We are a locally owned and operated company that has been serving Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas since 1989, making the Carolinas safer one chimney at a time. We specialize in Chimney Sweeping and Inspections, Chimney Repairs, Furnace Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning and Gutter Cleaning. Owens Chimney Systems, Inc. believes it is essential to call a chimney sweep company that has Certified Technicians (all of our lead service technicians are CSIA certified) who understand the basic fundamentals of chimney construction and design. A chimney sweep technician should be capable of finding any potential hazards and/or deficiencies that may exist. You can feel confident that our technicians possess the knowledge and experience to resolve the toughest of problems. Give us a call today or visit www.owenschimneysystems.com for more information!
When the tech got ready to leave, he had some suggestions for future repair. They were very minor but he did not suggest that he go ahead and perform these repairs for an additional fee. I would have preferred that he did because my husband did not think to ask him and we will not likely call them out for another service call.
Description of Work: They did the job requested which was clean and inspect 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
Paul J.
09/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
We were very pleased with the work, especially the photographs of the inside of the chimney along with the the top of the chimney. The inspection showed that our roofers, who had finished a new roof a couple of weeks before - and did a very good job - did not make necessary repairs to the top of the chimney, where water was standing and the galvanized cover was rusting. We asked for and got a fair estimate to make repairs, but decided to go back to the roofing company because their workers should have fixed the deficiency at the top of the chimney. The roofing company, without any questions, sent a supervisor and the sales rep back and made the repairs at the top of the chimney. We will have Owens back next year, since we plan to use the fireplace a lot this year. This will give us a chance to monitor the work on the top of the chimney and if necessary contact with Owens if additional work needs to be done.. A good company. We were most happy to get a coupon via Angie's List from Owens to offset some of the cost.
Description of Work: Our fireplace had not been used, even though we are the original owners (29) years. We needed a reputable company to give the chimney a complete cleaning and inspection. It's a prefab fireplace and chimney that has had little more than a cord of wood burned in it over 29 years. We just wanted to make sure everything was up to snuff before we fire it up this season, especially if we were to find ourselves without power for a day or two for any reason (think ice storms) .
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
$119
Manjusha P.
08/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Went very well. Called and made appointment, prompt arrival and then went over everything to be done and thorough evaluation and also let me see everything going on, etc.
Description of Work: Very knowledgable and friendly staff who answered questions. We also asked if they did vents as well and they did so we added that to our service with chimney sweeping, so price was inclusive of both. Told us how to keep vents and chimney clean, made sure no birds in chimney, etc. Really pleased ! Will definitely use again!
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
$500
Irene H.
08/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Sweeped chimney and gave a detailed report. Very professional and showed up on time.
Description of Work: Good service, explained the results.
We had chimney swifts nesting in the chimney flue. A few days after they left a horrible smell was coming from the fireplace. I called Owens Chimney and they advised I tape plastic over the fireplace until they could get there. This worked well. When Owens arrived they put down tarps to protect the floor and used a filtered vacuum. There was no smell and no dust in the room from the cleaning. They removed the dead bird and cleaned the firebox and flue. They inspected and photographed inside and outside the chimney. They capped the flue so no animals can get in again. The men were prompt, professional and efficient. I pulled the "while you're here, can you look at this, too?" and they did. They went above and beyond my expectations. The price was extremely fair and less than what I estimated it to be. I will definitely use Owens in the future. They are exceptional and I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Removed dead bird from chimney. Cleaned, inspected and photographed firebox, chimney (inside and outside on roof). Capped chimney. Mailed quote for repair of flue including pictures.
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
$270
Helen H.
08/2012
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
+ 0 more
Very responsible and very profesional. I was pleased with the price of the cleaning but thought the cost of the chimney caps and their installation was very expensive.
Description of Work: Cleaned 2 chimneys. Installed one double chimney cap and three single chimney caps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,000
Thomas J.
07/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
+ -1 more
Was on time and did a professional job. Would use and recommend again.
