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Will use again for our next needed work.","Verified Homeowner","Glen Ellyn, IL","8/9/2023",{"company":20,"companyId":19,"companyLogo":22,"rating":209,"text":215,"reviewer":216,"location":217,"date":218,"verified":13,"featured":31},"They were a very professional organization with high quality workmanship.","John O.","Aurora, IL","6/2/2021",{"company":193,"companyId":192,"companyLogo":195,"rating":209,"text":30,"reviewer":211,"location":220,"date":221,"verified":13,"featured":13},"Wheaton, IL","10/2/2023",{"company":20,"companyId":19,"companyLogo":22,"rating":209,"text":223,"reviewer":224,"location":225,"date":226,"verified":13,"featured":13},"Job done very professionally and well. 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To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>High customer satisfaction\u003C/strong>: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Verified credentials\u003C/strong>: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Financial stability\u003C/strong>: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Local track record\u003C/strong>: Minimum 1 year serving the Chicago, IL area\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.\u003C/p>",{"question":232,"answer":233},"Do Chimney and Fireplaces companies pay to be listed as Best Picks?","\u003Cp>No. Chimney and Fireplaces companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.\u003C/p>",{"question":235,"answer":236},"What is the Best Pick Guarantee for Chimney and Fireplaces projects?","\u003Cp>The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Chimney and Fireplaces company fails to deliver on their commitments.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To be eligible:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Contact the company through Best Pick Reports or BestPickReports.com\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Register for the guarantee (free)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Submit any claim within 45 days of the final date of service\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Allow the company the opportunity to resolve the issue first\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. 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Inside, look for smoke entering your room, strong odors, or a white powder called efflorescence on fireplace walls.",{"question":241,"answer":242},"What services do Chimney and Fireplaces companies provide?","Chicago chimney and fireplace contractors provide chimney cleaning and sweeping, inspections, cap and damper installation, chimney relining and rebuilding, tuck-pointing and masonry repair, fireplace repair, gas log installation, wood stove services, and wildlife removal from chimneys.",{"question":244,"answer":245},"What areas do you serve in Chicago?","Best Pick Reports serves the Chicagoland metropolitan area across several counties including Cook County, Dupage County, Lake County, and Will County. 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