Kyle has now provided inspections for both our new home and our old home. Both times he provided superior service - he helped educate us on the kind of chimneys we have and what to monitor for, as well as the conditions of our logs. He checked for gas leaks around the fireplace with a simple sensor that would beep irregularly if gas was detected. He also took helpful photos of any problematic areas so we could see it for ourselves and keep for our records. And a bonus, while we were chatting he gently swept and reorganized our fireplace so make it look so tidy! Definitely no upsell during any of this. Just a kind and competent human being trying to make this world a safer place. THANK YOU SO MUCH SWEDE! read more

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I called Swede after noticing the many 5-star Yelp reviews. Terri returned my call and spent far more time discussing my options than I had anticipated. She pulled up my house from street view, and we talked about the specifics of my non-functioning fire place and chimney. I was very impressed with not only her thorough knowledge of the mechanics of fire places (she immediately understood my problem) but in the lack of a "hard sell" that many service providers seem to push. Terri even referred me to another company to get a quote on one of the repair options that Swede does not offer. This was so that I could get a very clear idea of what I was looking at, both cost-wise and service-wise. Do not hesitate to use Swede. Five enthusiastic stars for customer service. This is the way all small, family-owed businesses should be run! read more

Kyle performed a thorough inspection and explained what he was looking for and did not try to upsell and/or perform any unnecessary services. He was professional and even arrived early. I highly recommend Swede Chimney Sweep! read more

Kyle with Swede Chimney Sweep did our chimney. We hadn't had it cleaned in a few years and he showed us the build up inside the chimney. Once he was done it was clean as could be. He inspected it for safety concerns and gave it a clean bill of health. This is good peace of mind. He even gave recommendations for if I wanted to replace my log grate in the future. read more

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Kyle was on time, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He provided us a detailed breakdown of what was needed for our 100 year old fireplace and was completely transparent with what was needed to get it up to code and provided us with the referrals and a highly-detailed report for next steps. Highly recommend using Swede Chimney Sweep! read more

They're great to work with, communication was on point and penciled me in for a quick inspection and quote. They got to my place and inspected my chimney, gave me some good advice, recommendations and at the same time installed a chimney cap. I would definitely use them again for future maintenance work if needed. read more

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I spent a good 20 minutes on the phone today with Terri. She told me a lot about my chimney issue, many things I hadn't even considered. In the end, she said hers was not the right company to fix my problem, but she proceeded to give me a referral to one of her competitors who she thought might be able to do the job. I don't see that very often, especially in the case of a job that could be rather expensive. Classy lady. read more

We recently bought a house with a fireplace, but we weren't sure what kind of condition it was in so we had Kyle come out to do a chimney/fireplace inspection. He completed a thorough assessment and explained in detail the current state of our chimney and recommendations for next steps. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and he helped me answer my questions and concerns. Terri was also very helpful when scheduling the appointment. I appreciate how communicative they were during the whole process and their transparency with their pricing. I highly recommend their service! read more

We needed a chimney inspection for our home, Kyle arrived on time and time and did a very thorough job checking the chimney as well as the small side-cooking area adjacent to the chimney. He was very knowledgeable and taught me a lot about how our chimney works and what to worry/not worry about. He answered all my questions and was an absolute sweetheart. He even helped us install a safety clamp on our gas chimney despite only being there for the inspection. Great experience, 5/5. read more

Kyle of Swede Chimney Sweep, just cleaned my chimney in BVDL community of Rancho Bernardo. He was extremely efficient and very tidy. He cleaned my fireplace and chimney and checked the system safety. He explained the system I had and I needed no repairs, but boy was it my fireplace a chimney dirty! The charges were very reasonable. Everything was excelllent! Thank you Kyle and Swede Chimney Sweep! read more

Kyle, showed up on time, explained all that will be checked and how he'll do it. Felt very relaxed knowing what he was going to do. Kyle prep the fireplace to contain the dust while he cleaned...no mess, excellent job. He showed photos of possible attention spots, (crown). Definitely will use Swede Chimney again. If you are looking to have yours check, don't bother looking at other companies, go with Kyle at Swede Chimney Sweep, you won't regret it. read more

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I called Swede Chimney Sweep because the chimney damper pull slipped out of the thingamabob I need to pull to shut the damper. Terri was just terrific, listening to the issue and determining what repair might be needed in order to estimate the job. She priced it between $169 and the $400 range to inspect the fireplace, repair/replace the thingamabob, patch the chimney's outside brickwork and sweep/clean if needed. Rick and Kyle are really clean, professional and friendly. The team worked quickly, repaired the fireplace, and left in about 45 minutes. Fair price Excellent communication Will hire again and recommend read more

Kyle did a complete inspection and sweep of my fireplaces. He is very polite, clean and knowledgeable, at a very reasonable price. He provided me with a lot of useful information and did not try to oversell any services. read more

