Michael and his team are wonderful! I wouldn't bother hiring anyone else for any work needed to our…read morefireplace and chimney. I first reached out to Michael for an inspection when we were in escrow on our home. The home was built in 1967 and nothing had been done to the fireplace/chimney since then. He was incredibly thorough in his inspection and report, to the point that both the seller agent and our agent asked how I found such a good inspector. His quote for repairs was extremely fair and his detail helped us get a credit for the repairs needed. Fast forward to once we moved in, I reached out to Michael to schedule and he was able to get his team out less than a week later. It was over summer, so I would guess in fall/winter, it's likely a longer lead time, but he's extremely nice and accommodating so I'm sure he helps people if they are in a bind. Michael said it would take 2 days to complete the work, which it did (this is honestly refreshing because usually people quote less time and then end up going over), his guys were prompt and did a great job on all the work. They cleaned up after themselves and left the space looking just the way it was before they came. Michael then came out at the end to check out the work and ensure it was up to his standards. He installed faux wood logs and charged exactly what he paid, he didn't upsell us or anything. 10/10 would recommend!

Michael was so helpful and knowledgeable (and kind!). Our fireplace and chimney are very old and we…read moreappreciate his honest advice about how to properly care for it. I highly recommend Chimney Checkup!!

I needed a fireplace inspection so I reached out to this business three different ways- I called…read moreand left a voicemail, I filled out their form via their website and also reached out to them via Yelp. It's been two weeks and have not received a response.

Old homes develop old home issues. Our house is over 100 years old and like its owners it is a…read morelittle creaky. I knew someone once who in response to hearing an older person described as looking great for their age say, "Yes, but on the inside everything is that number of years old." Great insight especially when it comes to our chimney. We had issues with the chimney cap and the flashing in addition to the more routine elements of cleaning the interior smoke conduit. California Chimney Sweep was fantastic! They made a prompt appointment and arrived on time. All of our conversations were pleasant and all of our questions were thoroughly and politely answered. The inspection revealed a number of issues that required attention. Potential sources of water intrusion were meticulously sealed. The area inside in front of the chimney was carefully draped to catch any debris and then a vacuum device was placed in the area. Nothing escaped into the room while the chimney was carefully cleaned. As the work was done they even noted an area around one of our windows adjacent to the exterior chimney that also could be a source water intrusion and suggested that we look into having that area sealed. We were so grateful for their helpful and careful approach to our issues. California Chimney Sweep went above and beyond expectations and did a fantastic job taking care of our chimney issues!

Isack did an amazing job! He repaired all the defects on the first visit and very quickly. He even…read moreinspected my fire place and replaced the flex hose. I highly recommend him.

I wish I could give them 0 stars. And frankly, they need to pay me money for the damages they…read moreincurred on my property. Scheduled 1st appointment, nobody showed up. Re-scheduled 2nd appointment for 8-10am, the guy shows up but doesn't have the correct supplies. Re-scheduled 3rd appointment for 8-10am, the guy doesn't show up, but tells me he'll show up 3-5pm later that day. He doesn't show up for the 4th appointment, so then I call the office, let them know I'm pissed, escalate up the chain through the owner and his scheduler, and we finally reschedule for the 5th appointment for 8-10am. This is now the 4th appointment that we've scheduled for 8-10am (I've moved so many of my meetings around and woke up early to accommodate them), and the 5th appointment overall. The guy finally shows up with the supplies, tells me my current fireplace is matte paint, then says it's semi-gloss, paints it semi-gloss, then tells me the old paint was matte, so he definitely messed up the paint. Then, as you can see in the attached images, he got fire-resistant black spray paint all over my hardwood floors. He said it would take 1 hour to paint. He spent an additional 3 hours scrubbing my floors for me. He poured acetone everywhere, which is definitely going to cause long-term damage to my flooring, and then I had to correct him on every little thing he needed to scrub down with water because the guy must've been blind and couldn't see obviously black spray paint all over the flooring. Oh, and the cherry on top was that when the guy showed up, he asked for a towel he could use to clean up some of his equipment. I thought he was just going to borrow it and give it right back at the end, maybe I throw it in the washer. Nope. Instead, he used it for the black spray paint, and then he threw it away at the end without even telling me. I'm unbelievably pissed at that technician and this company as a whole. The owner offered me a $50 discount for the $200 fireplace painting after scheduling the 5th appointment (frankly, in hindsight, this wasn't even sufficient), and didn't even bother to collect payment at all after how badly his technician damaged my floors and wasted my time, so I guess that's the silver lining. But in no way would I ever recommend this company to anybody in the future. And frankly, this company should be paying me $1000 to 1) repair my floors with a proper cleaning company after the guy soaked them in harmful acetone, and 2) replace my collectible hand towel that he said he was just going to borrow from me. Extremely unprofessional at every turn. I wish I would have hired any unlicensed handyman than return to these "fireplace" "experts". I've dealt with close to 200 contractors in some fashion or another over the years, across probably 15 different specializations. This is probably the worst one I've ever worked with.

Nice people and efficient. Jason is a pro. He worked…read morediligently on our project. Our fireplace is now back up and functioning well.

