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 401-425 of 1611 reviews

Ana G.
06/2015
3.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
He stated that he was unable to do the work I needed and should contact you and get my money back . I have done so repeatedly and I have not gotten any response. This has soured me from the Angie experience.
Description of Work: Never called. I do not have a phone #. I provided several days and options. Have not had any contact. Not happy!!! When he kept the appointment very nice and polite but said he could NOT do gutter replacement. All I needed was cleaning and adjustment. Left without doing any work told me to contact you to get reimbursed. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN SPITE OF MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS ON MY PART. WAS TOLD I WOULD GET CREDIT - HAS NOT HAPPENED!!!!! Thank you.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$299

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT ABOUT US. ANGIE'S LIST MUST GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER AND DO THE REFUND. We never received any funds. Can't clean gutters when the gutters are falling off home due to all the rotten wood. Needs a carpenter. Thank you for the C.

angela R.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair, chimney repair, dryer vent cleaning
  + 3 more
They called and gave me a time when they would arrive and did so. They were thorough in checking what needed to be done and advised me through the process. They were courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Plus for a messy job they were very clean. I would recommend them highly to anyone.
Description of Work: Inserted chimney lining and vented boiler and hot water heater; installed coded gas dryer vent; and cleaned 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
$1,800

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you for such a thorough review.

David M.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, gutter cleaning, gutter repair
  + 1 more
They were prompt and very courteous. They even repaired a section of gutter that had pulled away from the house at no extra charge. I would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: I got an Angie's offer for gutter cleaning and inspection. They did both.

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
$80

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you again.

Sue C.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
One guy stayed inside and held the vent and the other cleaned it from outside. There are no more details,
Description of Work: Cleaned out my dryer vent.

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
$69

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you!

Robert D.
06/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
I really appreciated them calling the day prior to confirm appt. time, and again the day of, when the guys were at the prior stop. They showed up on time and were very friendly. They looked around, gave me a quote, and I decided to start the work right on the spot. There were issues with my neighbors chimney which abuts mine, so they took pics and discussed the situation with my neighbor, and subsequently came up with a reasonable solution. It only took an hour or two and they cleaned up nicely afterwards. I'm very pleased with the results and the warranty is great.
Description of Work: Installed 2 chimney caps, 5 various sized vent caps, sealed off three dead flues, and some waterproofing around chimney bricks

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
$1,100

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we guarantee all of our work.

FERNANDO M.
06/2015
3.0
chimney sweep, masonry
  + 0 more
The quality of the work was very poor. I was taken back when the owner came out and said it was excellent work. Everyone who I showed the pictures of the work done to was appalled. That is the reason why they received such low grades.
Description of Work: Repointed Chimney and added chimney liner.

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

$2,000

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
We went back to do more work that was NOT ON HIS WRITTEN ESTIMATE. estimate. Estimate was for repointing the top six feet. At the jobs end he paid and said it was nice. He called back 2 days later and wanted the bottom repointed too. We went back. He said he wasn't paying for it. That it should of be included. Est. said to report top six feet. He couldn't afford to have the whole chimney done. We repointed the places at the bottom that he wanted done for nothing. Question? What company would have done this. Not many! After 35 years doing brick work, I never met such a ..., never mind. Thanks for the C.

William S.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Job went well - professional team. Some question over final price, but it was easily resolved with a call to the office. Estimate on a new liner was provided, but no attempt to force it on me was appreciated.
Description of Work: Fireplace Cap 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
$60

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you.

stephen M.
06/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, gutter repair
  + 0 more
Fixed everything for a good price
Description of Work: While on roof putting gutter guard in he noticed a problem w my chimney. Was able to fix that as we'll. tommy was very professional. The person he was with was very unprofessional.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you very much.

kin wah C.
06/2015
5.0
gutter cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
spent few hours on the gutter and over hour on the dryer vent, worth the money
Description of Work: flush gutter and clear dryer vent

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
$230

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you!

Mary Ellen K.
06/2015
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Very well, here on time, very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Maintenance check on the chimney attached to my furnace, and cleaning of my dryer vents.

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!

Neil E.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
was pretty fast....I guess that's all it took to clean out vent & hose can't really see the results, but have to take their word that its all clean inside the vent & hose.
Description of Work: clean roof top dryer vent

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
$69

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you.

Philip S.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Service men were punctual and explained the procedure. The original date for this service was on Monday but the office called to cancel due to the weather. Office staff was extremely professional and re-scheduled at a convenient time for me.
Description of Work: Cleaned dryer vent

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
$75

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you!

PETER R.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Rep was extremely professional, easy going and competent. Work was completed in a timely fashion and everything was clean when they left. It was a very easy transaction!
Description of Work: Cleaned out gutters and downspouts, ensured all water was flowing the way it should.

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
$82

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

Irving B.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Performed all services in an excellent and professional manner. Very pleased to do business with JFT.
Description of Work: Flush gutters. They also came back and cleaned by chimney and installed Vent caps.

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

$69

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you!

Debra A.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, gutter cleaning
  + 0 more
I purchased a Big Deal on Angie's List. The friendly company clerks called the next day and set up the appointment at my convenience very soon thereafter. They gave me a window time of when to anticipate someone at our home, as well as they also called me when their truck was enroute. I happened to be around for part of the time that their crew worked on our home. This was far from a quick hello/goodbye 3 minute service call. They painstakingly went over every nook and cranny of our home, which had not been serviced in a long time. They hosed down items too. I had a special request that they remove some algae which they did and they also explained to me why this was happening. They followed this up with gifting me a sample gutter strap which I promptly found at Lowes and bought a few more. They asked me if I had someone to install those for me, and I said yes, but had I asked, they would have installed them probably too for a small additional fee. The tech was very nice and very generous with this relatively small and easy gutter strap in his world that meant a lot to me in mine. Afterwards they gave us an estimate of other items that we might need their help with in the future. We left them the small, additional tax fee to pick up separately which their office staff had kindly requested us to prepare. We needed their help that day very much, and they generously did everything and more that they could to service our needs. Thank you so very much for a great job well done!
Description of Work: Gutter 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
$82

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you for such an extensive review. I'm so glad that we were able to help you!

Juanita B.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The serviceman was prompt and professional. He informed of the state of my chimney and my options. I will definitely call on them again in the near future.
Description of Work: Inspected 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
$70

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Anthony P and Marilyn M.
05/2015
3.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
I had to negotiate a bit for a deal. I was also surprised that it took a long time to do the front.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for gutter guards.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Customer purchased the Angie's List gutter guard deal. He had much more than the deal allowed. We agreed on a price to do the rest at a discount. My technician took his time to do the project correctly because his gutters were stacked with leaves. After we were done, he said I want a better price than what you gave me. This customer in my opinion cheated us and then on top of that gave us a C. We definitely went overboard to please this customer. As of today, I'm putting him on our do not call list. I hope that other service providers read this before they go out to this crook's house.

Anthony P and Marilyn M.
05/2015
3.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
I had to negotiate a bit for a deal. I was also surprised that it took a long time to do the front.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for gutter guards.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Reason why it took so long to do the front is because I wanted to do it right. Took three times longer for the same price. Thanks for the C.

Steven G.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
They were on time; put down drop cloths to protect floors. The vacuumed and inspected fireplace.
Description of Work: Sweep , inspect 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
$89

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you!

Robert E.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Chris and Alonzo were very polite and did a great job on my chimney which had many holes and reset some bricks.
Description of Work: repointing the chimney top to bottom

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
$1,289

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Again, thank you for the review and for choosing our company.

John K.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, gutter cleaning
  + 0 more
Came back the second time because my water was off for the first appointment.
Description of Work: They had to come back because my water was off but they completed the work as promised.

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

$144

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you.

Joseph I.
05/2015
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
They reached out to me quickly and advised me they do not service my area.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $82 for Gutter Cleaning and Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0


Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you very much.

Lawrence M.
05/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were very good. The guy was very nice and showed up on time. I didn't end up using their services because the final estimate for the job was more than I expected it to be. I assumed that the chimney needed superficial work, but they discovered other issues that I can't afford to fix right now.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for credit towards chimney repairs.

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
Thank you for considering us.

margaret W.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Chimney Magic repointed our chimney in August 2013 and gave us a 10 year guarantee. After the 2015 winter we saw cracks in the brickwork. When I called them to tell them of the problem, they were the ones to say there was a 10 year guarantee. An appointment was set up within a few days and the workers, Chris and Alonzo, were on time and very courteous. Not only were the cracks repaired but they removed most of the mortar and basically did the entire job over. They were very responsive and professional. We would definitely use them again or recommend them.
Description of Work: Repair of chimney cracks in a previously repaired chimney

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
Thank you and we guarantee all of our work. If there's ever a problem, we immediately send a truck out. Thank you for taking the time out to write a second review.

shawn A.
05/2015
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Two people showed up to do the work; one person seemed to be an understudy. One person did all the work and the other sat around chatting with me. They took appropriate precautions not to make a mess, and indeed they left the place spotless. On their way out, the chatty one mentioned that his companion had found alot of sand in the bottom of the dryer. Okay, whatever; however, now when I run my dryer it makes a sound which I presume is sand some how getting kicked up (this didn't happen before their visit) - this is the reason I gave them a 'B' on the quality measure reported above. 7/22/15 Almost immediately after posting the review I received a call from Fred's Chimney Magic. They set up an appointment to have a technician come back out to the house to check out the aforementioned dryer. When they opened up the dryer they found the residual sand that was making the noise, and the issue/noise has since resolved. I then received a follow up phone call from Fred's to ensure that I was satisfied with the service. Its clear that this company values Angies List members reviews, and does what it can to protect its reputation. As a card holding Angies List member that is exactly the type of company I like doing business with. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: I purchased a chimney sweep + dryer line cleaning for $79. I had them clean both chimneys so I was charged $59 more (which I felt was reasonable).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
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 so much.

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
State Contractor License Requirements

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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