I have an old-school wood-burning fireplace that had never been properly serviced, so every winter…read moresmoke would seep into the house. Michael inspected the chimney with a camera and quickly found the problems. The original damper was mounted low and blocked much of the smoke chamber, the smoke chamber itself was rough and poorly shaped, and the deteriorated flue liner left large gaps that disrupted the draft. Rather than simply repairing the chimney, he completely re-engineered how it worked. He removed the old damper and installed a top-sealing damper, enlarged and reshaped the opening into the smoke chamber, then rebuilt and smoothed the chamber so the smoke could flow cleanly and efficiently into the flue. The result is remarkable. He took a 50-year-old chimney and made it work better than new. For the first time since we've owned the house, the fireplace drafts perfectly without a trace of smoke entering the room. As a bonus, it looks fantastic too. His crew was equally impressive. They paid attention to every detail, and even though chimney work is inherently messy, they sealed off the entire work area with plastic and left the house absolutely spotless. I'm incredibly grateful I found Michael. It's rare to find someone who combines this level of technical expertise, craftsmanship, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for his work. He clearly loves what he does, and it shows in every detail. It's also a reminder of what's been lost. Today, so much of construction is about replacing rather than restoring, and many fireplaces and chimneys arrive as prefabricated systems assembled from factory-made parts. There's nothing quite like finding a true mason who understands how a traditional masonry chimney is supposed to work and has the skill to improve it rather than simply replace it. Craftsmen like Michael are becoming a rare breed, and I'm grateful there are still artisans who take this much pride in their work.

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!

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!

Had an awesome experience with Leo and the Pacific Fireside staff! Leo came by yesterday for an…read moreestimate and inspection of my existing fireplace and helped me choose the appropriate gas ceramic logs. They convinced me not to do an electrical fireplace insert. He was super helpful, professional, and just great to work with. He just came by to install the logs today and everything looks amazing!! He was super thorough and neat. Wouldn't hesitate to do business again with them in the future!

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.

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.

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.

Excellent experience from start to finish! They replaced the pilot assembly and restored my gas…read morefireplace, and everything is working perfectly. Joseph, the technician, was outstanding--professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The entire company was excellent with communication, keeping me updated throughout the process and following up afterward to ensure everything was completed to my satisfaction. It's refreshing to work with a company that truly values customer service. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again for any future fireplace service.

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!

Giving this guy one star for pathetic diagnosis, extremely poor communication skills, and…read moredishonesty.. He charged me $225 for diagnosis and said the valve is busted and will cost about $600 to repair in the first communication. I had authorized it over the phone. Then he forgot to come back to repair for over two weeks. I had trusted him entirely and this is where he took advantage. While the valve costs about $350 from parts warehouse, he later said his price to me was $1200 and said that is how the industry works. On top of that he said it will be four hours of labor at $250 per hour. He argued that he has been doing this for 20 plus years and any other technician will do the same. Luckily, I was able to fire him right away and also have Venmo return the payment for false diagnosis. I called up another technician for repair, while ordering the part myself. The other technician said valve is fine and charged me $300 for overall service. Michael would have costed me over $2500. Dishonest, unethical, unprofessional, extremely poor communicator. Not sure how he had five stars.

High quality work and great experience, has been in the business for 20+ years. Michael was hired…read moreto install a Jotul Gas Stove and did a great job.

Joseph was awesome. He came out to inspect the chimney on our first home and was on time, friendly…read moreand super knowledgeable. He walked us through everything, explained why the chimney needed a cleaning, and pointed out that the galvanized chase cover should be replaced to help prevent future water damage. As first-time homeowners, we really appreciated how informative and thorough he was. He took the time to answer all of our questions and explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. We left feeling much more confident and would definitely recommend Joseph and The Chimney Brothers!

A little confusion in their dispatch persons end but other than that they were great. Quick…read moreresponse and a reasonable rate in the middle of everyone else.

My retaining wall was hit by a car (yet again!) and none other than Marcus and his crew came to the…read morerescue! I'll always keep Marcus in my contacts if I ever need masonry projects again. Timely responses, fair quotes, and quick and quality work that was done. I appreciate you and your team!

I just got both of my chimneys repaired for flashing, new cap and sealing. His team did a great job…read moreand patiently answered all my questions. Great price for such good service, definitely recommend!!

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 contacted Jonathan to arrange for a technician to clean our chimney. It had been approximately…read moretwo years since Chimney Sweep Masters last serviced our chimney. We were satisfied with their previous service and chose to use them again this year. Once again, we were very pleased with the prompt and professional service provided by Robbie, the technician. P.S. We live in Santa Clarita and were happy to know that Chimney Sweep Masters serviced our area.