by Caleb Martinez | Oct 12, 2018 | Fire Safety
There are many safety components put in place in your chimney system. These safety components range from devices that keep debris out of your chimney to construction methods designed to keep moisture from infiltrating your masonry. All safety components in your...
by Caleb Martinez | Sep 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
A fireplace is a wonderful investment that can add warmth and joy to your home. Nothing beats sitting around a fire on a cold winter night while enjoying some family time. Most people love the idea of adding a fireplace to their home. However, some people are also a...
by Caleb Martinez | Sep 14, 2018 | Fireplace
Do you own an older fireplace that is looking worn out? Does your older fireplace not operate as well as you would like it to? Are you too afraid to even start a fire in your older fireplace? Owning an older fireplace comes with a lot of challenges: your brickwork is...
by Caleb Martinez | Aug 29, 2018 | Tuckpointing
Most people know Leonard & Sons as Chicagoland’s number one chimney experts, however this is not how we got our start. Our company started out as a tuckpointing business back in 1966. Through the years we’ve expanded our tuckpointing business to include chimney...
by Caleb Martinez | Aug 9, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
When it comes to your chimney’s health, there are many things that can be detrimental to it. However, a good number of issues associated with poor chimney health can be traced back to moisture intrusion in your chimney. Having a leaky chimney can lead to all sorts of...
by Caleb Martinez | Jul 26, 2018 | Chimney Sweep
At Leonard & Sons, we’ve been serving the Chicagoland area since 1966. We believe that being in business this long is directly related to our relationships with our customers. Our longevity in the chimney sweeping business has given us the opportunity to learn...
by Caleb Martinez | Jul 13, 2018 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
When you think of Leonard and Sons, you probably associate us with being Chicagoland’s number one chimney maintenance provider. However, as a building service, we are proud that we can provide the city we love with more than just top-notch chimney and fireplace...
by Caleb Martinez | Jun 28, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
Once it gets warmer out, we here at Leonard and Son’s start to see a rise in the number of calls we get regarding leaky chimneys. Water leaking in the fireplace, water stains on brickwork and unpleasant smells from the chimney are some of the more common complaints...
by Caleb Martinez | Jun 12, 2018 | Fireplace
Your fireplace is the focal point of your home. However, it can be frustrating when you are forced to focus on its unsightly stains, instead of the beauty it adds to your living area. Over the years, soot and salts accumulate on your masonry, creating an unsightly...
by Caleb Martinez | May 24, 2018 | Chimney Sweep
When you think about it, owning a chimney is a big responsibility. When you operate your chimney, you are burning fuel at high heats. You need to be sure that every component of your chimney is being maintained and in tip-top shape, otherwise, you may be putting your...
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