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Whempy's

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Air Duct Cleaning,

About us

We specialize in inspecting and cleaning chimneys and stoves. We also offer exterior and interior masonry repairs. We install stainless steel liners, caps, and lock top dampers. Exterior inspections are free. Power washing and water sealing done in Spring and Summer. Call or message us today!

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Chimney cleaning & relining. Air duct cleaning. Chimney and fireplace inspections. Installation of new gas logs. Measuring and installing custom and standard size caps.

Services we don't offer

We do not clean out ash pits.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6566 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 326-566 of 566 reviews

THOMAS S.
12/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Work was completed timely, and to our satisfaction.
Description of Work: Fireplace needed to be 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
$115

GAYLE C.
12/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT IF YOUR AN ANGIE'S LIST MEMBER, WHICH MAKES IT 99 DOLLARS, IF NOT ITS $125 FOR INSPECTION AND CLEANING. THEY CALLED THE DAY BEFORE AND CONFIRMED. THEY WERE PROMPT, FRIENDLY, AND COURTEOUS. IT ONLY TOOK THEM 20-30 MINUTES. THEY GAVE ME SOME ADVICE ABOUT WATERPROOFING.
Description of Work: They inspected and cleaned 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
$99

Elisa N.
12/2005
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
When they came out they discovered that our chimney's were in fact clean. The workman made recommendations about our chimney downstairs not having a damper that saved us a lot of money and showed me how to work the damper upstairs. Very polite and on time. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Company came out to clean two chimneys, and repair a missing damper.

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
$65

JANICE S.
12/2005
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
I am pleased with the service. The technician was courteous, on time, and explained what he would be doing. I have bad allergies and I can really tell the difference.
Description of Work: The Whempy's technician cleaned my main furnace ducts and vents. I had used the company before and decided to call after reading previous comments from other customers.

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
$150

KERRY V.
12/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Whempy's called about 20 minutes prior to arrival to allow us to meet them at the house. James was there within that 20 minutes and completed the work in a professional timely manner. He also was very informative (gave me hints on the how to care for the stove in the off season and maintenance during use). He also left the area cleaner than when he arrived! I was very pleased with my experience and highly recommend this company, and in particular, James!
Description of Work: Our chimney was inspected and cleaned, and our woodstove was inspected 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
$128

LIZ & ANDREW M.
12/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY INSPECTED BOTH AND SAID THAT ONE DIDN'T NEED TO BE CLEANED, WHICH LOWERED THE PRICE! THEY WERE PROMPT IN COMING OUT AFTER THE INITIAL CALL. OVERALL GOOD EXPERIENCE.
Description of Work: THEY QUOTED TWO CHIMNEY'S FOR 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
$100

JULIAN & ROBIN B.
11/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND STARTED AND FINISHED HIS WORK VERY PROMPTLY. THE COMPANY WAS NOT ABLE TO PIN POINT THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVAL ANY CLOSER THAN ''BEFORE NOON''.
Description of Work: CLEANED 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
$117.4

DOUG AND KAREN B.
11/2005
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR SERVICE. FULLY EXPLAINED HOW TO OPERATE AND RUN THE GAS STARTER, PLUS GAVE ALL SORTS OF ADVICE FOR MAINTAINING THE FIREPLACE AFTER SWITCHING TO WOOD.
Description of Work: REPLACED GAS LOGS WITH A GAS STARTER FOR WOOD BURNING, REPLACED GRATE. CHECKED CHIMNEY'S CONDITION.

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
$130

Michael S.
11/2005
5.0
gas logs, chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 1 more
VERY PROMPT AND COURTEOUS. VERY CLEAN EVEN THOUGH IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN OUTSIDE. VERY PLEASANT PHONE PERSONNEL.
Description of Work: INSPECTED AND CLEANED CHIMNEY. CLEANED GAS LOGS AND REPLACED THEM IN CORRECT POSITION.

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
$117

Donna H.
11/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
ON TIME. NO MESS. SAID CHIMNEY WAS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR NOT BEING CLEANED FOR 13 YEARS. RECEIVED ANGIE'S DISCOUNT. CLEANED FROM THE INSIDE ONLY. WE DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CHIMNEY CLEANING SO WE ARE ASSUMING IT IS OKAY. TOOK ONLY ABOUT 15 MINUTES.
Description of Work: 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
$109

Donna H.
11/2005
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
ON TIME. DIDN'T MAKE ANY MESS. SATISFIED WITH PRICE. NO SANITIZING OR LONG BRUSHES BUT DIDN'T WANT TO PAY $400+.
Description of Work: CLEANED AIR DUCTS. ATTACHED LARGE VACUUM ABOVE FURNACE AND THEN BLEW DOWN EACH REGISTER TO AID IN THE SUCTION.

