Certified Chimney Sweeps and Certified Dryer Duct Exhaust Technicians

The primary job of a chimney service professional is to aid in the prevention of fires related to fireplaces, wood stoves, gas, oil and coal heating systems and the chimneys that serve them. Certified Chimney Sweeps install, clean and maintain these systems, evaluate their performance, prescribe changes to improve their performance, and educate the consumer about their safe and efficient operation.

Chimney Sweeps and Dryer Duct Exhaust Technicians are certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America or http://www.CSIA.org. All Chimney Department technicians are certified.

About the Chimney Department, Ltd.

As a result of the destruction caused by chimney and dryer vent fires, the Chimney Department, Ltd. began as a one-man chimney sweep operation in 1980. As sole owner and operator, and career firefighter, Dieter Bove’ had seen first hand, the damage these types of fires can cause. He realized that chimney fires started because there was a void of information on chimney and fireplace maintenance and safety, for both homeowners and firefighters. By 1985 the Chimney Department became a local authority on the installation and maintenance of solid fuel appliances.

By 2006 the Chimney Department grew to five employees and an excellent reputation among customers for great work, fair pricing and superior professionalism. Today the Chimney Department’s service crew has 65 years of combined skill as certified chimney professionals and professional certified firefighters.

Who We Serve

The Chimney Department serves the independent homeowner, condo and townhome associations, homeowners associations, property management companies, non-profit organizations, schools, museums and restaurants.

Call the Chimney Department at 630-584-6620 today if you have any questions regarding your chimney, fireplace or clothes dryer vent. We offer free estimates and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.

Our customer’s satisfaction and safety is our #1 priority!

Meet Our Team

Melissa McClintock is a proud minority female business owner that has over 11 years of customer service experience.  When she isn’t managing the day-to-day affairs of the Chimney Department she is balancing life as an active mother and firefighter’s wife.

Bill McClintock is a Certified Chimney Sweep and Certified Dryer Duct Exhaust Technician through the Chimney Safety Institute of America. Bill is also a professional full-time, career Firefighter with the Bloomingdale Fire Protection District in Bloomingdale, IL.

Dieter Bove’ is a 30-veteran career Firefighter and founder of the Chimney Department, Ltd. Dieter is also an expert on the subject of solid fuel and gas combustion appliances and provides training on this subject to fire departments.

John Kowalski is a Certified Chimney Sweep and Certified Dryer Duct Exhaust Technician through the Chimney Safety Institute of America. John is also a professional full-time, career Firefighter with the Bloomingdale Fire Protection District in Bloomingdale, IL., a Master Rescue Diver and Arson Investigator. John operated Chimney Rescue, before joining the Chimney Department team in 2005.