Family owned business. Jonathan Barr is a second generation master chimney sweep. Kenneth Barr started the business while teaching at Upper Darby High School, where he tormented boys and girls for over 30 years as a Physical Education teacher. We offer off-season specials, from March to August you can receive a $25.00 off discount on our normal sweep rate. Award winning. Veteran owned (USMC)
From start to finish it was better than I hoped for.
Description of Work: Jonathan was exactly on time and extremely personable as well as professional. He cleaned everything up and left my family room spotless. I strongly recommend hiring him.
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
$170
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Spotless is a strong word, but we aim to please. Thank you for your review. Have a wonderful winter.
lauren B.
09/2012
5.0
animal removal, chimney caps, chimney sweep
+ 1 more
Jon did an incredible job once again. We have used him for years and then we moved to a new house with chimneys that were a mess. Dead animals,live birds,soot,no caps just neglect. As usual Jon went above and beyond. He stayed longer and did whatever was needed. He spent time talking to me about care and options. His service and work ethic are a rare find in any industry. He ended up having to tarp my sitting room to get a live bird out! He did everything with a smile and a kind word. He left my house spotless and my chimneys perfect.
Description of Work: Jon did an incredible job once again. We have used him for years and then we moved to a new house with chimneys that were a mess. Dead animals,live birds,soot,no caps just neglect. As usual Jon went above and beyond. He stayed longer and did whatever was needed. He spent time talking to me about care and options. His service and work ethic are a rare find in any industry. He ended up having to tarp my sitting room to get a live bird out! He did everything with a smile and a kind word. He left my house spotless and my chimneys perfect.
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
Grace S.
08/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, pressure washing
+ 1 more
We called Sate T Sweep and Chadds Ford Chimney Sweeps to give an estimate on replacing our rusted chimney cap. (Chadds Ford charged $85 plus tax for the estimate, which would be applied to the bill if we went with them.) Safe T Sweep gave a slightly lower estimate, but to be honest, we liked Jon's manner and were taken with his appearance. (He wore a chimney sweep's top hat!) We decided to engage Safe T Sweep, but before we could call Jon to schedule the job, Jon called us and said he was going to do more work in the neighborhood, and if we could wait a few weeks, he would give us a $40 rebate! No hesitation there! Jon came on the scheduled date and replaced the chimney cap--no hassle, no problems. The cap comes with a warranty, and we are satisfied. But what we really liked is that Jon had noticed what a filthy state the outside of our house was in. We recently moved into the house, and it looked like the house hadn't been power washed in years--dirt and green moss everywhere. He had brought his power- washing equipment and asked if we wanted him to power wash the house for $100 an hour. I had looked at some companies on Angie's List and was going to call for estimates, but Jon was there--ready, willing, and able. What clinched it for us was that he uses only water, no nasty chemicals like some companies use. We decided only to do the north and west sides of the house since these were the filthiest. Jon did a great job, and we are very pleased with how the house looks. We would engage Safe T Sweep and Jon again and recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Replace rusted chimney cap (cited in house inspection report) $655; power wash two sides of house $500)
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
$1,155
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
That's it, your hired. I'm going to pay you to write all our promotional literature. Thank you taking the time to write such a charming report and I'm glad you didn't think my top hat was silly. Have a wonderful life. God Bless.
Yvette L.
08/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Who would have thought that a chimney repair could have been so enjoyable. Not only did he do a really dynamite job, providing with excellent care advise and the products that will last 2 decades plus, he gave me a banana plant that is surviving to this day very well. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Repaired our crown and replaced the caps.
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
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your review, I'm glad to hear that the plant is still alive. Good Luck on selling the house.
Removed a wood stove from my fireplace. Cleaned the fireplace and placed a cap to seal off the chimney. They noticed that the chimney was very dirty and clogged and recommended a cleaning. We did not hire them to clean our chimney but they were willing to clean it after seeing how bad it was. They did not go much over the quoted estimate price to clean the chimney which was a plus. Overall they did a great job and I would highly recommend them for any chimney cleaning or stove removal.
Description of Work: Removed a wood stove from my fireplace. Cleaned the fireplace and placed a cap to seal off the chimney They also cleaned 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
$830
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your response, that was quite the neglected chimney. We wish you luck in your new home. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Linda W.
