Illinois · Area codes 847 / 224
Chimney sweep in Elgin, IL
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Elgin, Waukegan, Des Plaines and Evanston and the rest of the 847 / 224 area.
Area codes served: 847, 224 · the overlay covers the same area as 847, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 847 area
Winters around Elgin, Waukegan and Des Plaines 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 823,400 homes and apartments in the 847 territory. 57% were built before 1980 and 8.8% before 1940, lower than the Illinois figure of 64.7% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 59.7% of homes are single-family detached houses.
83.4% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 14.2% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
Most homes here are more than 40 years old, so original flue liners, mortar joints and chimney crowns have seen decades of weather. An annual inspection catches wear before it becomes a repair.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the territory is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid).
The 847 territory (with overlay 224) is home to roughly 2,114,000 people across 104 ZIP codes in Cook County, Lake County, Kane County, McHenry County and 1 more county.
Services in Elgin
- Chimney inspection in Elgin: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Elgin: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Elgin: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 2,114,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 104 |
| Counties | 5 |
| Homes and apartments | 823,400 |
| Built before 1980 | 57% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0% |
| 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 Elgin? 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
- Elgin
- Waukegan
- Des Plaines
- Evanston
- Arlington Heights
- Schaumburg
- Palatine
- Round Lake
- Skokie
- Mount Prospect
- Glenview
- Hoffman Estates
- Barrington
- Lake Zurich
- Buffalo Grove
- Northbrook
- Streamwood
- Park Ridge
- Carpentersville
- Wheeling
- Mundelein
- Gurnee
- Hanover Park
- Grayslake
- Lake Villa
- Elk Grove Village
- Algonquin
- Zion
- Highland Park
- Huntley
- Libertyville
- Deerfield
- Vernon Hills
- Wilmette
- Cary
- Morton Grove
- South Elgin
- Antioch
- Roselle
- Bloomingdale
…and 27 more communities.
All 104 ZIP codes in the 847 territory
60002 60004 60005 60006 60007 60008 60009 60010 60011 60013 60015 60016 60017 60018 60019 60020 60021 60022 60025 60026 60029 60030 60031 60035 60037 60038 60040 60043 60044 60045 60046 60047 60048 60053 60055 60056 60060 60061 60062 60064 60065 60067 60068 60069 60070 60073 60074 60075 60076 60077 60078 60079 60082 60083 60084 60085 60086 60087 60088 60089 60090 60091 60093 60094 60095 60096 60099 60102 60107 60108 60109 60110 60117 60118 60120 60121 60122 60123 60124 60131 60133 60136 60140 60142 60157 60159 60168 60169 60172 60173 60177 60179 60192 60193 60194 60195 60196 60201 60202 60203 60204 60208 60209 60712
Questions about chimney service in Elgin
How do I book a chimney sweep in Elgin?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Elgin, IL.
Which areas does the 847 territory cover?
The 847 territory (with overlay 224) covers 104 ZIP codes in 5 counties, including Elgin, Waukegan, Des Plaines, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Palatine and Round Lake.
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 Elgin?
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.
Run a chimney company in the 847 area? This territory is open: the 833-CHIMNEY calls from Elgin and the 104 ZIP codes above can ring at your company. Claim the 847 territory 224-CHIMNEY is available as a local vanity number for $100/month.