Firehouse Chimney aka Seymour Chimney Cleaning was started in 1983 by my father and brother, Al and Mark Leitch, Dad saw a need for a local sweep due to the high number of chimney fires in the community. Al is a 30 year veteran with the local fire department. Now I (Kent, Al's youngest son) have managed and operated the company since 2000. I work full time at the City of Knoxville Fire Dept and attend church at Calvary Chapel Church. Our first priority is safety, 2nd is affordability. We treat people like we would want our grandparents treated, with kindness and respect. The customer is right. We always appreciate any feedback, whether good or bad, it helps us improve and grow. We are a debt free company that is family owned and operated with help from selected firefighters and paramedics. We offer free inspections in the Seymour / south Knox area. Typical prices for chimney sweeping range from $110-$120. Dryer vent cleaning ranges from $75-$100 (half off if chimney cleaning is already booked). Check out our website @ seymourchimney.com
Business highlights
41 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Chimney Sweeping Chimney caps, liners, and dampers Duct cleaning Dryer vent cleaning Chimney water proofing and sealing
Fantastic! Kent worked with us around rental schedules and left the cabins neat as a pin. His work is always of the highest quality. Honest and dependable. Simply can't be beat.
Description of Work: Chimney and dryer vent cleaning on 7 rental cabins
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mona C.
11/2020
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
It's awesome. They really are the most trustworthy, kindest people. Do a great job!
Description of Work: chimney cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney
Thank you so much!
Judy L.
11/2019
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
It was great. They were friendly and made sure to cleaned up.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney
Thank you Mrs. [Member Name Removed]!
Mina T.
10/2019
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
Kent was very nice. He was thorough. Inspected and gave information about future care of the chimney. He also installed a smoke detector with a 10 year lithium battery.
Description of Work: Inspection and sweep chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1.65
Response from Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney
Thank you so much!
Stanley H.
05/2019
1.0
chimney caps
 + -1 more
I requested a quote via Angie's List and I never received any call back or follow up. Obviously not interested in my business.
Description of Work: Chimney chase cover replaced
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Phil K.
05/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces, gas logs, gas leak repair
 + 2 more
We had previously given this company a C rating because they were slow to follow up and communication could have been much better. We understand now that the owner of the company is knowledgeable about gas fireplaces and the best way to communicate is texting. The services we needed were not an emergency and he did get back to us with valuable information.
Description of Work: Evaluate gas fireplace function
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney
Thank you for the kind review!
Phil K.
05/2019
3.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
 + 0 more
It took weeks to get an appointment. They did come when the appointment was set up. Found some problems with the gas insert and they promised follow up. After a month, I’ve tried to contact them twice and gotten no response so we are moving on to another company. This is warm weather so it’s good to know now we can’t count on this company.
Description of Work: Fireplace check
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$100
Charles E.
01/2018
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
Awesome. Very thorough. Nice trusting folks. Cleaned the pipes and stove, in addition to the chimney.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney
Thank you!
Linda A.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
Great! They were Very nice! I look forward to seeing them again when i need it cleaned again.
Description of Work: chimney cleaned
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charles T.
04/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
Work for which he was contacted to perform was done promptly and well. However, he did not have the necessary cap to fit nor did he have a long enough extension ladder. Will complete this work on a subsequent visit as well as evaluating the chimney brick for integrity or water damage.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and cap installed. Also, wanted an evaluation of need to seal chimney against water.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Donna O.
04/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
 + 0 more
excellent job, very friendly and professional. The charge for this service was reasonable although i had to pay a charge for travel, it was well worth it.
Description of Work: they cleaned my chimney and looked at a future repair which i have now scheduled to be done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Mattise S.
11/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
Very well. They even caulked my chimney.
Description of Work: Fire place inspection and cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Lorry H.
10/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
 + 0 more
Great, I can now safely use my chimney this winter. What a relief to find someone who will come to our area who is professional, knowledgable and reliable. And on top of that charges reasonable prices. Two thumbs up to Kent and Francis, they were great people to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Chimney was inspected with camera and then subsequently a good cleaning was performed and a stainless liner installed.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Thomas R.
01/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
Excellent. Kent explained several different tips that will be incorporated into our emergency preparedness and fire safety. It feels good starting the year off with the great service. Thanks Kent!
Description of Work: Cleaned two chimneys.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
Carol S.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
 + 1 more
Great company. My husband and I contacted Firehouse Chimney because we recently moved into our new home and wanted to make certain that our fireplaces were safe before using them. Once again, Angie's List helped us find an outstanding contractor. Kent was thoughtful, smart, caring, thorough, and effective. He took the time to inspect our two fireplaces fully, then recommended that he clean one. He checked out our chimney and took photos, making some suggestions regarding possible maintenance needs down the road. Kent also took the time to explain the basics regarding our dampers' operation, fire safety, and the insert stove. He inspired confidence and charged a fair price for his services. We will not hesitate to use Firehouse Chimney again and recommend Kent and his company without reservation.
Description of Work: Inspected two fireplaces and our chimney. Cleaned one fireplace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Stephanie P.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
 + 0 more
Excellent service. Polite, punctual and professional.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and dryer vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Harry B.
11/2015
4.0
fireplaces, gas logs
 + 0 more
It went fine. It wasn't as involved as I thought it was going to be because they were in and out pretty quick. They were pretty prompt. There were no extra charges. We have a gas fireplace and it hadn't been cleaned in a while. So I thought it would be appropriate for them to clean it. They said it was in pretty good shape. It was a non-event pretty much. $99 for what they actually did probably was a little high. It took them 30 to 45 minutes. They seemed to know what they were doing. It's an enclosed gas fireplace and they knew how to open it and take it apart. So, they seemed to be pretty knowledgeable. They came on the time they said they would come. They were professional.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from them. It was $99 for a gas log fireplace tune-up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Eric A.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
 + 0 more
He did a great job. Was very informative. Only complaint I have is that his scheduler scheduled too many appointments for that day and I got moved from 11am until appx 4pm the day of. But I will use again.
Description of Work: Cleaned 2 fireplaces and chimneys
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Mona C.
08/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
 + 1 more
He was running a little behind but called to let me know that so it was fine. Was respectful, did a wonderful job on the fireplace and the chimney. Took photos at the top to show me where I might want to consider upkeep in the future and some maintenance repairs needed. Saved me several hundreds of dollars by letting me know what repairs did not need to be made. VERY happy with this service.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney. Provided estimate for future upkeep.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jim B.
08/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
 + 0 more
He arrived when scheduled and performed the service in a professional & efficient manner. I would not have a problem recommending his services!
Description of Work: Cleaned the dryer vent
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Steve M.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
 + 0 more
He did a good and came out two weeks after I made the purchase. It was a big deal. It was clean and professional work. They left the area clean. They were responsive.
Description of Work: Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney did a tune-up and inspection of my chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Megan D.
05/2015
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
They showed up on time and we're professional, punctual, and left no mess behind. I was very pleased with their service and would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Cleaned our very clogged dryer vent
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Debra P.
05/2015
5.0
air duct cleaning
 + -1 more
He was flexible on his arrival time. We had scheduled for 8 am and had to change to afternoon. I had a few extra vents to be done (over 10 ) and also wanted him to replace a dryer vent. He explained exactly what he was doing and offered some suggestions . He was very respectful of our home and gave us good service.
Description of Work: Cleaned and deodorized all ducts and returns. Also installed a new dryer vent, I supplied.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
JIM & BETTY M.
04/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
 + 0 more
They performed as requested and I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They came and cleaned out the chimney and fireplace box. They were punctual and were very efficient.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jeremy T.
04/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, air duct cleaning, chimney repair
 + 1 more
2 technicians arrived on time. They brought the necessary equipment inside, careful not to damage any property. One worked on the air ducts and the other, the chimney's. All work was completed in a timely fashion. What I appreciated most was their honesty. While cleaning out the air ducts, the technician pulled out a very dirty sock. He came to me and my husband with it and asked if it belonged to us. Our home was built in 1960 and has had several owners over the years. I immediately responded, "no". He asked again for clarification. Again, I responded no. He unfolded the sock to show us a wad of money. My husband and I had went downstairs due to the noise of his cleaning equipment. (we have a small child) He could have easily pocketed the money for himself and I would have NEVER known he found it. We really appreciated their honesty and gave them a "finders fee".
Description of Work: All air ducts and chimney's were cleaned
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Service Categories
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Gas Logs,
Chimney Caps,
Natural Gas Lines,
Animal Removal,
Firewood
FAQ
Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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