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Century Chimney Sweep Inc

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Cost determined by the job. Exterior brickwork put on hold between Labor Day and the following Spring/Summer season.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Chimney cleaning, chimney repair, installs caps, screens, new dampers, chimney waterproofing, solves draft & smoke problems, remove animals from chimneys, tuck pointing & exterior chimney masonry work including rebuilding.

Amenities

Senior Discount

8.0%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9571 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 76-100 of 571 reviews

Allen P.
10/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I originally called with the intention to repair the original damper mechanism, which had come off its tracks. When they came, they offered the option to install the new system, which offered easier use and better efficiency. We elected to use this option. They were prompt, polite and efficient. The whole service call took less than 1 hour. The only negative is that the old components were left in my flower bed and no one mentioned that this was done.
Description of Work: Our original chimney damper was replaced by a top-acting damper which is much easier to use and seals better against the elements

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
$350

Patrick L.
09/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Gary and Greg were great. They arrived at my house on time and were very knowledgeable and professional. They did a thorough chimney inspection, offered great advice and answered all of my questions. I would absolutely recommend Century Chimney.
Description of Work: Chimney 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
$75

TRACY S.
09/2012
5.0
chimney repair, chimney caps
  + 0 more
The service was excellent. They came out right away, ait it only took them a few minutes to get the work done. They worked very quickly and efficiently and did a great job. I appreciated how they honored an Angie's List discount and they were very flexible and responsive. It was just a great all around experience.
Description of Work: They came and replaced my chimney 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

TOM C.
09/2012
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
They were fairly response coming out. We're happy with them.
Description of Work: Check on the chimney was still serviceable and some repairs.

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

Walda O.
08/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The service guys were very professional, called ahead to check if they could arrive earlier, brought in their equipment, cleaned chimney, and left. They did leave some spots on the floor which they immediately cleaned up and also reduced our bill by $20. If the chimney dirt had spilled on the carpeting they were going to pay to have the carpet cleaned. Basically, everything turned out great!
Description of Work: 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
$110

KRISTINA B.
06/2012
3.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They told me that they had checked all of the chimneys but they ended up trapping a raccoon inside one of the chimneys which came into my home.
Description of Work: I had them check and cap three chimneys.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rick L.
06/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Tom came in the early winter. After a quick inspection he suggested we wait until Spring to clean the chimney. In the meantime he wanted me to spray a powder in the chimney several times thru the winter months that would make cleaning the chimney easier and more productive when he returned. I didn't use the fireplace much this winter because of the unusually warm winter. He came back as promised and cleaned the chimney, in spite of me not spraying the powder. He showed me the video of the inside if the chimney. He did a nice job cleaning the chimney and left no mess. He told me that I was good for three to four years. I felt that he was honest, efficient and reasonable. I'll be using him again.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected the chimney

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Mary S.
05/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They arrived on time, with the correct equipment for the job. They covered the carpeting. They worked quickly, answered my questions, and did not try to sell me any products or services I did not need. A great improvement over another service I had used in previous years.
Description of Work: They cleaned our chimney in the family room fireplace.

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
$125

Richard S.
05/2012
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were professional and prompt and fairly reasonable. We will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They repaired the chimney and crown and put on a stainless steel cap at the time they were here.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

MARTIN D.
05/2012
5.0
animal removal, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Gary called me back within three hours. After I explained my situation and house construction, Gary knew that he would not be able to do my particular job and suggested that I call an animal removal service provider. Gary was very helpful and courteous.
Description of Work: I called Century Chimney for help with removing raccoons from my chimney.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Walda O.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The service guys brought in their equipment, cleaned the chimney, did not make a mess, and were gone. Service took less than an hour. Very professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Chimney was 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
$103

Samantha P.
02/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
.when they replaced the cap he check out the whole chimney
Description of Work: Had them replace my Chimney 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
$100

Larry G.
01/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
We were very satisfied with their work. They were good. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: They did a chimney sweep for us.

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

Michael L.
01/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He was very good. He cleaned up after himself. He was very neat. He showed up on time and did what he said he was going to do. He was professional and a nice guy. He actually showed up early so that was nice. He's been doing this for 25 years so he knows what he's doing.
Description of Work: Century Chimney Sweep cleaned my chimney. He came out in October.

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

Sarah M.
11/2011
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Looked on Angie's list and selected Century Chimney, Inc. Promised to call back within a half hour and they did! Set an appointment. They called to confirm appointment and to let us know they were on the way and actually showed up a few minutes early. Listened to the problem, replaced the cap and explained exactly what happen and why. Very professional, knowledgable and efficient.
Description of Work: Had problems with birds falling down the chimney and into the furnace. Had furnace man to check furnace and he felt it was due to the chimney cap. Replaced chimney cap with new one.

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

Martha W.
11/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Thorough, punctual and cleaned up all the mess -- worry free service appointment!
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning / sweep and inspection appointment

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
$110

virginia C.
10/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
After asking us a few questions, he told us that we didn't need to us him at all. We have a gas fireplace and therefore don't need a chimney sweep. We appreciated his honesty.
Description of Work: We asked for a couple of references for chimney sweeps, and we called him since he is local. We left a message on his answering machine, and he called us back 15 minutes later.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pat W.
10/2011
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Another company - Clean Sweep Chimney - installed (poorly) a damper at the top of our chimney in fall of 2010. It never worked properly and we were unable to have a fire all winter because they were never available to fix it, and didn't return many phone calls. So I got this company's info from a friend that had been very happy. They arrived as scheduled, determined that the old damper was both poor quality and installed badly,, they removed it, and installed a new one, clearly a superior product. I was happy with the service and the price.
Description of Work: We needed a functioning damper for our fireplace and they removed the old one (not working), and installed a good quality new one.

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
$415

Mark K.
09/2011
2.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, masonry
  + 1 more
I just wanted to leave some feedback about my attempt to contact this company for some work. I usually try to locate the angies list award winners when I'm looking to have some work done on my home. I do a considerable amount of research on a company to make sure that they do solid, honest work. The reviews for this company seemed good online but I never received a return phone call for the two messages that I left. The voice mail message that I heard when I called stated that someone would call me back within 30 minutes, unless they were in a chimney working. Well, I've never received a return phone call for either of my messages. It's a shame because I wanted to get an estimate for some work from this company and they didn't return my call.
Description of Work: None. They never returned my phone call for someone to come over to give me an estimate. I left two messages.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Century Chimney Sweep Inc
Member: I sometimes get over 200 phone calls per day this time of year, and I am just one man. I cannot return them all.... Also, your messages may have been accidentally erased, etc... I do the best I can, and for everybody, and did not realize you were missed. I would appreciate it if you would remove your grade of "D", as I did not do any work for you, and these reports are important and must be accurate. And, of course, I would still be happy to take your call. Please try me again, at 440-871-7707, during the hours of 8am and 5pm. Leave a message if I am not available, I will call you right back. Also know that I do not do masonry work after Labor Day, as I am swamped with chimney cleaning work this time of the year.

JOANN P.
08/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Everything was excellent. He went out of his way to do the work at a time when he knew everything could settle properly, and I have no complaints with his work.
Description of Work: He applied water repellent, installed two new caps, and installed a new crown on 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
$800

Kathryn O.
07/2011
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
Gary and Greg arrived on time and were extremely professional and courteous. Fortunately for me, their inspection turned up no problem with the chimney. Turns out that the gas company had been out here during the exceptional July heat wave we had last week (the day they were here, it was 97 degrees outside with a heat index of over 100 degrees). Apparently there was not enough temperature differential between the air outside and the air inside (also the AC was running) for the air to rise up the chimney. Warm air rises, but since the air outside was already really hot, the inside air just wasn't rising as effectively as it should that particular day. Gary suggested I purchase and install a couple of carbon monoxide detectors--just to be on the safe side--which I will do. No further repairs were required.
Description of Work: Following a meter relocation on my house by Columbia Gas, the gas co. representative noted that my water heater was not venting up the furnace chimney, and was instead blowing exaust back into my basement. He warned me of the safety hazard, and that it was a "red tag" situation regarding the use of my water heater. Concerned, I chose Century Chimney to do an inspection and determine if there was a problem.

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

Greg K.
07/2011
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with Century Chimney. I had them come out a few weeks prior to quote on the cap as well as several other repairs needed on my chimney. We opted only to install the cap due to budget reasons and I fully expect to have them back in the spring for the other work. And the delay in having them back for the installation was simply because I went on vacation in between. On both the initial visit and the installation visit, they were punctual and called me when they were a few minutes away. There were 2 men who came out, Gary and Greg, and both were polite and professional. They laid out tarps to keep my floor clean and went about their work immediately. The entire installation took only about 30 minutes and Gary showed me how to operate the new damper/cap. When they packed up and left, my house was as clean as when they came in. And they even had Chimney Sweep coloring books for my kids. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installation of a new combination damper & chimney 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
$325

Laurie M.
07/2011
5.0
animal removal, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Scheduling an appointment was easy and they arrived as scheduled. They were efficient, pleasant, polite, personable and very gentle with the baby birds. They handled them and the nest with great care and humanely, which is very important to me. They explained possible costs at the time we scheduled the appointment and stayed true to their estimate. I was very pleased with the entire process.
Description of Work: Removed nest with baby birds from chimney and capped two chimneys.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Lynn G.
06/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
His name is Gary Spolar and he is really good. He is a really nice guy and they do a good job for us. Somebody had rented this home before we bought it and there had been a huge fire down there with a huge log, which looked more like a tree trunk, thrown in the fireplace. We were really worried about the chimney and thought that it might need a new liner or something else. From the way things looked, any chimney sweep coming in could have said that a lot had to be done, but he looked at it and said that it was not as bad as it looked and that all it needed was a good cleaning. He just took care of it. They were very clean, professional and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: We use Century Chimney Sweep Inc for chimney sweep services.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom N.
06/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very professional. Clean, prompt service. Wore shoe covers. Put down runners. Not a sign left behind when they left. Excellent in every way. Will call on them again and again.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected fireplace

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
$103

Contact information

4770 Briar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135

http://www.centurychimney.com

Service hours

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 - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
Techs certified by CSIA and NCSG
Trade License Locale
National
Trade License Authority
Chimney Safety Institute of America, and National Chimney Sweeps Guild (Certified Chimney Professional)
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Masonry,
Animal Removal,
Doors

FAQ

Century Chimney Sweep Inc 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

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Century Chimney Sweep Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Century Chimney Sweep Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Century Chimney Sweep Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Century Chimney Sweep Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Century Chimney Sweep Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Century Chimney Sweep Inc does not offer warranties.
Century Chimney Sweep Inc offers the following services: Chimney cleaning, chimney repair, installs caps, screens, new dampers, chimney waterproofing, solves draft & smoke problems, remove animals from chimneys, tuck pointing & exterior chimney masonry work including rebuilding.

Contact information

4770 Briar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135

http://www.centurychimney.com

Service hours

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 - 5:00 PM