Valparaiso chimney service: Northwest Fireplace & Chimney for area code 219
Northwest Fireplace & Chimney is our free complimentary listing for area code 219, which covers Valparaiso, Portage, Merrillville and St. John. Call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code to get connected.
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Northwest Fireplace & Chimney
Northwest Fireplace & Chimney is our free listing for the 219 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 Northwest Fireplace & Chimney
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
- Valparaiso, IN
- Founded
- 2012 by Octavio De La Vega
- Serving
- Porter, Lake & LaPorte counties
What they do
- Chimney sweeping
- Masonry repair & tuckpointing
- Fireplace installation
- Dryer vent cleaning & inspection
- Fireplace showroom
- Financing available
Why we chose them
- Reputation: 4.8 stars from 500+ Google reviews
- Founded by a union bricklayer
- Masonry, sweeping & fireplaces in one company
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Chimneys and homes in the 219 area
The 219 territory covers northwest Indiana, from Gary, Hammond and Merrillville to Valparaiso, Portage, Crown Point and Michigan City. It is an old housing stock: of about 359,000 homes and apartments, roughly 63% were built before 1980 and 15% before 1940, and the median home dates from the 1970s. About 74% are single-family detached houses.
Winters are long and cold. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Valparaiso Porter Co Municipal Airport, IN show about 5,737 heating degree days a year, a January average of 26.2°F. Repeated freezing and thawing is hard on brick, mortar and chimney crowns, which is why crown repair, repointing and chimney caps come up so often on older homes.
Census figures put utility gas as the main heating fuel in about 84% of occupied homes and electricity in about 10%. 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. The area falls in IECC climate zone 5A. Whatever the fuel, NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for a yearly inspection.
Sources: Census ACS 2018–2022 (B25034, B25040, B25024); NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, Valparaiso Porter Co Municipal Airport, IN (USW00004846); IECC 2021 climate zones by county (PNNL-33270); NFPA 211; Wikipedia: Valparaiso, Indiana.
Around the 219 area
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Cities and towns in area code 219
The 219 territory covers about 841,000 people in 77 ZIP codes across Lake County, Porter County, LaPorte County, Jasper County, Newton County, White County, Pulaski County, Starke County and Benton County.
- Valparaiso
- Gary
- Crown Point
- Hammond
- La Porte
- Michigan City
- Portage
- Merrillville
- Hobart
- Chesterton
- East Chicago
- Schererville
- Munster
- Highland
- Dyer
- Lowell
- Saint John
- Griffith
- Cedar Lake
- De Motte
- Lake Station
- Whiting
- Rensselaer
- Hebron
- Westville
- Wheatfield
- Kouts
- Lake Village
- Rolling Prairie
- Monon
- Remington
- Wanatah
- Morocco
- Kentland
- Medaryville
- Wolcott
- Union Mills
- Francesville
- Hanna
- Kingsford Heights
…and 20 more communities.
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| Population | 841,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 77 |
| Counties | 9 |
| Homes and apartments | 358,900 |
| Built before 1980 | 62.9% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| IECC climate zone | 5A |
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 219 area
Questions about area code 219
Who is the chimney sweep for area code 219?
Northwest Fireplace & Chimney is our free listing for the 219 area, including Valparaiso, Portage, Merrillville and St. John. Call 833-CHIMNEY to book.
Is Northwest Fireplace & Chimney a paid ChimneySweeps.com member?
No. Northwest Fireplace & Chimney is a free complimentary listing: the company we would pick to service our own chimney in area code 219. They did not pay to be listed.
How do I reach Northwest Fireplace & Chimney?
Call 833-CHIMNEY (833-244-6639) and enter your ZIP code to get connected. You can also visit sootpatrol.com.
Does Northwest Fireplace & Chimney do masonry?
Yes. Their website lists masonry repair including tuckpointing, and says the company was founded by a union bricklayer.
How old are homes in the 219 area?
Older than most. Census figures show about 63% of homes in area code 219 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 219 area code?
The 219 territory covers 77 ZIP codes in 9 counties, including Valparaiso, Gary, Crown Point, Hammond, La Porte, Michigan City, Portage and Merrillville.
How do I book a chimney inspection in Valparaiso?
Call 833-CHIMNEY, or call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code. Your call goes to Northwest Fireplace & Chimney. 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)
- Porter County Courthouse: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Indiana Dunes National Park: ElbertHGary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Downtown Portage: Dennisyerger84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Merrillville along US 30: Dennisyerger84, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Mount Baldy at Indiana Dunes: Indianadunes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Porter County Courthouse in Valparaiso: Kiwithing, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
