Insured & Bonded  ·  29 Years’ Experience  ·  Locally Owned in Plainfield

Meet James Rodriguez, Founder & Operator

Central Chimney Service was founded by James Rodriguez, born and raised in Plainfield. Over 29 years in the trade, James built a reputation for doing chimney work the right way — and for telling homeowners the truth about what their chimney does and does not need. That honesty is why so many neighbors call him back and refer their friends, and it is why his work has been recognized with local service awards.

James still runs the company day to day. When you call, you are dealing with a real local operator who knows Plainfield rooftops, our brutal freeze-thaw winters, and the older housing stock around the area — not a national call center routing you to whoever is closest.

What We Believe

• Honesty first. We show you photos of what we find and explain it in plain language. We never sell work you do not need.
• Safety is the job. Chimneys can start fires and leak carbon monoxide. We treat every inspection like it is our own family’s home.
• Clean work. We contain soot and lint and leave your home the way we found it.
• We show up. Fully insured and bonded, open 7 days a week, and on time.

What We Do

We handle every part of your chimney and venting system so you deal with one local team:

• Chimney Sweeping — Creosote and soot removal to lower fire risk and keep your fireplace drawing clean.
• Chimney Inspection — NFPA-based Level 1 and Level 2 inspections for safety, home sales, and peace of mind.
• Chimney Repair & Masonry — Tuckpointing, crown rebuilds, and leak repair that stop water damage at the source.
• Chimney Relining — Stainless-steel liners that make an aging or damaged flue safe again.
• Chimney Caps & Crowns — Caps and crowns that keep rain, animals, and debris out of your chimney.
• Gas Fireplace Service — Tune-ups and safety checks so your gas fireplace lights easily and burns clean.
• Dryer Vent Cleaning — Full-run lint removal that cuts fire risk and helps your dryer run cooler and faster.

Where We Work

We are based in Plainfield and serve homeowners within about 10 miles, including Naperville, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Oswego, Montgomery, Aurora, Woodridge, Joliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport, Minooka, Lisle, Warrenville, and Downers Grove.

Talk to a Real Local Chimney Expert

Call James and the team 7 days a week, 7am–7pm.

Published July 21, 2026