Ace Chimney Service brings full chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair to Huntley, 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.
Huntley has grown rapidly from a small farming village into one of the fastest-growing communities in the region, with a large share of newer homes and active-adult neighborhoods. Local government and services are coordinated through the Village of Huntley.
Chimney and fireplace service for Huntley homes
Because so much of Huntley is newer construction, most chimneys here are factory-built systems — prefabricated fireplaces with metal chimneys and chase covers rather than full masonry stacks. These have their own service needs: chase cover replacement, cap fitting, and inspection of the metal flue, all of which we do.
- 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 Huntley
Huntley centers on its historic Square and Main Street, with Deicke Park — the village’s largest park, just southwest of downtown on the west side of Route 47 — anchoring local recreation. The many newer subdivisions spreading out from the old village core are full of the factory-built fireplaces we service.
Families across Huntley — including students at Huntley High School — count on a chimney that works safely all winter. Out on open former farmland, Huntley homes catch a lot of winter wind that cools flues quickly, and prefab metal chimneys still collect debris and need their caps and chase covers kept sound.
Why Huntley 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 Huntley. And we will tell you when work is not needed. Call (815) 320-0883 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Huntley homes are newer — do they still need chimney service?
Yes. Factory-built fireplaces still need cleaning, inspection, and maintenance. The metal flue collects debris, chase covers rust, and caps fail — all worth checking annually.
What is a chase cover, and why does mine matter?
On a factory-built chimney enclosed in a wood-framed chase, the chase cover is the metal lid on top. Galvanized covers rust through and leak; we replace them with stainless, which does not.
Do you clean prefab fireplaces the same as masonry ones?
The inspection and cleaning are tailored to the system, but yes — we service factory-built fireplaces and metal chimneys as readily as traditional masonry.
Do you inspect chimneys for Huntley home sales?
Yes, Level 2 inspections with documentation, suited to prefab and masonry systems alike.
Is there a travel fee to Huntley?
No. Our published prices apply in Huntley with no travel charge.
Are you open weekends in Huntley?
Yes, 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
Do you clean dryer vents in Huntley’s newer subdivisions?
Yes. Newer homes often have long dryer vent runs through walls or ceilings that clog and need rotary cleaning — a common and important service here.
How often should a Huntley gas fireplace be serviced?
Annually. Gas appliances need their burner, venting, and safety controls checked each year regardless of the home’s age.
Published: July 24, 2026