Description of Work: Cleaned dryer vent and also helped change smoke alarm.
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
$120
Kerrie L.
07/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, fireplaces
+ 1 more
We found this company through an Angie's List deal and were very happy we tried them. They gave us a primer on how to use and care for our gas fireplace and chimney. They placed a chimney cap on the chimney to help keep out critters. All the work was done very professionally and in a timely manner. We were able to enjoy our fireplace safely all winter.They
Description of Work: They cleaned our chimney and fireplace. Placed a chimney cap on the chimney and did an 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
Nicholas M.
07/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
+ 1 more
They were professional, punctual, and honest. No high pressure. Got them for a special on Angie's list and then I requested an estimate for replacing the cap. Did what they said they'd do.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney. Replaced cap
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
Camilla M.
06/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
+ 0 more
I prepaid using an Angie's List coupon that was offered when I was reading up on the services of this company. This turned out to be a savings of about $20-$30 dollars. Nice and unexpected! The service was done with days of my call. The technician called and said he was available earlier than planned, if I was, as he had just finished up at a neighbor's townhome. He was very curteous and efficient. It was a very easy and painless experience!
Description of Work: The vent from the rear of my dryer to the exterior of my townhome was vacuumed out. The dryer was unhooked from the metallic hosing and the cleaning was done from the inside as well as from the exterior (2nd floor.)
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
ALAN C.
05/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, air duct cleaning, chimney repair, dryer vent cleaning
+ 2 more
I was very pleased with their service and professionalism. They thoroughly explained the process, did a great job cleaning, and made sure not to track dirt into the house. I am a repeat customer and will definitely use them in the future. I would give them a five-star rating.
Description of Work: Owens Chimney did a full cleaning of my air ducts, dryer vent, and chimney. They also identified needed repairs for my chimney liner.
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
$600
Trudy W.
05/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
+ -1 more
Installed a complete new vent and hose for dryer. Dryer works like new now. I also feel safe now knowing that the fire hazard is gone.
Description of Work: thought i needed my dryer vent cleaned, but found out from another contractor, who had to go into our crawl space, that my current dryer vent was totally corroded and a real fire hazard. i needed a new one.
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
$250
Patricia B.
04/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
They did a very good job cleaning the chimney's and fireboxes. We had them install two dampers.
Description of Work: Had Owen's come out to clean two chimneys. They also installed two dampers.
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
$800
Melissa or Michael W.
03/2012
4.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Tech arrived on time. He came inside to look at the fireplace and chat about the service to be done. He preformed the sweep service in a neat and clean manner. He started his inspection with a camera up the flue shaft, then went on the roof to look from that perspective. He then reviewed his inspection with me. He did alert me to an issue that I did not know about, but I also feel that he exagerated some of the other conditions. The chimney sweep service was worth the price, but his repair estimate ($4,000) was a bit over the top.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$159
Billy S.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Showed up on time, did an excellent job. He completed job in estimated amount of time. Very friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and installation of a cap
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
BARBARA W.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Excellent expeience . Will call them next time.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimmney Technician was prompt, neat, presented photos of of the chimney, did not try to sell us anything unnecessary, and I would happily invite them back to my home.
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
Rich M.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I have used this company many times and I have always been pleased with the service. They are straight forward in their evaluation of your chimney. I trust that I am getting the honest story.
Description of Work: They inspected and cleaned my 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
Marygrace B.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They were very professional and knowledgeable. Protected floors and surrounding area. Showed me pictures of inside chimney and pointed out things that could be changed for the better.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep of chimney that had been blocked for years.
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
Ed B.
02/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Employee arrived on time, inspected the chimney and performed necessary cleaning as requested. He also noticed that some flashing had come loose around the chimney and roof line. He said I could repair it myself, or he would do it for a small additional charge I had him do it. They also applied a chimney cap to keep out the birds and rain. He cleaned the inside of the fireplace, protected the carpet and showed us pictures of what had been performed on the roof. The employee had a good sense of humor because I kidded him about his one piece of equipment. He was a big guy and the company had provided him with a digital camera.......it was PINK! I told him they could give him something a little more manly.!!
Description of Work: Sweep of chimney and chimney cap
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
LOUISE R.
12/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They were excellent. They did a very good job. They were very professional. There was a coupon. They came on time. They cleaned it from the inside out. They gave me recommendations on what could be done. They went up to the roof and took pictures. They did everything that they were supposed to do. The quality of their work was excellent. They discussed with me what they had done and what possibly needed to be done. They had all the right equipments and they even used the computer and showed everything that was in there. They were very thorough. It was all excellent. I was very pleased. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Owens Chimney Systems Inc to clean the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Loran B.
09/2011
5.0
chimney caps, animal removal
+ 0 more
I called and they came out the next day and told me they could clean out the area the bird were using only after the little ones were big enough to leave the nest due to the birds being protected. He came back two weeks later. He know by the size of the babies when they would be ready. He was exactly right. the birds were there in the when we woke up and gone by 8am when he came to clean it. He did a great job cleaning the area and installing the cap to keep the critters out for good. I would recommend they to anyone.
Description of Work: Called them to remove Chimney Swifts from our chimney and install chimney cap.
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
Neil N.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
I am satisfied with the service provided. It took about 1 week to get the repair quote and pictures.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and level 1 inspection. Quote was provided detailing repair work required.
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
$130
Ray D.
07/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They do a great job cleaning the chimney. They weren’t really that expensive. I liked everything about them. They were really friendly. They came in and did the job. They didn’t make a mess. Anytime when you deal with this kind of stuff, you have a pretty big mess around. They came in and they pretty much covered the floor, so that they wouldn’t get anything on it. After they’d left, you couldn’t even tell that they were in there. They did a good job. They were on time like they said they were going to be. At the time, there wasn’t anybody in the house. The tenant was about to move in. We were kind of pushing the time. They came right on out when they said they were going to come. They took care of everything. They didn’t take long to do it. Their price was excellent. We will use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: We used Owens Chimney Systems Inc for chimney sweep. We last used their services may be three years ago. They did the chimney sweep and also some chimney work as well for us. We had some cracks in some parts of the chimney which they redid. They resealed it and cleaned all the parts in and out. The chimney hadn’t been cleaned in a while and so they did that.
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
CAROL R.
06/2011
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
They do great work and are always on time. They cost a little more but it is well worth it. I have used them more than once. They are reliable. They take pictures and explain what they are going to do. The owner will talk to you and I will definatly call them again. They are extremely professional.
Description of Work: They did 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
William F.
05/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
+ -1 more
The tech was very professional. We will use them again!
Description of Work: Our dryer vent alarm was going off every five minutes so I knew it was time to get the vent cleaned. Dryer is on second floor and goes through the roof. We had Owens out when we moved in six years ago to clean the vent. On this visit they were early (which was fine with me). They came in, cleaned the vent from the dryer and from the roof. Left no mess. Then waited why a dryer load ran to make sure there was no issue. Clothes are drying much faster now. The tech also notified me that it looked like when my roof was replaced recently that the dryer cap was bent. He was able to bend it back. May have been why we were clogging up again.
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Service Categories
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Masonry,
Gas Logs,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Pressure Washing,
Animal Removal,
Handyman Services,
Gutter Cleaning
FAQ
Owens Chimney Systems is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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
Owens Chimney Systems accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Owens Chimney Systems does not offer free project estimates.
No, Owens Chimney Systems does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Owens Chimney Systems offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Owens Chimney Systems does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Owens Chimney Systems offers warranties.
Owens Chimney Systems offers the following services: Chimney Sweeping, Bird & Animal Removal, Chimney Reling & Restoration, Masonry Repairs, Damper Replacement, Stainless & Copper Chimney Caps.