07/2012
5.0
chimney caps, fireplaces
+ 0 more
Overall the service was fantastic from start to finish. We walked through my home to show Jon where the fireplaces are located. We discussed the cleaning, ways to improve the use of the heat generated by the fireplace, and ways to reduce the amount of airflow through the fireplaces when they are not in use. Jon is a wealth of information when it comes to chimney services, home heating and ways to conserve energy. He was great and I thoroughly enjoyed our interaction.
Description of Work: The service provider, Jon, was excellent. He explained all that he did. He made certain that all areas he worked in were left as clean or cleaner than when he began the work. My fireplaces are stunning! Not only did Jon clean & inspect my fireplaces and the chimneys, he also made certain that the glass fireplace doors were cleared of built-up debris and were left sparkling clean. Jon is extremely personable, professional and competent. The price was much better than I had anticipated and that is always a plus. I highly recommend Safe-T-Sweep for all of your chimney and fireplace related needs.
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
$330
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you Member for your glowing remarks. We wish you luck in the future, I hope you were able to connect with an honest energy company. Have a great summer.
Josephine S.
06/2012
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 1 more
Jon was punctual, knowledgeable, and very helpful. He spent the time to answer our questions especially because several previous companies had all suggested different fixes for our problem. I found with some previous "free estimates" they'd either give you a vague estimate (i.e., didn't tell me I should get a chimney sweep first but gave an estimate anyway) or was clear that they were trying to sell a fancy "we take pictures to show you but it'll cost $375" inspection. I'm glad I had Jon do the sweep and the inspection because he saw things afterwards that totally changed his recommended plan for the FP chimney. So with other companies, there would have been some surprises and the proposed work would not have worked. I recommend his services highly!
Description of Work: fireplace chimney sweep and 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
$180
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for the page of Happiness nomination that is very nice of you. I hope that I was able to shed some light on your chimney and the issues at hand. Please feel free to call if you have any more questions. Good Luck.
Sarah C.
06/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 1 more
We selected Safe-T-Sweep both on the referral of friends and based on online reviews and were not disappointed. Jon arrived promptly at the time we had set. He explained all the work he was going to perform along with our options. He did not pressure us and offered to fix our biggest problem (lack of a chimney cap) on this visit and return to replace our damper. Most importantly for dirty work such as this, he was very respectful of our home and left things as clean as they were on his arrival. The plant that the company leaves with every customer after service was a pleasant bonus. We will definitely use Safe-T-Sweep in the future!
Description of Work: We hired Safe-T-Sweep to clean and inspect our chimney knowing that it had not been used in awhile. During this visit we had our chimney cleaned and had a chimney cap/damper installed.
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
$680
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your timely report and pleasant remarks. We hope you enjoy your fireplace for years to come. If you have a chance we would be interested in finding out the name of the cloth diaper store in Mount Airy. Have a wonderful summer.
Sarah G.
05/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 1 more
I was very impressed with this company. They always returned my calls the same day, and called the day before our appt to confirm. The sweep arrived right on time, and was pleasant, efficient, and professional. We had not had our chimney cleaned or inspected since buying our house 7 years ago, and he gave us lots of tips for how to maintain it and showed us how to clean the leaf trap in the basement (which we didn't even know existed). He even gave a coloring book to our 3-yo daughter! We also got an estimate for a new liner and cap; when we are ready to have that work done, we will definitely be hiring Safe-T-Sweep.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning, estimate for new liner & 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
joyce C.
05/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
+ 0 more
They were fabulous. The owner was very personable.
Description of Work: They capped our chimney and made sure it was water tight so water wouldn't get into our basement.
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
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your remarks.
CYNTHIA S.
04/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Their service worked out fine. They made a recommendation to my husband. My husband is going to give them a call back to do the additional work. They were very nice. They didn’t pressure or push when they made the recommendations. They even took pictures of everything to explain their recommendation. They were thorough. They let us know that there was one service that we did not need that my husband wanted to check in on.
Description of Work: They did the chimney cleaning.
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
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
We are glad that you didn't feel pressured or pushed that is not what we are about. I think we have a follow-up appointment tomorrow. Thank you for remembering us.
