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 51-75 of 249 reviews

David M.
10/2014
4.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Professional, spotless, and friendly service. The gentleman really knew his job and explained fully what was found. He offered suggestions for needed repairs but I did not feel pressured.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney and 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
$125

Daniel M.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Punctual. Efficient. Very professional. Use these guys every year.
Description of Work: Annual chimney sweep and 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

Nancy V.
10/2014
1.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning, fireplaces
  + 2 more
I have called the office 4 times and asked about a recommendation of ventless fireplace. The office sometimes takes messages or sometimes they give me Chris' cell phone. It is October 17th now, and I wouldn't use them. Very unprofessional, I have no trust in this business.
Description of Work: Cleaned out fireplace box looked up the chimney. Suggested a ventless fireplace box to be installed and that he would get back to me on cost and installation. Never checked the roof part of chimney, asked me for a ladder?

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

$129

Barbara B.
10/2014
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
Did the work as requested and did everything in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Placed a cap 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
$300

Shannon R.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Cris came over in a timely manner. Was very professional and did a thorough cleaning. He used a camera to inspect the smoke stack for any fire hazards. I was very impressed with his srevice.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected the 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
$100

Melinda R.
10/2014
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Inspector arrived early, which was great. He covered open area to chimney with plastic and also flooring in front of fireplace for protection. He cleaned chimney and let us know there was no issues. He gave us information that was also emailed to us with information on the inspection that was performed. Total inspection was under around an hour from the time he arrived to the time he left. I would contact them if I needed any repair.
Description of Work: Did full check on chimney, top to bottom.

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

Donna K.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
The serviceman showed up on time both times, did his job, cleaned up after himself and explained what he found with photos of the damage on our chimney. We also have a crack in the back wall of our chimney which we opted not to repair at this time as we have other projects going on. We couldn't ask for any better service. We were very pleased with the job. We were offered two options to repair the ring at the base of the chimney and opted for the stainless steel which is a little more expensive but lasts a longer time. It has to be custom made. I believe the wait time was maybe a week or two. The serviceman explained everything very clearly. He worked very quickly and cleaned up everything afterwards. My husband and I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Initial service was via a deal for $129 where our fireplace was cleaned, vacuumed and inspected. We were looking for how critters were getting in our attic and it was determined that it probably was via the ring at the base of the chimney. We were advised to replace 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
$600

John S.
10/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The cleaning part is very good and well worth the money. However, be cautious about their inspection that almost invariably will find fault with the flu. They are selling products for repair, so just like a financial planner who sells funds, there is an inherent conflict of interest. That doesn't mean it is necessarily bad, but i think you have to be alert and verify with other perspectives. Obviously you want to be safe, but I suspect they, intentional or unintentionally, leverage this to sell the chimney products they offer.
Description of Work: Cleaned flue and inspected

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
$150

Paul L.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went great. The fellow they sent out was polite, thorough and 100% professional in every way
Description of Work: Came by and swept out the flue and fireplace, then did a thorough inspection 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
$129

james C.
09/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Company did a good job. Did job on both our house and condo. No complaints.
Description of Work: Purchased $111 Big Deal Chimney Sweep and Safety Inspection

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
$111

Maggie S.
08/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He was very professional and nice. He made sure everything was safe and clean. Will def use in the future. Plus I used the coupon from Angie's list and got a great price!
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
$99

Nathan & Renee S.
08/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Service went great. Provider inspected the chimney, gave us our quote and options. Appreciated his help and guidance.
Description of Work: 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
$100

Kristina H.
08/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
This company was recommended by our condo management office for units with chimneys, and just happened to notice Ash Busters $99 deal a few week after. They responded to my purchase by email to ask me to contact them by phone to schedule the appointment. They were flexible with scheduling, esp since it's before the fall demand which can be booked a month out. The technician, Chris, was very professional and courteous. He contacted me by phone the day of the appointment to let me know he could come earlier, which worked out great. He put down a tarp and even removed the dry stacked wood we had in the fireplace (putting it all back when he finished). He explained the process and answered all of my questions thoroughly. It took just under an hour and was interesting to see the images of the camera, going the length of the chimney interior. The high powered vacuum did trigger the circuit breaker once, but it was towards the end of the cleaning and was reset fine. I definitely plan on telling my management office and neighbors about my positive experience with Ash Busters.
Description of Work: chimney safety 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
$99

