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
30 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 ...
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney with wood-burning insert.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$179.13
matt T.
11/2012
1.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
The job never took place.
Description of Work: I originally called and booked an appointment for 11/02/12. On 10/28, I called to let the company know that I had lost power and asked if it would be an issue. The woman on the phone turned around and asked the owner if it would be an issue, his response was no. Being a bit concerned how the job would be performed with no lights or electricity, I called the company again to reconfirm everything. This time I spoke to a Gentleman and explained to him that I was still without power. He has a bit surprised and he said the company could not guarantee the job would be 100% satisfactory. Meaning they needed power to run their vacuum(s) to ensure proper clean-up. I was a little upset as my wife had set up her schedule to be home. I explained to the Gentlemen that at this point in time that neither my wife or I had any free time during the week and a Saturday appointment would be more convenient. The gentlemen said he had 11/17 open and would schedule me for that Saturday. He also said to let him know if another time during the week popped up and they would see if they could fit me in. Today 11/16 I called to confirm my appointment for 11/17 and I was told they did not have me on the schedule and that they were already over booked. I explained everything to the person on the phone and then preceeded to ask why I should continue on with their company. I was offered a $20 discount off of what my $329 service was supposed to be. I told her I was not looking for a discount, but an answer to my question. She could not provide an answer. In the end I'm just dissapointed based upon alll of the positive feedback I had seen on Angie's list.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Safeside Chimney & Duct Cleaning
You have every right to be frustrated. Some of this is my fault. This is the Busiest time of the year and we had to reschedule over 100 jobs during the storm and even open up a Sunday (turning 6 day a week job to 13 straight). Throughout the week , we had packed schedules , most customers had power but some didn't. We are/were capable of performing some work to the satisfaction of customers , despite the power issue. Most cases a shovel and a bucket can do what the vacuum does. However , there were certain houses that the vacuum is more necessary in dust control. There were some homes that we opted to reschedule due to this. Our policy was very inconsistent about when we should or shouldn't rearrange and wasn't explained well to our techs because we skipped our weekly company meeting to deal with the overflow. Again , this is part my fault , because I too , changed course on this in certain occasions. We were booking 2 weeks out prior to this storm. Cancelling on a customer and telling them we'll be out in 2+ weeks wasn't an attractive option for either of us , most of the time. We did do pretty well , for the most part , dealing with this incredibly difficult week. But I must admit , you are not the only customer that didn't get the service you deserve. For that , I apologize and take total responsibility. Kevin Beary - Vice President
WINTHROP H.
11/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 1 more
Pretty good experience
Description of Work: Chimney sweep & duct cleaning -- 20 year old house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Brenda M.
10/2012
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
Very well
Description of Work: They sealed chimney slate. They also installed a screen to prevent birds from entering chimney. They cleaned oil flu.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Karisa E.
01/2012
1.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: I hired this company to come clean my chimney. I asked them to call my cellphone 1/2 hour in advance so I could leave work and get to my home. They never called and showed up at my house with my 16 year old daughter home. She called to tell me they were there and in the house. I told her that I was calling the company to ask the contractors to leave until I arrived because she was uncomfortable. I called and asked them to contact their crew and ask them to wait outside until I got home. The operator stated that they would make the phone call right away. When I arrived home the crew was not there and my daughter said that they received the call but didn't leave and continued to work in the house. When I called the company to complain the VP Kevin stated that I was over reacting and that his crew would never do anything unprofessional. I told him that he was missing the point and that when I asked them to leave they should have left. He then became verbally aggressive with me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
Thomas M.
06/2011
4.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 1 more
Everything went as advertised.
Description of Work: new Chimney cap chimney repair chimney sweep
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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