Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

Safeside Chimney and Duct Cleaning is a full service chimney and duct company. All of our service technicians are fully trained to take care of any and all of your particular needs. We are fully licensed and insured. We are an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau and The National Chimney Sweep Guild; and as members of those organizations, we subscribe to the principles and services of each.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chimney cleaning , Chimney Repair , Chimney rebuilding and relining , Air Duct Cleaning , Dryer Vent cleaning , wood/pellet stove sales and installation and more ...

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.4181 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
66%
4
14%
3
5%
2
7%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.2
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6

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Showing 101-125 of 181 reviews

Monique A.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very quick
Description of Work: 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

Robert L.
06/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
very good job
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

William M.
11/2016
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
See comments above.
Description of Work: I purchase this on 11/7/16 and was asked to select preferred dates (within 3 days) and told that the company would reach out to me to schedule a time to perform the services. It is 3 days later, and I have heard nothing from this vendor. I am going to request a refund.

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

$129

Philip B.
10/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went great! Very nice!
Description of Work: Guys came out for an inspection, but asked first if we were new homeowners. When I said yes, they did a quick check, and said to call them next year for a cleaning. Such honest and nice guys!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lata A.
10/2016
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
From what I can tell, fine.
Description of Work: chimney flow cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Natalie R.
07/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The workmen came during the assigned time and reviewed their process and expectations. Post-process they detailed their findings and proposals as well as their reasoning for the proposals.

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

David M.
05/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Pat J.
04/2016
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Made a filthy mess of my laundry room where the furnace is located. Soot everywhere. Had to rewash about 8 loads of laundry

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

$350

Nathaniel M.
04/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced openers for two doors and some of the pulleys with worn bearings. Also purchased multiple remote control units. | |Everything was done the same day that I called for help.

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
$1,236.99

Amy G.
03/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Janine S.
03/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The technician was fantastic. Scheduling was challenging. First, their website offered appointments that weren't available. Then they called me to reschedule the first appointment they made. It took a few weeks before they were finally able to make it to my home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Deusdedi M.
03/2016
4.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned two flues. Professional, informative workers, but not a lot of time spent cleaning the flues despite being told that they were really dirty. A bit put off when the head guy pushed to get me to agree to have them repair cracks on the chimney crown on the spot. Prices seemed at a premium, despite one-time discount that was offered only if I agreed to do it that day. Ended up hiring a mason to do the repairs at a lower cost.

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

$230

Sarah M.
12/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They showed up within the time frame and performed the jobs very quickly. They put cloths down so as not to make a mess and cleaned up everything after themselves. They saw that we don't have a cap on our furnace chimney, but didn't push the product on us. Just told us the cost and how easy it would be to install it. Will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Swept the chimneys for our furnace and wood burning 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
$220

Diana S.
10/2009
4.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
I was given a window of 9am-12pm for them to arrive; they came closer to 2:45pm. Once they did arrive, however, they were professional and efficient, and completed the work with a minimal amount of disruption for me (I was working at home while they cleaned). They cleaned and sanitized the air ducts (10) and cleaned out the dryer vent (which is unusually long and required one of the men to climb under my neighbor's deck, where the vent opened out).
Description of Work: Safeside cleaned the air duct system for my condo, as well as cleaning the dryer vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$440

Kathleen F.
05/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
great. All is in the above statement
Description of Work: Chimney cap was repaired, brick shoulders were replaced with slate and chimney/fireplace was cleaned. Two workers came and set up scaffolding after initial visit from two other workers. The first workers took pictures and explained what needed to be done A phone call set up the time for the repairs. Workers were on time and very pleasant. Extra work was done on chimney surface to perhaps buy time before more work to restore the brickwork. Since the slate was thinner than the brick, pieces of our siding were put into place. All debris from work was picked up. Inside house work was neatly 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
$2,100

John S.
03/2009
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Very well. Mike and Dwayne showed up just toward the end of the estimated time they were supposed to arrive (10a-12p)... even called 30 minutes ahead of their arrival to let me know they were on their way! They cleaned the ducts first, which was a huge job. He then inspected and cleaned the chimney. They also recommended some necessary, but costly, repairs which I will keep in mind (and take care of when I can afford to.) As a bonus, Mike checked out my exhaust pipes and even took the rusty old TV antenna off the chimney for free!
Description of Work: Safeside cleaned all the ducts in my house and swept my chimney. They were courteous and very professional.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Gwen H.
01/2009
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Two young men did the work. They explained exactly what they would be doing and did the work in a professional manner. The work necessitated their being in all rooms of the house and they were polite and courteous and clean. We were very satisfied.
Description of Work: We hired this company to clean all the ductwork in our heating system(you do not have a category for this service). They cleaned all 12 vents, 3 fresh air returns and 9 supply vents using a Hepa Vac and compressed air. They also sanitized the air duct system with a disinfectant solution.

