Fred's Chimney Magic

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Dryer Vent Cleaning,

About us

EXPERTS ON CHANNEL 7, CABLE NEWS AND DAILY NEWS! 1437 REVIEWS ON ANGIE'S LIST! NO COMPLAINT WITH BBB OR CONSUMER AFFAIRS! (CALL 800 696-7668 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE) LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL LINERS AND CAPS. 38 YEARS IN BUSINESS. (3 tour) VETERAN ARMY MILITARY POLICE. EXFIRE FIGHTER. REPAIRED APPROX. 1/3 OF ALL NYC FIRE DEPARTMENTS. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED! PRIOR CONSULTANTS FOR BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND THE AMERICAN GAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. "WE ARE GENTLEMEN WHO CARE" (read our reviews) THANK YOU!

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

All chimney Cleaned.... LIFETIME STAINLESS Chimney Liners and caps....... Any chimney repair done.... Plus Cement Work......Wood Stoves installed... (save fuel & heat 2000 sq. ft. of house)..... Animal Removal.....Dryer Vent Cleaning....Gutter Cleaning & Gutter Guards installed..........(never clean gutters again!)....................FREE ESTIMATES Call 800 696-7668......... Thank you

Services we don't offer

Mice & Insect Removal.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,611 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
9%
3
2%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1026-1050 of 1611 reviews

Stephen B.
04/2012
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The people that came to do the work were very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: The people that came to do the work were very courteous and professional.

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

$75

Donald P.
04/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They did a tidy job, left no mess around the hearth.
Description of Work: Swept our fireplace chimney; inspected the cap and the mortar on top. Recommended other services: cap for boiler chimney, re-point mortar on top, waterproof chimney exterior. Maybe later.

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
$64

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you.

Sari W.
04/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
to upgrade my liner. For now the gentleman said everything was fine. They also cleaned out my dryer vent. It was such a great pleasure not to be sold something I didn't need for now or to be put into a "panic" mode that if I don't do this now then....
Description of Work: The gentlemen were extremely professional. I got a phone call in the early a.m. that they would be here at a certain time and they were. They inspected my chimney because I needed them to look to see if I needed the bricks to be pointed. The gentleman (I can't remember his name) said it was fine for now. It still had a little time. In other words, he didn't try to sell me any unnecessary services. In the near future I am upgrading my heating unit in the house and I will definitely call them

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
$79

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you for your comments. Please call us whenever you're ready to do the liner conversion.

Susan G.
04/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was fantastic. He was friendly and did a nice job.
Description of Work: He repaired our chimney and put a squirrel cap on.

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 Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you for taking the time out to write a report and we hope that you call us again. It's our repeat customers that have kept us in business for over 30 years. We really appreciate your business.

Joshua G.
04/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
We've have Fred out every fall for four years now and every year he does an outstanding job. We leave a message with his service to make an appointment, he returns the call that same evening and schedules a visit within a week or two. He arrives on time, works quickly and is meticulous in every way. He gives us a quick report on the overall condition of our chimney, answers any questions, gives recommendations etc. The little bundle of kindling that he leaves in the fireplace is the icing on the cake!
Description of Work: Annual 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
$164

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you so much!

Gene Y.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very professional and polite. They made sure to lay down covering in front of the fireplace to avoid a mess. He had an apprentice with him and carefully explained how and why he did things when he did it, which I found very commendable. After inspecting the fireplace chimney they recommended services for some issues they noticed in the flue and the exterior brick. He even gave an estimate for a fireplace insert should we decide to go with one. We look forward to using them in the future.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected fireplace chimney and cleaned boiler 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
$118

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you. We look forward to servicing you in the future.

Shir W.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They are very professional and called the day before to give me the 2 hours window. And called before they arrived. Once arrived, Mike handed me paper documents regarding the jobs they do and advertising for lifetime Stainless steel liner, vent cap, etc. He also showed me a short video about the top sealing damper on his computer. Mike and his partner did a good job cleaning the chimney and left a little over an hour later. Before he left, he recommended to have the following work done on my chimneys for around $4,000, 1. to install a high grade Lifetime Stainless steel liner for oil chimney, 2. to fill the gap between liner and original chimney with Vermiculite, 3. to replace metal damper of fireplace chinmey with top sealing dampers, 4. to seal above glass door of firepace with bondaflex, 5. to replace my galvanized chimney caps (recently installed by roofer) with stainless steel chinmey caps. 6. to add 4 roof top vent caps.
Description of Work: Cleaned Chimney for fireplace and oil burner.

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
$128

barbara S.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The service was very good. I would use them again.
Description of Work: They cleaned and inspected the wood burning and gas fireplace 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
$90

Patricia L.
03/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
It was easy to make an appointment at my convenience. The office staff and workers were polite and professional. The workers arrived on time, and the office manager called me to advise they were on their way with about 30 minutes notice. The only glitch in the process was that initially they could not locate the rooftop dryer vents and thought they might be venting out the back of the house. However, after I assured him that the vents were indeed on the roof, he put the ladder back up to the roof, found both vents and completed the service quickly.
Description of Work: Two dryer vents cleaned in a two-family townhome.

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
$200

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you for taking the time out to write a report. We hope that you call us again with any future dryver vent cleanings or chimney needs.

virginia M.
02/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, gutter cleaning, gutter repair, chimney caps, chimney repair, pressure washing, roof cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 6 more
From start to finish they were professsionals. They cleaned up after themselves. Not only were the technicians a pleasure to work with but the office people were polite and called a half hour before the truck arrived, as they said they would do.
Description of Work: I was told I needed a liner by my burner company. I called the chimney company up. They arrived when they said they would. Gave me an estimate for the liner and also a detailed list of other services they provide. They not only installed my liner but my roof was badly stained by the soot from my chimney, which they completely removed. It looks like a new roof and also included some powerwashing to my back deck. They cleaned my dryer vent, which hadn't been done in years. They cleaned my gutters and also installed new gutter guards. I would definetly use them in the future and have recommended them to my neighbors.

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
$3,800

DEBORAH A J.
02/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Everything went fine. I received a call telling me the technicians were on their way to my home. They arrived as scheduled and were very friendly. The job was completed in around a half an hour. I recommend this service provider.
Description of Work: Chris and an assistant, removed the levers from the outside of the clothes dryer vent. Then they inserted a rotating brush to clean out the lint from the duct.

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
$89

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you for taking the time out to write a report. We hope that you call us again for any of the many services we provide.

Scott B.
02/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Fred truly cares about his business. If you have any problems contact Fred directly.
Description of Work: Fred truly cares about his business. If you have any problems contact Fred directly.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
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Candy E.
02/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Service was performed in a professional manner and servicemen were courteous. I was pleased with my experience.
Description of Work: Flexible dryer vent was replaced with a metal vent from my dryer in the kitchen through a vent in the roof. Service men were very professional.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and I hope you recommend us.

Andi P.
02/2012
5.0
chimney repair, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
I was very happy with the services provided, and the fact that these guys knew what they were doing, had the proper tools, and were fast and efficient. Would definitely have them back. They do provide other services, and mentioned them (gutter cleaning, chimney cleaning/relining) but there was no hard sell. Would definitely have them back and would recommend.
Description of Work: Have been trying to find someone for years to clean out the dryer vent who would show up with the proper tools and equipment. Even tho I am in Brooklyn and they are on Long Island, they came when then were supposed to, called to confirm, called when on their way. It was great. Service the way it should be.

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

Jane F.
02/2012
5.0
chimney repair, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
They were thorough and made sure I was satisfied before leaving. They took their time to anwser all my questions and concerns. I found out that they provide other services Gutter cleaning which is great and more. They were honest as well, I asked to look at other work I thought was needed and they said it was fine didn't need to get done so they are honest as well not looking to rip off their customers. I would definitely use their services again and highly recommend them to all my family, friends and Angie's list customers. Jane Favara
Description of Work: I had my dryer vent cleaned out and what a excellent job.

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
$89

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we hope that you call us in the future for other services that we provide.

PETER S.
02/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Arrived punctually, completed the job, cleaned up and left.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned my boiler 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
$59

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you. We take pride in every aspect of our company

Lisa L.
02/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
I am very pleased with the results and I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: My dryer vent was cleaned out well by two professional and cheerful workers. In addition, they replaced a broken elbow pipe and secured a previously faulty connection between my dryer and the vent pipe. Overall, the job was not easy because the machines are located inside a closet. They had to move the machines out of the closet and maneuver in tight spaces to get the job done. The level of skill and patience demonstrated by the two men was exemplary.

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 Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we look forward to servicing your dryer again.

REBEKAH Marc A.
02/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, dryer vent cleaning
  + 2 more
Excellent. They were prompt, reliable, and did a great clean up after they were finished
Description of Work: Service provider came to my home via a Big Deal to clean my drier vent. I also engaged them to clean my chimneys and to perform repairs on the external chimney. They were very professional and helpful.

