Nashville's Chimney Experts. Ashbusters Chimney Service was founded over 25 years ago on the principle of prevention. We have seen the devastation of fire up close and personal and never want this to happen again to our friends, our families and our communities if we can help it. The fact is, not all fires are preventable. However, most fires are and by doing some very simple things on a yearly basis, like getting your chimneys and your dryer vents cleaned, you are taking action. Obstructions of any kind in a chimney can eventually cause a fire. Obstruction in your dryer vent or exhaust is even a larger danger to starting a fire and almost all of us have dryers in our homes.
Ashbusters has an excellent office staff, however their discounted rate (big deal) was still more then the everyday rate of the service i have chosen to use.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Ashbusters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$222
Gwendolyn S.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
+ 0 more
Tech showed up on time and was very good. Cleaned out gas fireplace and inspected everything. Tech was courteos and cleaned up after he was done.
Description of Work: clean and inspect 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
$99
Tammy O.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Truly the best service in the area!!! Great customer service, quick scheduling, professional technicians and fantastic follow-up! I would highly recommend them!!!
Description of Work: Cleaned multiples fireplaces and inspected them.
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
$268.2
John M.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Everything was done extremely well. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney, inspected chimney inside, inspected top cap and exterior 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
$111
Lee P.
09/2013
5.0
chimney caps
+ -1 more
They came out and gave me an estimate on repairs for my chimney that was leaking into the fireplace. They gave me an estimate of $1500 for repairs, but also let me know that for $20 they would install a chimney cap that would keep the water out.. So thats the option I went with and they came and did it while i was at work and sent me a bill which was great because I didn't have to take time off work.. Very nice people and I liked their honestly that there was a much cheaper option to fix my problem. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed chimney cap
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
$20
Brian F.
09/2013
3.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
While onsite, they discovered that the dampers were jammed shut due to construction debris from a remodel project. They managed to get one damper open to gain access to the chimney itself. It took about 15 minutes of working with the damper to get it open. Since the game-plan was to seal off the chimney stacks, I didn't expect the entire chimney to be cleaned, but I did expect the firebox to be cleaned to remove the creosote film. Maybe this is a standard cleaning, but I could've saved my $111.00 and cleaned it out better myself with a wire brush, shop vacuum, and 30 minutes of time. I have not contacted them to "make it right" but I have hired another chimney sweep service to come clean the chimney's thoroughly. I wish I could post pictures to share so that you can determine if I'm being too critical of what I paid for.
Description of Work: Contacted AshBusters for chimney sweep and to provide quotes for other products needed (throat seals, chimney cap, etc.). Both technicians that arrived were very courteous, and they were on time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$111
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Hello (removed member name), I really appreciate your email and the information that it provided. I noticed that you had written an email on Angie's list and I will be responding to it as well. I was quite upset at the amount of creosote that was left on the walls of the firebox. You had paid for us to clean it and it was not done properly. I will be refunding the $111 that you had paid for our service. I spoke with the lead technician and he explained to me what had happened. He explained that they had removed about 50-75 lbs of construction debris out of the firebox and had forgotten to take a brush to the walls. He had also gotten distracted from the task because of the other issues that he was trying to address for this project. He left a new helper in charge of the firebox and we believe that's how the oversite happened. He also told me that you had called him after the service and let him know that you found a lot of creosote remaining in the fireplace, he said he offered to come back and re clean it but you indicated that it would not be necessary at that time. He took full responsibility for the problem and understands that these other issues should not cloud the matter of doing what you had paid us for. I would have personally preferred a chance to make it right for you rather than read about it on Angie's list. That being said, we had a chance to do it correctly the first time and didn't. I will have a refund check mailed out to you this week. Sincerely, Mark Stoner Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc. 615-459-2546 Ashbusters.com
Daniel H.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
The two man crew that came out were fast and professional. They were very careful to not make any mess and to explain what how and why they were doing. There was a lot of buildup in the chimney pipe and because of Ashbusters I feel much safer using the furnace now!
Description of Work: Chimney sweep for iron stove furnace.
Went very good. masonary work excellent-no leaks so far.
Description of Work: fixed leak, repaired/replaced bricks, replaced damper, repaired flashing, covered chimney with sealant, overall chimney repair
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
$2,000
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Thank you,
CAROLYN L.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Excellent service. Technicians arrived as scheduled, performed requested work with no mess, no fuss and at price quoted. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Cleaned fireplace and chimney and evaluated condition of both.
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
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Thank you!
Alan S.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
He was prompt did a good job and left the place clean. A recommendation was made for further work that we felt was very expensive.
Description of Work: The chimney was cleaned and inspected and recommendations were made for further cleaning and chimney 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
$111
Mark H.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They phoned ahead to set up appt, confirmed appt, arrived on time. Completed the work efficiently and were extremely professional and polite. I have used them previously and each experience has been positive. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned fireplace/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
$120
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Thank you!
wayne S.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
No problems, took about one hour or so to complete.
Description of Work: we purchased a new damper..which was 450.00 our old one was shot. Paid 99.00 for the chimney to be cleaned. That was the price on Angie's List.
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
$440
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Thank you!
TONYA B.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They arrived on time and told me how dirty my chimney was, how often to do it, and the outlook of the condition of my chimney. Great service!
