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 26-50 of 249 reviews

Alberta F.
05/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
They were punctual, professional and speedy! It could not have gone more smoothly. I would use them again without hesitation and will recommend them to anyone!
Description of Work: Replaces a 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
$400

Tom W.
05/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
All went very well. The workers closed off the inside firebox to avoid first getting into the house. Repairs were made to the inside of the chimney as well as sealing around the roof line.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney, then made significant repairs to the inside.

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
$500

Michael R.
03/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 2 more
We bought the house a year ago and we suspected that the chimney had not been maintained properly over its 12 year life. Our concerns were justified, as there was a great deal of soot build up in the chimney that could have caused a house fire ( we live in a log cabin ) if we had not addressed it. Ashbusters cleaned the chimney and found a crack that we will hire them to repair before winter comes. This will prevent any cinders from escaping the chimney that would become a fire risk. The rep from Ashbusters was professional and efficient, informative and prompt. We got a great deal thru angieslist for the cleaning and inspection, and we plan to hire them to do the minor chimney maintenances and repairs that will extend its life and protect our home from risk of fire.
Description of Work: Inspected our fireplace and chimney for any problems.

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

Samuel S.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very professional with no mess.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning

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
$130

Terri S.
03/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
The person inspected the chimney and cleaned it thoroughly and left no mess! He was punctual polite and professional!
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney and inspected it.

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

Donna B.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went very well. They took special care to try not to mess up my yard with the large trucks. They cleaned up very well. The only thing that went wrong was the one of the trucks ran over the edge of the driveway and cracked it up. It would have been nice if they had offered to fix it but they didn't. Overall I was pleased though.
Description of Work: They removed a large pecan tree and cut back trees hanging over into our back yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

David and Trish B.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very thorough cleaning and they even scoped the chimney with a camera
Description of Work: Chimney sweep.

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

Drew M.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were good. They were on time. They sent pictures of everything with the email.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199.99

Regina E.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Service tech was actually early! He was fast, clean, & courteous
Description of Work: Cleaned & inspected the fireplace & 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
$129

David W.
02/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
The contractor was efficient and pleasant. We would use this service again.
Description of Work: Thoroughly inspected the chimney from inside as well as from the roof.

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 T.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Wonderful. He was very thorough, prepared with vacuum cleaner and drop cloths. I didn't have to do anything. He answered all my questions and was informative. On-time and courteous. Finished in a timely manner and left everything clean.
Description of Work: Cleaned around and under the gas logs.

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

Linda E.
01/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Very Professional. On time and polite. He came in with video camera so he could see up the Chimney to see where it was dirty or if anything was damage. He covered our floors to ensure no dirt particles would be left behind. He took the time to explain to me how to use my fireplace and went over safety concerns when buring a fire. He even went on the roof to confirm the flute was in good condition and made recommendations for down the road. He took several minutes explaining the safety measures in buring in our fireplace as well as went over opening and closing the damper. I would highly recommend Ashbusters and would never use my fireplace without it being throughly checked by them. He also took pictures with his camera and has sent them to my email address for my records- That was a added bonus... Especially if one is thinking about selling your home. Though one can get a Home Inspection- The Home Inspection doesnt validate that your Chimney is safe. Money very well spent- Plus having the Peace of mind knowing that my Chimney is safe to use..
Description of Work: Inspected and Clean Chimney and flute.

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

Susan H.
01/2015
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Could see the photos fine but could not read report or print a legible copy.
Description of Work: Took photos of chimney, cleaned chimney, went over results.

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
$189

Nancy D.
12/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very responsive and punctual for providing quote. Had problems ordering the insert and installation was postponed for a number of weeks. Did a good job with service recovery. Installation went as planned and installers were very professional. Currently having problems with auto fan switching on. Plan to call to have it repaired.
Description of Work: Cleaned and repaired chimney, installed wood burning fireplace insert

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,300

Kara C.
12/2014
1.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Man from Ashbusters came to clean and inspect the chimney in ur new house. He sent a camera up the chimney and took pictures. Told me it was unsafe to use and that we needed about $3500 in repairs using their patented materials. We asked the he email us the photos he took. He never did. We called and asked for the photos to be emailed, they never were. We called the corporate office and asked that the photos be emailed, again, they never were. Recently we called a local company to give us a second opinion on our chimney. They told us it was fine and we could put a fire in it right away. The new company quoted us about $400 for some moisture issues but said it was nothing urgent and could wait until spring. We're so glad to be using our fireplace and thrilled not to have wasted $3500.
Description of Work: Bought a deal off of Angie's List for a cleaning and inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$80

Catherine M.
12/2014
2.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 2 more
I purchased Angie's deal for a fireplace gas service call however when I called they said the deal was sent by mistake. They don't service gas fireplaces. They also said Angie's List was to contact me to provide me a refund. That never happened and I had to initiate the call and fill out a form. It seems that I should not have to do that if this was a mistake by Angie's list. Angie's list should have initiated the refund. Very inefficient use of time.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Jamie H.
12/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
John Perdue is a really honest technician. He knows what he is doing and doesn't overcharge to do it. I had two other companies come out before Ashbusters, neither of which actually cleaned my chimney, and didn't tell me that my mantle was a firehazard, that my chimney wasn't sealed at the top, and didn't scope the chimney to show me the condition (which wasn't fantastic). John did all of this and for a great price. He was prompt, thorough, and explained everything to me and showed me the interior photographs.
Description of Work: Sealed chimney from the top, did a scope inspection, 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
$500

David S.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They had previously done the chimney sweep. It took them a day to complete the job. There weren't any unexpected issues.
Description of Work: I had Ashbusters do some work on my chimney. They repaired the brick, I had a leak.

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
$1,500

Bashira S.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
The provider was pucntuall and professional during the entire process. We will continue to use them in the future and would recommend them to our friends and family.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected 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
$189

Linda G.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were great. Came on time and were very clean.
Description of Work: Chimney 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

LINDA F.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Very professional and was able to show me where there was a need for repair.
Description of Work: Swept chimney and did a safety 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
$99

Bill S.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The final result looks great. The fix took 2-3 hours. Their cleanup was very good.
Description of Work: Part of my chimney needed repairing - the cement at the top had crumbled.

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

David K.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Showed up on time and very professional....both for the initial cleaning and for the follow up service work to repair the crack. I hardly even noticed he was hear and now our fireplace which had a draft that would blow into the house is working perfectly....just in time for those cold weather fires. Very easy to schedule and work with. Would recommend again!
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and sealed a crack in the back 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
$400

Trish O.
11/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
It was a very good experience and have referred him to several family members and friends.
Description of Work: In addition to inspection and cleaning, he removed our gas lines/logs and reverted our fireplace back to wood burning. He patched the gas line holes and even took away out old gas tank. We were very happy with his 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
$350

Jim U.
10/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
They were very neat and kept the house very clean. Overall they were very professional.
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney and inspected it using a camera that went all the way up to the top. He then provided pictures of the chimney pipe and all joints.

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

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