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Chimney Clean Company

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Dryer Vent Cleaning,

About us

At Chimney Clean Company & Dryer Duct Company we clean and repair chimneys and fireplaces of all types. We also clean clothes dryer ducts. We are a family owned and operated business with 7 employess, we never subcontract out our work and we've been helping home owners, residents, realtors and property managers in the South Bay area since 1990. Our flat rate pricing system avoids unexpected surprise charges. License number: 678096. Additional phone numbers (408) 265-1010. May contact through email.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Chimney-cleaning, inspections, sparks, dampers & repairs. Masonry chimney repairs. Dryer vent cleaning. Wood stoves.

Services we don't offer

Our service zones are South Bay down to Gilroy, the Peninsula (up to San Mateo) and the East Bay up to Fremont.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$10 off service calls



Accepted payment methods

Check
Zelle

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9151 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
5%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 151 reviews

Betsy E.
10/2011
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He showed up on time. Laid out tarps. Vacuumed, cleaned, inspected chimney, then dryer duct, wrote up notations, cleaned up his messes, then left.
Description of Work: I really don't remember what I spent for this service because I also had them clean my dryer ducts. The guy was clean, respectful and thorough. He inspected inside and outside and gave a report on the condition. I will use them again

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Edwin M.
10/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
They were very polite, thorough, clean, and quick.
Description of Work: They cleaned our fireplace and checked our 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

Mark S.
09/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
See services performed. He did a good job.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney as well as installed a plate in the back due to small cracks. This will also help to place more of the heat into the house. We had a problem with smoke entering the house when using the fireplace. He placed bricks to raise the metal grate that holds the firewood. We were having the problem becaiuse of the marble we added over the brick was not allowing for proper airflow. Great job.

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
$230

Alejandrina R.
09/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Great service. He put a cap on my chimney and cleaned it. He also made recommendations on some other issues he saw.
Description of Work: Great service. He put a cap on my chimney and cleaned it. He also made recommendations on some other issues he saw.

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
$240

Elizabeth M.
09/2011
5.0
carpet cleaners, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Overall it was excellent. I have been using this company for chimney cleaning for years. This is the first time they did my carpet, and they dis an excellent job.
Description of Work: Chimney clean and i large area rug 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
$179

Ginnie M.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
Both the chimney cleaning and the dryer duct cleaning went smoothly. The service personnel were consistently cheerful, polite and professional. They arrived punctually, immediately began to work, and stuck to it until they were done. They informed me of what they were doing each step of the way, and were really clean.
Description of Work: Chimney Clean has cleaned my chimney three different times, to my complete satisfaction. (This last visit was to clean the duct for my clothes dryer.) In an effort to keep the house clean, the service man covered the floor from the door to the fireplace with paper, then tightly taped paper over the front of the fireplace. Each time he entered the house he put on paper booties. After climbing up on the second story roof to clean the chimney, he then came in the house and thoroughly cleaned the fireplace, removing all debris. When I paid, I received a receipt notifying me of any hazards noted (there were none). The clothes dryer cleaning was performed in much the same professional and thorough manner, with an eye toward cleanliness.

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
$119

Roland M.
06/2011
2.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
My experience was pretty bad. I think they were on time. I will not use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Chimney Clean Company to clean my chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

Robert H.
06/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Had an opening on same day I called. Phone interaction was terrific - courteous, informative and completed the scheduling while I was on the line. I was called about 4 hours ahead of my appt to let me know they were running ahead of schedule. They rescheduled to an earlier time which was great with me but showed up a half hour earlier. Oh well, better than late. Did a very thorough job. Cleanup was good but not perfect. Was very polite and professional.
Description of Work: Dryer vent cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

ANDREW M.
06/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He was recommended to our broker to inspect the chimney before we moved in. He was the highest rated of all the different contractors we contacted (across the board. ) We hired him again to return and perform the work he recommended based on his inspection and it was completed on time and with no hassles.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning Caulk cracks in the top mortar joint. Paul was a pleasure to work with. He was well reviewed on Angie's list and completed the work on time and was able to offer sound advice about how to ensure we got the most out of our 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
$340

John M.
06/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, executed professionally, left environs clean and reassembled. Friendly, answered questions.
Description of Work: chimney sweeping, 2story fireplace with insert. Inspected chimney cap, masonry, sleeve, and insert.

