Illinois · Area codes 217 / 447
Chimney sweep in Springfield, IL
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Springfield, Champaign, Decatur and Quincy and the rest of the 217 / 447 area.
Area codes served: 217, 447 · the overlay covers the same area as 217, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 217 area
Winters around Springfield, Champaign and Decatur 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 509,700 homes and apartments in the 217 territory. 65.9% were built before 1980 and 21.4% before 1940, close to the Illinois figure of 64.7% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 73% of homes are single-family detached houses.
61.3% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 27.6% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0.9% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 21.4% 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, 80% of residents live in climate zone 5A (cool, humid), and the rest mostly in 4A (mixed, humid).
The 217 territory (with overlay 447) is home to roughly 1,093,000 people across 353 ZIP codes in Champaign County, Sangamon County, Macon County, Vermilion County and 31 more counties.
Services in Springfield
- Chimney inspection in Springfield: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Springfield: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Springfield: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,093,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 353 |
| Counties | 35 |
| Homes and apartments | 509,700 |
| Built before 1980 | 65.9% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0.9% |
| IECC climate zone | 5A, 4A |
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 Springfield? 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
- 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.
All 353 ZIP codes in the 217 territory
60918 60932 60933 60936 60942 60948 60949 60952 60957 60960 60962 60963 60968 61450 61454 61723 61727 61749 61750 61751 61756 61773 61778 61801 61802 61803 61810 61811 61812 61813 61814 61815 61816 61817 61818 61820 61821 61822 61824 61825 61826 61830 61831 61832 61833 61834 61839 61840 61841 61843 61844 61845 61846 61847 61848 61849 61850 61851 61852 61853 61854 61855 61856 61857 61858 61859 61862 61863 61864 61865 61866 61870 61871 61872 61873 61874 61875 61876 61877 61878 61880 61882 61883 61884 61910 61911 61912 61913 61914 61917 61919 61920 61924 61925 61928 61929 61930 61931 61932 61933 61936 61937 61938 61940 61941 61942 61943 61944 61949 61951 61953 61955 61956 61957 62009 62015 62016 62017 62019 62027 62032 62033 62044 62049 62050 62051 62056 62069 62074 62075 62076 62077 62078 62082 62083 62085 62086 62089 62091 62092 62094 62098 62301 62305 62306 62311 62312 62313 62314 62316 62320 62321 62323 62324 62325 62329 62330 62334 62336 62338 62339 62340 62341 62343 62345 62346 62347 62348 62349 62351 62352 62353 62354 62356 62357 62358 62359 62360 62361 62362 62363 62365 62366 62370 62373 62375 62376 62378 62379 62380 62401 62420 62422 62423 62424 62428 62435 62438 62440 62441 62442 62445 62447 62461 62462 62463 62465 62467 62468 62469 62473 62474 62477 62501 62510 62512 62513 62514 62515 62517 62518 62519 62520 62521 62522 62523 62524 62525 62526 62530 62531 62532 62533 62534 62535 62536 62537 62538 62539 62540 62541 62543 62544 62545 62546 62547 62548 62549 62550 62551 62553 62554 62555 62556 62557 62558 62560 62561 62563 62565 62567 62568 62570 62571 62572 62573 62601 62610 62611 62612 62613 62615 62618 62621 62622 62625 62626 62627 62628 62629 62631 62634 62635 62638 62639 62640 62642 62643 62650 62651 62656 62659 62660 62661 62662 62663 62664 62665 62666 62667 62668 62670 62672 62673 62674 62675 62677 62681 62683 62684 62688 62689 62690 62691 62692 62693 62694 62695 62701 62702 62703 62704 62705 62706 62707 62708 62711 62712 62715 62716 62719 62722 62723 62726 62736 62739 62756 62757 62761 62762 62763 62764 62765 62766 62767 62769 62776 62777 62781 62786 62791 62794 62796
Questions about chimney service in Springfield
How do I book a chimney sweep in Springfield?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Springfield, IL.
Which areas does the 217 territory cover?
The 217 territory (with overlay 447) covers 353 ZIP codes in 35 counties, including Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Quincy, Urbana, Danville, Jacksonville and Charleston.
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 Springfield?
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.
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