Chimney & Fireplace Service in Valparaiso, IN
Sweeps, free inspections and repairs for Valparaiso homes in Porter County — photographed, and priced before we start.
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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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Valparaiso is the Porter County seat, and it sits squarely in the part of Northwest Indiana where Lake Michigan's lake-effect snow does the most work. Heavy, wet snow loads on the roof, then a thaw, then a hard freeze — that cycle is what cracks chimney crowns and pushes water into mortar joints on Valpo homes.
The older houses around downtown and near Valparaiso University often have tall brick chimneys with clay tile liners; many newer homes on the edges of town have gas inserts or factory-built units. We sweep, inspect and repair both, and every finding comes with a photo.
What we do in Valparaiso
- Snow-season leak repair. Crown, flashing and cap work aimed at the melt-and-refreeze leaks Porter County winters cause.
- Pre-purchase camera inspections. $199 Level 2 with a written photo report for home buyers and sellers.
- Chimney sweeps. Wood or gas flues, 21-point inspection included, $249 flat.
- Liner work for older brick chimneys. Stainless liners for cracked clay tiles, sized to your fireplace or stove.
Valparaiso homeowners book flat
In Valparaiso, a sweep with a full safety inspection is $249, a Level 1 inspection is free, and a Level 2 camera inspection is $199.
Valparaiso questions
Who does chimney sweeps in Valparaiso, Indiana?
NWI Chimney does — Valparaiso and the rest of Porter County are on our regular routes. The sweep is $249 flat, wood or gas, and includes a 21-point safety inspection with before-and-after photos.
Do you do chimney repair in Valparaiso?
Yes: crown repair and resurfacing, repointing mortar joints, flashing, spalled brick and leaks. Estimates are free, photographed, and quoted as one flat price. Crown sealing typically runs $250 to $450; a full crown rebuild $600 to $1,400.
Why does my chimney leak every time the snow melts?
In Valpo it's usually the crown or the flashing. Lake-effect snow sits on the roof around the chimney, melts during the day and refreezes at night, working water into any crack. We find the actual entry point, photograph it and fix that — not the whole chimney.
What does fireplace repair cost in Valparaiso?
It depends on the problem: damper repairs run $180 to $450, firebox repairs $300 to $800, and gas fireplace fixes like a thermocouple or igniter usually $185 to $310. You get the flat price before work starts.
Can you inspect a chimney before we buy a house in Valparaiso?
Yes. For a home sale, NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 inspection, which includes a camera scan of the whole flue. Ours is $199 and you get a written photo report you can share with your agent.
Is a chimney sweep messy?
It shouldn't be. Drop cloths go down from the door to the hearth, the firebox is sealed, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum runs throughout the sweep.
How soon can you get to Valparaiso?
Routine visits are usually scheduled the same week. Emergencies — smoke in the house, a suspected chimney fire, or a gas smell — are handled first, often the same day.
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.