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

Jason N.
05/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
I spent $175 on that work. It went very well. They showed up the next day and finished the work that afternoon.
Description of Work: I used Chimney Clean Co. in the first week of April to install a drier vent.

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
$175

Scott L.
05/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Called for a quote prior to buying the house. After we moved in, I called back, made an appointment and they came out and did the cleaning and general inspection. They verified the items found in the home inspection report and made some simple ecommendations for repairs that I could easily dtake care of. They cleaned the chimney (which has a white mantel and fascia) without and there was NO soot inside the house at all. The whole thing took about 45 minutes from start to finish, ending with a printed report.
Description of Work: Clean chimney, general inspection.

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
$119

Julia H.
04/2011
5.0
carpet cleaners, chimney sweep, air duct cleaning, fireplaces, dryer vent cleaning
  + 3 more
Access to the chimney is difficult for my condo unit. The company cleaned the chimney from inside the house. This was no problem. Ron put down tarps before beginning to protect the white carpet and was very tidy, no mess. When he discovered excessive soot build up; he commented to me about the potential fire hazard, showing true concern for my safety. I learned something new. I will be calling them again in a year. Also, what I didn't know is that Chimney Clean cleans air ducts, dryer vents, and carpets. All services that I had been looking to complete. If I had known sooner, I would have hired them to do all of the above, but I had already scheduled other companies.
Description of Work: Cleaned 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
$119

Susan K.
03/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
They were good and did a good job. They were very polite and clean. Their price was about par for this locality. They were very responsive.
Description of Work: I used Chimney Clean to clean my chimney and replace 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
$292

DIANE L.
03/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Excellent job cleaning inside chimney. He also installed a new chimney cap/spark arrester as he diagnosed that our current one had a very poor design and was contributing to our problem with smoke backing up into our house whenever we made a fire. He was also easy to get in touch with, prompt, very professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Cleaned inside chimney and installed new chimney cap/spark arrester

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
$248.08

Karen M.
03/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
The company replaced/rerouted a dryer vent to exit more directly from the laundry room. The prior installation had passed through three walls and under a set of stairs. Consequently, the work included preparing a new hole in the wall of the house to accommodate the new vent and removing the old material and patching the resutling holes. The work was very high quality: the materials and the assembly were much more robust than the old system. They also removed all debris and cleaned up before they left.
Description of Work: Re-route the dryer vent.

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
$400

BEN C.
02/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They cleaned it, climbed under the house to find the hidden exhaust port, and did a great job. The exhaust was hidden under a deck, so it wasn't easy to find. The dryer works great now that it has a clean vent. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: They cleaned our dryer vent. We got a new dryer and it seemed to take forever to dry. We called the appliance store to see if the unit was defective, but the dryer was fine. They told us that maybe the vent was clogged. So we called Chimney Clean, and they came out and did a very thorough job and removed a bucketful of lint. It must have been there through several owners of the 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
$119

Kathey H.
02/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
I spent more than expected, but everything made sense. I chose the company based on strong recommendations on Angies list, and their obviously moderate prices for chimney cleaning. The repairs/upgrades made all made very logical sense, and these fireplaces hadn't been looked at in a very long time. I didn't feel he was trying to sell extras...it's just a fact that more was needed than simply a cleaning. And the fireplace has stopped smoking. The technician was very tidy, pleasant, and obviously experienced. He took a small mountain of soot with him, and left none behind.
Description of Work: Clean 2 chimneys. Add heat reflector to address deteriorated firebox. Add spark arrester to one chimney cap. Add counterflashing to the other chimney. Change grate to appropriate size for prefabricated 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
$500

Veronika P.
02/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Very professional, pleasing experience.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaned, and damper chain repaired. Full inspection of chimney, and top on two story roof. Dryer vent (unbelievable considering I "clean" it annually) cleaned and kinks straightened out.

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
$218

susan O.
02/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Technician arrived promptly, was very careful and clean. Provided a full (written) report on the state of our chimney and flu. Instructed me on opening and closing the flu (since this was our first winter in the house, this was most welcome). Advised of cracks that should be filled in outside stucco (no problem for fireplace, but could cause water damage in walls). Suggested how it might be done. They could do it, gave us a very economic estimate--but no pressure. Overall was completely pleased. Will definitely call them again.
Description of Work: Service person was prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, pleasant and clean. He cleaned and inspected our chimney. Cost was $119. Could have been $20 cheaper if we had paid cash.

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
$119

Jim A.
01/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection
  + 0 more
They said one chimney was fine and the other one's mortar was breaking down but it wasn't a problem we had to take care of right away. He told us he could come out and replace bricks and mortar or we could buy a reflector. Essentially its a hunk of steel on feet that sits in the back of your chimney and reflects all the heat so the bricks aren't getting all the heat off the fire, the reflector is. So we got the reflector. It wasn't a hard sell and it seemed like a reasonable alternative and I thought it worked out just fine. They were punctual, did the work on time and basically they suggested alternatives to problems with the chimneys. They did have the steel reflector in the back of the truck. We could have looked at some in a magazine but they would have been costly to ship so it was nice they had some with them. It was around $100. They came, inspected and cleaned the whole thing out. He said the other one was fine.
Description of Work: Chimney Clean inspected two chimneys and cleaned two.

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
$200

Renee J.
12/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Was contacted right away and came out within the week. Ron was on time, very nice and did a wonderful job.
Description of Work: We have a house built in 1917 and knew that the chimney had not been cleaned for at least 20 years. Ron came out and really liked the old chimney. However since it has a ceramic, non removable cap Ron was unable to clean it from the top down. I was worried about the possible mess cleaning it would make going up into the chimney but everything came out great. Ron did a wonderful job with absolutely NO mess. He covered anything that might have gotten soot on it and we now have a chimney that works. We definitely will keep his card and make sure we have the chimney cleaned at least every 2 or 3 years.

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
$269

Amy B.
12/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent service. Ron came to my house and did an excellent job! My dryer is actually drying clothes in a timely manner. I haven't used my chimeny yet but I am positive that it will work fine. Ron even showed me the vents I had on the side that I had no idea were there and I weren't being used.
Description of Work: They cleaned my dryer vent and 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
$248

CLAIRE T.
11/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Dennis arrived on time and had his tyvex shoe covers on and was ready to go. He removed our LOPI insert, performed a thorough inspection of the chimney, flue and damper. He then performed an entire cleaning (our chimney had not been cleaned in years!) of the chimney, firebox and function checked our Lopi insert. He used drop cloths, and masked off the entire fireplace. Upon completion, he suggested we add a chimney cap to reduce the amount of rainwater that would ultimately effect our mortar. I paid for the cap and he installed it on that visit. Dennis then gave us an estimate to treat our flue tile joints with chambertech and install a one-piece stainless steel liner for safety and a better draw. He is was on time, thorough and professional. I will refer him to neighbors and friends without hesitation!
Description of Work: Chimney sweeping, addition of a flue 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
$240

Wendy V.
11/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection
  + 0 more
They arrived on time and the inspector was very friendly. He answered my questions and provided additional information to me which is nice because this is my first home. He took his time and did a great job. I felt comfortable that he was thorough. He provided an estimate of recommended repairs while he was there. I felt comfortable that he was knowledgable and experienced in masonry and would definitely call them back to do work on my chimney in the future.
Description of Work: They came to do a chimney inspection on a house purchase. They also did a cleaning of the chimney in order to properly inspect it. Some of the other chimney inspectors I called did not provide a cleaning, & these guys were about the same price. To me, it makes sense to clean the chimney before you inspect it, so I went with Chimney 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
$140

Contact information

1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose, CA 95118

http://www.chimneycleanco.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Masonry,
Home inspection

FAQ

Chimney Clean Company is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Chimney Clean Company accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Zelle
No, Chimney Clean Company does not offer free project estimates.
No, Chimney Clean Company does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Chimney Clean Company does not offer a senior discount.
No, Chimney Clean Company does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Chimney Clean Company offers warranties.
Chimney Clean Company offers the following services: Chimney-cleaning, inspections, sparks, dampers & repairs. Masonry chimney repairs. Dryer vent cleaning. Wood stoves.
Our service zones are South Bay down to Gilroy, the Peninsula (up to San Mateo) and the East Bay up to Fremont.

Contact information

1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose, CA 95118

http://www.chimneycleanco.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM