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THE CHIMNEY MAN

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Caps, Chimney Repair

About us

One owner/operator. Company has served San Diego since 1982. Ask about AngiesList.com discount.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Chimney sweeping and servicing, inspections, escrow work, repair, caps, chase cover replacement, crown patching and repair, tuck pointing, replacement dampers and second opinion inspections. Also specialize in HOA and property management work.

Services we don't offer

Rebuilding and re-lining

Amenities

Senior Discount

$10



Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.715 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

Glenna S.
06/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Arrived on time and got right to work. Explained everything he was doing, what we should expect after the patch work. He did everything in a timely manner and worked around my families schedule.
Description of Work: He sweep & inspected chimney. He installed a top damper/cap combo. Patched cracks in motor & brick work. Added an ash flea out door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$675

Ryan L.
05/2014
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
This company was hired by the sellers of a house we are looking at purchasing as a 2nd opinion after a previous company found that the flue liner was cracked and needed repair. As the buyers, it was very fortunate that we happened to be at the property to see his inspection as it was very sub-par. He showed up in a pizza parlor T shirt on and a small maglite to look in the chimney. He reported to the sellers agent that he didn't see any cracks, and thought that the chimney only needed minor repair. We had personally seen the cracks on the previous inspections, and given our concerns, called the 1st company back out, who documented with photos the severe damage, including the cracked flue liner and open mortar joints. The damage was great enough that the chimney was deemed and quot;not safe for useand quot; and will require several thousand dollars of repairs. If we had trusted the review provided by this company, we would have risked having a house fire as a result.
Description of Work: Chimney Inspection and bid for needed repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
5.0


robin F.
12/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
The Chimney Man is highly recommended! So professional and reasonably priced. He even had is tophat on when he went up on the roof....very fun to work with!
Description of Work: $45 service call to inspect the chimney, $130 quote for chimney sweep including mortar patching at no extra charge. $130 quote for chimney cap to keep birds out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Thomas F.
11/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
He did a fine job. He didn't charge me very much. It was a remarkably low price for what we received. I'd recommend him to someone who's looking for a low-cost approach.
Description of Work: He inspected our chimney - it hadn't been looked at in 15 years. We'd heard some noises in our chimney so we wanted someone to check to see if any animals had made a nest inside. The inspection took close to an hour and verified that our cap was on properly. He gave us some advise on our dampers on our chimney - told us about damper stops and being up to code.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

kyle T.
06/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Everything was outstanding from the estimate to work completion. Craig came over and went over everything with me. He spoke of how he would complete the work to what products he would use. He even offered referrals for the same work and other jobs i asked him about. He was extremely knowledgeable about his trade and shared everything he could. Once the estimate was accepted, Craig told me it would take 3 days for the parts to get in and he would be over at 10. Not a minute late, Craig arrived and went straight to work. He sweep the chimney first making sure all soot was contained. After the inside work was complete, he went to the roof. I joined him during this part of the work asking question and conversing about my job. Once Craig was aware of my profession, he respectfully talked about my work and later offered a small discount for my service. What a great and honorable thing to do. I didn't even have to ask for it, it was offered with great pleasure. Craig did an excellent job on the chimney work and everything is working as promised. It was very delectable having Craig over to repair and restore my chimney. I highly recommend his work and will with hesitation hire him again.
Description of Work: sweep chimney, built a new cap, filled in several cracks with mortar, installed a spark arrestor and a gas line kit inside the fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$455

MARI N.
01/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
We bought a new house recently and the first time we used the fireplace, it made our house smell like smoke. After perusing Angie's List, I called Craig, who promptly called me back and despite it being around the holidays, we set an appointment for a few days later. Craig showed up as promised and the overall experience was very pleasant. He is exceptionally professional, he definitely knows his trade and he did a great job. Moreover, you can just tell he is about as honest as they come. Craig also took the time to explain to me how to operate the gas log lighter and how to mitigate any future smoke issues. This is definitely the man you want to hire!
Description of Work: Fireplace inspection, sweeping and replacement of a gas log lighter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