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

J B.
11/2005
5.0
chimney caps, fireplaces
  + 0 more
I WAS PLEASED WITH THE WORK AND THE EMPLOYEE WHO CAME OUT. THE ONLY THING I DIDN'T LIKE WAS HAVING TO WAIT FROM 12-4 FOR THEM (TOO LONG OF A WINDOW, THEY SHOULD GIVE A 2 HOUR WINDOW). BUT TO THEIR CREDIT THEY DID CALL ME WHEN THEY WERE ON THEIR WAY, WHICH I HAD ASKED THEM TO DO, IN CASE I WAS ON A SHORT ERRAND. THE TECHNICIAN WAS VERY POLITE AND SEEMED KNOWLEDGEABLE. TERESA IN THE OFFICE WAS VERY POLITE AS WELL. THEY ALSO MAINTAIN A HISTORY ON YOUR HOME FROM A PREVIOUS OWNER IF YOU ASK ABOUT IT BY ADDRESS, WHICH IS HANDY TO KNOW WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN DONE TO YOUR CHIMNEY IN THE PAST. (BLACKBURNS DOES THIS ALSO).
Description of Work: WHEMPY'S CAME TO INSPECT AND CLEAN OUR FIREPLACE IF NECESSARY. (WE HAVE OWNED THE HOME FOR 2 YEARS BUT NEVER USED THE FIREPLACE DUE TO HAVING NEWBORNS/YOUNG CHILDREN ETC). I THOUGHT THEY WERE VERY HONEST TO TELL ME IT DIDN'T NEED CLEANING (SAVING ME $100). I DID NEED A CHIMNEY CAP, WHICH THEY INSTALLED. THEY ARE ALSO COMING BACK TO DO SOME CAULKING WORK AT THE TOP OF THE CHIMNEY WITHIN A WEEK. AGAIN, REASONABLY PRICED I THINK (LESS THAN $100).

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
$129

JOHN H.
11/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY CALLED AHEAD OF TIME AND WERE IN AND OUT VERY QUICKLY.
Description of Work: INSPECTED 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
$109.95

KATHLEEN H.
11/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
ON TIME AND DID WORK REQUESTED. DID NOT TRY TO PUSH EXTRA SERVICES AS SOME COMPANIES DO.
Description of Work: CLEANED CHIMNEY AND INSTALLED NEW GAS STARTER.

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
$225

AMY L.
11/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH WHEMPY'S WORK. I HAD SCHEDULED THEM TO COME AND CLEAN OUR CHIMNEY, AND DID NOT KNOW THE CONDITION OF THE CHIMNEY, AS WE'VE ONLY LIVED HERE A SHORT TIME. THE GENTLEMAN WHO CAME INSPECTED THE CHIMNEY, AND LET ME KNOW IT DID NOT NEED A CLEANING. I WAS ONLY CHARGED FOR AN INSPECTION. I WAS IMPRESSED THEY DID NOT CHARGE ME WHEN I DID NOT NEED THE SERVICE.
Description of Work: HIRED TO DO CHIMNEY CLEANING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

BRAD G.
11/2005
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
THE SERVICEMAN WAS ON-TIME, VERY POLITE, FIXED THE PROBLEM AND GAVE US A DISCOUNTED PRICE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS VERY SIMPLE. HE SHOWED MY WIFE HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM SHOULD IT COME UP AGAIN. VERY IMPRESSIVE!
Description of Work: EVALUATION TO SEE WHY FIREPLACE DIDN'T WORK.

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
$45

JAMES S.
11/2005
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
SERVICE TECH SHOWED UP ON TIME. HE BROUGHT A RUG WITH HIM TO USE AS A TARP TO KEEP OUR CARPET NEAR THE FIREPLACE CLEAN. HE INSPECTED THE FIREPLACE INCLUDING FLUE AND CHIMNEY (INCLUDING EXTERIOR OF HOME). DEMONSTRATED PROCESS OF IGNITING THE GAS LOGS. DON'T KNOW THAT WE'LL HAVE ANY IMMEDIATE NEED TO USE WHEMPY'S IN THE NEAR FUTURE. I WOULD NOT, HOWEVER, HESITATE TO CALL THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: HIRED COMPANY TO INSPECT AND DEMONSTRATE LIGHTING OF GAS FIREPLACE. WE PURCHASED A HOME LAST JANUARY THAT HAD A GAS LOG FIREPLACE. WE HADN'T USED THE FIREPLACE AND I DECIDED TO ERROR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION AND HAVE WHEMPY'S INSPECT/LIGHT THE FIREPLACE.

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
$65

KARL D.
11/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
GAVE HONEST ADVICE ON MAINTAINING CHIMNEY AREA.
Description of Work: CLEANED/INSPECTED CHIMNEY. USED SCRUBBER, EXTENDED INTO CHIMNEY, ATTACHED TO VACUUM.

