California Chimney Sweep

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

EXPERT CHIMNEY SERVICE SINCE 1984 (32 Years now) The chimney, fireplace, and even your dryer vent are among the most overlooked causes of home fires. California Chimney Sweep is dedicated to helping make your home safe from fire damage. We are a small, family-owned chimney service company whose mission is to provide quality service and honest advice. We have 30 years of experience, so you can trust that we will give you the best advice and service possible. California Chimney Sweep was started in 1984 by Vince McCauley when he started in 1984 he ran the business out of our VW Bus. We have grown into a professional chimney sweeping service with over 30 years experience. For 30 years we have provided superior service to our customers that keeps them coming back. Many of our long-time customers have been with us for over 25 years. We have obtained an "A" Rating on popular consumer review websites, as a result of the many satisfactory reports submitted by the customers we’ve served.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Commercial & residential chimney sweeping, Chimney caps, spark arrestors, dampers, heat reflectors, gas log sets, damper clamps, chase caps installed.Damper problems solved. Level 1, 2, or 3 chimney inspections, video inspection, Smoke & draft problems solved. Dryer vent, cleaning & repairs. Furnace flues cleaned. Chimney bird, bee, & rodent problems solved. Chimney wind damage repaired. Water problems solved. Water repellent sprayed. Flashings repaired & installed. Rain gutter & roof cleaning.

Services we don't offer

We do not rebuild earthquake damaged fireplaces. We do not plumb natural gas to fireplaces. Nesting birds, possums, & racoons cannot be removed from a chimney during the nesting process. They are federally protected. However, they can be monitored.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9159 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
5%
3
0%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 159 reviews

Suzanne L.
11/2020
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
All went well with the cleaning and waiting for them to put in new chimney cap.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep and measured for a chimney cap
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kelly H.
04/2020
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Excellent! Knowledgeable and personable sweeps arrived when they said they would, performed all requested work neatly & efficiently. Prices were fair and well-worth the cost for services performed. This picky customer was very satisfied and will use these pros again.
Description of Work: Chimney 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
$135

Barbara W.
01/2020
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Very well. may need to make a revision in the future
Description of Work: Clean out my dryer vent which was under the house and 25' long

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
$125

Terry H.
01/2020
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
It was good. Patrick showed up on time and made sure everything was cleaned up before he left. The only issues I have are: There was no signage on his truck. And we were talking while I wrote my check. So it was not until after he left, that it dawned on me that I did not get a receipt. I personally feel better when the company I hire has their logo on their trucks and I get a logo, with details of service, on a receipt. Those are the only complaints.
Description of Work: Had to have our chimney cleaned & turned out small patch up work done.

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

Hedy K.
11/2019
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He did a great job, was knowledgeable, energetic and personable.
Description of Work: Bart cleaned our 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
$150

Shawn K.
10/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
The experience was great. Professional prompt service informing us of everything and providing options and costs.
Description of Work: Chimney swept the flute serviced and a new chimney cap installed

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

Heather M.
02/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Fast, friendly, reasonable pricing. Familiar with the area and the history of the area. Pleasant to work with, will do all my service with them.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep and spark arrestor

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 P.
12/2018
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went great! Tim was very professional. He kept in good contact with me before he showed up, and did a nice job cleaning or chimney and fireplace. He also inspected my chimney and fireplace to give me a heads up on any potential future problems. I will definitely call them in the future.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep

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
$135

agar Y.
12/2018
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I call all 4 names that was giving to me, one call back.
Description of Work: chimney cleaning
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$180

Kathleen J.
12/2018
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It didn’t. They have yet to call me back.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Michael F.
07/2018
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Everything went great and excellent
Description of Work: Chimney repair, build additional cage for the 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
$800

Leta M.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Great! He responded right away. Showed up within 20 minutes and did the installation. Very prompt, professional and friendly!
Description of Work: Needed a spark arrester installed.

