Lemont’s limestone heritage gives it a character unlike anywhere else in the area, and Indigo Chimney Sweep is proud to keep its historic and modern homes safe and warm. The Village of Lemont is famous for its historic downtown — a National Register district of limestone storefronts that dates to the 1850s canal-and-quarry boom — and for nearby Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, with its miles of trail circling the village.
All that history means a lot of older masonry, including chimneys built from the same local limestone that made Lemont famous. Those chimneys are beautiful and durable, but they still need regular care to stay watertight. We serve the whole village, from the historic downtown along Main and Stephen Streets to the newer neighborhoods on the bluffs above the canal.
In Lemont we handle the full system: sweeping, Level 1 and Level 2 inspections, masonry repair, relining, caps and crowns, gas fireplace service, and dryer vent cleaning. See starting prices or our full services list.
Caring for Lemont’s historic chimneys
In Lemont’s older limestone and brick homes we often find mortar in need of tuckpointing, deteriorated crowns, and aged flue liners that call for stainless-steel relining. Because so many homes here predate modern codes, a Level 2 inspection is a wise first step. In the newer hillside neighborhoods, annual sweeps and cap work are the usual needs.
Serving Lemont families
Lemont is home to Lemont High School in Lemont Township District 210. We are glad to help local families preserve and protect their homes, with clean work, photo documentation, and a firm price up front. Our shop is a drive north in Joliet.
Protect your historic Lemont home. Call (815) 296-9565 or book online.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work on Lemont’s historic limestone homes?
Yes. Lemont’s older limestone and brick chimneys are exactly the kind we specialize in — inspecting, repointing, and relining aged masonry flues while preserving the home’s character.
Do you serve all of Lemont?
We cover the entire village, from the historic downtown along Main and Stephen Streets to the newer neighborhoods on the bluffs above the canal.
Can you match old limestone or brick on a Lemont chimney?
In most cases, yes. We match materials and mortar color as closely as possible so repairs blend with the original masonry.
How often should a Lemont fireplace be swept?
Once a year for regular wood burners, or whenever creosote reaches about one-eighth of an inch.
Do older Lemont chimneys need relining?
Often. Cracked or missing clay liners are common in Lemont’s older homes, and a stainless-steel liner restores a safe, code-compliant flue.
Do you service gas fireplaces in Lemont?
Yes. We clean, tune, and safety-check gas logs and inserts throughout Lemont.
Are weekend appointments available in Lemont?
Yes, we are open seven days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM.
How do I get a price for Lemont chimney work?
Call (815) 296-9565 or book online for a clear, up-front quote.
Reviewed by Jamie Reed, operations manager at Indigo Chimney Sweep.