Ace Chimney Service brings full chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair to McHenry, 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.
McHenry sits on the Fox River and the Chain O’Lakes, a city with deep roots and a wide mix of housing from lakeside cottages to modern subdivisions. Local government and services are coordinated through the City of McHenry.
Chimney and fireplace service for McHenry homes
McHenry’s range — older river and lake homes alongside newer builds — means we see everything from aged masonry chimneys needing repointing and relining to factory-built systems needing chase covers and caps. We handle the full range.
- 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 McHenry
McHenry’s life centers on the water: the Fox River, the Chain O’Lakes, and Petersen Park with its beach on the west side of the city. Boone Creek winds through town, and the older neighborhoods near the river hold many of the masonry chimneys we service.
Families across McHenry — including students at McHenry Community High School — count on a chimney that works safely all winter. Lake and river moisture combined with hard McHenry County winters is hard on masonry and on flues that run cool — annual sweeping and solid crown-and-cap protection are worth the modest cost here.
Why McHenry 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 McHenry. And we will tell you when work is not needed. Call (815) 320-0883 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you service lakeside homes around McHenry and the Chain O’Lakes?
Yes. Lake and river homes take extra moisture, which is tough on masonry and flues, so we pay particular attention to crowns, caps, and liner condition on these chimneys.
How often should a McHenry chimney be swept?
Once a year for regular wood burners, more often if a sweep reveals heavy creosote from cool, damp conditions near the water.
Can you reline an older McHenry chimney?
Yes. Cracked clay liners are common in McHenry’s older river-neighborhood homes, and a stainless liner restores a safe flue.
Do you handle Level 2 inspections for McHenry home sales?
Yes, with camera scans and written reports.
Is there a travel charge to McHenry?
No. Our published prices apply in McHenry with no travel fee.
Are weekend appointments available in McHenry?
Yes, seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.
My chimney cap is rusted. Does it matter?
Yes. A rusted cap stains the masonry and eventually fails, letting rain and animals into the flue. Replacing it with stainless is inexpensive protection.
Do you clean dryer vents in McHenry too?
Yes. Dryer vent cleaning is one of our services across the whole area, and it is one of the simplest fire risks to remove.
Published: July 24, 2026