Gurnee, IL · Chimney Service
Chimney Sweep in Gurnee, IL
Gurnee’s busy family homes rely on their fireplaces and dryers. Chimney Sweep Squad keeps them safe with sweeps, gas service, and dryer vent cleaning.
Chimney Sweep Squad provides chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair throughout Gurnee, IL. Best known for Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills, Gurnee is a busy family suburb of mostly newer homes — where gas fireplaces and hardworking dryers make yearly fireplace service and dryer vent cleaning especially worthwhile. Call (815) 420-6665.
Busy family homes, hardworking vents
Gurnee is a family town, and family homes do a lot of laundry — which makes dryer vent cleaning one of the most valuable services we provide here. Lint builds up in the vent where you can’t see it, and a clogged dryer vent is a leading cause of house fires. Clearing it also makes your dryer run faster and cheaper, which busy households notice right away. Most Gurnee homes are newer and have gas fireplaces, which need a yearly cleaning and venting safety check to guard against carbon monoxide.
For the homes with wood-burning fireplaces, we provide full sweeping and inspection too. Whatever your Gurnee home has, we keep it safe and give you honest, upfront pricing.
The region’s family destination
Gurnee draws millions of visitors a year to Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills, and Great Wolf Lodge, all just off I-94. Local families attend Warren Township High School. As the easternmost town in our service area, we’re glad to make the trip and keep Gurnee’s fireplaces and vents safe. More at the Village of Gurnee.
Chimney & venting services we provide in Gurnee
- Chimney sweeping and creosote removal
- NFPA 211 chimney inspections (Levels 1–3)
- Chimney repair, tuckpointing & rebuilds
- Caps, crowns & stainless liners
- Gas fireplace service (incl. gas valve replacement)
- Dryer vent & air duct cleaning
Emergency in Gurnee?
For an active chimney fire, a carbon monoxide alarm, or a gas smell, call 911 or your gas utility first, get everyone outside, then call us. See our chimney emergency guide.
Frequently asked questions
Why is dryer vent cleaning so important for Gurnee family homes?
Family homes run a lot of laundry, and lint builds up in the dryer vent where you can’t see it. A clogged vent is a leading cause of house fires, and clearing it also makes the dryer dry faster and cost less to run — a win for busy households.
I have a gas fireplace in my newer Gurnee home — do I need annual service?
Yes. Gas fireplaces still need a yearly cleaning and venting check, since blocked or corroded venting can leak carbon monoxide. It’s a short visit that keeps the unit safe and reliable through winter.
How do I know if my Gurnee dryer vent is clogged?
Common signs are clothes taking two cycles to dry, the dryer or laundry room feeling very hot, a burning smell when it runs, or lint around the outside vent flap. Any of those means it’s time for a cleaning.
Do you serve Gurnee even though it’s on the far east side of your area?
Yes. Gurnee is the easternmost town we serve — about 38 minutes from our McHenry base — and we make the trip 7 days a week. For a live fire, CO alarm, or gas smell, call 911 or your gas utility first.
Do you also sweep wood-burning fireplaces in Gurnee?
Yes. While gas is most common in Gurnee’s newer homes, we provide full sweeping, creosote removal, and inspection for wood-burning fireplaces across the village.
Chimney service in Gurnee, 7 days a week
Call for a sweep, inspection, or repair in Gurnee. Honest, upfront pricing from a 28-year pro.
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Published November 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Joseph Ino, Founder, Chimney Sweep Squad