.
Published: July 24, 2026