I called this morning needing a quick service call since I sold my home and the gas fireplace would…read morenot ignite. Jeff was here this afternoon and within 5 min identified and problem and fixed it! He was so very nice also. Thank you Jeff!

Danny is amazing. He knows everything about fireplaces. He is professional, kind, and will answer…read moreevery question you have. He converted our wood burning fireplace to gas and fixed the cover on the chimney itself that was rusted. I designed the new fireplace with sand, driftwood and pebbles. He let me arrange it alongside him and listened to every detail I wanted. I'm so appreciative. Him and his colleague even helped me move something really heavy. Wonderful company. Thank you, Mr. Chimney Sweep!

Danny was great. I needed an inspection and cleaning as per HOA mandate. He was informative,…read morecourteous, and fairly priced. He even set up my gas burning fireplace logs for free! I couldn't have asked for better service.

This was a while back, but I really appreciated Mark's service in dealing with my chimney. First,…read morehe was really great about walking me through everything with the chimney itself (plus he's a nice guy to boot!). I knew I needed a chimney cap, but was worried about other things that had come up from another inspection before we moved in. Mark was able to help prioritize what was important and to focus on for a fraction of the cost to keep our chimney safe and secure. He pointed out some things to consider, but never did the hard sell or pushed in any way. If ever we need or do more there, he's the first one I'll call!

I found "MARK" after 2 previous Chimney Companies quoted us between $3000-$5000 in the past 2…read moreyears to get the fireplace into safe and working condition. We were shocked about the high quotes and a bit skeptical. This came at a time where the vintage heater ( I think it was original and very old) broke down too and needed to be replaced. One problem at a time & We did not use it since then & had it covered up. I gave it another try this month since I miss a fireplace burning during the Hollidays. I came across the reviews for MARK - THE L.A. SWEEP and called for a inspection and cleaning ($189) to hear his thoughts on our chimney dilemma and if he would confirm the previous quotes or not. Mark was able to schedule us in quickly and showed up punctual. He was very professional with lots of knowledgeable and took his time to inspect and clean the chimney very thoroughly . He advised about the upkeep and gave us helpful info on logs vs. wood etc. which was very informative. After the inspection following was shared with us: *We need 2 Chimney Caps since they were missing and he installed them after the inspection. ($129 each) *A Damper was missing and he noted this on his report for future installation option for a reasonable price. ($399) Nothing close to the quotes the other companies gave us at all, instead we got an honest breakdown on what is needed and suggested with reasonable prices. Mark is very personable, honest & funny and made the whole experience easy while getting our fireplace back to working and safe conditions. I can very highly recommend Mark and will call on him for the Damper install and future cleanings and inspections.

We recently purchased a home and during our inspection were told the part we needed was virtually…read moreimpossible to source -- and that we'd likely need to replace the entire chimney. After connecting with the company on Yelp, I sent over the full inspection report ahead of the appointment. Before even arriving, Joseph had already reviewed everything thoroughly and came prepared with thoughtful answers to all of our questions. When access issues prevented him from completing the inspection on the first visit, he promptly returned the following week to finish the assessment without hesitation. Not only was he able to track down the replacement part, but he ultimately saved us a ton of money by avoiding a full chimney replacement. He returned the following week to complete the repair, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. Joseph was honest, responsive, incredibly kind, and professional throughout the entire process. He cleaned up carefully after the work was completed and made what initially felt like a very stressful situation feel manageable. We would absolutely work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for trustworthy chimney or fireplace work. Great value and great service.

I am buying a property and needed an inspection. They came out the next day, did the inspection and…read moredid a minor error. I thought this was going to be thousands of dollars and it was a quick fix. They did a great job, answered all my questions and were so kind. I would highly recommend them as they are very knowledgeable and efficient

Five star quality service!! Louis is Great, came with a quick fix & got the job done! Cleaning…read moreservice made our chimney look brand new! Exactly as we requested!!

Very thorough and professional. They covered everything with plastic so as not to dirty the…read morefurniture and floors,, They showed me a video of the work being done inside the chimney. Steve came alone to finish the job, and when work was completed, he vacuumed and swept the floors clean. They will email videos/pictures upon request. I highly recommend The Chimney Guy.

On time. Easy to contact. Reliable, clean operation and…read morehonest price! Will do business again!

Duct Pro was the quickest to respond when we reached out to multiple companies on Yelp for chimney…read morecleaning. They replied through Yelp and text, and I was able to schedule the appointment entirely over text, which was very convenient. The staff was courteous and offered a 15% discount for booking on a Friday. When the technician was sick that day, they immediately contacted me to reschedule and still honored the discount for the new Tuesday appointment, which I appreciated. The technician, Tim, was efficient and did a solid job. Pricing was slightly on the higher side, but it felt worth it for the peace of mind. Ratings Communication: 10/10 Responsiveness: 10/10 Quality: 9/10 Punctuality: 10/10 Cost: $$ Value for money: 8.5/10 Suggestion A quick follow up call after service to check satisfaction could be a nice touch and a chance to share future promos. Overall, a smooth and professional experience. I would recommend them.