Chimney Sweeps in Illinois
150 verified sweeps · 104 cities covered
FindChimneySweepers lists 150 verified chimney sweeps across 104 Illinois cities. Illinois has no chimney-sweep-specific license, but Chicago Municipal Code §13-160 requires permits for any structural chimney work and inspections by city-licensed masons. Downstate, sweeps work under county-level contractor registration only.
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