Doug and Frances Hetsch are the proud owners of American Chimney & Fireplace. This reputable company provides chimney and fireplace services certified by CSIA and NFI to the residents of Louisville and nearby areas. With our expertise in chimney sweeping since 2006, we offer a wide range of comprehensive care for chimneys and fireplaces. Whether sweeping, conducting video scan inspections, resolving chimney leaks, gas fireplace issues, or repairing your chimney top, our team of certified professionals at American Chimney & Fireplace is here to assist you. Your fireplace should be user-friendly, effortlessly manageable, and appealing. Our representatives will collaborate with you to develop a customized plan that brings your desired fireplace experience to life. We aim to enhance your comfort within the confines of your own
Business highlights
18 years of trusted experience
Minority Owned & Operated
Women Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
Chimney Inspections, Masonry Repair, Chimney Sweep, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Fireplaces & Masonry, Gas and Wood Inserts, gas fireplace diagnosis & repair
They made a special effort to arrive early when I found out I needed to leave for a last minute appointment
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Donna R.
09/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 0 more
I had something happen today that hasn't happened in quite a long time. I had some of the best customer service I've ever had. Jason and David were performing chimney repairs and here's what I can say: 1. Very professional 2. Prompt 3. Thorough 4. Even though it's a messy job, they kept the work areas clean. 5. Verbal updates were provided throughout the entire job. 6. Both were extremely courteous. 7. Thank you to both of them and Doug for a very professional job. 8. Would definitely use them again. 9. All of the above was greatly appreciated!
Description of Work: Tuckpointing, heat shield lining, sealcoating, bringing up to code.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
John G.
09/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 1 more
I had some issues with getting the report, but they were punctual.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Kelly F.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
It went well. they did a good job.
Description of Work: Swept & inspected chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Melissa B.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
He was courteous and knowledgeable throughout the service call: Chimney sweeping is a messy job, but he put down drop cloths and hung them over the fireplace to keep the job as neat and clean as possible. He showed me the video of the interior of the chimney, and climbed onto the roof to do a visual of the chimney from that angle. He gave us recommendations for possible improvements to consider. All around great job. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: He cleaned the chimney for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ida G.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They were very professional and thorough. Loved the video inspection. All companies should do this, but don't.
Description of Work: They pulled out our insert and then cleaned our chimney. They then did the video inspection. We are so thankful we had this service performed. The video inspection showed a couple problems that we would have not known about otherwise. These issues could have led to a fire.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
John K.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Services were provided in a timely manner. Service person was professional and knowledgable
Description of Work: Inspect chimney, make recommendations for repairs, apply material to remove creosote, sweep chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Amy W.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Great guys, very careful and professional.
Description of Work: Purchased Big Deal for chimney sweep.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Art M.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Very easy to schedule and great quality of service and workmanship.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Donna R.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
It went very well. The only issue I had was that I felt that a question I asked was not understood. I am going to call the office to discuss to try to get the answer I needed. I really don't see that as a problem, just need to understand something.
Description of Work: clean, inspect outside of chimney, performed a video inspection of inside of chimney, fireplace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Chris A.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Jason called ahead of time and arrived on time. He explained what he was going to do and then did it quickly and efficiently. He showed me the video of the inside of the chimney and explained the problems we had. As I am not familiar with what I was looking at, I must assume he explained it correctly. He found problems throughout the chimney and gave me prices for each issue. Because the cost was high, we will probably just stop having fires. If I do go forward with fixing it, I will check a couple other company's prices, as I would do with any other large home expense. The process was clean and Jason cleaned up the area before he left. I was pleased with the experience.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected the chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Brian G.
08/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 0 more
They found a couple of areas on our roof near the chimney that were not installed properly. They fixed all the issues. After the install we noticed the new chimney cap was crooked. They came back out and found that the frame around the chimney was warped. They adjusted the cap to make it look straight even though the frame was bent. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Description of Work: Replaced the flashing at the top of the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$725
Christina R.
08/2013
5.0
fireplaces
+ -1 more
We have been living in our home for about 1 & 1/2 years and have never used our fireplace. We were looking to have it inspected to use this fall/winter. When I called, the lovely women gave me the prices for an inspection and cleaning. She spelled out exactly what it would cost depending on what the technician needed to do. Our technician was Jeramie and he inspected our fireplace insert and went on the roof to check out the vent. He showed me pictures of our chimney and gave me an estimate on what we needed to bring it up to code. Jeramie even took the time to speak with my husband, who was unable to attend the inspection, on the phone about the chimney repairs needed. On a side note, we received a call from Jeramie asking if our daughter was missing a Minnie Mouse slipper. We didn't even realize it, but when Jeramie was cleaning up his tarp our daughter's slipper became wrapped up with it. He returned the slipper later that same day which made for a very happy 4 year old. We will be using them again soon for the needed repairs to the chimney.
Description of Work: Inspected fireplace insert and gave estimate for repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Jeramie and our team. It's great to know that we could assist you in getting your fireplace ready for the upcoming season and that Jeramie's attention to detail, including returning your daughter's slipper, made such an impact. If you have any more questions or need further assistance with the repairs, feel free to reach out. We look forward to working with you again soon! Best, Your friends at All American Chimney & Fireplace
Sandra H.
08/2013
4.0
chimney sweep, masonry
+ 0 more
The technicians were very friendly and showed us the condition of our chimney with a video of the interior. Inspection of the exterior chimney showed wear and tear problems with the exterior brick, crown, and flashing. No flue cap was in place, allowing birds to enter the chimney flues. All recommended repairs were thoroughly explained. Work was delayed by weather and inexperience of one technician sent to the job (our roof is very steep). We appreciated that the company sent a more experienced technician then for safety's sake. The initial inspection was performed by a experienced chimney repair technician and a trainer. Both were personable, professional, and customer oriented. We are satisfied with all work, and clean up by the crew, as well as paperwork was efficient. Would use the company again. An update: A storm blew the protective cage off the chimney top. The company would not stand behind their work, saying the damage was an act of God. They charged us for two new protective cages and installation. Because of this, we have decided not to use the company again.
Description of Work: Placed stainless steel cap on double fireplace flue, repaired concrete chimney crown, applies water repellent to exterior chimney brick, applied flash seal to flashing 97 year warranty). Applied clamps to damper for ventilation of gas logs with pilot light.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,181
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Hi, Thank you for your detailed review and for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that our technicians provided friendly and thorough service during your initial inspection and repairs. It's great to know that they explained the necessary work and kept safety in mind by sending a more experienced technician. However, we’re sorry to learn about the issues you faced with the protective cage and the follow-up service. We strive to stand behind our work and ensure our customers feel supported, so we appreciate your feedback on this matter. If there’s anything further we can do to address your concerns or if you’d like to discuss this in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We value your business and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Your friends at All American Chimney & Fireplace
Sandy F.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I was pleased with overall presentation. The owner was thorough and both he and the young man he was training were totally neat and professional.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$111
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Hi [Member Name Removed] Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you were pleased with our service and that both our owner and the technician-in-training provided a thorough and professional experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it’s great to know that our attention to detail and cleanliness made a positive impression. If you need any further assistance or have questions in the future, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to serving you again! Best regards, Your friends at All American Chimney & Fireplace
Maria H.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
The person who did the work was very thorough, polite, and well informed and, although I had to leave while he was working, my husband told me that he was very pleased with the work done. The room was left very clean and organized. Mr. H. even answered my questions about an alternative fireplace to the one we have. I will definitely recommend this company to my friends.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Charlie H.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Everything went fine...nice person, timely, no problem.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Hi, Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear that your chimney inspection went smoothly and that you had a positive experience with our team. If you need any further assistance or have questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Best regards, Your friends at All American Chimney & Fireplace
Darry J.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
He was on-time and thorough. He was also very professional and cleaned up well after himself. He took pictures and gave us a report. He did find a few problems and we will probably be going with them to make the repairs. We just need to check with insurance. It was a very good experience.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$238
David G.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
It went well. They did a good job. I was happy with what they did. They gave me a list of everything I needed.
Description of Work: $99 Chimney Sweep and Safety Inspection! Big Deal!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Robert L.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
It was great and very thorough and I would recommend his services.
Description of Work: He performed a chimney cleaning and inspection. He found some problems that we will be having repaired at a later date.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Katharine G.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I thought it was a great service. He took a full two hours to perform the inspection and cleaning. He was very thorough and informative. I would recommend his service.
Description of Work: He performed a chimney cleaning and inspection.
Initial proposal was given on 5/4/2013. Owner is very knowledgeable providing good information so we could make the best decision on how to proceed with this chimney repair. This whole experience needs to be prefaced with the fact that our fireplace insert presented extra challenges for this repair and took 4 visits to complete. The first visit the workers were on time and completed the chimney crown repair and necessary tuck pointing. The next visit the workers were late and I called to find out when they would arrive. They completed the cleaning and the flue sleeve installation was attempted and that's when the problems began. The workers, who were very professional and polite, realized another part was going to be needed to complete the attachment to the insert. It took time for the part to come in and we initiated the call to find out how much longer. The third visit we did receive a call letting us know they were running behind. The owner, Doug, came with his helper to complete the attachment of the flue sleeve to the insert. Doug apologized for all the delays and admitted that this repair was difficult and a learning experience for him and his team. The 4th visit, 6/28, was because they forgot to add the 3 vent pipes, something my husband discovered when inspecting the work. Although this repair took a long time and we had to initiate some calls along the way, it is the professionalism and politeness of Doug and his team that will keep me using his business for all my fireplace maintenance in the future. I feel confident in his work and that my fireplace is the safest it's ever been.
Description of Work: Removed & replaced existing chimney crown; tuck point where necessary; install 3 vent pipes at the top to aid in drying interior of chimney; chain clean chimney & smoke chamber; install flue sleeve & attached to existing fireplace insert.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,141
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for taking the time to read our response This was by far the most difficult repair we made in 2013. Mr. and Mrs. [member name removed] were very understanding about all the difficulty we encountered in getting this old work horse of a stove brought up to current safety standards. There was less than 4 inches of room to work above the stove and the top of the fireplace opening. It did require that we order additional parts to make this installation happen along with more visits than intended. We look forward to sweeping and maintaining this iconic wood heater in the future. Best Regards, Doug Hetsch (Owner All American Chimney Service)
Colleen O.
07/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I found out that All American Chimney does not actually service Southern Indiana, but they graciously made an exception and fulfilled my Big Deal. The lady that scheduled the appointment was professional and the appointment was made without hassle. The time slot was to be 12 noon. At 1235pm, I called the office to see if I had made an error in scheduling. I didn't receive an answer, but the technician called immediately and apologized for running so late and got to my home at 1pm. He was most apologetic when he arrived, put on his protective shoe ware and started to work. He was extremely polite as he checked the flue. He next went outside and proceeded to check the chimney on the roof and discovered it didn't meet the fire code. He proceeded to call the place that could fix this for me and gave me a quote for the future. He didn't have to do that and I appreciated the fact that he went above and beyond. No mess was incurred during this visit and I would definitely use them again if they would come across the river to service this area.
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. Our house is over 113 years old and he gave me different options depending on whether I was going to use it as a wood burning stove, a gas fireplace or if I wasn't going to use it at all. It was the original chimney. He told me how I could do the work myself if we chose to use it as a non working chimney so it wouldn't crumble. It was nice that he gave me those tips. It was great and I liked being able to see inside the chimney. He spent more time than he had to explaining options which I appreciated. He cleaned up after himself. I've never had a chimney so I don't know if the price was good. They were awesome on responsiveness. They came two days later and they were right on time.
Description of Work: I used All American Chimney Service to clean the chimney and they made sure that the cap was sealed properly. He checked the flashing on the roof to make sure that it was properly sealed. He also showed me the inside of the chimney with his camera and gave some recommendations for some other work that needed to be done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
John W.
05/2013
4.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
The initial visit went pretty well. They came out and did the video inspection, which was great. They took a lot of time to explain everything to us. They did notice that our chimney needed to be replaced. They were going to come out with a couple of different options and I haven't heard back from them for at least a month or maybe two months now.
Description of Work: All American Chimney Service came out and did an inspection of our chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Hi [Member Name Removed] Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the initial inspection went well and that our team took the time to explain everything. We apologize for the delay in following up with you regarding your chimney replacement options. Please give us a call at your convenience so we can address your concerns and provide the information you need. Best, Your friends at All American Chimney & Fireplace
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Service Categories
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Gas Logs
FAQ
All American Chimney Service, LLC. is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
All American Chimney Service, LLC. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, All American Chimney Service, LLC. offers free project estimates.
Yes, All American Chimney Service, LLC. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, All American Chimney Service, LLC. does not offer a senior discount.
No, All American Chimney Service, LLC. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, All American Chimney Service, LLC. offers warranties.
All American Chimney Service, LLC. offers the following services: Chimney Inspections, Masonry Repair, Chimney Sweep, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Fireplaces & Masonry, Gas and Wood Inserts, gas fireplace diagnosis & repair