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Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning

Chimney Repair, Chimney Sweep, Chimney Caps,

About us

Bob Hughes chimney, fireplace and duct cleaning has been servicing the Philadelphia and surrounding counties for over 32 years. We are a family owned business, Bob Hughes and his two sons. we also do work for inner city contractors, realtors, and residential. you can also check us out by searching Bob Hughes on phillyspeaks.com. Additional DBA - Bob Hughes Chimney & Duct Service Inc. CALL FOR ESTIMATES (no emails please)

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

ALL THINGS CHIMNEY! Repair and rebuild chimneys, reline, historical restorations. masonry & duct cleaning. CALL FOR ESTIMATES (no emails please)

Services we don't offer

Heater installations.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes

Reviews

5.077 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 77 reviews

Roger W.
11/2018
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
We were amazed and delighted with Bob's responsiveness. He called back immediately, then reconfirmed the appointment time a couple of times over the next 2 days. He and his 2 sons arrived right on time, and had the whole thing re-attached and working in the course of a few minutes for a nominal fee. They are very busy with chimney work during the winter, but will return for duct cleaning in the warm weather. We are very happy to recommend them.
Description of Work: Reattachment of the metal bracket holding the flue chain.

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
$40

Siena C.
11/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
They were on time and accommodating. Cheaper than some of the other companies I contacted and they didn’t take long at all. Nice guys.
Description of Work: I just bought the property and needed to see the status of the 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
$150

David S.
10/2018
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I got a chimney "inspection" from another company that cold called me. They said I'd need a new chimney liner. Good thing I took it with a grain of salt. I called three other chimney places seeking a second opinion. Bob Hughes was the most professional and responsive. They were also recommended by two people in the neighborhood group on Facebook. Mr. Hughes showed up with his nephew on time, they got up on the roof, took a look in the basement, and told me my chimney was fine. They saved me $4,500 and didn't even charge for coming out. I will absolutely call them again.
Description of Work: Chimney liner inspection & possible repair

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

Joann U.
10/2018
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Mr. Hughes was professional in all regards: He returned calls, he explained the job in detail, he arrived on time, he showed materials being used, his crew was efficient and neat, they cleaned the site when finished, he provided explanation and together we examined the job when completed.
Description of Work: Chimney lining for three story 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

harry B.
12/2017
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
They were prompt, a very reasonable price and very professional!
Description of Work: Bob and his helper installed a MY new stainless steel cap onto our wood stove terra cotta mount.

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

Sarah Jane W.
11/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I bought the house on May 1, 2017, and moved in on May 2nd. Bob and I agreed on May 2 for the work to be done, or maybe the 3rd. He and his son came and did the work and even got rid of some trash left in the basement without me even asking, very nice. I will definitely hire him again. I certainly will refer him to family or neighbors. S.J. Wilson
Description of Work: The furnace chimney needed a new liner.

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

John L.
10/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
When we had our heating system serviced, the tech noted that soot in the chimney was impeding its efficiency. I called Bob Hughes, left a message, and he got back to me later that day. It turned out he was working in the area the next day; so he added us to his schedule. The next morning he called to ask if it was okay to come about an hour early. It was. They came right over, cleaned the chimney, and demonstrated that it was now drafting well. They were clean, efficient, thorough, and friendly.
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
$150

Andrew K.
10/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Bob and his son parked their van out front and ran a large vacuum hose from the truck to the fireplace inside. They laid down cloth in the living room to protect the flooring and ran brushes up the the chimney from the inside and inspected the smoke chamber. Bob provided recommendations on how to warm the chimney before lighting a fire and how to prevent smoke from entering the house when a fire dies down. Next they ran the hose into the basement to the heater flue clean-out. The son climbed a ladder to clean the heater flue from the roof, and afterwards installed two new stainless steel chimney caps. He also provided before/after pictures of the chimney and the roof. Both were very friendly. I am extremely pleased with the prompt service and professionalism. No mess was left behind and they were happy to answer all of my questions.
Description of Work: The fireplace flue and the heater flue both needed to be cleaned. The chimney flues did not have caps so they installed two new stainless steel ones.

