Ashbusters Chimney Service

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

Ashbusters Chimney Service of Charleston, SC is a local chimney services company operated by local chimney professionals that have been trained and certified on the principle of fire prevention. It doesn’t take long to come upon the devastation of fire up close and personal and we are determined to do whatever it takes to keep this from happening to our friends, our families and our communities. We understand that all fires are not preventable but we also know that when you do the necessary maintenance, you can rest assured that you have done everything in your power to prevent a fire in your home. The very act of taking action can and will prevent most fireplace and chimney mishaps. Clearance to combustibles is the most common reason home fires occur. It doesn’t matter if it’s in a chimney or a dryer; flammable materials near a heat source combined with oxygen are the perfect mix for disaster. Most homes today will have an electric or gas dryer plus a fireplace or wood stove of some kind. Just picture an open flame in the middle of your house and you might realize how important keeping it in check will be. Since 1985, Ashbusters Chimney Service has serviced over 35,000 chimneys

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chimney Services - sweep, repair, leak, relining, heat shield, masonry, inspection & vent cleaning

Services we don't offer

Air duct cleaning.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7249 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
11%
3
2%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 151-175 of 249 reviews

Christine G.
10/2017
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: They cleaned the 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
$189

Robin L.
11/2016
3.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I felt the estimate was very high.
Description of Work: Chimney Inspection

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

$99

Emily T.
08/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Excellent.
Description of Work: I needed my chimney swept.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Amanda C.
05/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jason M.
03/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
.
Description of 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
$129

Gregory M.
01/2016
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced cap and crown on chimney, full cleaning and inspection using a borocsope.

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

Vicki H.
01/2016
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Diane M.
01/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown

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
$50

Elizabeth R.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Debra M.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$400

Jorge C.
12/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney, inspected the chimney, checked the stack on the roof, and recommended replacing the fireplace grate.

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
$179

Sherry P.
01/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Had a Living Social deal for serviceman to inspect chimney. Bought the house in May, a few months prior, and wanted to make sure chimney was working perfectly before I used it. He came precisely when he said he would come. Inspected chimney, inside with camera, and outside. Told me exactly what I would need to get chimney in working order. Didn't have all the work done that he mentioned, only because of my financial situation. I felt he was very honest and told me not to use chimney unless I had all work performed. Fire hazard. So once I am in a better financial situation, then i will definitely call him back to finish service. Will not use chimney until then.
Description of Work: Repairman used wire brush to clean outside chimney. Then sprayed with waterproof coating.

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
$400

Stephen Q.
01/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The serviceman was on=time and very professional. He spent time to answer some of my questions and he was very polite. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly, but thoroughly, he worked. I had a few questions around the use of the fireplace and he was happy to answer them. I will be using the service again next winter.
Description of Work: The service performed was a yearly inspection and cleaning of the 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
$99

Brenda C.
01/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Ashbusters is great. I decided to use them based on the Angie's List rating. I called and the girl on the phone was very friendly while I set up an appointment. The day before the appointment she called back to verify that they were still coming out & to make sure it was still a good time for me. John was very efficient with cleaning the chimney and inspecting it based on the issues I was having. He was patient & attentive while I explained the problems. He inspected all aspects of the chimney and took pictures. After his inspection was done, he went through each aspect with me and explained them in layman terms along with showing me the pictures he took. He than provided a quote of the things that needed work and because I had told him that I couldn't afford to fix everything at once, he was kind enough to break down the quote into relevant sections. He cleaned my chimney (yay, no more smell), did the inspection and explained all the things to fix all within about an hour. I would recommend this company to anyone in need of chimney services & will use them for my repairs.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning & inspected chimney based on my concerns/issues.

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
$179

Edward M.
12/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Everything went very smoothly. They were very prompt, courteous and professional. They took care to cover the fireplace and leave everything clean in the house. They did take a photo of our chimney cap which showed that it was very rusted. We have scheduled them to come back and replace the chimney cap with stainless steel next week.
Description of Work: Routine Chimney Inspection and cleaning were performed. We paid a reduced rate as part of an Angie's List special offer.

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

Raquela T.
12/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Technician was friendly and knowledgeable. The arrival time was scheduled to be within one hour, with a 30min call-ahead, which was very convenient. I just bought this house, and he clearly explained to me the condition of the fireplace and chimney, as well as what needed to be done for maintenance and a variety of options for using it. Didn't leave a mess. Many other places charge ~$200 for a level 2 inspection. I bought the $99 Angie's Big Deal for a level 1, and they only charged me an extra $50 to kick it up to a level 2.
Description of Work: Level 2 inspection, cleaning, repair estimate

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Jason H.
12/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Overall thorough and detailed inspection. John did an excellent job explaining the situation and presenting potential solutions for our necessary repairs.
Description of Work: We had another company sweep and inspect our chimney about 6 months prior, but we didn't feel comfortable with the quality of their work. We called Ashbusters for an inspection of our chimney. John was very knowledgeable and thorough. He took pictures during the inspection and explained everything he was doing. His inspection was more detailed than the previous company's and we felt confident and comfortable with his work. We have scheduled the repair work with Ashbusters. Unfortunately I received an Angie's List Big Deal email for a $99 sweep and inspection only 4 days after we had the inspection completed! This would have saved us $50! We have a 30-yr old house and the necessary repairs weren't too surprising, but I was a little displeased with the quoted cost of the repairs. I believe that it will eventually be well worth the money and John will do an outstanding job.

