Chimney & Fireplace Service in Chesterton, IN
Sweeps, free inspections and repairs for Chesterton homes in Porter County — photographed, and priced before we start.
Flat pricing you can book today
Chimney Inspection
We look over the chimney and fireplace, photograph what we find and write it up — no charge.
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Chimney Sweep + Safety Inspection
The whole flue brushed clean, a 21-point safety check and pictures of the result.
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Level 2 Inspection
Video of the whole flue with a written report — for home sales and after a chimney fire.
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Chesterton sits at the edge of the Indiana Dunes, close enough to Lake Michigan that lake-effect snow, wind off the water and damp air are part of every winter. Those conditions are hard on anything exposed on a roof — especially chimney crowns, caps and the flashing where the chimney meets the shingles.
Many Chesterton homes burn wood through the whole season, and many have older brick chimneys, so creosote buildup and water damage are the two things we see most. Every sweep, inspection and repair is photographed, and you get one flat price before we start.
What we do in Chesterton
- Storm-leak repair. Caps, crowns and flashing sealed against wind-driven rain off Lake Michigan.
- Wood-burner sweeps. Full-season creosote removed, 21-point inspection, $249 flat.
- Stainless caps. $250–$400 installed on a single flue — rain, snow and animals stay out.
- Masonry and crown repair. Photographed, quoted flat, and fixed before the next freeze.
Chesterton homeowners book flat
Chesterton pricing: chimney sweep with safety inspection $249, Level 1 inspection free, Level 2 camera inspection $199 — repair estimates are free.
Chesterton questions
Do you do chimney repair in Chesterton, Indiana?
Yes. Crown sealing or rebuilds, flashing, cap and chase cover replacement, repointing and leak repair. Estimates are free and photographed; crown sealing typically runs $250 to $450 and flashing repair $300 to $600.
Who can clean my chimney near Chesterton?
NWI Chimney sweeps chimneys throughout Chesterton and Porter County. The sweep is $249 flat and includes a 21-point safety inspection and before-and-after photos.
Why is there water in my fireplace after a storm?
Near the lake, wind-driven rain gets pushed sideways into missing or damaged caps and through cracked crowns and worn flashing. A cap alone often fixes it; if water is coming through the masonry, we trace the actual entry point and photograph it.
How often should I sweep if I burn wood all winter?
Every year, before the season. Heavy wood burning through a long lakeshore winter builds creosote quickly, and NFPA 211 recommends cleaning once it reaches about an eighth of an inch.
Do you replace chimney caps?
Yes. A stainless steel cap for a single flue runs $250 to $400 installed, and multi-flue or custom caps $350 to $600. A good cap keeps out rain, snow and animals.
Can I get a same-day appointment?
For emergencies — smoke coming into the house, a suspected chimney fire or a gas smell — yes when the schedule allows; those calls go first. Routine sweeps are usually booked the same week.
Do you service gas fireplaces too?
Yes, including inserts and log sets. Every gas visit ends with a burn test and a carbon monoxide check.
Ready for a safer, cleaner chimney?
Same-week appointments, honest flat pricing, no scare tactics — and same-day emergency service when it can't wait. Licensed and insured.