ChimneyTEK

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

Been in business since 1994, professionally trained at the Chimney Safety Institute of America, Member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission, #86685. Family owned and operated. Owner on most major repairs. We are dedicated to serving our customers needs.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chimney Sweeping, Inspections, Repairs, Relining, Chimney Caps, Damper Caps, Leaking Chimneys , Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Decks, Fences, Houses, Woodstove Sales & Installation & Interior Painting.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
PayPal

Reviews

4.6746 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
14%
3
5%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 251-746 of 746 reviews

Rita S.
04/2014
2.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
They were nice and arrived promptly and on time. We did however think that they were going to clean out the fire place insert, such as vacuuming out ashes and so forth, but they did not.
Description of Work: We called them out to clean and service our fire place.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from ChimneyTEK
I am sorry we were unable to meet your expectations. We don't normally clean out ashes from inside the stove, as it clogs up our vacuum system, and could cause dust to get in your house. Had you indicated that was important to you, we would have tried to accommodate your request.

Rob T.
04/2014
1.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I have a chimney that is leaking water into the fire pit. .... it appears to need some extensive repair work, about a $1000 - $2000 repair job. I called ChimneyTek for a free estimate, their website was very responsive. Call back occurred quickly, appt. set for next day. Upon arrival, I asked ChimneyTek if they wouldn't mind accessing the roof, to inspect the chimney, from the rear of the house. The estimator asked why, I informed him that I did not want my gutters to be damaged, and that a smaller ladder had been setup around back of the house, (since multiple companies were called to provide estimates.) Vince stated that he wanted his guys to work from a "safe ladder" and couldn't understand why I wanted them to access the roof, from the rear of the house... where *I WANTED THEM TO ACCESS THE ROOF However, he hesitantly said to me, that he would go around back. My front door began to close, as I heard him make a very negative comment to one of his workers...about me... "I can see this guy is going to be hard to work with".... (along with some other choice words) So, right from the first 2 minutes that he was at my home, he did NOT want to listen to me, OR abide by my request, so what kind of relationship could we possibly have, moving forward...?? So I simply suggested that he vacate the premises. The logic behind "doing it my way" was simple, however, never questioned by this so called professional. I am under contract for a new roof, and wanted to cause no damage to the existing gutters, by having multiple estimators "place" their big, cumbersome, hard to handle, fits any house, huge, aluminum ladder up against my gutters... ...so I used my ladder to provide access. I learned from the first person that came...that the ladder would put 2 dimples in the aluminum gutters. BTW, the other 4 estimators had NO PROBLEM in listening to, and abiding by my simple request I would NOT suggest using this company for ANY service.
Description of Work: came to home to provide an estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

Response from ChimneyTEK
I am sorry we didn't meet your expectations. Safety of my employees and my customers is number one in our organization, and we do not use customers ladders. At no time do we damage customers gutters or roofs for that matter, so this is not an issue for us, else we would not be able to maintain our A+ rating on Angie's List.

Daniel H.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went great! They were punctual and fast. They offered recommendations on ways to keep the chimney clean.
Description of Work: Insepected and cleaned 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
$100

Response from ChimneyTEK
Thank you for allowing ChimneyTek to sweep and inspect your chimney, we really value you as a customer. If you need anything in the future let us know.

Jane O.
04/2014
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
They did a fine and great job.
Description of Work: I used the big deal of chimney caps service of Chimney Tek.

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
$133

Response from ChimneyTEK
We would like to thank you for allowing us to serve you as your chimney professional, we appreciate your business. I think we still have some repairs to complete that have been rescheduled due to weather conditions in the past. Look forward to working with you againl

lora H.
03/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
However, I felt he tried to scare us into a $2500 job. Told us to immediately turn off our furnace and not run it until we had a furnace flue liner installed because we would probably be exposed to carbon monoxide. We got a second opinion, and have been running our furnace, trouble-free, without having the "emergency" work done. A stainless steel (flex) flue liner was installed last week and the exterior brick patching done for $1000.00.
Description of Work: The actual chimney sweeping was great.

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


Response from ChimneyTEK
Thank you for allowing us to serve you and sweep and inspect your chimney. I am sorry you felt like we tried to scare you, that is not our intention. We tell you the truth. However, I will tell you that we never tell a customer to turn their appliance off. We always tell them that we are not the chimney police, and we cannot shut you off, but we do recommend not using the appliance. As a matter of fact I think your tenant was there who is a police officer. I stand by our assessment . We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Emily D.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
It wasn’t that great. The company was great but they came out and did the inspection and my chimney is a lot worse off than I thought. They were very honest and were upfront with me. They told me what was wrong with the chimney. They took pictures and showed it to me on their cameras. They were good. Even though they didn’t to get to do the complete job, they were very helpful. It was a great price. They were on time. They were really great guys.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from Chimney Tek to inspect my 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
$99

Response from ChimneyTEK
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you; Thanks for taking the time out of your day to review our company, we realize people are busy, and we thank you for that. If you need anything in the future we love an opportunity to serve you.

Allison C.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
No complaints. I'd hire them again.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection.

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
$136

Response from ChimneyTEK
We want to thank your for purchasing the Big Deal chimney sweep and inspection, we really appreciate the opportunity. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Matthew H.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I'm very happy with the work and will continue to use Chimney Tek for annual cleanings and inspections.
Description of Work: I contacted Vince, at Chimney Tek, to write an estimate to re-line our chimney and furnace flues. Vince arrived on-time, was professional and provided a detailed estimate, which he took the time to fully explain before he left. Vince's estimate was free of add-ons like waterproofing and re-pointing (the chimney exterior was recently re-pointed and still in great shape). When I scheduled the work a few month's later, Vince was still familiar with the estimate. Vince and his crew arrived on-time, were professional and took the time to cleanup at the end of each day.

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 ChimneyTEK
Thank you for allowing us to work on your chimney project, we really value your business.

John H.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Have had 2 visits so far. The first was an angieslist deal to clean and inspect my chimney. Service was great. The found that I needed to do some work at the top of my chimney. I was very happy with the work they have done.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney

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
$119

Response from ChimneyTEK
We would like to thank you for allowing us to serve you, we appreciate your business. Look forward to working with you in the future.

Liz C.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
The other chimney service provider were three ties what Chimney Tek was going to charge me. It was rough for him because for some of the work he needed a certain temperature for him to do it and he actually he ended up finishing up we had settled it up or sold the house, but he did keep everyone in the loop.He did a good job.They were very professional most definitely, very responsive, we didn't have to wait for them to come out for an estimate, which I had originally contracted them to just do the inspection and they did that very professionally. The price was excellent. They always tried to come through on time.
Description of Work: Chimney Tek did the repair work on my chimney.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,190

Response from ChimneyTEK
ChimneyTek wishes to thank you for allowing us to serve you and work on your chimney project. We appreciate and value you as a customer. We look forward to working with you in the future.

James W.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 4 more
Our interaction has been very positive with them so far. We've set up several appointments with them, but have had to reschedule because of the snow. They did come out and look at the fireplace and chimney to restore it. They're very professional.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $99 Chimney Sweep and $100 Credit Toward Masonry Repair. They will waterproof the outside of the brick, redo the flasher, and put in a new damper on top. They cleaned out the bugs and put a solvent on the damper to take the rust off of it.

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
$99

Response from ChimneyTEK
Thank you for allowing us to serve you, we really appreciate your business. Look forward to working with you in the future.

Shelley Y.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Everything was good. They came out promptly, did the job as promised, and were courteous and professional. They did the additional work too.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $136 Chimney Sweep and Inspection!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$136

Response from ChimneyTEK
Thanks for purchasing your big deal chimney sweep and inspection, we value your business. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Matthew H.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Vince was very good to deal with. Our project was spaced out over of a few half days, because it involved breaking out an existing liner, re-lining 2 flues and adding an exterior clean out door to the chimney. Vince and his crew were always punctual and courteous. They made every effort to keep the interior of our house clean by using drop cloths and shop vacs. I will definitely contact Vince for our next chimney cleaning/inspection.
Description of Work: Inspect chimney, write an estimate to re-line chimney and furnace flues and then complete the work.

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 ChimneyTEK
Thank you so much for allowing us to serve you we really appreciate your business. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Grant T.
03/2014
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I and purchased a coupon on here for 99.00 to have my chimney cleaned. After playing phone tag for a couple of weeks I decided to cancel the service. Provider is too hard to get a hold of.
Description of Work: Purchased coupon and played phone tag with provider. Very hard to get a hold of. We never scheduled the appointment. I need to have money refunded because services were never rendered.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0

$99

Response from ChimneyTEK
I’m sorry that we apparently weren’t able to satisfy you as a customer and am disappointed to hear you say that we were hard to get in touch with. Each time you left a message I returned your call and left a return message. Please contact Angie's List to initiate your refund.

Carol D.
03/2014
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
They did a fine job cleaning the chimney, but were supposed to order a part and come back at a later date to fix a crack. They forgot to do that, but eventually noticed the oversight and came back and did the repair. So it worked out ok, just took longer than expected.
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney and repaired a crack in the fireplace

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from ChimneyTEK
We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to serve you, and value your business. I apologize it took so long to order the panel, that does not normally happen. We look forward to working with you again.

Nicole F.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Customer Service was excellant. Due to the snow they had to come out three times. Gentleman who was handling scheduling always on top of checking up on scheduleing. 2 guys came each time they came out, one was on the roof and the other was inside. Came for 10-15 mins each time. Didn't charge anything additional for coming out. Choose provider based on the reviews and the deal. Would recommend to family and friends.
Description of Work: Used the service to have the chimney cleaned and inspected.

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 ChimneyTEK
ChimneyTek thanks you for purchasing the big deal chimney sweep and inspection. We really appreciate your business. This has been a tough winter for scheduling with all the snow we have had. Look forward to working with you .

Sarah H.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They came out and did what I asked them to. They were very honest and plan on using them to replace the lining in my oil chimney when the time comes.
Description of Work: Inspect and sweep fire place chimney and oil furnace 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
$136

Response from ChimneyTEK
We thank you for your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

Daniel B.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very well. I will call them back next year for another cleaning.
Description of Work: clean chimmey

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

Response from ChimneyTEK
We want to thank you for taking the time to review our company we really appreciate it. Thanks for purchasing your big deal chimney sweep and inspection we value your business.

Jennifer T.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were prompt, very professional and kept everything spotlessly clean. Would definitely rehire them.
Description of Work: Swept the chimney and inspected the chimney, roof and surrounding area for any issues. This was an Angie's list special offer.

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
$119

Response from ChimneyTEK
It was a pleasure working with you, we appreciate your business. I look forward to being your chimney sweep for life.

Gary C.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They showed up on time and got right to it. They explained their process along the way and showed us potential issues to keep an eye on in the future. No attempts to upsell or find extra issues.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned the chimney to ensure it was ready to be used.

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
$139

Response from ChimneyTEK
We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to review our company. I want to thank you for allowing us to sweep and inspect your chimney, we appreciate your business.

P W.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Tthey scheduled the appointment efficiently, very professional. Left the room completely clean. They had to climb on the roof to do some cleaning up there. Everything went very well.
Description of Work: Clean 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

Response from ChimneyTEK
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business, we really value it. If you need anything in the future let us know.

Jerry M.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were responsive to our call to schedule an appointment, arrived on time, covered the work area, explained all the details to my curious husband as he watched, and answered all questions upon completion. Needless to say, we will use them again!
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned the fireplace and 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
$99

Response from ChimneyTEK
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and thank you for purchasing your Big Deal Chimney Sweep and inspection. Look forward to working with you in the future.

Jennifer G.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I contacted ChimneyTek because I needed an updated report stating that my chimney is clean. It has not been used since the last time it was cleaned about a year and a half ago, but in order to apply for a rental license in Howard County, I needed something dated within the last year. I spoke with Vince, the owner, and was on a pretty short time-table for having the inspection done, and he said he was able to have someone out that same day (YAY!). The two techs arrived shortly after calling to let me know they were on the way. They were very personable and professional, and made short work of the inspection. Pricewise, it seemed a tiny bit high, considering it was only a visual inspection, and there was no cleaning being done. I'd gotten lower estimates from a couple of other companies, however, I was fine paying a little bit more for same day service. Overall, I was happy, and would use them again.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection

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
$99

Response from ChimneyTEK
Thank you for allowing us to inspect your chimney, we really appreciate the business. Look forward to working with you in the future.

DeLaura S.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The technician that came to my house took pictures of my chimney problem areas and walked me through all the items that needed to be replaced in order to honor the coupon. I'll definitely be using Chimney Tek again in the near future.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Chimney Tek.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from ChimneyTEK
Thank you so much for allowing us to serve you, we really appreciate your business. Look forward to serving you in the future.

Nan S.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Vince and his team were gems from beginning to end! We got off to a great start when Vince offered to give up part of his day off, in order to accommodate my tight schedule. He and his guys showed up promptly and got right to work. Vince is clearly very knowledgeable and explained some things and offered some solutions. At no time did I feel patronized, even though I know very little about my own fireplace and chimney. There was no "hard-sell pressure" for additional services. They came in prepared to do the service, exactly as explained in the Big Deal ad. Only because I had questions about chimney caps, did Vince offer an extended explanation about the cap I have and what else I might need to do in the future. The young men that did the actual cleaning, were fast, professional and extremely courteous! They used mats to protect against getting dirt or ash on the floor or blown into the air. They also used a vacuum to make sure that the floor around the fireplace was spotless when they were done.
Description of Work: Chimney-Tek came out to clean my 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

Response from ChimneyTEK
Thank you so much for purchasing your Big Deal Chimney sweep and inspection, we really appreciate your business. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Contact information

3206 Art Hall Ln, Pasadena, MD 21122

http://chimneytek.com

Service hours

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:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
86685
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Trade License Expiration
05/18/2023
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Masonry,
Roofing,
Home inspection,
Foundation Repair,
Interior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

ChimneyTEK is currently rated 4.6 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: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ChimneyTEK accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,PayPal
No, ChimneyTEK does not offer free project estimates.
No, ChimneyTEK does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ChimneyTEK does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, ChimneyTEK offers emergency services.
Yes, ChimneyTEK offers warranties.
ChimneyTEK offers the following services: Chimney Sweeping, Inspections, Repairs, Relining, Chimney Caps, Damper Caps, Leaking Chimneys , Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Decks, Fences, Houses, Woodstove Sales & Installation & Interior Painting.

Contact information

3206 Art Hall Ln, Pasadena, MD 21122

http://chimneytek.com

Service hours

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:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM