Everything from setup to quality of work to cleanup was top notch. Somewhat involved install of gas fireplace isert that required jackhammering bricks, running new gas and electrical lines, and runni... See more
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Since 1998, we’ve been offering our Chicago area customers the very best in personalized service and outstanding workmanship. Our story began in the mid-nineties when two business partners decided to open their own chimney company to serve their local area. The business originally offered services like repairs, cleanings, and inspections with the goal of adding value and longevity to their customers homes. After listening to the unique needs of local homeowners over the years, our founders noticed a need to extend their offerings to include fireplaces and outdoor living items. Other stores at the time were not customer friendly, clean, or modern. This problem sparked the idea for Fireplace and Chimney Authority as we experience it today. If you are in the Chicago area, we invite you to visit one of our showrooms or check out our online catalog to get an idea of what you might like. Browse our Gallery for our recent makeovers and see a variety of jobs that could make your design dreams come true. In our showrooms, you can expect our professional sales consultants guide you through the process of choosing the very best items for your budget and needs. Our beautiful and bright showrooms in Lisle and Elmhurst are perfect destinations for people in the Chicago land area. Are you looking for service or maintenance of our existing fireplace rather than purchasing something new? No worries. Our wide-reaching service area covers the city of Chicago as well as the northern, western and southern suburbs. We are avidly committed to the satisfaction of our all of customers, partners and employees. Get in touch today to experience the Fireplace and Chimney Authority difference.
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120 E. Lake St, Elmhurst, IL 60126, 1702 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532, United States
- 630-279-8500 or 630-697-6071
- sales@fireplaceandchimneyauthority.com
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Professional and hard working!
The guys doing all the work! They wer very hard working, courteous and professional! You could not find a better group of people to work for you! Rocky, Matt, Roger and Alex!
Guy was wonderful
Guy was wonderful! He came in, cleaned up my fireplace, check it over and had everything working in tip top shape fairly quickly! Thank you for the great service!
I would not hesitate to use them again!
Everyone I dealt with at Fireplace and Chimney Authority was great. Bernardo who did my work was very professional and did an excellent job. Diane in the office was thorough and always called me back. I would not hesitate to use their services again.
Grill repair
The tech who came out to repair my grill did a fantastic job of not only getting it working like new but he also cleaned it up to look new!
Highly Recommend
Thorough, trustworthy, solved a long-standing issue!
We have had an issue with our gas fireplace since we moved into our brand new condo unit 8 years ago. Early on, we had another vendor who completed some basic things. It did not solve the issue (gas fireplace kept turning off after a period of time). I became disheartened and in the recent cold winter decided I was going to do everything in my power to get it fixed. I researched what companies in the area were experts in this brand (Empire) and found this company. They came out once, did thorough troubleshooting and cleaning, and thought it was fixed, but it was not. Disheartened again, they had proposed solutions, after consulting directly with the manufacturer. They gave two options, once that would likely solve it and the other additional item to rule out all causes. I did it all, and it is finally resolved.
Admittedly, this wasn't cheap -- two visits (second with a returning discount) and the parts, but it is resolved. It was money well spent and the fact they did the detailed analysis and consulting with manufacturer versus "just trying things" is what set them apart. I would recommend!
Only suggestion is to have an online system that allows you to pay for parts you've ordered -- having to call each time and give a credit card over the phone feels a bit legacy.
Our technician was Chris, and he was great!
Superior knowledge of their products!
From the time I walked into the showroom until the final installation I was assisted by skilled people who I felt were looking out for my best interest. I never felt pressured to choose a more expensive option!
My satisfaction was their goal!
Had to wait 6 months from time of…
Had to wait 6 months from time of estimate, but job well done.
They installed a beautiful fireplace insert…
They installed a beautiful fireplace insert in a few hours. It looks and works great. They kept everything clean and we are very happy with the outcome.
Dan is the reason I stay with your…
Dan is the reason I stay with your company. He always does an excellent job, especially keeping our rugs clean during the chimney cleaning. He's professional and personable. Great qualities!
Chris was awesome
Chris was awesome! The fireplace shines and he was careful and tidy.
We appreciate the clean glass and fixtures inside the fireplace.
The first time I ordered a fireplace…
The first time I ordered a fireplace door,the manufacturer took forever to finish it....then got lost in transit. Had to order again and I received the door in 2 weeks. The Fireplace and Chimney Authority was always courteous and nice. They refurbished my fireplace and were neat and clean about it. My fireplace looks great...happy with it.
Ventless 🔥 fireplace. Cleaned in Nov. pilot off March. Pricey but a thorough cleaning job and…
Pricey but a thorough cleaning job and well functioning thermostat. We elected to turn off pilot completely for safety. Workers were prompt, respectful, wore booties, and answered my questions. Recommended another type of log set but we have chosen not to do so.
Turned out I only needed my fireplace…
Turned out I only needed my fireplace cleaned. The technician (forgot his name) was very personable and professional. Fireplace is working great!
The gas insert is great
The gas insert is great, everyone was helpful and the installation folks were pleasant, knew what they were doing, and cleaned up well. A good experience all around.
Bernardo (Bernie) was great- thorough…
Bernardo (Bernie) was great- thorough and explains things well. Cost was reasonable and fair.
The service was efficient and honest
The service was efficient and honest. The tech did not try to sell me something I did not need.
Use this company!
The work was assessed, quoted and delivered with no problems. Very impressed with the honesty of this company and the customer service and expertise of the employees is exceptional
Perfectly satisfactory
They were the only ones to get back about doing a minor repair project. They were quick to come out and quote, quick to do the work. There was a minor flaw in the parts they got and they offered to replace it before we even noticed. Seems to be a low bar that not many companies are meeting, these guys were quite satisfactory.
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