David P.
07/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went great! He's a good and honest man that does very good work. I have just moved into a new home and I called him after looking at Angie's list. Turns out I had used him at my other house a few years back but had forgotten. I would use him again and refer him to others.
Description of Work: Inspected the chimney for a ny problems. Then he cleaned it out with his chimney vacuum. Cleaned up all the debris and explained what I need to do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Jim T.
02/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The Chimney Man did the repairs and for his estimated cost. I found him to be very professional and personable. I would absolutely use him again. In point of fact, I had a problem a couple of weeks later and called him in again. He said that although he did not work on the actual mechanics of gas fire places, he was able to fixe my problem and for no charge. This is a man who strongly believes in doing what is right and for a fair price. When I asked how he stays in business, he said and quot;I like to sleep at night and belive in personal referrals for keeping me in busnessand quot;. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Repair face plate and chimney vent. I had recieved an estimate to do these repairs from another company and the costs were going to be over $1200. I contacted The Chimney Man for his estimate. His estimate was $60 for the same repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Judith A.
01/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I had a big buildup from Duraflame type logs, and Craig did a fine job of cleaning out my chimney and fireplace using scrubbing brooms and a shop vac. He left the hearth and fireplace screen very clean.
Description of Work: Complete chimney and fireplace cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

ADAM M.
01/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I was so happy to have an informed and honest chimney expert come to check on our fireplace/chimney. Will have another service call next year.
Description of Work: Our Chimney had never been swept and I was concerned if it was safe. The Chimney Man came out-ON TIME! He thoroughly inspected our chimney and made a couple of suggestions regarding our log holder (it was not the correct size). He was honest enough to let me know that at this time our chimney did NOT need a cleaning and I was so impressed with his honesty. Highly recommend!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

KEN R.
07/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Craig was great - courteous, professional and on time. We will certainly use his services again.
Description of Work: Craig brushed the chimney, patched the firebox, applied a creosote remover and cleaned out the fireplace for $130 in approximately 2 hours.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Nicholas C.
03/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Great. Fast. Prompt. Reliable. He came on time and was under-budget.
Description of Work: Stainless chimney cap, mortar work and damper replace on dual chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$420

GALEN T.
09/2006
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He was very professional. It was very excellent work. I though that the price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: He swept my chimney and cleaned the whole stove.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BARBARA H.
01/2006
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Craig was on time and very efficient. He got on the roof and checked the chimney. He showed me damage to the brick area surrounding the chimney and suggested it be fixed. He explained he did not do this type of work but gave me the names of a couple contractors. After looking in the chimney he said it did not need to be cleaned (amazing, huh?). Did purchase a new stainless steel chimney cap.
Description of Work: Have chimney cleaned and checked for damage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

GAIL C.
09/2004
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
CRAIG DALRYMPLE CAME INTO OUR HOME WEARING A BIG BLACK TOP HAT WHICH I THOUGHT WAS SO COOL. HE CLEANED MY CHIMNEY FAST, AND THERE WAS NOT A MESS FOR ME TO CLEAN UP AFTER HE LEFT. HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: SWEPT THE CHIMNEY AT OUR HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

    Contact information

    PO BOX 3348, La Jolla, CA 92038


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    Service Categories

    Chimney Sweep,
    Chimney Caps,
    Chimney Repair

    FAQ

    THE CHIMNEY MAN is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
    THE CHIMNEY MAN accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, THE CHIMNEY MAN does not offer free project estimates.
    No, THE CHIMNEY MAN does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, THE CHIMNEY MAN does not offer a senior discount.
    No, THE CHIMNEY MAN does not offer emergency services.
    No, THE CHIMNEY MAN does not offer warranties.
    THE CHIMNEY MAN offers the following services: Chimney sweeping and servicing, inspections, escrow work, repair, caps, chase cover replacement, crown patching and repair, tuck pointing, replacement dampers and second opinion inspections. Also specialize in HOA and property management work.
    Rebuilding and re-lining

    Contact information

    PO BOX 3348, La Jolla, CA 92038