Sherri F.
04/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They were great. They were really good. They guy was very nice and friendly. He put shoes on. He kept everything very clean. I had a good experience. I would absolutely recommend him and use him again. I didn’t have a problem at all.
Description of Work: They did the chimney cleaning.
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
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
I am glad that you were pleased with our services and we look forward to working for you again in the future. Did I happen to leave my shoes there? Hahaha, I usually take my shoes off when coming inside. Thank you again for your praises.
Frances F.
03/2012
5.0
chimney repair, water heater repair
+ 0 more
We knew when we bought the house that the chimney needed to be relined. The gas furnace is direct vented so, the gas hot water is the only utility that is vented using the chimney. We had 4 chimney contractors come to the house for estimates. The other three companies only installed rigid stainless steel liner system and the estimates ranged from $1,800 ? $2,500. Safe-T Sweep was the only company that we could find that would replace with Aluminum Flex System. He showed up on time, installed the liner, pointed chimney and cleaned up.
Description of Work: Relined the gas hot water heater flue using an Aluminum flex liner system. The liner was installed from top to bottom and included connecting the liner to the heater and cementing over the cleanout access. Pointed the chimney where needed.
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
$695
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
We are glad that we were able to meet your expectations. Thank you for your review, have a wonderful Spring and Summer.
Christine M.
02/2012
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 1 more
Not only was Jon punctual, but he performed an outstanding job. I have had several sweeps over the years, but I can honestly say this was the cleanest my fireplaces have ever been. Jon spent quite a while cleaning up the glass doors on my living room fireplace and they looked almost new when he was done. I received a discount because it is considered "off-season" and also another $20 discount for having 2 fireplaces cleaned....nice!! Great experience....Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Today I had Jonathan Barr here to clean my two chimneys. One was a regular fireplace and the other was a wood-burning stove.
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
$339
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your quick response, it was a pleasure talking with you. Thank you also for the homeschooling advice. Good Luck and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
Andrew S.
02/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, water heater repair
+ 1 more
Jonathan, the owner, called prior to the appointment to make sure everything was still good to go, was very professional, explains what he's doing and why, and cleaned up any mess that was made after the work was performed. I'm very happy and look forward to using Safe-T-Sweep again for any future chimney inspections/cleaning/problems.
Description of Work: Safe-T-Sweep installed an aluminum chimney liner, a new cap, and new ducts to the boiler and hot water heater. also, any holes that were made to remove the existing pipes which weren't needed anymore were filled in.
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
$1,360
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
It's was a pleasure meeting you, congratulations on the new house.
David G.
01/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I made an appointment with Safe T Sweep. Jonathan, the owner from Safe T Sweep arrived on time. He was friendly, honest, and very knowledgeable. I would HIGHLY recommend him.
Description of Work: Fireplace was cleaned and inspected.
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
$180
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your expedient report and we appreciate the nice remarks. We hope to see you in the Spring.
Fritz W.
01/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
+ 0 more
We knew we needed a chimney cap from a previous chimney inspection and sweep. Jon had the best prices and explained everything clearly. He had to order of the double-flu chimney cap, but it was installed within 3 weeks of ordering and he even called to follow up.
Description of Work: Installed a double-flu 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
$365
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for taking time to write a nice report. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you in the future.
Jean G.
01/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 1 more
They said it wasn't too corroded, and therefore cut the price. He was nice and honest, and i would definitely use him again. He also looked at my other 2 fireplaces but he let me know only one of my 3 needed cleaning.
Description of Work: They cleaned my chimney. He also capped my chimney with screening, because I had problem with stink bugs getting into 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
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
I hope that the screens cut back on those smelly, nasty stink bugs. We appreciate your taking the time to write this review. Have a great new year.
John H.
01/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 0 more
It took me a few days to get a callback, but once we connected, Jonathan quickly scheduled a visit to the house. He was running early and called ahead, I was home so he was able to start the work early. He inspected both fireplaces and swept one of them. He was efficient, friendly, and completed the work in short order. Overall, an outstanding experience and I will use Sate T Sweep again.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and sweep.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your referral of your neighbor, you should be receiving a postcard soon good for $20 off your next service. I do apologize for not getting back to you as quickly as we normally do, my wife had just lost her Grandmother and had to go to Texas so things were a little hectic around the house with the six kids. I hope I can make it up to you next time. Thank you for writing this report
Salena K.
01/2012
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 1 more
The gentleman from Safe T Sweep was on time, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. Making an appointment was easy over the phone and he called ahead right before he arrived. He inspected our fireplace and chimney inside out. He told us everything looked good and that we should consider getting a new crown and cap put in sometime in the future (but that it was not a critical repair at the moment). Overall, excellent experience and felt very comfortable in dealing with them. I will definitely call Safe T Sweep again in the future!
Description of Work: Inspect inside and out the fireplace, chimney, both flues inside the chimney. Clean and make repairs where necessary. Newly purchased home and we wanted a professional to evaluate the condition of the fireplace and 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
$132.5
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for using our services. Good luck in your new home.
Sheridan M.
12/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I received a confirmation phone call from Safe T Sweep on the evening before their visit -- a pleasant surprise from a chimney sweeping company! Our sweep, Jonathan, called again while he was on his way to the house the next day. He arrived in top hat and tails (okay, just a top hat) and went right to work. He worked neatly and efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail and finished in about an hour. The price was exactly as-quoted, and Jonathan even reminded me about the $20 discount I received from booking him through Angie's List! On the way out, he offered to fix a section of the gutter on our back roof! Terrific chimney sweep; terrific company. I will hire them again!
Description of Work: I found Safe T Sweep on Angie's list. They were highly rated...and extremely busy! And well worth it! Jonathan was extremely courteous and answered all my questions with great clarity and expertise.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you member for you report, my wife agrees with you on my punctuality I am usually on time but my earlier appointment ended up being a double and I apologize for overbooking myself. That was totally my fault. If you wish next time I will wear my entire top hat and tails. I had them on for the Dickens Festival just last week in Narberth. Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.
KATHLEEN T.
12/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
The owners name is Jonathan. I don’t remember how much he charged me for their services but I know that it was very reasonable. The man was excellent and was able to get me in. He did a fabulous job and I would have him back in a minute. I only checked with one other company with regard to price. The price was reasonable for the quality of work that he did. His responsiveness was excellent. I will definitely use his services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Safe T Sweep Inc for chimney sweep. I last used his services probably a month ago or may be a little bit more than 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
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you for your gracious remarks, we are ever so grateful for our customers. Have a safe winter and I hope you enjoy your fireplace.
JOHN I.
11/2011
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 0 more
We were very satisfied. They came when they said they would, inspected everything, and determined that they did not need to clean anything. The man that came was very informative and thorough, and did a good job.
Description of Work: They came out to inspect our 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
$111
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
Thank you member for your response and don't forget a chimney sweep is good luck at a wedding. Have a great winter.
TIM D.
11/2011
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
+ 0 more
They were great, very helpful & informative. They went above and beyond with answering any questions that I had. Once the work was complete, they gave me, complimentary, a choice of plant to clean my air, which was a nice touch. I'd recommend them to others.
Description of Work: We had a chimney inspection and also a chimney cleaning.
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
$180
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
We hope you are able to enjoy many fires in your clean fireplace. Have a great winter and don't forget about our off season discount.
Susan M.
09/2011
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
Everything was great. Johnathan arrived on time, was very honest, and did excellent work. His prices are very reasonable as well.
Description of Work: He installed a stainless steel chimney liner, replaced cement at the top of the chimney, and repaired a damaged portion of the chimney that presented a carbon monoxide hazard.
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
$1,600
Response from Safe T Sweep Inc
We really appreciate our customers, especially when then have a warm breakfast and huge sandwichs for us. Thank you for your patience with the liner deliver. We had a beautiful day of weather. Thank you also for lending me your ear and talking about some important matters. Don't forget to look up that Second commandment.
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Service Categories
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Water Heaters,
Animal Removal,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Pressure Washing
FAQ
Safe T Sweep Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Safe T Sweep Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Safe T Sweep Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Safe T Sweep Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Safe T Sweep Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Safe T Sweep Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Safe T Sweep Inc offers warranties.
Safe T Sweep Inc offers the following services: chimney sweeping, relining, caps, dampers & waterproofing.
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