Black Goose Chimney

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Fireplaces,

About us

Black Goose Chimney Sweep has been serving our neighbors in the Tidewater area for more than twenty years. Black Goose brings 21st century technology to a century old trade with extensive experience and state of the art tools. Our training and dedication to excellence makes Black Goose Chimney Sweep the company you want when credentials and quality count. Additional contact name - James P Bostaph. Additional DBA - Chimney Service Corp.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Sweeping, relining, repair, animal removal, dryer vent sweeping, gutter cleaning, gas log and gas fireplace installations, fireplace enhancements, masonry repairs, historic restoration, wood stoves & chase cover prefabrication, gas log repairs and installation.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8154 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
5%
3
6%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 126-150 of 154 reviews

MARGARITA B.
05/2017
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
.
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

Janice P.
09/2016
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Sorry. Did not use this company!
Description of Work: Error. I did not use this provider!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Lois R.
07/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

David K.
06/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I brought them in to clean and inspect the chimney in our newly purchased house (I wasn't sure if or when it had been last cleaned). After inspecting the chimney they told me it was fine and didn't need to be cleaned. I really appreciated their honesty. I also appreciated the money it save me.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

JILDA M.
06/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Susan P.
06/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: These amazing folks came to clean and inspect our chimney on our new home. John came out with a helper and not only cleaned our chimney, but also inspected our outside and took pictures before and after. Perfect, professional and super nice.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Valerie S.
04/2016
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you for your review.

Susan W.
04/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: They relied our chimney and fixed the brickwork on the top of the chimney. Also replaced the cap on 2 chimneys. They were always professional, polite and explained everything they did. It was more than we expected but you get what you pay for. They came a little under the estimate.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you so much for your review!

Melissa D.
03/2016
2.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Black Goose quotes a price for coming out and inspecting chimneys and cleaning. I informed them that I had a woodstove. They said that was not a problem, and that they could still handle the job. Once at my home, they were unable to perform the work because they did not have the manpower necessary to remove the woodstove, even though it was clearly indicated that I had a woodstove installed. I was required to reschedule. The day before they were scheduled to return, they attempted to reschedule yet again because they had a "big job." I would not accept that excuse and insisted they come out because my daughter had changed her schedule to be there. This time they gave us a projected price that was several hundred dollars higher than that which they had originally quoted us, and said that they would have to cut parts of the wood stove to remove it, charging an additional $250 an hour on top of everything else. Needless to say, they did not complete the work and will not be back.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Black Goose Chimney
We do apologize for the issues you had, we will do everything we can to improve. Thank you for your comments>

Fredrick D.
02/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Good.
Description of Work: Though it has been a while, I do believe they provided cleaning on our dryer vents and gutters.

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
$305

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you!

Cathy B.
01/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Black Goose Chimney
thank you for your review>

Anthony A.
10/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected the fireplace chimney and flue.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you for your review!

Roger G.
10/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and installed a chimney "cap".

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you for your nice words. Please let us know if we can help you in the future.

Harriette B.
08/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: installed a 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
$199

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you so much for taking time to review our company. Please let us know we can help you with any more of your chimney needs.

Terri R.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned the dryer vent. They were efficient and professional.

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

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you so much for your review!

Shannon Kaye G.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They custom made a flue for the chimney and did a full sweep 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
$500

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you so much for your kind review!

James Q.
02/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Great job!
Description of Work: Fixed 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

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you so much for taking time to review our work. We are very please with your experience with our company. Let us know how we can serve you in the future!

Julie B.
02/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We have used them in the past with positive results. This time there were 3 "mishaps" of why they could not keep their original 2 appointments. However, they were still faster than the competition could see us despite having a burning smell in our dryer venting. In the end although they thoroughly crawled under the house and took photos they could show us on the iPad, they were NOT able to do the work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you for your feedback. You described the burning smell in your dryer and we realized your concern and said we would try to squeeze you in the same day, if possible. We called later that afternoon and told you it would be the next day. We did have an issue (nail in tire) that moved your appointment from morning to afternoon, but we were at your home the next day. The technician inspected your dryer duct under the home and saw it was flexible corrugated tubing. This flexible corrugated tubing is commonly used as the connector or transition duct between the dryer and the duct. Our experience has been that this flimsy tubing sometimes tears when running a power rotary brush through it. This type of duct is also a code violation. Code requires 28 gage smooth interior finish rigid pipe (IRC M1502.41) IRC M1502.4.3 states that transition ducts shall not be concealed within construction. This means the flexible corrugated tubing should not be used in the attic, in the walls, or under the house. Based on these two concerns , we declined sweeping and recommended replacing the duct with a code-compliant, serviceable system.

Dottie G.
08/2014
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They inspected the chimneys and waiting for their report. They came out in a timely matter, but it has been 7 work days and have not receive the quote to repair the chimneys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to doing business with you in the future.

John B.
05/2014
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected 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
$150

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you so much for your review. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future!

Bill C.
04/2014
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning, fireplaces
  + 3 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected my 2 fireplaces, made repairs to the chimney liners and chimney caps, and cleaned my dryer vent.

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
$4,000

Response from Black Goose Chimney
[member name removed], Thank you so very much for the positive review. If you have any other needs please don't hesitate to call.

alyssa B.
04/2014
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I sent them messages asking for an inspector to come out and they never responded to my messages through Angies list

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Black Goose Chimney
I do apologize, we never received notice of your message. Please allow us to call you and see if we can do anything to help you.

lois K.
01/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
.
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

Response from Black Goose Chimney
Thank you so much for the review!

bob S.
05/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
good- see above comment
Description of Work: they came out and inspected my sons chimney that was having water issues. they were professional, arrived on time and were professional. they suggested my son get a new chimney cap installed, and he has not had that work done yet

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

susan I.
11/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Wonderful!
Description of Work: outstanding company. On time, professional and very knowledgable. Everything was spotless when they finished. They took their time, explained everything, showed me the inside of the chimney on their camera screen, checked in the attic and on the roof. .Made suggestions on how to make my fireplace more efficient. You will mot find a better company!

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
$180

Contact information

728-D Bluecrab Rd., Newport News, VA 23606

www.BlackGoose.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

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Fireplaces,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry,
Gas Logs,
Gutter Cleaning,
Animal Removal

FAQ

Black Goose Chimney 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

Black Goose Chimney accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Black Goose Chimney does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Black Goose Chimney offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Black Goose Chimney offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Black Goose Chimney offers emergency services.
Yes, Black Goose Chimney offers warranties.
Black Goose Chimney offers the following services: Sweeping, relining, repair, animal removal, dryer vent sweeping, gutter cleaning, gas log and gas fireplace installations, fireplace enhancements, masonry repairs, historic restoration, wood stoves & chase cover prefabrication, gas log repairs and installation.

Contact information

728-D Bluecrab Rd., Newport News, VA 23606

www.BlackGoose.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