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
$384

Asha S.
12/2008
4.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
It went well-the person who would actually do the repair came to do the estimate within the time-frame the office folks set up. He took a digital picture of the chimney to show me the damage and gave me an estimate plus information about waterproofing which I found useful. I do not know exactly when they came back and did the work because it was outside and no one needed to be home to let them in to do the work. I can guess the day they came by the mortar scraps on our walkway. I also did not get an actual bill...we just had a copy of the estimate to work from. Getting a call to know when they were coming and then an actual bill would have been a bit more professional.
Description of Work: Safeside evaluated and repaired a cracked chimney cap on our house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

BERNADETTE B.
09/2007
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
I think they did a great job; they came on time and showed me that they really knew what they were doing. I haven t used this company other than that but if I have anymore problems come about, I know who to call. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: They fixed my gas fire place that wasn t lighting.

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

PAUL R.
09/2007
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They have great prices and they have never overcharged me. I would use them again, but I don't have anymore chimneys for them to cap. I would recommend them to anyone. I have even told a couple of my friends about them.
Description of Work: They capped two of my chimneys and cemented and sealed the third one.

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
$1,000

JEFFREY Z.
08/2007
4.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
They did a great job of cleaning up after themselves. I would have never known they were there except for the cap and that my chimney was clean. The only problem I had was that the serviceman had written down my credit card number wrong and they had to call me and ask me for it again. I know that is an easy mistake and can happen but I just thought it was a little odd. I also thought their price was a little high. This was the second time I have used them.
Description of Work: They cleaned my chimney and also put a cap on the top of it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

ALLAN C.
03/2007
2.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
When I went to use the fireplace this winter the down draft problem still exists. Needless to say I had a very expensive chimney cleaning job which normally goes for $80-$100. The chimney caps sell for $35 at Lowe's or Home depot. I would not recommend this company due to their poor work performance and excessive pricing.
Description of Work: This company was hired to determine the cause of a down draft and to repair same in my fireplace. They were also hired to clean one chimney. The crew sweeped one chimney in 10 minutes, installed two chimney caps and said this would eliminate the downdraft problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$305

KRISTINE M.
08/2006
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The company's representative, Chris, arrived on time, was very polite, respectful and professional. He listened to me and my concerns. I showed him the mold that was on the wall in the hallway below the return register. He and his helper were able to gain access to my attic, which is somewhat tricky, without complaint and inspected the AC unit, filters and vent connections. He did put a mold and mildew killing agent through the vents. He informed me of the excellent condition of my AC equipment. He had also inspected the chimney on my roof and had taken pictures of the water damage and moss growing in the cracks of the cement. My home is 25-years old and the damage he showed me was to be expected. We then discussed his recommendations on the work that was needed to prevent future problems and how much it would cost. I appreciated his diligence in going the extra mile by inspecting my chimney. The work he did on my chimney saved me from future problems and repairs.
Description of Work: Inspection of central air conditioning unit and ducts performed. AC unit was found to be very clean, filters very clean as well. Did find evidence of mold in the area of the return register in the central hallway. Fogged system with an agent to inhibit growth for season. Recommended seasonal fogging to prevent spreading of mold and mildew. Also inspected chimney crown on roof and showed homeowner digital pictures of chimney crown area being washed out and moss growing in concrete cracks. Recommended crown seal to be replaced and chimney houses be installed at an additional cost of $325.

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
$249

07/2006
5.0
air duct cleaning, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
THEY WERE A VERY RESPONSIVE COMPANY. THEY CAME AS SOON AS THEY COULD TO DO THE WORK. THE JOB WAS DONE FAST AND RIGHT. THEY EVEN ADDED SOME WATERPROOFING TO IT.
Description of Work: THEY DID WORK AND CLEANING TO 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
$300

02/2006
2.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY QUOTE YOU A PRICE, AND WHEN THEY TURN UP IT IS A LOT MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED. THE SWEEPER WHO COMES IN IS MORE THAN JUST A MAN COMING TO SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEY. HE IS ALSO A SALESPERSON HENCE THE POOR SCORE. I KNOW WHAT I WANTED AND HE JUST DIDN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THAT I KNEW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT.
Description of Work: THEY SWEPT TWO CHIMNEYS AND PUT ON TWO CAPS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$500

Contact information

120 Ledyard St, Hartford, CT 06114

http://www.safesidechimney.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
HIC.0631371
Trade License Locale
CT
Trade License Authority
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Home Improvement
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.

All skilled traders and home improvement contractors operating in the State of Connecticut are required to be licensed or registered by the State Department of Consumer Protection. License or registration identification is required to be on all advertising, business cards, signage, and contracts. You can check to see if a contractor or tradesperson is licensed or registered by going to: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/

Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Home inspection

FAQ

Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning offers free project estimates.
No, Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning offers emergency services.
Yes, Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning offers warranties.
Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning offers the following services: Chimney cleaning , Chimney Repair , Chimney rebuilding and relining , Air Duct Cleaning , Dryer Vent cleaning , wood/pellet stove sales and installation and more ...

Contact information

120 Ledyard St, Hartford, CT 06114

http://www.safesidechimney.com

Service hours

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