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
17 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
Fine. Upon inspection, it turned out that chimney chase was very rusty. Levi gave me a quote on repair, which I forwarded to my HOA president. They won't be doing the work until the water starts leaking in, because all the chimneys in the development are in the same condition. But I digress; this is my own problem. The inspection was thorough. Thank you.
Description of Work: Sweep and check; cap off gas line; dispose of gas logs and grate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your time. When your HOA get's back with you, and you need the work completed, give us a call at (502) 435-2364!
Libby D.
06/2017
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
+ 1 more
they reported that they did the best they could and they needed to do a chemical clean which was $1,200, and that there had probably been a chimney fire and they would write the report for insurance claim because if so, there would be $4-5k worth of damage. Scared me to death. I got a second opinion, and no such fire. If I had paid the $1200 i would still be left with a non-functioning chimney. Really felt it was a scam and I will get a 3rd opinion before just dropping that kind of money on something that still wouldn't work until I invested another $3k to actually address the issues of the fireplace.
Description of Work: Had chimney cleaned,
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$99
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services. We’re sorry to hear that you felt frightened by the information provided during your inspection. Our goal is to educate and inform our customers without causing unnecessary concern. We encourage all our clients to seek second opinions, as it's crucial to ensure that you’re comfortable and confident in any decisions regarding your home. We hope you find the clarity you need and that your chimney issues are resolved satisfactorily. If you have any further questions or if there’s anything we can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best, Your friends at All American Chimney & Fireplace
Bill G.
06/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Levi Bogue did an excellent job. Very professional. Will definitely have him back if more work is ever needed.
Description of Work: Chimney cap and chimney repair.
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
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your review, we will let Levi know you liked his work! Feel free to give us a call if we can help you with anything else.
James H.
06/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
+ 0 more
Punctual, professional, and polite.
Description of Work: Swept and inspected chimney. Made several costly suggestions. had the chimney cap replaced for $700 - less the coupon of $125. Was it a good value??? Who knows...
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
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking time to write one for us. If you run into any questions, please feel free to give us a call.
They were very thorough is their assessment and followed up .
Description of Work: They recommended some work and did not use them for the repair because I found a place that did the repair work for less money.
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
$170
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your positive review! We are sorry to not have been able to help you this time, but please feel free to give us a call if you run into any issues in the future.
Anthony N.
04/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
+ 1 more
Went well. Levi did a great job and offered his expert advice on what needed to be done.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and new sealant installed to prevent more water leaks.
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
$350
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your kind review! Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
Kerry H.
03/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
+ 1 more
It went so smoothly. They did what they said they would when they said they would and for the amount of the estimate. How often does that happen?
Description of Work: All American replaced the chimney cap, added a cricket and tuck pointed the chase. I am very pleased with the work and the professionalism of the crew, supervisor and office personnel. The price was quite expensive but the work was superlative.
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
$3,500
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for leaving this review, we appreciate the kindness! We are glad to have been able to provide the services you needed! Please feel free to contact us if you run into any questions.
Deborah W.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
This is the second time I've used this company, and will continue to use them. On all fronts they are high quality. Dwayne has done the work both times and he is an excellent representative for the company...professional, engaging, punctual, explains everything!
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected 2 fireplaces.
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
$220
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your kind review! Are a glad to be able to offer the service you need and desire! Looking forward to continuing your services in the future.
Richard E.
02/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Great! They were nice and professional and clean!
Description of Work: chimney cleaning and repair
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
$175
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Great customer!! THANKYOU for the nice review we appreciate it. Best regards, Doug
Adam D.
12/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
+ 0 more
As usual American Chimney was on time, polite, and very professional. They got the work done fast and answered all and any questions I had. Great company to hire, we've definitely become fans!
Description of Work: We needed some small masonry repair and some new refractory bricks put in.
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
$300
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your writing another review for us! We appreciate it. We are excited to have gotten the opportunity to service your chimney needs and look forward to doing so again in the future.
Stuart S.
11/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They did a good job and were very friendly and informative
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and new Gas lighter
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
$200
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for leaving us your review! We greatly appreciate it. We are all about educating our customers when it comes to chimneys and fireplaces, so please feel free to give us a call if you run into any other questions in the future.
Rayanne P.
11/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Wonderfully! He was professional, prompt and thorough! Great job!
Description of Work: Cleaning of 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
$150
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your kind review! We are glad to have met your chimney needs. Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or would like your chimney and fireplace serviced again.
Chad H.
10/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Excellent work performed by a courteous technician
Description of Work: Chimney sweeping 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
Susan N.
10/2016
1.0
fireplaces, dryer vent cleaning
+ 0 more
Said he would not light pilot because I did not have the gas fireplace manual. How many people has a fireplace manual for a home 7 years old? He missed the fireplace business as well as cleaning the dryer vent. Called his competition and they came right out and let the pilot and checked it out for safety . He missed out on over $200+ business. Don't really think he knew how to light it
Description of Work: Purchased a house 8 weeks ago and called to have gas fireplace checked and pilot lit
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
punctuality
5.0
Virginia S.
07/2016
1.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Got a refund because they would not call to schedule.
Description of Work: I purchased a $59 special for the company to come out and check for leaks. This company never responded to the dates that I had chosen. Then after two weeks, I contacted Angie's List and they sent them an email asking them to contact me. Then after still not receiving a call to schedule an appointment, I personally called them and left a message on their answering machine. Waited another week. No responds still. Called Angie's List and asked that I get a refund. I would be very worried to do business with a company that can't return a call!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Dear Ms. [Member Name Removed], We apologize for the poor service you received, please believe that this is not typical of our company. We did indeed receive your availabilities and that must have been missed. Our sincerest apologies! However, we did not receive any further contact from Angie's List about you requesting a call from us. We cannot verify the voicemail message as we do not have your phone number (it was not given with the available dates), but we typically return phone calls within a couple hours. If we cannot get a hold of the customer, we always leave a voicemail, unless that is not an option. When that is the case, it is our policy to try one more call after that before discarding the information. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you and sincerely hope that your leaking issues get resolved. Best wishes, All American Chimney Service (502) 435-2364
Jackie L.
06/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I was able to get a last minute appointment due to a cancellation. Dewayne arrived on time and described what he would be doing and then went to work. He was very tolerant of my 5 year old granddaughter's constant steam of chatter! As he worked he explained what he was doing and why. I pointed out some cracks in the firebox and he investigated and gave me an estimate on future repairs. I am very impressed with the service and will use them again.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected fireplace and chimney. Described what he was doing and why. Advised me as to needed repairs that should be done before next fire burning season. Very professional and helpful.
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
$129
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
John G.
04/2016
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
+ 0 more
Came out and gave a detailed inspection of chimney. Was very happy with the inspection and provided a number of pictures. Gave multiple options to repair all issues with all three fireplaces that went out of same chimney. Will probably have to want to effect repairs due to cost but will have to fix in order to get fireplaces up and operational again
Description of Work: Provided Leak Inspection of chimney using Angie's List Coupon
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
$59
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your kind review, and apologies for getting back to it so late! Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or when you are ready to get your chimney and fireplace operational, and we would be happy to do so.
Bruce T.
03/2016
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
In addition to the professionalism and promptness and courtesy, he (Levi) gave a thorough explanation for all services performed and needed in the future. Running a camera through our chimney, he was able to show us the damage from the weather and from an old chimney fire. Also explained the need to improve our water heater venting and was able to demonstrate what the current problem was and how it was to be fixed and why it needed to be fixed.
Description of Work: Thorough inspection of chimney, inside and outside. Will return later to repair chimney inside and outside, reline and redirect water heater vent, and will place a new chimney cap on top. Later this year we intend to have the same company return to install an insert into our 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
$18
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your thorough review! We are glad to have been able to offer valuable information concerning your chimney and it's venting appliances. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have and we hope to have another opportunity to serve you.
Joan P.
01/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
He was very prompt, efficient and polite. He explained to me what he was looking for and what he was doing. He answered all my questions in a way that anyone could understand.
Description of Work: Checked the integrity of the chimney. Patched a low place on the outside, where the chimney and roof come together to prevent water pooling. Put a new cap on top. Checked the gas line coming into the fireplace to the gas logs and found that the lines were leaking. Verified that the gas supply was turned off. He said he didn't do pipe work and recommended that I have someone redo and check the piping before using. I t was the first time I had it checked since moving into the house. The previous owners didn't mention anything about the fireplace. I have never used the fireplace. However I now know that before using it, I need to have the piping redone and tested.
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
$475
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your kind review! If there is anything else that we can help you with in the future, please feel free to let us know.
Timothy A.
12/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 1 more
Inspection and cleaning process was as expected. Recommended replacement of rusted, galvanized chase cover with a stainless steel chase cover and additional storm collar. (There was no attempt to up-sell me or pressure me on this topic...I already knew that it needed to be replaced.) DeWayne (technician) was outstanding in every manner...professional in appearance, mannerisms, and performance. He interacted extremely well with our two young boys and my wife, and he took time to show me key aspects of his inspection both during the inspection and afterwards with photos. This is clearly a man who takes pride in his work. Due to my outstanding experience with him and the good interactions I've had with the office so far, I went ahead and requested that the additional work be performed (without even getting a 2nd quote) once the new chase cover comes in. I would highly recommend DeWayne, and assuming the rest of the All American Chimney Service technicians are anywhere near the quality of DeWayne, it is easy to recommend All American Chimney Service.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned wood stove insert.
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
$179
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
[Member Name Removed], thank you for your kind words! We strive for our technicians and staff to be excellent in all their ways, and appreciate you leaving this review. If there is anything else we can help with in the mean time, please let us know.
Robert and Marge M.
10/2015
1.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
They were very pleasant and seemed to be knowledgeable when they came out to look at our 4 chimneys. When we got our proposals, they were way out of line! The prices were extremely high and did not fit the condition of each chimney.
Description of Work: Gave us estimates for work on our chimneys.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Justin W.
09/2015
3.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
The people they sent were nice, and prompt, partly because I was doing this in the summer when I knew it'd be slower, but I kept feeling like they were trying to pull a fast on on me, and charge me for services I didn't need. The previous owners had a fireplace insert, and used it to heat their house, so there was a lot of wear on the chimney. We got rid of the insert, and they removed the old liner, which had damaged some of the ceramic heat tiles in the chimney. Then they used used rotary tools to clean most of the creosote, which all went well enough. My problem was that they kept trying to sell me on either: a) rebuilding the flue and installing a new fireplace liner- $3,600 b) putting in a NEW fireplace insert and liner - $4,400 c) rebuilding the flue and doing a poured fireplace liner with refractive concrete - $5,200 My problem was that I kept telling the repairman that I didn't need any of these - I will likely use the fireplace 3-4 times per year, with gas logs around christmas, etc. I ended up speaking to a contractor I know, and he told me that the guy was just fishing for more business. He said there was no reason, with a gas fire, and as little as I was planning to use it, that I needed to do anything other than repair the flue. I put a board in to block the flue for now, and put in a set of fireplace doors from Lowes and, and I'll have someone repair the flue in the next few weeks.
Description of Work: They removed an old fireplace liner from the previous owners, and cleaned (much of) the creosote from the chimney and firebox
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$400
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that our team was prompt and courteous during your service. However, we sincerely apologize for the feeling you had that our recommendations were not aligned with your needs. Our goal is to provide thorough assessments and options based on the condition of the chimney and fireplace. It’s concerning to hear that you felt pressured into additional services that you didn't feel were necessary. We appreciate your insights and will use this feedback to ensure our technicians are clear about our clients' needs and preferences. If you have any further questions or if there’s anything we can do to assist you in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We value your business and hope to regain your trust. Best regards, Your friends at All American Chimney & Fireplace
Jim P.
09/2015
1.0
chimney sweep, masonry
+ 0 more
Provider communicated quickly and arrived promptly at the agreed upon appointment time. All positives ended there unfortunately. Once onsite, they wouldn't honor the services purchased without doing expensive repair work. Depending on who you talked with, the story changed on what needed to be done, the only consistent statement was that they wouldn't perform the chimney sweep. Ultimately they couldn't get their story straight on what the actual issue was and essentially issued a refund due to the fine print stating that it wasn't covered as there was an buckstove insert being used. The reality is they were totally fine using scare tactics and referencing industry code, which is relatively new, to backup their claims. When I asked about previous sweeps done by other companies, I got a short answer as to how they were under qualified and couldn't pass the requirements of the chimney code. Again, this was just a simple chimney sweep purchase and they noted heavy cresole buildup (which we knew about) but refused to do the service. You'd think they'd at least make the situation better if they were that concerned. To compound the situation, I wasn't home and the wife was and they used scare tactics about how the cracks in the mortar will lead to a house fire and that there should never be a fire burnt as a result. She relayed the message to me and then I spoke with the person onsite and he couldn't answer the questions and kept referring me to the office/owner. Of course the office/owner couldn't substantiate any claims as they weren't onsite. It was a run around experience with the only goal to approve expensive unnecessary repairs vs. simply doing the job that they were brought out to do. It was so mind boggling that at the end, the person onsite literally pleaded with us not to leave negative feedback. My response to that is you were so concerned and had such morale code that you couldn't in good conscious (their words) do the work hired, then you shouldn't be concerned about a negative review. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone and I wish I had reviewed all the reviews thoroughly before purchasing. If you own an older home, you would be wise not to use this company as your home was most likely built before the industry code standards that this company uses and won't perform services until that standard is achieved. If you're a newer home, I'd be concerned as well as they might "find" some issues that require immediate attention. This is a stay away from company.
Description of Work: No services were performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$109
Donna R.
09/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
excellent and my chimney is safe to use this winter.
Description of Work: updated the parging of the smoke chamber per the warranty.
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
Response from All American Chimney Service, LLC.
Thank you for your kind review, please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
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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