The Fireplace & Chimney Authority Reviews 2,035

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Evaluating 166 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently praising the high quality of their work and the exceptional service provided. Customers frequently highlight the professionalism, helpfulness, and meticulousness of the staff, noting their attention to detail and respectful conduct while working in their homes. Many people appreciate the efficiency and knowledge of the technicians, who often go above and beyond to ensure satisfaction and a clean work area. However, some people mentioned issues with the product, such as a fan not working after service or an ignition failing after a few years, and some felt the pricing was a bit high or experienced a discrepancy between initial estimates and final quotes.

What people talk about most

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting the professionalism, efficiency, and... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, highlighting their politeness, efficiency, and... See more

Product

People report ambiguous experiences with product, with many expressing satisfaction with their new fireplaces... See more

Quality

Customers had positive experiences with quality, with many expressing happiness with the outcome and results... See more

Price

Consumers find price to be ambiguous, with some reviewers considering costs reasonable and fair, especially... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris did a great job cleaning our Mendota fireplace insert and ensuring that it ran properly. He found a hole in the exhaust duct which was allowing cold air to come in and which extinguished the uni... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike and Xavier just cleaned my wood fireplace, and as usual FCA did an outstanding job. They were meticulous in keeping our home clean while they worked and were most efficient. Mike answered all my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I specifically wanted a Mendota fireplace insert. Not too many places to purchase from in NWI. I ended up at the Fireplace Authority location in Elmhurst, IL. Jason was super helpful (and patient!... See more


Company details

  1. Fireplace Store

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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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Because our company began with a loyalty to serving our local community, we keep transparency at the core of what do. Our primary concern is always your safety and satisfaction, just as if you were our own family. We whole-heartedly believe that every person we serve in our locations deserves nothing short of our best. Fireplace and Chimney Authority is passionate incorporating our values below into every area of our business.

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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

26 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

5 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Fireplace & Chimney Authority did a…

The Fireplace & Chimney Authority did a great job. They repaired the chimney and inserted a new liner. We also purchased and had installed gas logs with a remote start. Everyone on the staff was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.

3 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gas fireplace install

These guys are the real deal. The entire process of choosing a gas fireplace to the install was very efficient and enjoyable. Highly recommend

17 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very satisfied customer.

Service call was on time by very courteous and knowledgeable employee who serviced our unit making sure it was operating perfectly. He left everything spotless explaining what he did to our satisfaction. We would always recommend your company to all our friends.

14 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jason listened to me and gave me…

Jason listened to me and gave me options in design and pricing for what would work on my prefab fireplace. He clearly is an expert in his field. The installers were Ricky and Alex, both men were great. They were efficient and did a beautiful job with my see through fireplace, so 2 sides. This included updating the log, gas line, surrounds and doors. I highly recommend this company, I am very pleased with the work that was completed.

9 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good step by step detailed process

We moved on our project at what turned out to be the busiest time of year for this business. While we were waiting our turn for an appointment, Tom gave us ideas and tools we could use on our own to begin troubleshooting our problem. When our in home appointment time arrived, we were ready to discuss options with our technician and move the project forward. Armed with our preferences, we arrived back at the store, where Tom walked us through log sets that could be used to address our problem and gave his recommendation. We purchased a set and had them installed the next week. Ups and extras were offered to enhance the beauty of our new log set. We're so happy we decided to go ahead with some "extras". They really add to the beauty of the fireplace. Jake and Josh were prompt, very friendly and knowledgable and respectful of property. We decided to complete the project with a new fireplace door. We were given a brochure outlining all our options and custom-designed a stunning door. Jake and Josh returned less than a month later to install it. We're thrilled with the outcome. The upgraded fireplace has added much value to our home.

6 February 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Neskola Fireplace

The fireplace displays at your store in Lisle was critical in our decision to select Fireplace and Chimney. The customer service and experience from Kevin made the process relaxed with no pushy salesperson tactics.

6 February 2026

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