Roland H.
08/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Bought coupon for $99 chimney cleaning on Angie's List. Waited about three weeks before scheduling the service. Only thing that did not go smoothly was the service number was in a later time zone and when I called at 9am local I got an answering machine message saying I had called not within regular business hours. but they called me back when they opened.
Description of Work: Cleaning and inspection of 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

Betty P.
08/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces, masonry
  + 3 more
It was an all day job. Repointing the brick on the outside chimney was very messy as he had to sand out the decaying cement before he was able to repoint. Be sure all the windows and garage doors are closed. After he was finished with that, he vacuumed the dust up and you couldn't tell that anything had been done. He then did the flue repair, repaired the crown seal and waterproofed the entire exterior of the chimney. The last thing was to replace two bricks in the firebox. He worked all day and did a great job. I would certainly recommend this company. They were very professional.
Description of Work: (1) Heatshield Flue Repair (installed Cerfractory Flue Sealant which repairs cracks and gaps in the flue system) (2) Crowncoating: Crown Seal (Crown Seal: resurfaces top of chimney that is cracked or broken) (3) Masonry: Exterior (repoint brick, outside) (4)Waterproofing (heavy duty waterproofing application) (5) Masonry: Interior (replacing bricks in firebox)

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
$3,450

Glenn W.
07/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Their prices were very good (they were the ones who recommended I join Angie's List!), they were most punctual, accommodating, and did perform additional work for us beyond the Angie's List chimney cleaning.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney and firebox. Discovered damage to lining of chimney and recommended replacing entire unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

cathryn B.
07/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They showed up when they were supposed to and everything was great at first. They have dropped the ball recently. They did not follow up with me with the work they completed at my rental property. I have had to call them 5 or 6 times to get this. After my 3rd phone call they asked for my home address to send a hard copy, but I never received it. Almost 4 weeks later I have finally received the information I asked for.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep & safety inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service
Dear Member, I apologize for any confusion about the estimate. The technician had left a hand written estimate for the repairs during our visit to the home. We received a call that you needed a typed estimate and it was sent the next day (which was a total of 4 days since the initial visit) I'm not sure what happened to them. We received another call that you still had not received the estimate so we sent it again. We make responsiveness and very high priority and I apologize that we, for whatever reason, did not get the estimate to you in a timely fashion. If you have any further questions please call to speak with me Mark Stoner - President Ashbusters Chimney Service

Baynard G.
06/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went well. Did what he said he was going to do. Cleaned up afterward. Was pleasant and respectful.
Description of Work: Went on the roof. Cleaned out the stack.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Lynn S.
06/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Wonderful. Explained everything they in detail. Very pleased
Description of Work: Complete inspection of fireplace.very professional and was very cautious not to get mt carpets dirty.

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

$120

S P.
06/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very detailed scoping. Indicated chimney was compromised and needed repairs.
Description of Work: CHimmey checkup

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

Amanda C.
06/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They performed their jobs well and gave me pricing for any replacements/fixes.
Description of Work: Chimney Cleaning/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

Mary F. K.
05/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He did a fine job, no problem whatsoever. They set it up as soon as I called and they were ready to go. There were no additional charges on top of the $99 of the big deal. He told us that there were some repairs needed for the chimney but we did not have them done at that time. He was very neat and clean. He was careful not to disturb anything in the house, and covered everything so no dust came into the house from the chimney. I would say that he did a fine job. The price of the big deal was quite reasonable. The quote that he gave us for the chimney work was high, but we didn't have it done.
Description of Work: I had purchased a big deal for Ashbusters Chimney Service. He cleaned 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

Ron C.
05/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. It was fine. There were no additional charges. They did what they were supposed to do.
Description of Work: I used Ashbusters Chimney Service to clean the chimney on a house that I was selling.

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

Elizabeth C.
05/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The service was good. They gave us a detailed report with suggestions to correct the problems we had.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $111 for Chimney Sweep and 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
$111

Christopher H.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Gentleman arrived early and ready to get to work. He was very professional and kind as he went about inspecting the chimney with a snake camera and other equipment. After inspecting the chimney he did a thorough cleaning. The house is 3 stories tall. While he could not get to the top outside he was able to do all the cleaning from inside without any mess or cleanup. The whole process was quick and efficient. I would highly recommend this company again and again. I am already telling my friends about Ashbusters! Thanks Angie's Listers! Without your reviews and advice this could have been a regrettable experience. With your help it was amazing!
Description of Work: Inspect and clean 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

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