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

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for taking the time to give us the great review! It is appreciated, & we look forward to helping with any future needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Gail M.
10/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Vince took the explain about chimney and fireplace care. He also gave us great advice on converting to a gas log set and will be back to install after the one we chose is delivered. I feel confident now in our choice after he shared his knowledge. He also reattached our previously misinstalled glass screen.
Description of Work: Our Chimney needed a through cleaning after years of wood fires. Vince and crew were very professional, got straight to work and kept the area very clean with proper covers and tools.

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
$125

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for taking your time to give us the nice review. We look forward to helping you with any future fireplace or dryer vent needs. Vince McCauley Owner California chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Robert M.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Tim and Ian arrived within the specified time frame and went right to work. Inspection found some additional items that need to be addressed at a later date and a fair quote was provided for this work. Chimney sweep and cap installation was performed quickly and cleanly. Professional, honest and efficient. I will work with this company again and recommend to my neighbors. I give them 5 stars and a tip of my hat.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep, inspection and 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
$250

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for taking the time to give us the great review. It is greatly appreciated. We look forward to helping you with any future fireplace or dryer vent needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Gerald S.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
Great. Installation works as promised. Will rehire for chimney cleaning service.
Description of Work: Added gas logs to existing 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

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate it and look forward to helping with any future fireplace or dryer vent needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Michele A.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Amazing! Great guys! Knowledgable and professional.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep

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

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for taking the time to give us this nice review. It is greatly appreciated. We look forward to helping with any future fireplace needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Paula N.
06/2017
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I was impressed at first, my husband was not. My husband was suspicious of this company and he was right to be so. This company told me that my gas log units had ASBESTOS instead of gas log ember stuff. It turns out a competitor "Ye Olde Chimney Company" exposed this company since the ember stuff was actually a common Rasmussen "Ember Magic" used to create the glowing coal look of a real fireplace. You can look it up on the internet and see how it could fool a homeowner but not someone in the chimney business. I would have been "taken for a ride" if the manipulative tactic fooled my husband. As it turned out, we hired "Ye Olde" and instead of over $900 the cost was $450 by "Ye Olde" and MORE work was done! Do yourself a favor and get a second opinion before hiring California!
Description of Work: I have three fireplaces that needed maintenance & repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0


Response from California Chimney Sweep
After thinking about your statement and getting past the insults, I decided to speak with the competitor you mentioned, and found out that he -unlike us- is not a certified gas log set technician. He had no idea that asbestos was an ingredient in glowing ember kits up to the mid 80's before it was banned and that after asbestos was no longer being sold as a product by the distributors,any store that had it in their possession was allowed to sell out their supply. It took some privately owned fireplace stores years to sell out their supply. I stand by my statement that you had asbestos in your gas log embers. I have been doing this 33 years and learned about this in 1984 when I started my business from the proprietor of [Information Removed] in Baldwin Park. Anyone reading this can and should do their own research. Look up Legal Information Institute. 16 CFR 1305.5 Findings or look up asbestos in emberizing materials. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Debra R.
06/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Great! They were on time and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney, installed new 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

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you very much for taking your time to give us the great review. It is greatly appreciated. We look forward to helping you with any future fireplace or dryer vent needs. Vince McCauley California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Barbara C.
05/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Vince was terrific. What I wanted done was out of my budget, but Vince was able to do what I needed to get done for a very reasonable fee. His office administrator Bill was so very courteous. Everyone a joy to work with.
Description of Work: Installed spark arrester and damper among other things

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

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for taking your time to give us the very nice review. It is greatly appreciated. We look forward to helping you with any future fireplace or dryer vent needs. Vince McCaualey Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Kathleen T.
04/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Great. The guys called to let us know a Sig alert was delaying them. I had to go pick up my son from school and they were still working, but they finished and closed up the house for me. Reassuring to know you can leave your home while the service tech is still there and have them be so professional!
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney and fireplace

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for taking your time to give us this nice review. it is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Kris A.
03/2017
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Well, having soot problems now but to be expected
Description of Work: Chimney cleaned

