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
42 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
Description of Work: Chimney inspection, cap repair
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!
Gail B.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 0 more
Very well.
Description of Work: An inspection of our chimney - said no cleaning was necessary. They took pictures and advised me about a problem with our chimney chase.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning & inspection
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Stan N.
04/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, gas logs
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Description of Work: .
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
Rhonda F.
02/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned Chimney. Very professional and clean. I use them annually!
Rating Category
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathy D.
02/2016
5.0
air duct cleaning
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
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Yes, I recommend this pro
Rebecca P.
02/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
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unknown
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
Jack M.
01/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected flue and chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Dennis M.
01/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces, gas leak repair
+ 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected chimney, removed old gas fireplace, and unconventional vent pipe run through chimney by previous owner. Chimney is now obstruction free and fireplace can be used safely as a wood burner.
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
$300
Carole A.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected chimney and fireplace.
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
Jeff A.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected fire place and cleaned 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
MICHAEL K.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JoAnn G.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They inspected and cleaned our chimney and fireplace. They also provided an insert for the fireplace to protect the bricks and deflect more heat into the house. Inspection is about $45, the sweep is about $100. We had the same man last year and this, and we highly recommend them. Great company.
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
$165
Cindy M.
10/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney..modified cap..very professional..would highly recommend this company!
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
Sara E.
09/2015
5.0
fireplaces
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.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$129
Tracy S.
09/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
unknown
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
$45
Liz L.
08/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
.
Description of Work: Excellent and friendly service, fair price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joseph H.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
unknown
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
John K.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They cleaned my dryer vent which had not been cleaned in a very long time. It was a difficult job and he did an awesome job. I learned that you cannot ignore your 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
Dottie J.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elizabeth D.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Did a great job and very quickly. Cleaned out fireplace and chimney and made some recommendations. We had cracks along the top of our chimney and these were repaired while he was there.
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
Liz L.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned 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
$130
Kathy H.
02/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Our phone call was returned right away and we set up an appointment. The drive from Seymour to Oak Ridge must be at least an hour, but Kent (the son) arrived promptly, greeted me courteously, made friends with the dog (important) and set to work inspecting the chimney. Kent said it was not in desperate need of a cleaning, but since he and the equipment were here I had him clean it anyway. He was quick, thorough, efficient, and tidy, and left no evidence that he'd even been there. He also gave me tips and advice on using the fireplace and how often to have a cleaning (not as often as I had been led to believe). Kent is a Knoxville firefighter--he understands fires and has a great work ethic. There was no pressure for additional services and the rate was very reasonable.
Description of Work: We recently bought a 20-year-old house, and not knowing the condition of the chimney, we wanted to have it inspected (and cleaned, if necessary).
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
$90
Response from Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney
Hope everything is going well, and thank you for the nice comments and reviews. Hope we can get out to visit again. We get a lot of Oak Ridge business and enjoy being out that way. It's a beautiful area. It's was nice to meet you and your four legged friend. Hope you are loving east TN. Kent
Clint M.
10/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I called this company to come clean and inspect my chimney as I am adding in a wood burning insert this year and the chimney has not been used in over 6 years so I wanted it looked ar carefully. This is a family owned business that consists of the father (Al) and the son (Kent) who also are firefighters for the Knox area. Who better to trust about warning you of fire hazards than a fire fighter, right? This company consists of the father who has been doing this for 25 years and the son who has been doing this with his father since he was able. I called them to make the appointment and he said he will come and do it to my schedule, day or night, it did not matter to him. Kent was early for the appointment (early enough to inspect my neighbors chimney also) and then he started mine right on schedule. He went inside the home and closed the damper to plug the hole from dust getting in. Then he went on the roof, removed and cleaned the chimney cap, brushed all of the walls of the liner multple times and at different directions. We then went inside, and he brought in his "vacuum cleaner" (not a typical black and decker or craftsman shopping vac), but a true hepa filtered high volume vacuum. This pulled soo much airflow, there was no chance of any dust getting anywhere. He cleaned the smoke shelf, and pulled all derbis down in to a bucket, he vacuumed and inspected the lower walls, even using a mirror to see up on the smoke shelf and inner walls. Then he cleaned removing all dirt and dust from the firelace, and surrounding brick. This guy is very professional and when it comes to fires. I would much rather trust someone who devotes their time to fire prevention than just someone off the street tyring to make a quick dollar. Also this guy was at least 30% lower than anyone else that I called. You won't be sorry.
Description of Work: Company was hired to clean (Brush) chimney, smoke shelf and inspect liner and base for any possible fire hazards. This company consists of 2 firefighters so I feel much better with their opinion on fire preventions and they still were 30% cheaper than anyone else.
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
$80
Response from Firehouse Chimney & Duct Clean aka Seymour Chimney
Thank you for getting us on Angie's list. It has helped us grow with our business and also promote fire safety. That is our true goal helping and fire safety and this is another way that we can get into homes and help people. I continually try to be fair and reasonably priced so that we can have a customer for life. Thanks again for the kind words! Kent
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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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