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!

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.

I have 3 fireplaces, including an original masonry fireplace from the 1930s, that hadn't been used…read morein years. I called DannyLee to arrange an inspection and see if any work needed to be done before I lit fires in them. I am so glad I did. DannyLee was honest and communicative during the entire process. He clearly explained what needed to be done and what my options were. The final project included cleaning two of the fireplaces, a complete reline of the masonry fireplace, repairing/bringing the crowns up to code, and adding rain caps and a fan. Additionally, I had him and Rudy install gas log sets in all three fireplaces and glass doors on two of them. I was especially impressed by their professionalism: for the masonry reline, they actually built a 'clean room' to protect the rest of our home from the dust and debris! The work required several visits, and both DannyLee and Rudy were consistently friendly, courteous, and professional. Even with the extensive amount of work performed, the pricing was very fair. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Good guy and upfront I like that- I think the company is competent- I think they know what they're…read moredoing Best Cindymac

URGENT: A company is IMPERSONATING Mary Poppins Chimney Service!! Danny and his father are the…read moreLEGIT operators of this company. A FAKE and UNETHICAL couple of individuals (including a woman who claims to be called Grace) wrongfully edited the number of this listing! The REAL number is: the 877-767-6901 - the FAKE numbers had an area code. It's truly disgusting. They quoted over $1000 and gave bs reasons why it was that price - then casually dropped the price hundreds of dollars on a whim !!! Thank goodness we realized it was clearly NOT the legit company! We have used Mary Poppins (Danny and his father) for YEARS! They are top notch. It's is despicable that a pair of crooks are to trying to ride on the coat tails of their years of hard work. Danny and his father do NOT have foreign accents - so if the phone picks up with a foreign dialect, that is not them. Only call: 877-767-6901 They have a great van with their company graphics all over it. Get the REAL chimney sweeps not California con men and women. And if you want to play them at their own game, here's one of the numbers of the FAKES: 805-321-6583

Danny was amazing! I called him to help convert my wood burning fireplace gas line into a gas log…read moreset. He came over the next day to take a look, suggested kits for us to order, and was back right when the product arrived to install. The friendliest person & so incredibly knowledgeable. If I ever need our chimney or fireplace serviced again he's exactly who we will call!

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 wanted to share a positive experience we had with Fireplace Freddie. They reviewed an assessment…read morefrom our home inspector and broke it down into clear, tangible pieces of work that actually mattered for us: repairing old masonry, cleaning out the chimney, and fixing internal mechanisms so the fireplace could be safely usable again. They were respectful of our time, highly communicative, and flexible to our needs throughout the process. The crew worked quickly and efficiently, and they were friendly, professional, and easy to talk to. They took the time to explain what they were doing and why, which made the entire process easy to understand and reassuring. Pricing felt fair for both the scope and the custom nature of the work. We'd absolutely work with Fireplace Freddie again and would recommend them without hesitation.

Having a very positive experience. It's not handyman cheap, but they are pros. Sincere and…read moreresponsible and courteous and seem to really care about the details. They worked with my schedule and have been very quiet for construction work.

David is such a great communicator and Very reliable! I found HVAC Miracles after our landlord…read morehired a shady company to come out to do some work on the AC units. I am so thankful for Yelp and people people submitting positive reviews because that's why I chose to reach out to him. The appointment went very well. He had to come out a day or so later to look at a code the unit spit out. The units ultimately just need to be replaced. He did so with great customer service!!!! Great value!!! I would recommend him to anyone, any day!!

David is super responsive and came out and did a superb job removing an old through the wall unit…read moreand replacing it with a new unit. He was on time and very reasonably priced. Quality work and went above and beyond in patching and sealing the opening. Highly 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!

Core Fireplace does amazing work. Nick and crew were wonderful and accommodating. They did quick…read morework and we ended up with a beautiful fireplace. Not only did they have great suggestions, but they were great at problem solving and made sure everything was perfect. We would definitely use them again.

Allen and Memo were great. They were punctual, efficient and tidy. They communicated the process…read morevery well. They replaced my gas valve with a new setup safely and my fireplace even looks better, they took pride in their job!