Windsor chimney service: Sims Chimney and Masonry Services for area code 217
Sims Chimney and Masonry Services is our free complimentary listing for area code 217/447, which covers Windsor, Mattoon, Springfield and Champaign. Call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code to get connected.
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Sims Chimney and Masonry Services
Sims Chimney and Masonry Services is our free listing for the 217 area code: the company we would pick to service our own chimney. They are not a paid member.
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Why we chose Sims Chimney and Masonry Services
Free complimentary listing, not a paid member. We simply chose the company we would pick to service our own chimney. A listing is not a guarantee of their work.
Who they are
- Based in
- Windsor, IL
- Experience
- 35+ years
- Serving
- Windsor & surrounding areas
What they do
- Chimney sweeping
- Chimney inspection
- Chimney repair & rebuilding
- Historical restorations
- Brick & stone work
- Tuckpointing
Why we chose them
- More than 35 years of experience
- Free estimates
- Discounts for seniors and veterans
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About homes and winters in area code 217
Area code 217/447 covers central Illinois, from Springfield, Champaign and Decatur to Mattoon, Charleston, Quincy and the small towns between them. It is an old housing stock: of about 510,000 homes and apartments, roughly 66% were built before 1980 and 21% before 1940, and the median home dates from the 1970s. About 73% are single-family detached houses.
Winter here is serious. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Mattoon Coles Co Airport, IL show about 5,297 heating degree days a year, a January average of 27.8°F. Water that soaks into brick freezes, expands and thaws again many times each winter; over the years that cracks crowns and loosens mortar joints, so a cap and a sound crown are worth the money.
The most common way to heat a home here is utility gas (about 61% of occupied homes, per the Census), followed by electricity at about 28%. Wood is the main heat in fewer than 2 in 100 homes, so most fireplaces here are for cool evenings, and gas fireplaces and inserts are common. Energy codes place it in IECC climate zone 5A (80%), 4A (20%). NFPA 211, the national chimney and venting standard, recommends an inspection every year no matter what you burn.
Sources: Census ACS 2018–2022 (B25034, B25040, B25024); NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, Mattoon Coles Co Airport, IL (USW00053802); IECC 2021 climate zones by county (PNNL-33270); NFPA 211; Wikipedia: Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois.
Around the 217 area
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Cities and towns in area code 217
The 217 / 447 territory covers about 1,093,000 people in 353 ZIP codes across Champaign County, Sangamon County, Macon County, Vermilion County, Adams County, Coles County, Christian County, Morgan County, Montgomery County, Effingham County, Logan County and Macoupin County.
- Springfield
- Champaign
- Decatur
- Quincy
- Urbana
- Danville
- Jacksonville
- Charleston
- Mattoon
- Effingham
- Lincoln
- Taylorville
- Chatham
- Mahomet
- Rantoul
- Paris
- Clinton
- Savoy
- Litchfield
- Monticello
- Carlinville
- Hillsboro
- Sullivan
- Shelbyville
- Beardstown
- Marshall
- Pana
- Tuscola
- Mt Zion
- Petersburg
- Saint Joseph
- Rochester
- Sherman
- Hoopeston
- Paxton
- Pittsfield
- Rushville
- Auburn
- Mount Sterling
- Riverton
…and 263 more communities.
Full Springfield chimney sweep page with every ZIP code in 217 →
| Population | 1,093,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 353 |
| Counties | 35 |
| Homes and apartments | 509,700 |
| Built before 1980 | 65.9% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| IECC climate zone | 5A, 4A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
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Chimney services in the 217 area
Questions about area code 217
Who is the chimney sweep for area code 217?
Sims Chimney and Masonry Services is our free listing for the 217, 447 area, including Windsor, Mattoon, Springfield and Champaign. Call 833-CHIMNEY to book.
Is Sims Chimney and Masonry Services a paid ChimneySweeps.com member?
No. Sims Chimney and Masonry Services is a free complimentary listing: the company we would pick to service our own chimney in area code 217. They did not pay to be listed.
How do I reach Sims Chimney and Masonry Services?
Call 833-CHIMNEY (833-244-6639) and enter your ZIP code to get connected. You can also visit 66dc1ee2321d7.site123.me.
Does Sims Chimney and Masonry offer warranties?
Their website says stainless steel products carry a lifetime warranty, waterproofing a 10-year warranty, and galvanized steel products a 5-year warranty.
How old are homes in the 217 area?
Older than most. Census figures show about 66% of homes in area code 217 were built before 1980, and the median home dates from the 1970s. Older chimneys often need liner, crown or mortar work, so a yearly inspection matters.
Which cities are in the 217 area code?
The 217 territory covers 353 ZIP codes in 35 counties, including Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Quincy, Urbana, Danville, Jacksonville and Charleston.
How do I book a chimney inspection in Springfield?
Call 833-CHIMNEY, or call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code. Your call goes to Sims Chimney and Masonry Services. Confirm the price for your home when you book.
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Photo credits (6 photos used on this page and in the video)
- Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville, Illinois: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Lake Shelbyville in Shelby County, Illinois: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Illinois Central depot in Mattoon: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Homes on Wabash Avenue in Mattoon: TheCatalyst31, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Starr Hotel building in Mattoon: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Shelbyville Carnegie Library: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