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
$550

Monica C.
09/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Bob and his crew were professional, on time and completed quality work at a reasonable price that even other contractors on site complemented.
Description of Work: New Chimney Liner install

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Tina V.
08/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Great. We got three estimates. The first was very high. The other two were very similar but we chose Bob Hughes because he was knowledgeable, friendly, and down to earth. He and his sons were very respectful of our property and pet. They arrived on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. We would definitely recommend Bob Hughes and we would use them again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Chimney liner

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
$2,800

Whitney O.
07/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Bob and his two sons were absolutely wonderful. They were very easy to work with - knowledgeable, professional, respectful, and punctual. They responded to all of my phone messages in a very timely matter, and were able to schedule and perform the job efficiently. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Replace chimney liner

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
$2,100

Sarah Jane W.
07/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Great, he came on time and work was done. I'm hiring him again for installing gas logs in my fireplace.
Description of Work: I needed a new liner in my furnace 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

Carol D.
06/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I am a realtor who recommended Bob and his sons to a client. Bob was extremely professional. I was very impressed with his service and my clients were happy! I would use him again in a minute.
Description of Work: Chimney Liner

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

Stephen S.
06/2017
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
They came on time. They took away the old cap. They replaced it with a new one properly sized for my chimney
Description of Work: I needed a new 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
$150

Roger C.
05/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They quoted a price ahead of time. They arrived as promised and cleaned the flue, taking care to keep the floors and work area clean. They clearly know their business.
Description of Work: They cleaned out the chimney flue. We had just had the heater replace, and the old one had left a good deal of soot.from when it died.

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

Nicole R.
01/2017
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were professional, clean, quick, did a great job, and were genuinely nice people to work with.
Description of Work: Had to have a chimney liner and cap done.

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

Claudia P.
12/2016
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Very well. They were courteous and quick!
Description of Work: Chimney cleaned and some small 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

Jody D.
12/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
My chimney had not been inspected or serviced in 20 years. During a plumbing repair of my heater I was informed that my chimney liner might need to be replaced and that I should contact someone. I called a roofing company , but they couldn't fit me into their schedule until early spring and they never called me back with an actual estimate. I called Bob and he came out and gave me an estimate on the spot. The job was scheduled within a week and he and his sons arrived on time and stayed focused on addressing the issues. The job was completed within 2 hours and I am satisfied with their work.
Description of Work: They replaced my chimney liner and cap and mortared some bricks that were loose on the corner of 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
$1,200

Sally G.
12/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Great. Bob and sons were efficient, very pleasant and very respectful of my property [ and of my dog!] Terrific company and family.
Description of Work: I needed chimneys cleaned as well as two caps and a new damper. I had been told by a previous chimney company that the damper had to be replaced. Bob and his sons showed me that the one I had was perfectly good and usable so I did not need to replace it. I was not looking to get a better price by hiring Bob- I saw his great reviews and that was enough. However, he was lower in price than the other chimney guy, anyway, so lucky for me! I will never need to look for a chimney guy again because Bob Hughes Chimney is excellent and I will always call them when I need chimney 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

Christine M.
11/2016
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
This was one of the best experiences I have ever had with a contractor. They were very professional. Done in a shorter time than they had anticipated. Took steps to assure that my house was in order. I would recommend this company to anyone I know that needs this kind of work.
Description of Work: My chimney collapsed and had to be re-built and liner replaced

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
$3,200

Brian L.
11/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Called Bob to come and look at my chimney and liner that had been incorrectly installed by the previous owner of my house. There was brick dust constantly, and am pretty sure it wasn't code compliant. Bob and his son were very friendly and professional. He showed me exactly what needed done and provided an extremely fair estimate. A few days later, he and his son returned promptly (actually early), installed the new liner, and did all the masonry and duct work. They laid down tarp to ensure no mess and cleaned up perfectly. The only evidence they were here was the new base unit of the chimney....which looks 1000x better than it previously looked. My only regret was that I didn't call them sooner. Highly Recommended.
Description of Work: Chimney repair, liner installation, bottom unit replacement

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

John S.
11/2016
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Excellent - they inspected and determined that no repairs were required.
Description of Work: I needed a 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

Lev Y.
11/2016
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Bob and his sons came out one day to give me an estimate which was much better than other companies I have dealt with and started and finished the work the next day.
Description of Work: New chimney liner on a 3 story house. Was for a boiler and 3 water heaters.

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

Roger R.
11/2016
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Great. On time. Nice. Clean. They laid tarps out. I got Bob's son and nephew. I was happy and tipped them. He also capped my other chimney which is no longer in use. Their van was newer and had a giant vacuum cleaner.
Description of Work: Cleaned and serviced 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
$135

Rachel G.
11/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Excellent service!! Bob contacted me few times to schedule the inspection and provided the estimate for cleaning. Bob and his two sons did a great job, arrived on time, and explained what needs to be done. Highly recommended and will use them again in the future.
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
$135

Contact information

828 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111


Service hours

Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PA095873
Trade License Locale
PA
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection
Trade License Expiration
02/10/2027
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Masonry,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Yes, Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning offers free project estimates.
No, Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning offers emergency services.
Yes, Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning offers warranties.
Bob Hughes Chimney Fireplace & Duct Cleaning offers the following services: ALL THINGS CHIMNEY! Repair and rebuild chimneys, reline, historical restorations. masonry & duct cleaning. CALL FOR ESTIMATES (no emails please)
Heater installations.

Contact information

828 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111


Service hours

Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM