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 76-100 of 249 reviews

Stan R.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Prompt, fast, clean, courteous, pleasant, and we highly recommend Ashbusters.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney (1 upstairs and 1 downstairs)

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
$200

Nancy S.
04/2014
1.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
They looked at it and they gave us a huge estimate on the cost to fix it. We had another guy come out and he said we did not need it and gave us an estimate that was about one quarter of what Ashbusters quoted us. Ashbusters gave me a quote for about $5000 and the other company gave me a quote for about $1200. I would not recommend them to anybody. They did arrive on time and had nice uniforms. The other company that I got the quote from knew immediately that I spoke with Ashbusters when I told him the other quote that I received.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal for $99 Chimney Sweep, Safety Inspection.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service
Dear Member, I looked over your estimate and found that our estimate is very much in line with the amount of work that your chimney needed. Unfortunately, there is a company that has been going behind us telling homeowners that they don't need the work that we found. This company does not have any certified chimney sweeps employed there and clearly does not know the fire or building codes. All of our recommendations were backed with photographs of the problem area and the recommended repairs are based on the National Fire Protection Association code book 211 for Chimneys and Vents. This is the rule book that all certified chimney professionals must use to inspect chimneys. The company that told you you didn't need the work we recommended does not follow the industry standards and is putting many homeowners at potential risk because of their negligence. If you would like to discuss this further please call me at 615-569-6371 Mark Stoner - President

Aline O.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
This big deal turned out great. He was very professional and the work was perfect. We did have to wait about 2 months for an appointment, which was the only negative thing I had to say. The technician that came wasn't aware that I had the Big Deal coupon so when he listed the cost, it was at least $50-60 more, so having the big deal was a great discount. I was satisfied with the service.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $111 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

Sherman F.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was good. Our chimney works great. They did a great job. There were no extra charges
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Ashbusters Chimney Service. They came out and checked everything.

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

Jaime C.
04/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was wonderful. They came out a couple of weeks after I purchased the deal. I had to call them because they were supposed to call me and they didn't.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from Ashbusters Chimney Service to clean our chimney, assess it for safety, and give recommendations.

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
$111

William B.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were right on time and very efficient and clean.
Description of Work: Checked fireplace flue, caulked around the 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 W.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
John Perdue, our technician, was very through and used a video camera so that we could see personally the interior chimney damage. John gave us our options to repair the fireplace to its original funtion or install a gas log set, which we chose to do. No more mess!! John personally installed the new logs and has been very attentive to be sure they are working and performing properly. All calls to the local office have been very perfessional and responces have been timley. My wife & I have absolutley nothing but praise for Ashbusters in Charleston, SC.
Description of Work: After a chimney check and sweep, it was deterined that we had considerable mortar missing inside 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
$1,722

Florence R.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Appreciated their assessment but decided to use fireplace without repairs with satisfactory results obtained. Of course use of fireplace was for a few weeks only.
Description of Work: Took photo of chimney, did a complete inspection and issued a report with recommendations for extensive repairs.

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

$149

Valerie B.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
This is my 2nd time using Ashbusters for a chimney clean. The owner is very professional and clean. Confirmed the damage in our chimney. Definitely would use them again for a clean. Getting other quotes for the chimney rebuild that we need to do. He was very timely in sending me a detailed line item quote (which I asked for).
Description of Work: Cleaned and evaluated my chimney damage.

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

Sam S.
03/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They tried to sell me more services. They very clean and they cleaned up well after themselves. There were two technicians here doing the work and scheduling was very easy.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $111 End of Season Chimney Sweep, Safety Inspection. I did paid a little extra but it was worth it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$111

Cindy H.
02/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
A camera was run up the chimney and several areas were pointed out that needed to be fixed. Estimates were left so that when we ready to do repairs we would know what to expect. It was also suggested that we waterproof the outside of the chimney which was a little ridiculous to us. It was suggested that we don't burn it until repairs were made which my husband thought was too much as he didn't see any major problems when he looked at the camera with the tech. We will make our decision about any repairs during the warmer months. At the time I called them there were no special deals going on however I did find a valpak coupon for $25.00 off the expiration date was 1/31/14 and our original appointment was 1/30/14, however it had to be rescheduled because of the weather for Saturday 2/1/14. The coupon was accepted.
Description of Work: Cleaned and Inspected the Chimney both inside and out.

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
$154

mike N.
02/2014
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Offered a special on Angie's List, that I fell for, like many of you probably. Searching to have my chimney cleaned, they came out for $111 and gave me an estimate of what was wrong with my chimney. My wife was at home, and she was left an estimate of $400-600 to clean the chimney, and also was told that it needed a chase and cap (about $750 for the both). This totals $1150-$1350. Their advertisement is blatantly misleading. My chimney was not cleaned. I paid $111 to find out they wanted another $1150 plus! Well, I called another company (Longman Co., Inc), who came out the next day, cleaned the chimney, and analyzed my chase and cap. Chase and cap were said "to be in great working condition" and cleaned the chimney for $185. No other issues, all is great. $185 or $1350??? Be careful folks, do your research and find someone that will be honest with you. Ashbuster's left me with a very poor taste in my mouth.
Description of Work: Do Not Recommend!!!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0


Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service
Hello Member, I have reviewed your job and the pictures from your job. Your chimney cap had a baseball sized hole in it that had allowed squirrels to fill up your chimney with straw and nesting materials. Did you see the pictures? With that much nesting material found in the chimney I would be very cautious of using it until all of it was removed. For another company to tell you everything was "ok" seems negligent because without fixing the problem, the squirrels will continue filling the chimney with flammable materials. I also looked up the other chimney company that you used and they are not certified in chimney work or inspections. Be careful. The $111 that you paid was for a standard sweep and inspection but since your chimney was full of animal nesting, we don't consider that a standard sweeping. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee so please contact Angie's list and we will happily return the $111 that you paid. Be leery that just because another company gave you news that seemed "better", it's not the correct information. If you have further questions, please call me on my cell phone 615-569-6371 Mark Stoner - President Ashbusters Chimney Service

Terri P.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were punctual, efficient and explained what they were doing.
Description of Work: Ran a camera up chimney and looked at it on computer. Then cleaned 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

Scott P.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry
  + 0 more
Very professional, and a job well done. They did the job as quoted and timely.
Description of Work: Tuckpointing and masonry 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
$2,000

Jonathan B.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They came out and cleaned and inspected our chimney. They told us about issues that could wait and did not push unneeded repairs. All in all we were pleased with everything.
Description of Work: Clean and inspect wood 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
$111

Carole E.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Great. Did the job quickly and cleaned up afterwards. Very friendly and answered all questions.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and cleaned up mess afterwards.

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

Phillip B.
01/2014
3.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were very backlogged and they could not fit us in for an entire month. Since they were not getting back to us, we had the Big Deal cancelled and scheduled with another company. After that, they then contacted us to schedule an appointment. They were also short and rude with us on the phone. We did not have any work done.
Description of Work: We purchased a Big Deal for a chimney sweep and inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service
Dear Member, Thank you for purchasing the Big Deal. I apologize for our inability to service you in a timely manner. September through December was an extremely busy season for us, even though I added staff and trained more technicians. Our backlog was more than 2 weeks and I don't blame you for trying to get service sooner. As far as being "rude or short" on the phone, I hate to hear that. We pride ourselves in giving excellent customer service, as you can see from the majority of our reviews, but it seems like we didn't do a good job of it this time. I understand that we have already refunded your money for the Big Deal and I hope that you found good service from another provider. If you have any questions or further please call me eat 625-569-6371 Thank you Mark Stoner - President Ashbusters Chimney Service

James J J.
01/2014
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
John came out on 12/13/13 to clean and inspection of the chimney because we had a leak somewhere. John came out on a Sunday to do the repairs. He did an awesome job, I'm very pleased. And I would highly recommend Ashbusters. I've had other chimney companies in the past but Ashbusters is the first company to really address the leak issue.
Description of Work: Repaired the crown seal, repaired the flashing, and waterproofed 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
$765

Susan K.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Additionally they recommended other items for our chimney we might need.
Description of Work: Inspected our chimney and made sure it was safe to use.

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

Meri M.
12/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was very good. They didn't leave a mess. I thought they did a good job. They give me an accurate report on the condition of my chimney.
Description of Work: I used the "Big Deal" that I purchased for the services of Ashbusters 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
$99

EUGENIA R.
12/2013
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
We own a home built in the 30's and wanted to know if we were safe to use the fireplace. The gentleman that came to the house took a look and advised us not to use it. We really expected that. He gave us a couple of recommendations on what we could do to make it useable. The quotes seemed reasonable. He told us there would be no charge for the visit and they would refund what I spent on my deal from Angie's list! Will definitely give them a call back when we decide what we would like to do.
Description of Work: I used Ashbusters Chimney Service for 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

Diana G.
12/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
My experience with Ashbusters Chimney Service went fine. They came in, they did what they said they were going to do. It was very interesting. I was pleased with them. They were prompt. They were actually early.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's Big Deal to get my chimney inspected for repairs and cleaned. They came to do the job within a few weeks after I purchased the Big Deal. I only paid the initial price of the Big Deal. There were no extra charges. But they did try to upgrade me into making an additional $2,000.00 purchase, which I didn't do because I felt the extra work wasn't really needed.

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

Evelyn H.
12/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They inspected the inside of the fireplace and outside of the chimney. It had been totally redone and I wanted to make sure it was safe to use. They found it was very unsafe so I was glad I decided to have it inspected before I used it.
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
$99

Vanessa B.
12/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The 2 men that came were punctual, worked quickly, very courteous and pleasant, and made sure everything was clean before they left. I would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: I had my chimney cleaned and inspected, and my dryer vent cleaned.

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

Roxanne O.
12/2013
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
They were very professional, took pictures and explained everything they found.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for Chimney Sweep and Safety Inspection. Cleaning and inspections was preformed on 12/12/13. They returned on 12/13/13 to replace 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
$111

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
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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