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
$149

Matt B.
12/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
I had John from Ashbusters come out to perform a sweep. I also knew that I needed a chimney cap. The first time he came and performed the inspection and swept the chimney. He also gave me a written estimate of things that he would recommend. I ended up putting in a new back wall in one fire box and had him install the new chimney cap. He came back a week after the initial visit with the custom sized chimney cap and back firewall. Overall he was a pleasure to deal with and have already recommended him to some of my clients.
Description of Work: Chimney swept, new chimney cap and new back firewall

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
$450

Jonathan K.
12/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I felt like I received excellent service and honest information. I was impressed and would call them if I needed any repairs done.
Description of Work: Cleaned and checked 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
$99

VICTORIA R.
11/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very professional and flexible scheduling. On-time and performed services requested. Also provided advice on additional services that may be needed.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning service.

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

Betty R N.
11/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The technician arrived on time. He was professional and efficient. He was careful to put down tarps on the floor in front of the fireplace, where he set up his equipment. He inspected the chimney, using a video camera and also looked in the attic. With the video, I could see how the chimney looked before and after cleaning. It was practically spotless after cleaning. The ashes were swept away and everything was put back into place after the technician was finished.
Description of Work: I had chimney inspection and sweep services performed.

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

Kelly P.
11/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Expert professional service. Arrived when he said he would and completed a thorough inspection.
Description of Work: John inspected the entire chimney and cleaned the chimney. He showed video evidence of gaps in our mortar in between the flue tiles and gave us an estimate on the cost of 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
$100

Robin G.
10/2012
2.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Pretty sure I have been the victim of a scam.
Description of Work: I called for a chimney sweep. The estimate was $179. The individual arrived and said the chimney looked good, was free of obstructions, HOWEVER, the cap needed replacement. It was rusted. How much? $900. OK. He came back, replaced the cap for $1000 and told me that once he looked inside the chimney, he saw more rust. After spending over $1000, "he could not recommend that I use the chimney. It could be a fire hazard." Estimated cost to replace the entire chimney? $4000.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,000

Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service
Member, I can assure you that you have not been a victim of a scam. It was not possible to see the very badly rusted fireplace and chimney system until we took the entire top of the chimney off. During our initial inspection, we found a badly rusting cap and chase cover but we only discovered the additional damage to the system after we started the repairs. It was evident from the pictures that we took that the chimney components were very rusted. Your metal chimney system is approximately 20+ years old and has become badly deteriorated due to many years of water penetration through the cap. The manufacture states that the appliance "life span" is about 20 years but once it's exposed to water it may have to be replaced. This badly rusted chimney is a potential fire hazard because it is housed in a wooden chimney structure. We strive everyday to reduce fire hazards for homeowners and we believe we found a potentially serious one at your home if you use your fireplace. I'm sorry to read that you feel that we are trying to scam you but that couldn't be further from our intentions. My personal cell phone is 615-569-6371 and I would be happy to talk to you or assist you in any way.

David G.
10/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Ashbusters has phenomenal customer service and is a great company to work with. John was very thorough with his information and answered all my questions. The house was left clean and I will use them again. Thanks again for a job well done!
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
$159

Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service
Thank you very much!

Ross N.
05/2012
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
Excellent experience. Very punctual. Also did cleaning services very neatly and left the area so clean!!! Very polite and knowledgeable. We were very happy and are going to use them to come back to replace the chimney chase cover.
Description of Work: They cleaned dryer vent and cleaned chimney. Also gave a quote to repair a chase cover on 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
$308

Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service
Thank you very much!

Contact information

122 Farm Rd Suite A, Summerville, SC 29485

http://ashbusterscharleston.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Fireplaces,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Masonry,
Gas Logs

FAQ

Ashbusters Chimney Service is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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: Closed

Ashbusters Chimney Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Ashbusters Chimney Service does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Ashbusters Chimney Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ashbusters Chimney Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Ashbusters Chimney Service offers emergency services.
No, Ashbusters Chimney Service does not offer warranties.
Ashbusters Chimney Service offers the following services: Chimney Services - sweep, repair, leak, relining, heat shield, masonry, inspection & vent cleaning
Air duct cleaning.

Contact information

122 Farm Rd Suite A, Summerville, SC 29485

http://ashbusterscharleston.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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:
Closed