Richmond, IL · Chimney Service
Chimney Sweep in Richmond, IL
In the Village of Yesteryear, Richmond’s historic homes keep their character with careful chimney care from Chimney Sweep Squad, just up Route 31.
Chimney Sweep Squad provides chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair throughout Richmond, IL. Known as the Village of Yesteryear for its charming historic downtown, Richmond is full of older homes with original masonry chimneys — and it’s just a short drive up Route 31 from our McHenry base, so we’re close by. Call (815) 420-6665.
Historic charm, historic chimneys
Richmond wears its history proudly — its quaint downtown earned it the nickname the Village of Yesteryear — and that charm comes with a lot of older housing. Homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s around downtown often have original brick chimneys and clay tile liners that, after a century-plus of northern Illinois winters, need inspection, tuckpointing, crown repair, and sometimes relining. We do that work carefully, matching brick and mortar so repairs preserve the character that makes Richmond special.
We also serve Richmond’s newer homes and the surrounding rural properties, where wood-burning fireplaces, wood stoves, and gas fireplaces each need their own care. Whatever keeps your Richmond home warm, we keep it safe.
The Village of Yesteryear
Richmond’s historic downtown, bordered by Main, Mill, and Broadway, is dotted with gift shops and a few antique stores, and landmarks like the 1907 Memorial Hall and the Richmond Historic Depot Museum preserve its past. Richmond-Burton High School serves the community. Being just up Route 31 from McHenry, we’re one of your closest chimney companies. More at the Village of Richmond.
Chimney & venting services we provide in Richmond
- 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 Richmond?
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
Do you work on Richmond’s historic downtown homes?
Yes, and carefully. Richmond’s older homes often have original masonry and clay liners, and on repairs we match brick and mortar so tuckpointing and crown work preserve the historic character that gives the Village of Yesteryear its charm.
My Richmond home is over 100 years old — is the chimney liner safe?
It may need checking. Clay tile liners crack with age and heat cycling, which can let heat or gases reach your home. A Level 2 camera inspection shows the liner’s real condition, and we recommend relining only if it’s genuinely needed.
How close is Richmond to your service base?
Very close. Richmond is just up State Route 31 from our McHenry base — about 15 minutes — so we’re one of the nearest chimney companies to you and can schedule promptly, 7 days a week.
Do you serve rural properties around Richmond too?
Yes. Along with the downtown homes, we serve the surrounding rural properties, where wood-burning fireplaces and wood stoves get heavy winter use and need regular sweeps, and where uncapped flues can collect nests and debris.
Do you handle both wood and gas fireplaces in Richmond?
Yes. We sweep and inspect wood-burning fireplaces, service wood stoves and inserts, and provide the yearly cleaning and venting check that gas fireplaces need. We match the service to your exact setup.
Chimney service in Richmond, 7 days a week
Call for a sweep, inspection, or repair in Richmond. Honest, upfront pricing from a 28-year pro.
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Published November 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Joseph Ino, Founder, Chimney Sweep Squad