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
$100

TONY B.
10/2005
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
WHEMPY'S WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING AND HELPFUL IN TELLING US THE PRICE OF THE WORK REQUIRED TO REPAIR TWO CHIMNEYS IN A HOUSE WE WERE PURCHASING.
Description of Work: WHEMPY'S PERFORMED AN INTERIOR EXTERIOR ESTIMATE FOR WORK REQUIRED ON TWO CHIMNEYS IN A HOUSE WE WERE PURCHASING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

KRISTEN M.
10/2005
3.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
THE WOMAN I SPOKE WITH ON THE PHONE QUOTED ME A PRICE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CRACKED WALL. SHE SAID THEY WOULD HAVE SOMEONE COME OUT, LOOK AT THE CHIMNEY IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, AND THAT THEY WOULD LEAVE AN ESTIMATE. TO MY KNOWLEDGE NO ONE EVER INSPECTED IT, AND NO ESTIMATE WAS EVER RECEIVED. I MAY CONTACT THEM IN THE FUTURE, BUT IF THIS EXPERIENCE IS REPEATED, I WOULD NOT USE THEM.
Description of Work: I CONTACTED THEM FOR AN ESTIMATE ON A PREFABRICATED FIREPLACE WALL THAT WAS CRACKED, AND TO INSPECT THE CHIMNEY BOX THAT MY ROOFER SAID WAS CRACKED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MALCOLM F & KIM H S.
10/2005
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
THIS WAS EASY. I CALLED AND THEY DID THE REST. I DID NOT HAVE TO BE HOME AND THEY SENT A BILL. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM GREAT VALUE FOR THE PRICE. I DO WONDER WHY DOMINION DID NOT PUT A CAP ON THE CHIMNEY WHEN THEY BUILT THE HOUSE.
Description of Work: I CALLED AND TOLD WHEMPY'S THAT I NEEDED A CHIMNEY CAP TO KEEP BIRDS AND RAIN OUT. THEY CAME OUT GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE AND INSTALLED THE CAP, NO MUSS NO FUSS.

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
$119.95

Carl H.
10/2005
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
ARRIVED ON TIME. LEFT NO MESS. SEEMED LIKE THEY GOT A LOT OF STUFF OUT OF THE DUCTS! I'D HIRE THEM AGAIN. HALF THE PRICE OF SOME OTHER OFFERS!
Description of Work: AIR DUCT CLEANING ON 4 BEDROOM HOUSE.

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

JAMIE AND MICHAEL D.
10/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
WHEMPY'S DID A VERY GOOD JOB. THEY WERE VERY COURTEOUS ON THE PHONE, AND EXPLAINED HOW MODERN DAY CHIMNEY SWEEPS ARE DONE. I'VE NEVER HAD A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE BEFORE, SO I HAD LOTS OF QUESTIONS. THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND THE JOB DIDN'T TAKE LONG AT ALL. THERE WAS NO MESS EITHER! I'M VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR SERVICE AND WOULD DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN.
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
$117

ROSEMARY T.
10/2005
1.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
WE HAD HEARD WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT WHEMPY'S, AND HAD CHECKED THEIR RATING ON ANGIE'S LIST. WE HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED IN OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE COMPANY.
Description of Work: CHIMNEYS INSPECTED, AND 2 CAPS PLACED. TURNS OUT ONE OF THE CAPS WAS PLACED WHERE IT SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN, AND INTERIOR WATER DAMAGE RESULTED. EVENTUALLY THE COMPANY CORRECTED THEIR ERROR. NO REFUND. NO APOLOGY. NO HELP WITH WATER DAMAGE BEYOND, "YOU SHOULD WAIT A COUPLE OF MONTHS BEFORE YOU FIX THE PLASTER, AND REPAINT".

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$300

PETE & DEBBIE G.
10/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY CAME OUT ON A SAT, ON TIME AND CALLED TO LET US KNOW THEY WERE ON THEIR WAY. THE CHIMNEY WAS CLEANED AND THE CRACKS WERE NOTED TO BE MINOR AND NOT IN NEED OF REPAIR. OVERALL A VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE AND I WOULD USE THEM AGAIN AT MY NEW HOME.
Description of Work: WE WERE SELLING OUR HOME AND NEEDED THE CHIMNEY CLEANED. WE ALSO NEEDED SOME CRACKS CHECKED TO SEE IF THEY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.

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
$109

Contact information

6969 Worthington Galena Rd Ste P, Columbus, OH 43085

http://www.whempys.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Gas Logs,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Masonry,
Natural Gas Lines,
Roofing

FAQ

Whempy's is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Whempy's accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Whempy's does not offer free project estimates.
No, Whempy's does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Whempy's does not offer a senior discount.
No, Whempy's does not offer emergency services.
No, Whempy's does not offer warranties.
Whempy's offers the following services: Chimney cleaning & relining. Air duct cleaning. Chimney and fireplace inspections. Installation of new gas logs. Measuring and installing custom and standard size caps.
We do not clean out ash pits.

Contact information

6969 Worthington Galena Rd Ste P, Columbus, OH 43085

http://www.whempys.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM