Illinois · Area codes 815 / 779
Chimney sweep in Rockford, IL
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Rockford, Joliet, Plainfield and Crystal Lake and the rest of the 815 / 779 area.
Area codes served: 815, 779 · the overlay covers the same area as 815, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 815 area
Winters around Rockford, Joliet and Plainfield mean long, heavy heating seasons and deep freeze-thaw cycles. Wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces that run for months build creosote quickly, and ice and snow load test crowns, caps and flashing. Plan an inspection and sweep in late summer or early fall, before the busy season starts.
The Census Bureau counts about 705,500 homes and apartments in the 815 territory. 56.9% were built before 1980 and 17% before 1940, lower than the Illinois figure of 64.7% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 74.4% of homes are single-family detached houses.
79.3% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 12.8% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0.5% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 17% of homes built before 1940, many chimneys here are older masonry. Older flues can be unlined or have clay tile liners that have cracked over the years, which a camera inspection of the flue will show.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the territory is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid).
The 815 territory (with overlay 779) is home to roughly 1,706,000 people across 273 ZIP codes in Will County, Winnebago County, McHenry County, Kankakee County and 20 more counties.
Services in Rockford
- Chimney inspection in Rockford: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Rockford: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Rockford: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,706,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 273 |
| Counties | 24 |
| Homes and apartments | 705,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 56.9% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0.5% |
| IECC climate zone | 5A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25040, B25024) for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
Selling a home in Rockford? NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 chimney inspection, including a video scan of the flue, when a property is sold or transferred.
Source: NFPA 211
Cities and towns we serve
- Rockford
- Joliet
- Plainfield
- Crystal Lake
- McHenry
- DeKalb
- Romeoville
- New Lenox
- Lockport
- Belvidere
- Woodstock
- Kankakee
- Frankfort
- Freeport
- Bourbonnais
- Ottawa
- Loves Park
- Machesney Park
- Dixon
- Sycamore
- Sterling
- Morris
- Shorewood
- Roscoe
- Crest Hill
- Streator
- Minooka
- Rochelle
- Channahon
- Manhattan
- Pontiac
- Rock Falls
- Harvard
- Marengo
- Wonder Lake
- Manteno
- Sandwich
- Rockton
- Wilmington
- South Beloit
…and 207 more communities.
All 273 ZIP codes in the 815 territory
60001 60012 60014 60033 60034 60039 60050 60051 60071 60081 60097 60098 60111 60112 60113 60115 60129 60135 60145 60146 60150 60151 60152 60178 60180 60403 60404 60407 60408 60410 60416 60420 60421 60423 60424 60431 60432 60433 60434 60435 60436 60437 60441 60442 60444 60446 60447 60450 60451 60460 60470 60474 60479 60481 60518 60520 60530 60531 60537 60541 60544 60548 60549 60550 60551 60552 60553 60556 60557 60585 60586 60901 60910 60911 60912 60913 60914 60915 60917 60919 60920 60921 60922 60924 60926 60927 60928 60929 60930 60931 60934 60935 60938 60940 60941 60944 60945 60946 60950 60951 60953 60954 60955 60956 60958 60959 60961 60964 60966 60967 60969 60970 60973 60974 61001 61006 61007 61008 61010 61011 61012 61013 61014 61015 61016 61018 61019 61020 61021 61024 61025 61027 61028 61030 61031 61032 61036 61037 61038 61039 61041 61042 61043 61044 61046 61047 61048 61049 61050 61051 61052 61053 61054 61057 61059 61060 61061 61062 61063 61064 61065 61067 61068 61070 61071 61072 61073 61074 61075 61077 61078 61079 61080 61081 61084 61085 61087 61088 61089 61091 61101 61102 61103 61104 61105 61106 61107 61108 61109 61110 61111 61112 61114 61115 61125 61126 61130 61131 61132 61243 61252 61258 61261 61270 61277 61283 61285 61301 61310 61311 61312 61313 61315 61316 61317 61318 61319 61320 61322 61323 61324 61325 61326 61327 61328 61329 61330 61331 61332 61333 61334 61335 61336 61337 61338 61340 61341 61342 61346 61348 61349 61350 61353 61354 61356 61358 61359 61360 61361 61362 61363 61364 61367 61368 61369 61370 61371 61372 61373 61374 61376 61377 61378 61379 61560 61726 61739 61740 61741 61743 61764 61769 61775
Questions about chimney service in Rockford
How do I book a chimney sweep in Rockford?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Rockford, IL.
Which areas does the 815 territory cover?
The 815 territory (with overlay 779) covers 273 ZIP codes in 24 counties, including Rockford, Joliet, Plainfield, Crystal Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Romeoville and New Lenox.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in Illinois?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for an inspection at least once a year. In the Midwest, a fall inspection before the first fire is a good habit.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Rockford?
Prices are set by the local company and depend on the chimney, the number of flues and what the inspection finds. Call 833-CHIMNEY for a quote.
Guides for Rockford homeowners
Run a chimney company in the 815 area? This territory is open: the 833-CHIMNEY calls from Rockford and the 273 ZIP codes above can ring at your company. Claim the 815 territory 779-CHIMNEY is available as a local vanity number for $100/month.