Description of Work: clean 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
Susan S G.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I cannot say enough good things about Ashbusters! We have used them for about 4 years and I would never use anyone else. From the very first phone call to schedule the appointment, I am always treated with courtesy and cheerfulness. The appointment is made and I never have to wonder if they will show up or not. They are ALWAYS on time. The crew is exactly the same: kind and professional. There is never any mess to clean up. I can also trust their knowledge to advise me. For example, this year he noticed we had a couple of creosote fires without my having to mention it. He said next year we should get a new interior pipe. He also said the reason it happened was because our wood was not completely seasoned enough, and it was not properly stacked and stored. I would say that because he took the time to care, we have avoided a potential disaster this winter.
Description of Work: cleaned chimney...inspected it and advised me what work we would need in the future...vacuumed out interior of the stove...cleaned interior of stove doors...sealed area where stovepipe meets stove.
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
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Thank you very much. You have made our day! ;)
Renee C.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
+ 0 more
Perfectly! They were VERY thorough in the estimate phase, and they honored their commiment regarding price and delivery.
Description of Work: Replace "cap" on chimney responsible for leak in 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
$500
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Thank you!
Kajsa D.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They were professional, provided suggestions, cleaned out the chimneys thoroughly, eliminated most of the smoke smell that was in the house.
Description of Work: Cleaned two flues, capped flues, examined for damage.
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
$222
Jonathan W.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
I'm renovating an approximately 90 year old house, which has a fireplace, probably for burning coal originally, which had been covered up in the wall when I bought the house. Originally it opened up on both sides to heat two rooms, but at some point someone had bricked it up in the middle and put a pipe on one side to vent the gas water heater from the basement -- which probably didn't work terribly well, since the chimney didn't have a cap and was blocked up with who knows how many years (decades?) of bird, um, stuff. The firebox walls and floor were also in terrible shape. Mark and Cody did a fantastic job getting it all cleaned up and rebuilt. They came out the first day to re-do the fireplace; they demoed the middle wall, got rid of the old vent pipe, cleaned out all the "stuff", poured a new floor, and rebuilt the firebox walls. They came back out a second day (after waiting for the rain to stop) and finished cleaning out the chimney, re-tucked all the mortar on the outside chimney, sealed off the top, and re-flashed the chimney to the roof. Everything they did was done very well and I couldn't be happier. The firebox and the exterior chimney both look great, and I'm looking forward to having them back in a couple of months when I can afford to put in the direct-vent gas insert.
Description of Work: rebuilt a 90 year old fireplace and chimeny to prepare it for a gas insert
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
$2,100
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Thank you very much for choosing us to be your fireplace company! Have a warm and safe fall and winter.
Shelby S.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
"Mark" was very professional, personable and knowledgeable and he confirmed that our fireplace is safe to use.
Description of Work: Inspected the fireplace and 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
Cathy D.
08/2013
4.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
+ 0 more
Did a good job on the chimney. Cleaned up the floor after they were finished and looked as if they were not even here. Dryer vent cleaning was ok. Wish they would have cleaned the dryer also. When they pushed the dryer back into place, they split the aluminum vent and the dryer was blowing hot air into the room instead of outside.
Description of Work: cleaned chimney and dryer vent
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$350
Thomas W.
07/2013
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
They were very good. It was easy to get a hold of them on the phone. They showed up and worked quickly. They didn’t try to get us use additional services. They figured out what we needed and took care of it. They were very professional. They delivered what was expected.
Description of Work: I used Ashbusters Chimney Service to do a minor repair for 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
Tom E.
07/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
+ 1 more
They did a thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of the chimney.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned chimney - made recommendations for repairs. Replaced faulty chimney cap.
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
$200
Sylvia R T.
07/2013
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
Called Ashbusters to check chimney which needed repair. Was pleased that they responded immediately, visited the property to determine what work needed to be done and discussed the needs with me. Also pleased that the description of the work was clear and I was presented with clear choices with comments that helped me make a wise decision. The technicians who returned to do the work were equally helpful and offered advice on caring for the fireplace. The clean-up was quick and thorough and with an extra touch that made the fireplace much more attractive than it was. I was very pleased with the workers and the work done.
Description of Work: Replaced galvanized chase cover, tuckpointed areas where cracks and voids were present,replaced back wall and and gave general qweeping.
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
$1,079
Justin M.
07/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They were prompt, knowledgeable, friendly and cleaned up after the job was done. We were pleased with the service and would use them again.
Description of Work: Inspected and 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
$99
Melinda B.
06/2013
3.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They didn't show up at our appointment time and I didn't hear from anyone. I called the company and there was no indication they were going to let me know there was a problem because it didn't seem they knew until I told them. The guys arrived about an hour or so late (don't remember exactly). They were friendly, professional, and apologetic. I can't see up in the chimney to know for sure but I'm assuming they did their job. They spoke to me about what they saw on top and showed me photos. They left the fireplace clean.
Description of Work: chimney sweep and safety inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0
$143
Response from Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Hello Member, I'm sorry to read that you were not happy with our service. I don't like to wait around on late service people either. I checked your file and didn't see any notes of issues. My office had called the following Monday to check and make sure everything was ok but they could only leave a voice mail. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and I will be glad to refund the money that you paid for the service. Please call me at 615-569-6371. Mark Stoner - President
Mary Ann D.
06/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EXCELLENT IN CLEANING UP
Description of Work: REPAIR BROKEN SEAL IN CHIMNEY/CLEANED CHIMNEY
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Service Categories
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Gas Logs,
Masonry,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Roofing,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Windows
FAQ
Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc is currently rated 4.8 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 Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc offers warranties.
Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc offers the following services: Chimney Sweeping & Services, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Self Help, Pellet & Woodstoves, Masonry Repairs, Waterproofing, Leaks Repair - Chimneys, Dampers Installation, Chimney Caps Installation, & Video Safety Inspections.