Indiana · Area code 219
Chimney sweep in Valparaiso, IN
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Valparaiso, Gary, Crown Point and Hammond and the rest of the 219 area code.
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Northwest Fireplace & Chimney
Serving Valparaiso, IN and the 219 area code.
| Chimney inspection | from $299 |
|---|---|
| Chimney cleaning | from $399 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | from $249 |
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Chimney care in the 219 area
Winters around Valparaiso, Gary and Crown Point 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 358,900 homes and apartments in the 219 territory. 62.9% were built before 1980 and 15.2% before 1940, higher than the Indiana figure of 56.4% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 73.9% of homes are single-family detached houses.
84.1% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 10.3% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0.6% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 15.2% 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 219 territory is home to roughly 841,000 people across 77 ZIP codes in Lake County, Porter County, LaPorte County, Jasper County and 5 more counties.
Services in Valparaiso
- Chimney inspection in Valparaiso: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Valparaiso: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Valparaiso: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 841,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 77 |
| Counties | 9 |
| Homes and apartments | 358,900 |
| Built before 1980 | 62.9% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0.6% |
| 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 Valparaiso? 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
- 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.
All 77 ZIP codes in the 219 territory
46301 46302 46303 46304 46307 46308 46310 46311 46312 46319 46320 46321 46322 46323 46324 46325 46327 46340 46341 46342 46345 46346 46347 46348 46349 46350 46352 46355 46356 46360 46361 46368 46371 46372 46373 46374 46375 46376 46377 46379 46380 46381 46382 46383 46384 46385 46390 46391 46392 46393 46394 46401 46402 46403 46404 46405 46406 46407 46408 46409 46410 46411 47922 47929 47942 47943 47946 47948 47951 47957 47959 47963 47964 47977 47978 47980 47995
Questions about chimney service in Valparaiso
How do I book a chimney sweep in Valparaiso?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code to reach Northwest Fireplace & Chimney, the ChimneySweeps.com member for the 219 area code.
Which areas does the 219 territory cover?
The 219 territory covers 77 ZIP codes in 9 counties, including Valparaiso, Gary, Crown Point, Hammond, La Porte, Michigan City, Portage and Merrillville.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in Indiana?
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 Valparaiso?
Northwest Fireplace & Chimney lists chimney cleaning from $399. The final price depends on your chimney, so confirm when you book.
Guides for Valparaiso homeowners
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