Ace Chimney Service brings full chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair to Oakwood 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.
Oakwood Hills is a small wooded village founded in 1959, tucked into southeastern McHenry County east of Crystal Lake and north of Cary, built around its namesake lake and heavy tree cover. Local government and services are coordinated through the Village of Oakwood Hills.
Chimney and fireplace service for Oakwood Hills homes
The heavy shade and lakeside setting in Oakwood Hills mean damp, cool conditions that are hard on masonry and encourage creosote in flues that never fully warm. We watch crowns, caps, and liner condition closely on these homes.
- Chimney sweeping with a Level 1 inspection
- Level 1 and Level 2 inspections, including camera scans for home sales
- Repair and masonry — tuckpointing, brick, flashing, waterproofing
- Relining with stainless liners
- Caps and crowns
- Gas fireplace service, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct cleaning
Local to Oakwood Hills
Oakwood Hills is defined by its trees and water — a quiet lake community rather than a grid of subdivisions, with winding wooded streets and Oakwood Hills Lake at its center. It sits within Community High School District 155.
Families across Oakwood Hills — including students at Cary-Grove High School — rely on a chimney that stays safe all winter. Shaded, lake-adjacent lots keep flues cool and damp, which accelerates creosote, so a yearly sweep matters more here than in an open, sunny subdivision.
Why Oakwood 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 Oakwood Hills. Call (815) 320-0883 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the trees around Oakwood Hills affect my chimney?
Indirectly, yes. Heavy shade keeps roofs and flues cooler and damper, which speeds creosote buildup and is hard on masonry, so annual maintenance is worthwhile.
How often should an Oakwood Hills chimney be swept?
Once a year for regular wood burners, more often if cool, damp conditions are building creosote quickly.
Can you reline an older Oakwood Hills chimney?
Yes. A stainless liner sized to your appliance restores a safe flue when the old clay liner has cracked.
Do you inspect chimneys for Oakwood Hills home sales?
Yes, Level 2 inspections with camera scans and written reports.
Is there a travel charge to Oakwood Hills?
No. Our published prices apply with no travel fee.
Are weekend appointments available?
Yes, seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.
My cap is rusted and staining the siding. Can you replace it?
Yes, with a stainless cap that will not rust or streak.
Do you clean dryer vents in Oakwood Hills?
Yes, dryer vent cleaning is one of our services across the whole area.
Published: July 24, 2026