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Laurel H.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Vince and Tim did an excellent job. My fireplace has never looked so good. I had forgotten what the logs even looked like. Tim rearranged them for better air flow as well. They explained everything that was getting done and went over details that I should be aware of for fire/carbon monoxide safety & replaced my glowing “embers” as we discussed. I was so glad that I had the dryer vent cleaned. There was lint all the way to the exit on the roof. I have a new dryer but never had the entire vent totally cleaned out. I used my dryer the day after they came and the clothes are drying faster. Total price was as quoted & totally worth it.
Description of Work: I needed my chimney swept and fire box area totally cleaned out. It burns very dirty and everything in there was black. I use the fireplace daily in cooler months (gas burning). They also do dryer vent cleaning and I scheduled them to take care of that as well.

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
$305

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thanks for taking the time to give us the great review. It is greatly appreciated. We look forward to helping you with any future dryer vent needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

NORMA G.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went great. The cap has now been installed. Now, I'm waiting for the years accumulation of dirt to dry out so that I can have the chimney cleaned out and hopefully be able to use it next year.
Description of Work: I had just moved in to a new place so I wanted to get the chimney inspected as the place was over 100 years old. I got a deal for an inspection and cleaning. Ben came out; however, a cleaning was not possible as the damper was shut because sand had accumulated behind it and it was not possible to open it and perform the cleaning. The house did not have a cap on it so dirt was able to accumulate. He offered to order a cap and install it giving me a credit towards the cap with the amount I had paid for the deal.

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

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thanks for taking your time to give us the nice review. It is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you in the future and helping with any future chimney or fireplace needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Jennifer K.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
We charged me for the special which was more than fair, but he also picked up my gas log at that shop and came and installed it. It was all done at one time. He was an expert in his field. He was knowledgeable; he was friendly. It was good value for the money that we spent, and he was helpful and efficient. He knew the guys from the other shop and picked up our gas log and brought it here and installed it.
Description of Work: We had a chimney tune up. He inspected. He put the wire basket on top of the chimney, so we couldn't have any birds go down. He sealed and painted the inside and ended up setting up the gas log that we had purchased.

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
$450

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you for taking your time to give us the great review. It is greatly appreciated. We look forward to helping you with any future fireplace or chimney needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Elizabeth H.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
The work was done efficiently, and with with accurate explanation of services.
Description of Work: They clean the two chimneys and fixed the cap on one of the fireplaces.

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

Response from California Chimney Sweep
Thank you very much for taking the time to give us the nice review. It is greatly appreciated! We look forward to helping you with any future chimney or fireplace needs. Vince McCauley Owner California Chimney Sweep & Fireplace Cleaning

Contact information

S. Meeker Ave, West Covina, CA 91790

http://casweep.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Gas Logs,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Animal Removal,
Roof Cleaning,
Gutters,
Gutter Cleaning

FAQ

California Chimney Sweep is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

California Chimney Sweep accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, California Chimney Sweep offers free project estimates.
Yes, California Chimney Sweep offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, California Chimney Sweep does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, California Chimney Sweep offers emergency services.
Yes, California Chimney Sweep offers warranties.
California Chimney Sweep offers the following services: Commercial & residential chimney sweeping, Chimney caps, spark arrestors, dampers, heat reflectors, gas log sets, damper clamps, chase caps installed.Damper problems solved. Level 1, 2, or 3 chimney inspections, video inspection, Smoke & draft problems solved. Dryer vent, cleaning & repairs. Furnace flues cleaned. Chimney bird, bee, & rodent problems solved. Chimney wind damage repaired. Water problems solved. Water repellent sprayed. Flashings repaired & installed. Rain gutter & roof cleaning.
We do not rebuild earthquake damaged fireplaces. We do not plumb natural gas to fireplaces. Nesting birds, possums, & racoons cannot be removed from a chimney during the nesting process. They are federally protected. However, they can be monitored.

Contact information

S. Meeker Ave, West Covina, CA 91790

http://casweep.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM