ENGLISH SWEEP

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Fireplaces,

About us

We are an established company, serving the St. Louis area since 1979. Owned byGregg Boss from 1983 who maintains memberships with the Midwest Chimney Safety Council, and National Chimney Sweep Guilds. Our teams dedication and talent, has propelled us to the most requested service companies in our area. Our mission is to meet our clients and individual needs, with specialized professional services and quality craftsmanship. Our sweeps technicians are certified by the "Chimney Safety Institute of America", (CSIA.ORG) with over 36+ years of knowledge, we have the experience a homowners can rely on.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Dryer Vents, Chimney Sweeping & Repair, Chimney Restoration and Chimeny tuckpointing, We Fix Leaky, Smelling, Ugly, Chimneys and Keep Fire in "Its Place", Chimney Covers, Complete Fireplace & Stove System Installs, Chimney Rebuilding, Furnace and Fireplace Liners, Gas Logs Installations. Restoring Coal Buring Units. We Do More Than Sweep Chimneys Contact us!

Services we don't offer

Concrete Resurfacing, Gutter Cleaning. Christmas Lights, whole house tuck-pointing.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7242 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
7%
3
2%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 242 reviews

Paula B.
06/2024
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
English Sweep came highly recommended by our HVAC guy and it makes perfect sense why! I couldn't be more pleased with the ultimate professionalism, customer service, and quality of work we received from them. From the initial phone call to set up the inspection, to the service technician who did the inspection, to the 2 technicians who came to do the work today... top-of-the-line service all the way around! This is the first time I've ever used this type of service, and they made the entire experience painless. The estimate technician was very thorough in his explanation of the work that needed to be done, using the pictures that he took during his inspection. The technicians who did the work were respectful not only of our property but to me as well. They did such an amazing job of cleaning up after themselves, that one wouldn't even be able to tell we had work done (aside from our shiny new vents and tee). I can't speak highly enough of this business, and I will be sure to recommend them as much and as often as I can.
Description of Work: An Aluminum liner was installed to my existing asbestos tile liner.

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
$900

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
Thank you so much for your outstanding review! We are thrilled to hear that our team at English Sweep provided you with top-notch service and professionalism. It's wonderful to know that from your initial call to the completion of the work, every step met your expectations. We take pride in making the process as seamless and pleasant as possible, and it’s great to hear that our technicians' thoroughness and respect for your property made a positive impact. Your feedback about our customer service and quality of work is incredibly gratifying and encourages us to continue delivering our best. Thank you for choosing English Sweep and for your high recommendation. We look forward to serving you and others you refer in the future!

Stephen M.
02/2024
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very friendly, educational and clean.
Description of Work: Fireplace inspection, gas log and chimney cleaning.

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
$400

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. At English Sweep, we pride ourselves on delivering a service that ensures our clients feel satisfied with our work. We are delighted that our technician was able to educate you about your gas fireplace while also maintaining a clean environment. Thank you for choosing a professionally trained company like English Sweep. We appreciate your business!

Saundra S.
09/2023
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
English Sweep is outstanding. They've done excellent work on our chimney; they were polite and accommodating and always willing to answer any questions we had. We highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Chimney was rebuilt.

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

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
Thank you for the review. Being certified and trained through the CSIA program gives our techs the correct knowledge to be able to answer any questions you may have. Thanks English Sweep

Jen K.
05/2023
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They did an awesome job with cleaning and inspection of my wood fireplace! Also super informative and recommended what can help with upkeep!
Description of Work: Chimney Inspection and sweep

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
$200

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. Our Service technician, Russ, is always super helpful and clear. We will pass along the kind words. Our goal at English Sweep is to provide the best customer service experience. Once again, thank you! Sally English Sweep

Heather C.
12/2022
1.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
The technician was great, however the office staff are AWFUL! Warning - pay by check ONLY DO NOT give a credit card, my card was charged without authorization! Also, please do yourself a favor and make sure you record all conversations with scheduling and reception staff as things were "forgotten" at the detriment of the customer. I personally would give my business to someone else.
Description of Work: Chase replacement

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

$879

Ajit N.
01/2022
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Where have we come to in 2022? What should be the norm is now entirely unexpected. It was thus a very pleasant surprise to have an honest, individual to deal with. Having moved into a new house which had not been appropriately taken care of by the previous owner, we thought we needed to have our fireplaces and chimneys cleaned prior to installation of fireplace doors. Jeff arrived on time, was extremely polite and quickly assessed our planned usage of the fireplaces. He then advised us that all we needed were the fireplace doors thus saving us from unnecessarily spending money on the cleaning. Thank you Jeff. We appreciate your honest assessment and advice. You are the only person we would call, if our fireplaces or chimneys should need any attention in the future.
Description of Work: Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
We at English Sweep, thank you for providing us with such a great review on Jeff!

Jessica W.
09/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Service was done in an efficient and timely manner. The technician thoroughly explained what he found.
Description of Work: Chimney 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
$229

Julie M.
04/2019
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
Extremely punctual. Both times they were able to get our job completed ahead of our schedules appointment. Excellent service. Before and After Photos in the invoice.
Description of Work: Replaced the chimney cap. Cleaned chimneys x2

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
$700

Gregory K.
03/2019
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The serviceman from English Sweeps was punctual, courteous and informative. Will hire again.
Description of Work: Fireplace chimney cleaning and inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

David H.
11/2018
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Sent them a message with no response.
Description of Work: Chimmy sweep

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
This customer was not in our books. Due to the volume of calls this time of the season, we may not always return the call as timely as one would appreciate. Thank you for the opportunity to develope our weaknesses. We intend to do better. Your patience is very much appreciated.

Michelle T.
09/2018
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Timely and fast. And cleaned up after themsrlves
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and clean

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
This customer was not in our books. Sweeping the fireplace on a regular basis reduce the potential for flue fire.

Beverly F.
08/2018
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very satisfied. Company helpful over telephone. Technician did excellent job. Arrived promptly. Technician professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Dryer vent cleaning

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 ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate the review and will pass it share it with Matt and our team. Thank you.

Nina N.
03/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, chimney caps, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Very good. They were professional, explained what they were doing, contained/limited dirt , cleaned up well.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection, and sweep

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
$250

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate the review and will pass it share it with Jeff and our team. Thank you.

Maria C.
02/2018
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went well. The job was done in a timely manner. The service man was professional, courteous, and gave me great advice. Extremely happy with English Sweep and plan to have them back every year.
Description of Work: Inspect and clean the chimney

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

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
This customer was not in our books. Sweeping the fireplace on a regular basis reduce the potential for flue fire.

Georgia K.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Russ came out early after calling to see if that was ok. Since the work is done inside he covered my furniture and used a vacuum so I didn't have any mess. He reviewed my whole chimney inside and out plus the firebox. He took pictures, showed me where I had problems, explained how they could be fixed and later in the day e-mailed me estimates for the work that needed to be done.
Description of Work: My chimney needed cleaning

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
$210

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate the review and will pass it share it with Russ and our team. Would also like to know what we could have been done better. Thank you.

kelly B.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
great! on time. professional. kept area clean
Description of Work: inspection and cleaning

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

Stephanie B.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Very well. Russ was very informative.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and cleaning. Also added a cap to keep birds out.

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 ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate your patronage and will share your experience with Russ and our team. Thank you.

Chuck P.
05/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, fireplaces
  + 1 more
English Sweep did an excellent job cleaning both fireplaces. We have white carpet throughout our home and were worried that soot would stain the carpet. When the work was complete, there was no evidence of soot anywhere! Once they completed the sweep, the sweep did a thorough inspection. A detailed inspection report with photos explaining damage that was found was emailed to us the next day.
Description of Work: Sweep and inspect two fireplaces

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
$380

Chuck P.
05/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, fireplaces
  + 1 more
They did a great job, they cleaned and inspected both fireplaces as requested and gave a detailed inspection with pictures showing damage with a quote that was emailed 24 hours later. We have white carpets throughout our house and I was worried that they would be stained. I could not see any evidence of soot when the work was finished.
Description of Work: Sweep and clean two fireplaces and assess and damage or maintenance required

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
$380

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
Your response is appreciated and will be shared with Matt & the team. Thank you

Tom J.
04/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
We're very satisfied with the cleaning and inspection service performed. Pictures of the fireplace, flue, and outdoor pictures of the chimney and cap were all taken and recorded for future reference, which we thought was very thorough. An email was sent to us, where the pictures can be viewed along with the status report and invoice. They asked to schedule our next cleaning based on usage, and will notify by email prior. Prompt, courteous, professional, efficient, and clean.
Description of Work: 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
$170

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
Your response is appreciated and will be shared with Matt & the team. Thank you!

Jane C.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Had two chimneys cleaned, they were on time and done within 2 hours
Description of Work: Had Chimneys repaired and cleaned

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 ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate the sharing or your results. We will bring Jeff into the loop about your review. Thank you for providing the opportunity to service your fireplace.

Donna G.
02/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Work was done well, the service rep was good and was respectful of our home.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate the sharing or your results. We will bring Matt into the loop about your review. Thank you!

frank V.
02/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were timely, clean, excellent service
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

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate the sharing or your results. We will bring Jeff into the loop about your review. Thank you for providing the opportunity to service your fireplace.

Tania N.
02/2017
3.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Cleaning comprised of just reaching up arms length from the hearth and brushing by a small handheld brush & vacuuming a bit afterward. None of the tools and circular brushes wheeled-in were utilized. Thereafter, a trip to the roof for inspection confirmed 16-yr knowledge of ill fitting chimney top. Measurements & pics were taken and informed I would be contacted regarding finding proper top. (Shouldn't be that difficult as the neighborhood has 498 homes w same exact chimney inserts.) Never heard back. $200 for WDing a handle & reaching up & brushing around/vacuuming a bit. Not very friendly either.
Description of Work: Damper lever was stuck & needed to be troubleshot. As suspected, oiling freed it. Chimney cleaning: Hadn't been cleaned in 16-yr's.

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

$200

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
We will follow up with Matt and get his view of how the results of his visit. Matt has service years of talent and is a certified technician. This is the lowest score we have received and it will be discussed. We appreciate your follow up with the review and it there is any solutions we have failed to delivered a proposal will be worked up. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We provided the service in October 31st, 2016. While we would ordinarily come back with a solution to the issues we feel the job was acceptable during the visit. It is a challenge to make behavioral suggestions with such a dated survey. Matt has been confronted and will address any solutions if possible. Again thank you for taking time to inform us about our services.

PATRICIA C.
02/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
the bid was higher than another company, but they could come right away and do the work before the weekend. The man that cleaned the fireplaces was very organized and kept everything amazingly clean even when working with a lot of soot buildup.
Description of Work: Cleaned 2 chimney flues and fireboxe. Did camera work to find cracks in liner

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
$400

Response from ENGLISH SWEEP
We appreciate your following up with a grade for Jeff's service. Is there a specific reason for the B? All other categories were A and it may help up sort out the issue so that we do a better job with the next client. Anything more you share would be helpful. Thank you.

Contact information

938 Saint Louis Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088

http://www.englishsweep.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Gas Logs,
Home inspection,
Air Duct Cleaning

FAQ

ENGLISH SWEEP is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

ENGLISH SWEEP accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, ENGLISH SWEEP does not offer free project estimates.
No, ENGLISH SWEEP does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ENGLISH SWEEP does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, ENGLISH SWEEP offers emergency services.
No, ENGLISH SWEEP does not offer warranties.
ENGLISH SWEEP offers the following services: Dryer Vents, Chimney Sweeping & Repair, Chimney Restoration and Chimeny tuckpointing, We Fix Leaky, Smelling, Ugly, Chimneys and Keep Fire in "Its Place", Chimney Covers, Complete Fireplace & Stove System Installs, Chimney Rebuilding, Furnace and Fireplace Liners, Gas Logs Installations. Restoring Coal Buring Units. We Do More Than Sweep Chimneys Contact us!
Concrete Resurfacing, Gutter Cleaning. Christmas Lights, whole house tuck-pointing.

Contact information

938 Saint Louis Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088

http://www.englishsweep.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed