Chimney Sweeps, Inc

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Fireplaces,

About us

Chimney Sweeps Inc. in Lakeside, CA offers a comprehensive array of services dedicated to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your chimney and fireplace system. With decades of experience serving the San Diego County community since 1985, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of chimney-related solutions. Our services encompass a wide range of essential chimney and fireplace care, from regular maintenance to intricate repairs. Chimney Sweeps Inc. is known for its thorough chimney inspections, a critical step in identifying potential issues that could pose safety risks or compromise the functionality of your heating appliance. Our certified technicians meticulously examine every aspect of your chimney system, including flue liners, chimney caps, dampers, fireboxes, and masonry. Regardless of whether you utilize a wood-burning, gas, or electric heating source, our experts possess the expertise to evaluate each type and provide you with a comprehensive assessment. In addition to inspections, our team is well-equipped to handle repairs of varying complexities. From minor fixes like repairing cracks in masonry to more extensive tasks such as chimney rebuilding, our technicians are committed to restoring your chimney to its optimal condition. We specialize in addressing issues like chimney leaks, deteriorating liners, damaged fireboxes, and malfunctioning dampers. By promptly addressing these problems, we prevent further damage and ensure the safety of your home and family. Chimney Sweeps Inc. takes pride in offering installation services for a variety of supplemental heating appliances. Our skilled crews work closely with homeowners to guide them through the process of selecting and installing manufactured fireplaces, heating stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets. With an emphasis on safety and compliance, we ensure that all installations meet the necessary codes and regulations.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

chimney sweeping and cleaning, leaky chimney repair, masonry repair and chimney rebuilding, repair of chimney tops and crowns, chimney liners, fireboxes, and all other components, chimney waterproofing, chimney and fireplace inspections, installation of manufactured fireplaces, heating stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets, firebox repair and rebuilding, and expert guidance for wood, gas, and electric heating options.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6474 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
12%
3
5%
2
4%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 26-50 of 474 reviews

Nancy E.
12/2017
2.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I had 2 other people at my house doing work and after only a few minutes the man told me the cement on top of my chimney was cracked and I needed also a cage for the sparks and I was distracted and he offered to do it for 1300 dollars. He spent maybe a hour most of it waiting for the elastimeric cement to dry. I feel like he took advantage of my distraction and stole a lot of money from me. Really ripped me off 500 dollars would have been too much for the work he did. He was a true scam artist. Didn't even clean well the part of the bricks where the wood burns. Which was the 79 dollar deal he Weasled himself in with
Description of Work: Clean my chim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0

$1,450

Response from Chimney Sweeps, Inc
Thank you for your review, we were very sorry to hear that you had a negative experience and are very interested in making sure your dissatisfaction gets fully resolved. I see from your invoice that the contractor did a full chimney crown reconstruction and repair and also installed a stainless steel powder coated (lifetime guaranteed) chimney cap and spark arrestor as well as a safety inspection and cleaning. Even though I see from the invoice that you signed the bid and approved us to start the work and then signed that you inspected and were fully satisfied with the job, I am very sorry that you felt you were distracted by everything that was going on in your home and couldn't give our technician the full attention that you wanted. With that in mind please contact us at your earliest convenience so that we may have an opportunity to resolve your concerns.

Terrie P.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Everything went great. Very professional, arrived on time and completed the work quickly. The chimney Cap had to be custom ordered and they returned a few weeks later to install it.
Description of Work: Had our chimney cleaned and had to have a new chimney Cap made.

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
$1,200

Response from Chimney Sweeps, Inc
We are very happy that you were satisfied with our service, you are a member of the Chimney Sweeps, Inc family now. Call on us anytime! Warm wishes.

Steve and Janet M.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
Great! Very thorough and conscientious.
Description of Work: Fireplace check and clean

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
$99

sharon H.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very knowledgeable and professional. They Found and fixed a serious safety issue.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection

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

Mike C.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very well. The family based service providers were friendly, efficient and thorough.
Description of Work: chimney cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lani W.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Awesome! Love the service and providers!
Description of Work: Inspection and cleaning of fireplace- inspection found cracked bricks - needed a heat shield

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

Darlene S.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was a pleasant experience from their arrival; the elder gentleman, in top hat, and the young man were friendly, polite, and respectful. They were efficient and cared about my convenience. While one employee cleaned out fireplace, the other was on the roof inspecting chimney and caps. As fireplace hasn't been used a lot, there wasn't anything in the chimney (tube) to remove. Their was a problem with the caps not being quite right. As, replacing the caps would not be an option for me right now, the employee was able to make some adjustments to it so that it would be workable for the season.
Description of Work: Hired for a typical safety inspection of chimney and fireplace because I had never had one performed.

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
$79

Ann Q.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Chimney Sweeps gets it all right: competent, friendly, on time and an understandable explanation of work they suggested we should consider having done in order to correct a problem with a segment of the chimney cap. We will definitely continue to use them to maintain our fireplace and chimney.
Description of Work: Safety inspection on our gas burning 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
$79

Lisa H.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The inspection was thorough and the associate who cleaned out the frieplace was careful not to make a mess around the area surrounding the fireplace.
Description of Work: I needed my gas fireplace inspected and the fireplace cleaned 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
$99

Amber S.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Cleaning went great..they were in and out quickly and will no mess! Inspection uncovered water damage, which they owed us and explained what was going on. With no sales pressure (which I appreciated), they provided an estimate to repair and prevent going forward. We had them back out a few weeks later to do the work. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Called for chimney cleaning inspection/cleaning.

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

Greg R.
11/2017
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
OK. But we feel they used the service to try to sell us things that we don't need.
Description of Work: Check chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Susan L.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Went well. They were able to stay and do all the repairs. Very professional. They also helped fix a damper and assisted in putting on new fireplace doors.
Description of Work: Thought I needed just an inspection and cleaning for 1 chimney; turned out my 3 chimneys were in need of serious repair--all three were missing the caps; the crowns were broken and needed repair; and the chimneys needed waterproofing.

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

Pamela B.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
Excellent. We needed a new burner set (which we suspected) and Chimney Sweeps ordered it and installed it without any hassle.
Description of Work: Fireplace inspected and cleaned.

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

Ashlie R.
11/2017
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 2 more
Good. Finished the work the same day.
Description of Work: Clean up gas fireplace. Fix gas lines in fireplace. Fix leak on top of 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

Sue G.
11/2017
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy S.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
They had the fireplace working within minutes and did a thorough cleaning. They were punctual, friendly and very professional. They also took the time to answer questions and explain what they were doing.
Description of Work: Fireplace service to get it working again. I also had the fireplace cleaned.

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
$99

Christa G.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Great! They were punctual, knowledgeable, respectful and kept everything neat and tidy. The top hat was a nice touch! 😁
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection. Turned out there are small cracks in the fire box and chimney. We placed a custom order for a reflector screen.

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

Nancy A.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 3 more
So far so good. I’m waiting for them to come out to install parts; some had to be made. Price was a lot, but I have nothing to which I can compare. Ariel seems to be very knowledgeable and competent.
Description of Work: Needed to replace new cap gas fitting, gas logs. Virtually everything that could be replaced except interior doors, and those will be next. I just moved into this 30-year-old condo for which nothing had been done to the fireplace/chimney in the 30+ yes it’s existed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy A.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 3 more
great. good company to work with. prompt, courteous, friendly
Description of Work: upgraded entire gas 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
$1,200

Rad M.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Great crew--Fast,veru knowledgeable and clean.Will use again
Description of Work: chimney Sweep

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Oi Ling K.
11/2017
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Scheduling the inspection appointment was easy and pleasant. They even sent us reminders. When they came to do the inspection, they showed us pictures of the damages of the chimney and the poor repair job that was done previously by the HOA contractor. We decided to purchase the gas logs and grate from them. Although the whole job was a bit pricey, the outcome looks beautiful. We couldn't be happier with the outcome. They were punctual and professional.
Description of Work: We purchased Angie's list for safety inspection since we recently moved into our new condo. We also wanted to replaced the old gas logs and parts.

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
$1,100

Lisa L.
11/2017
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The two men who came were professional and fast. I hired them on an Angie's List Deal, so I don't know what their regular charge for basic cleaning is, but the amount I paid was less than half what I usually pay. My reservations about price are that I asked about a fireplace back and the one they were selling was 3 times more expensive than the same product on several Internet sites. Also, they told me I needed a more than $1000 repair of my chimney cap which they said was badly cracked, and unless fixed, could let in rain and destroy my chimney. After they left, I researched the price of chimney cap replacement, and the price they quoted me was fair, though I'm still considering it.
Description of Work: Basic chimney inspection and 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
$79

Tristan B.
10/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Punctual and performed the work quickly. Identified some problems with the fireplace unit and provided me a referral to a guy that specialized in repairing my brand of fireplace.
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney to prepare for the winter season. Provided an estimate for some repairs to the chimney cap

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
$99

Esther B.
10/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The company was great to work with. Customer service was outstanding and professional. Quick response and short waiting time.
Description of Work: They did an inspection of my chimney and cleaned it so it is now ready for the coming months.

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
$70

Stephen M.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
found that the chimney cap had to be replaced...not cheap but needed to be done
Description of Work: evaluate chimney

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
$900

Contact information

10036 Maine Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040

http://www.chimneysweepsinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
976438
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2026
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Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Gas Logs,
Roofing,
Masonry,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Home inspection,
Carpet Cleaning

FAQ

Chimney Sweeps, Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Chimney Sweeps, Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer warranties.
Chimney Sweeps, Inc offers the following services: chimney sweeping and cleaning, leaky chimney repair, masonry repair and chimney rebuilding, repair of chimney tops and crowns, chimney liners, fireboxes, and all other components, chimney waterproofing, chimney and fireplace inspections, installation of manufactured fireplaces, heating stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets, firebox repair and rebuilding, and expert guidance for wood, gas, and electric heating options.
Ask for details.

Contact information

10036 Maine Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040

http://www.chimneysweepsinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM