6 stars. Grady arrived on time. I've hired several chimney sweeps and all have been satisfactory -- they all tape off the fireplace, sweep the chimney from the roof, and vacuum up the stuff that falls down. Grady did all these, but went beyond the basics (and didn't charge anything over his standard fee). Grady patched the mortar in the ash cleanout, filled a minor crack in the back of the firebox, chiseled away some mortar which was preventing the flue from closing fully [for 50 years! -- another chimney sweep wanted to charge me $300 to replace the flue!). Grady also adjusted my wood holder's feet which had sagged from hot fires. I asked Grady for advice in fixing a decorative brick which had come disconnected from a wall and he gave me some materials and even gloves -- I fixed it while he finished his work. Beyond this, Grady was very concerned about leaving my house clean (he used tons of drop-clothes and took off his shoes every time he came into the house). He put everything back where it was, and I'm sure the house was cleaner when he left. Grady is very friendly, energetic and sincerely enjoys his work. read more

Grady's Chimney Sweep & Service - Grady on the roof - Chimney Sweeps Near Me

See all

Grady came this morning to clean my fireplace. He is amazing. I was so worried my living room would be filled with soot and dirt. Grady did a fabulous job. He covered everything that needed to be covered and the place remained spotless. In addition, Grady is a very nice gentleman and so is his helper. I highly recommend this service. I couldn't be happier. read more

What a great guy. Came all the way out to my house and found that he needed a special ladder for our roof (very steep and high pitch) in order to do the inspection and any needed cleaning & repairs. He gave us recommendations on who to call and what to tell them they needed to do the work. He then helped me with some problems we were having with a gas fireplace and didn't charge me. I agree with another posting who referred to Grady as 'one of the nicest people I ever met...'. He really is. read more

Grady is the absolute best, his prices are great--no need to hunt further, this is the guy you want. You may worry sweeping a chimney is a dirty job, but Grady gets it done right, sealing off the fireplace so that nothing gets out while he does a thorough cleaning and inspection. He added a safety for the flue, confirmed the gas line was right, and even put on those little booties over his shoes before entering my home--that told me right away the kind of thorough, considerate job he would do. And he's a very interesting guy as well. Thanks Grady, all the best to you and yours. read more

Grady's Chimney Sweep & Service - Forgot to get a "before" pic--it needed cleaning--here's the after - Chimney Sweeps Near Me

Amazing service. Grady showed up a little early, which was perfect. He and his grandson Cory were masked, polite, and did a great job cleaning our fireplace and chimney. Everything nearby was covered and well protected before he started work. Would recommend to anyone - great job! read more

Grady came to my home today and cleaned my chimney. After a quick inspection, he noticed the mortar was weak so he repaired it without additional cost. Grady is THE most reputable, honest and professional human I've ever met. If you need your chimney cleaned, etc...Call GRADY. read more

I could not recommend Grady more highly! He was recommended to me by my sister in law and she had such great things to say that I just had to go with him when my husband and I were looking into getting our chimney inspected. He's such a friendly and caring man; a family guy who was so great with my three young boys. It was clear that he is a grandpa and loves his grandkids. He made a point to throw down plenty of tarps so as to not leave any mess, and even wore shoe covers on top of that. I was amazed by his ability to get everything done so thoroughly while also holding an interesting conversation and never seem like he rushing. He was punctual to the minute, and the price was well worth the quality of work you get. The best part was that I called on a Sunday night at 8:00pm, fully expecting to just leave a voicemail and hear back the next day. Nope, just minutes after leaving the voicemail I receive a call back from Grady himself! We had an appointment booked in no time. I'm so thankful we found Grady's chimney sweep and service. Look no further!! You will be happy you chose to go with this business. read more

Had Grady over. He was very kind and thorough. He brought to our attention some mistakes our contractor did. If he hadn't pointed those mistakes out our house could have burned down. read more

Grady is awesome! I contracted with him to clean and inspect my fireplace. It was very important to me to work with someone who would do a thorough job and who I wouldn't have to worry about getting my white furniture and white rugs dirty. I picked the perfect company!! Grady is very knowledgeable, highly professional, and a wonderful pleasure to meet. He gets my highest recommendation! read more

Grady and Cory were great! Quick, clean, professional and personable. I highly recommend him!! read more

Grady is a real professional. Showed up on time. Immediately laid down big cloths on the wood floors and nearby furniture to protect everything. Took pics of chimneys on the roof and gave me some preventative maintenance tips. Laid down plastic and had me look up into the chimney with a flashlight after the cleaning to show cleaning. Spotless. Trustworthy, courteous, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Real good guy. read more

Thorough and honest. Feels like a family run business that knows what they do. Would definitely recommend to anyone who also has a 95 year old chimney! read more

We are having a gas insert placed, and needed to get our chimney swept one last time before install. Buck Stove recommended Grady's chimney sweep service. When we called, we left a voicemail however he responded promptly. He asked about the situation in needing a sweep and several questions about the fireplace and chimney, including if we knew when the last sweep took place. We secured a time that worked within a week of the call. On the day of the service, we were greeted by the kindest, most humble man. He double checked the reasons for our service and stated that he would see if he could save us some money since our chimney hasn't been used in the 7 years since our last sweep. He is genuinely kind and careful and abundantly friendly. He even warned me when he had to pull out the mummified squirrel from the floo and covered the poor little soul with a black bag when it came out. He was courteous about our living space and did a thorough job on the sweep. I highly recommend this sweet man! read more

Professional & punctual. He was clean and wore PPE (including shoe booties). He even cleaned/sanitized doorknobs upon leaving. I highly recommend this family owned business. He gets business from referrals and realtors. read more

Grady was incredibly thorough and professional! He responded quickly to our inquiry and arrived on time and was so personable and informative! He gave us so much good information, even down to the best type of wood to burn in our fire place. Would highly recommend his services!! read more

Grady is simply awesome! He is a great communicator. He planned his visit appointment time well in advance, confirmed by email and showed up when he said he would. He is exceptional in treating people well and being kind and professional. He is a great asset and knows his stuff. We are so impressed with his service and style. We moved into a home that had no grate or screen --- and was a funny size fireplace --- and he brought them to us as a housewarming present when he came to service the fireplace. He is charming and fair-priced. In all, a wonderful vendor and a trusted company. He is "can-do" in spirit and you will not be disappointed. We are so happy with his service, which was a referral from our realtor, Norm Stanley. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Grady's Chimney Sweep & Service. What a great guy, and what a great experience. Makes us wish we had four or five chimneys! read more

Mr. Grady is responsive, punctual, thorough (25 pounds of creosote removed from our chimney), and just the sweetest person you've ever met. A pleasure to work with. read more

Grady is wonderful! He is very professional and really cares about his job. The one thing you notice off the bat is that Grady knows his business. He shows up on time and ready to tackle your dirty fireplace. He is a delight to talk to and interact with. He will answer all of your questions and make sure you understand everything before he leaves. We look forward to doing business with him again. read more

You can't go wrong with Grady's. Fair price, outstanding service, quality work. What more can you ask for?

Grady ... what more needs to be said about this consummate professional! My old man used to be in the navy and I had a sense Grady himself was in some sort of armed forces which turned out to be true. He was polite and courteous upon the initial arrival and upon leaving. He looked me directly in the eye both times. Such a well mannered man that you literally don't see anymore in today's fast-moving, satisfaction now world. That isn't the reason for this review although it helps he provided elite level service. Grady is what everyone wishes a small business owner would be. He provided services for our fireplaces and thoroughly answered all my questions, provided impeccable customer service AND follow-up service. He was on time. He charges a reasonable rate for his services. He took his time (on a weekend as well) to service our needs. I'm not sure how much longer he is going to be doing this, but I tell you what, I hope it is for a very long time. When you meet Grady you will discover he is in excellent shape. He looks and acts probably 10-15 years younger than what his actual age is because on top of owning his own business you can tell he exercises and take care of himself. He has the concept of life down. I've been lucky to meet a few business owners in other fields like Grady but it is unfortunate I won't need him as often as other things around the home. Grady is the absolute best for your chimney sweep services. On a personal level, he is an absolute professional all the way from start to finish and goes out of his way for his customers. He is to be commended for how he runs his business. If you need him, look now further and give him a call. Just about the hardest working, well-mannered guy I have come across. The fact he also takes such good care of himself gives you confidence he will work very hard to take care of you as well. read more

Grady is a character, full of personality. We used him to clean and repair some damage to our chimney. He did a great job. He was prompt and friendly. If you need chimney work, a cleaning (once every 4-7 years) or a move in inspection he is the way to go. read more

No 6th star available? I would add one. Grady showed up promptly for his 8am appointment. Gave me a ring just prior. I love finding good service people. Hire Grady hands down. Great guy, did a great job. Very professional and covered all the areas that could get dirty. Also he's a grandfather and got along great with my 3 year old. Could be scary for a masked man with a loud vacuum in your home at 8am. Don't let the grandfather comment fool you though, he's full of energy. He runs and does triathlons so we had a fun chat about sharing those experiences. Took the time to share a cup of coffee and talk about fireplace burning and woods to use, etc. I know who i'll call in a couple of years.... read more

What more could you ask for? Grady was on time, extremely professional, did a great job, and the fee was reasonable. Also, he's a super nice and considerate man. Great experience! read more

Ditto for every good comment about Grady. Even more important it was a pleasure to do business with him. He is an old world merchant, his word and his smile are his business card. This brings depth, charm and magic ... and isn't that part of a chimney sweeps legacy. Grady is 100% the BEST! read more

If I could rate Grady over 5 stars I would. He deserves 10 stars. If anyone needs chimney work your crazy if you don't hire Grady. He is extremely professional and really loves his job. I highly recommend him. He's the real deal. He's the BEST.....You won't be disappointed in his advice, work or price. read more

We were in need of a chimney sweep prior to having a new gas insert installed. We were working with a short time frame, and after calling the service we used previously and getting a recorded message that they were booked up until after the New Year, panic set in. I went on Yelp, and called the number 1 rated service, Grady's. My husband said "no way are you gonna get the best guy on short notice" but luckily for us, Grady takes customer service very seriously. After I explained our situation, he managed to find an early morning weekend opening. He showed up as promised, was neat and clean with his work, and was an absolute delight to talk with. There is a reason he has so many positive ratings. I highly recommend Grady! read more

This guy is as solid as his personality. He did an OUTSTANDING job for my buyers recently in Pleasanton (I am a Realtor0. I will definitely keep in mind for future business. Thank you Grady and I hope to see you again soon buddy. read more

Grady is amazing! I was super excited to use our fireplace in our new home, but we didn't know when it had been cleaned last. I looked around and Grady's had 5 stars and now I know why! Grady arrived on time and with all the right tools. He got all set up and then let me know that our chimney didn't need cleaning. He had done it a year ago before our place went on the market! Not only did he not charge us, he gave us a tutorial on our fireplace and what wood would be best for it! He is amazing! We will definitely call him again when it needs cleaning. read more

Grady is the man, myth, and legend when it comes to chimney service. His pricing is fair and he certainly goes the extra mile to help you ensure that you keep your chimney in tip-top shape after his cleaning. 5-star rating- very well recommended. read more

Grady was friendly and nice. He was knowledgable about all things related to burning wood in a chimney. He did a good job of making sure all the soot was contained in the fireplace and made sure to clean up any soot that made it onto the hearth/floor (which was almost nothing) with wet wipes. I work for a brewery and was willing to barter $50 worth of beer to knock to price down $50. Great guy and friendly. read more

I met Grady while doing a chimney inspection at our new home a few months ago. What a fantastic guy. His work ethic, professionalism, and knowledge seem to be top notch. He laid down fabric immediately (he didn't even ask, just knew it was the right thing to do) and treated the other parts of my home with respect and dignity. I felt like he loves his job and his customers. He was honest, upfront and very well priced. I'm dealing with another property right now and did not hesitate to call him to clean that chimney. I'm actually excited to see him! read more

Look no further for a chimney sweep! Exceptional, family run business will bless you with incredible service from the initial return call straight through clean up. read more

I am the only one in my family that does not have a gas fireplace, so I had to do a little research to see who was reputable in the chimney sweep service. I found Grady's Chimney Sweep and was provided with a quality service as well as a good lesson on keeping the chimney clean and safe. Grady is a great man also, he really cares about the health and safety of his customers. Thanks Grady! You have a customer for life! read more

Thank you Grady for cleaning up our chimney, can't wait to use the fireplace. Also those useful safety tips you have provided, very handy.

fabulous job. outstanding and thorough customer service. i feel like i just met mr. poppins. thank you so much! so excited to have a safe fire this year in our old home. ppe worn as well. read more

Easy to make appointments. Showed up in time. Very knowledgeable, thorough and efficient. Highly recommend for all your chimney and fireplace needs read more

Grady was on time, professional and did a thorough job. He was very respectful and went out of his way to make sure he kept the area as clean as when he arrived. read more

This man is adorable, comfortable, and professional. I wish he did other things so I could have him out to my home more often. He kept the house clean and was so thoughtful with our things. Plus he has a great life philosophy about meeting people, getting to know people and thinks the world is beautiful. I like supporting people like that. read more

If you want to know what the word "rude" means, I recommend that you call this man. My dad, a retired man of 68, called today to ask for a QUOTE on how much it would cost to come and clean out the chimney. During the first 5 minutes, my dad (sitting in front of me on speaker) asked - "Do you have any specials?" which was followed by this man who started to asked my dad quite rudely what he did for a living before he retired, and then went on to try to shame my dad for ASKING if he had any specials. We called since he had such stellar reviews on yelp and I generally trust my fellow yelp-ers. Additionally, I am sure he does a great job and warrants the praise he's gotten. However, his people skills are severely lacking and I for one, will not spend my hard earned money on someone who can't even be amicable on the phone. read more

I called Grady to install a new flue in my chimney. He said that he would come out and take a look, give me an estimate and go from there. Rather than simply coming out and taking measurements and giving me the estimate he came out and took a look at my chimney, gave me suggestions, recommendations and advice. The result of all of his advice was no service from him was needed. Talk about integrity!! Grady may not have received a job from this current visit but he has earned all of my future chimney needs. read more