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
$700

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we hope that you call us again when your dryer vent needs a cleaning. We do run a special a few times a year.

Jay K.
02/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Chris (and his helper) were professional all the way. When the job was completed the area was vacuumed and old parts, etc. were taken away. Their work is professional. I would use them again.
Description of Work: They cleaned the dryer vent system and replaced the old plastic exhaust tube with a code friendly metal unit.

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
$238

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you again. It's our repeat customers that have kept us in business for over 30 years.

Gene K.
01/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Fred's Chimney Magic did an excellent job repairing my chimney as well as installing a lining. The service was done promptly, communicated in an excellent fashion, and with a reasonable price. I will exclusively use their service in the future!
Description of Work: Fred's Chimney Magic did an excellent job repairing my chimney as well as installing a lining. The service was done promptly, communicated in an excellent fashion, and with a reasonable price. I will exclusively use their service in the future!

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
$1,500

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you in the future. It's our repeat customers for over 32 years that have kept us in business.

Rick K.
01/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I ended up not using them but they seemed very good. Fred was a very nice man. He gave me a thorough estimate. He was pretty responsive and punctual in getting back to me on everything. It was a free estimate. His price was just a little bit higher than the others were. I would consider him in the future.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Fred's Chimney Magic and JFT Enterprises about a month ago. I wanted to get chimney liner replacement done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
We do meet our competitor's prices as long as they're using the same quality material and doing the same repair.

Robin B.
01/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
We liked Fred. He is whacky though. We recommended him to our neighbors. We had a bunch of different people come in and he was the only one who went on the roof, looked at the chimney and talked about things. He was very thorough. He gave us something afterwards, that we didn’t ask for and that he didn’t talk about upfront and he should have I thought. The only thing about him was that he didn’t clean up a hundred percent. It was a small job, like moving something, but they came back. It was fascinating. He was the only person who didn’t talk about rebuilding the chimney. He also didn’t talk about waterproofing it. He told us that people has been using bricks for centuries and this house has stood for so many years that he suspected that it might need water proofing. It was just an interesting comment and everybody else was trying to sell us things. He is very personable. He is very garrulous. We will use him again to make sure our chimney is okay. He was good with his pricing. The quality of his service was great. He was great with his responsiveness. He was 45 minutes late though.
Description of Work: I used Fred's Chimney Magic and JFT Enterprises in August 2011. Fred put in a whole new liner in the chimney and repaired something that was broken.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maryanne W.
01/2012
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
They were excellent. I liked everything about them. They showed up on time. They did not try to sell me extra products. They were very good. I rate them high overall.
Description of Work: I used Fred's Chimney Magic and JFT Enterprises in October to replace the chimney caps.

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 Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we appreciate your business and hope that you call us in the future.

edward M.
12/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Fred's people showed up as promised and performed work to my satisfaction. They were polite and worked very clean. I received a call from the company when they were about to arrive and a follow-up call the next day,very good! The charge was as stated in the estimate.
Description of Work: .Do have your chimney cleaned by Fred's

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
$53.23

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and I hope you use us again whenever you need your chimney swept.

Barbara C.
12/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Prompt, professional specific Took videos of areas on roof to explain & illustrate needs
Description of Work: Caulk outside, clean & cap roof vents, line chimney, replace cap

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
$1,995.25

Contact information

2027 Stewart Ave, Westbury, NY 11590

http://www.fredschimneymagicinc.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Chimney Caps

FAQ

Fred's Chimney Magic is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Fred's Chimney Magic accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Fred's Chimney Magic offers free project estimates.
Yes, Fred's Chimney Magic offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Fred's Chimney Magic does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Fred's Chimney Magic offers emergency services.
Yes, Fred's Chimney Magic offers warranties.
Fred's Chimney Magic offers the following services: All chimney Cleaned.... LIFETIME STAINLESS Chimney Liners and caps....... Any chimney repair done.... Plus Cement Work......Wood Stoves installed... (save fuel & heat 2000 sq. ft. of house)..... Animal Removal.....Dryer Vent Cleaning....Gutter Cleaning & Gutter Guards installed..........(never clean gutters again!)....................FREE ESTIMATES Call 800 696-7668......... Thank you
Mice & Insect Removal.

Contact information

2027 Stewart Ave, Westbury, NY 11590

http://www.fredschimneymagicinc.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM