
Melvin Chimney Cleaning Group IN Vernon Hills, IL
Technical Scope
Every service follows NFPA 211 fire prevention standards using commercial HEPA filtration, calibrated mechanical whips, and video imaging.
Flue Sweeping & Glazed Creosote
Video Scans & Relining
Dampers, Caps & Tuckpointing
Rotary power sweeping clears powdery soot, tar deposits, and stage-three glazed creosote from clay flues and stainless steel liners.
Level-2 digital flue camera passes reveal concealed liner fractures, mortar decay, and drafting voids before stainless steel sleeve inserts.
Top-sealing energy dampers, custom multi-flue spark arrestor caps, cracked crown pouring, and deep mortar joint repointing.
Job-Site Protocol
The Zero-Soot Workflow
Floor Containment
Mechanical Sweep
Internal Video Pass
Verified Report
Neoprene runners and triple-layer canvas drop cloths shield hardwood and carpets, while 1.5-horsepower HEPA vacs seal the firebox.
Calibrated nylon and steel brushes traverse the smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and full flue height under constant negative pressure.
Our 360-degree rotating diagnostic camera runs the complete vertical flue length, documenting tile joints and clearance tolerances.
You receive a signed NFPA checklist with full-color internal camera stills, obstruction findings, and transparent repair options.
Need Flue Diagnostics?
Direct dispatch lines operate Sunday through Friday for routine inspections and urgent drafting issues.
