Ace Chimney Service brings full chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair to Cary, 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.
Cary was founded in 1833 by William D. Cary and sits along the Fox River in southeastern McHenry County, a mix of long-established homes and newer neighborhoods. Local government and services are coordinated through the Village of Cary.
Chimney and fireplace service for Cary homes
Cary’s older homes carry traditional masonry chimneys that have seen many northern Illinois winters, while newer developments lean toward factory-built fireplaces. We clean, inspect, reline, and repair both, and we will tell you plainly which yours needs.
- 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 Cary
Cary’s setting on the Fox River and its wooded ravines give it a distinct feel, and its schools — Cary-Grove High School serves Cary along with Fox River Grove, Trout Valley, and Oakwood Hills — anchor the community. Homes in the older village core near the Metra line are among the masonry chimneys we most often service here.
Families across Cary — including students at Cary-Grove High School — count on a chimney that works safely all winter. Wooded lots and river-valley air mean shade, damp, and hard freezes — a combination that is rough on masonry and encourages creosote in cool flues, so an annual sweep and a sound crown pay off.
Why Cary 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 Cary. And we will tell you when work is not needed. Call (815) 320-0883 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old are the chimneys you typically service in Cary?
Cary dates to 1833, and many homes in the older village core have masonry chimneys decades old that need periodic tuckpointing, crown work, and sometimes relining.
Can you reline a chimney in an older Cary home?
Yes. Cracked clay tile liners are common in older Cary chimneys. A stainless steel liner sized to the appliance restores a safe, continuous flue.
Do you provide inspections for Cary home sales?
Yes, Level 2 inspections with camera scans and written reports, which is what most Cary transactions require.
My wood-burning fireplace smokes into the room. Can you fix that?
Often yes. Smoking usually comes from a dirty flue, a closed or faulty damper, or a draft problem — all of which we diagnose and address.
Do you charge extra to come to Cary?
No. Our published prices apply in Cary with no travel fee.
Are weekend appointments available in Cary?
Yes, seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.
How often should a Cary fireplace be swept?
Annually for regular wood burners, and whenever a sweep or inspection reveals significant creosote buildup.
What is the first thing to fix on a leaking Cary chimney?
Usually the top of the stack — a cracked crown or missing cap letting water in. We identify the actual entry point rather than guessing.
Published: July 24, 2026