I needed a chimney inspection with potential cleaning and damper clamp installation based upon a pre-purchase home inspection recommendation. Kyle at Swede Chimney Sweep was exceptionally responsive and clear through Yelp. Appointment scheduling was easy and timely. On the day of inspection he was communicative about arrival time and thoughtful in educating me to my level of experience (none) about proper care for my fireplace and chimney. I will definitely use Swede again in the future as needed. read more

I haven't even had an appointment yet and I hardly ever leave reviews but I just had a great phone call with Terri. We had a lot of questions about our fireplace in our new home and she was extremely informative and patient, answered all of our questions and more! Amazing customer service and will definitely use them for our fireplace needs. Thanks! read more

We recommend sweet chimney sweep because we had an amazing experience with them this morning. They answered all of our questions and helped us to have peace of mind with a clean chimney and an understanding of how we can take care of it better in the future They worked hard to make sure we are all happy with our home. After doing a lot of research and taking several bids, we found this to be a great value. read more

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Great communication and great service! We are new to a 50 year old house and the inspection really set our minds at ease knowing everything was in good shape and didn't even need a cleaning. We have never had a wood burning fireplace before, but got a lesson in how to work it, tips on wood, etc. Even great with my dogs! Would definitely call again if we need it. read more

I called Swede Chimney Sweep for a fireplace inspection. Kyle was professional, prompt and skilled. He provided a thorough explanation about the condition of the system, provided a written evaluation with photos, and had clear recommendations for repairs. HIs prices were fair and I would confidently recommend him to others. read more

I initially wanted to use SWEDE (I used them in 2017) but because of scheduling issues - I ended using another company (R & S Services - big mistake). The other company just vacuumed my fireplace and made recommendations to update the fireplace gas pipe - pointless. What's the used of hiring a fireplace company - that just makes recommendations - and worse the recommendations were wrong. Swede came by - Kyle was great. He inspected the fireplace gas pipe - said pipe was still in excellent condition. He went to the roof and inspected the chimney - nothing wrong. And Kyle took the time to explain the type of fireplace I have and the proper maintenance. Will use them next year for sure. Thank you Kyle. read more

Wonderful, family owned business! On time and very thorough job done. Highly recommended!

Made my appointment with Teri who gave me very thorough and detailed info. Kyle did the service and was friendly, knowledgeable and just a really nice guy. Great experience overall! read more

The owner, Kyle, came on time a performed a thorough inspection with a cleaning. He was honest in explaining that my fireplace and chimney issues were beyond his company's available services. He then provided me with a good recommendation for a suitable contractor. read more

I had the pleasure of talking to Teri, and while they do not service our area, she was super helpful. Teri was kind enough to spend time with me to help me get important info on our fireplace so that I can clearly describe the system with others. She also provided a couple of recommendations for sweeps that may be able to help in my area. If you need service for your chimney and I can't recommend Swede Chimney Sweep enough. read more

I have used Swede Chimney Sweep twice - once in 2010, when the parents of the existing owner were running the business, and now in 2025, where the son Kyle has taken over. I am always partial to supporting family businesses, and this is a classic. The family has always acted in an ethical and honest manner, and Kyle has continued this tradition. He did a thorough job on something most of us pay no attention to until there is an issue. I would highly recommend Kyle. read more

I'm preparing to rent my single-family residence built in 1955. Kyle performed a very thorough chimney inspection to ensure the fireplace was in good condition to use; he recommended and installed a chimney cap to prevent debris, rain . . . I've used Swede on my other property and highly recommend this company for their quality of work, professionalism, and friendly demeaner. Kudos to Kyle! read more

So we moved into our home three years ago and never used our fireplace. After reading several Yelp reviews it was apparent that Swede Chimney Sweep was our choice. Swede Chimney Service has a very informative website and we requested a Level 1 inspection and recommendations for a Gas Log Set. From Swede Chimney Sweep's fast response and amazing knowledge and work experience we were highly impressed. If you are looking for a trusted source in all things chimney's you will not be disappointed. We had the opportunity to work with Kyle who came to our home and Terri who was our first point of contact. Terri was simply amazing and her expertise was invaluable. Swede Chimney Sweep is a great value because they know what they are doing. read more

Kyle was great - showed up on time and did a great job at explaining the in's and out's of the fireplace and some necessary repairs. If you need your fireplace cleaned def reach out to kyle read more

Swede Chimney was so very kind and patient with me. I had so many questions! They definitely went above and beyond to help me and were very professional. Thank you!!! read more

5 stars is not enough for the quality of professional service Swede Chimney Sweep provided. Excellent communication leading up to the service, understanding when we had to reschedule (and no guilt-ing,) and the price was clearly stated. The day of service, Kyle was on time, friendly, explained everything that was done, any areas of concern, and advice on any improvements if we wanted for the future (I'm a chimney newbie, so wanted all the information, lol, which he happily provided and I feel much more comfortable.) Zero pressure and honest (we were getting an inspection and didn't need a sweeping, yay!) Would highly recommend and will be our go to for any of our chimney needs. We're telling all our neighbors too. Will be contacting them in a few months for the dryer clean out as well. read more

Kyle was easy to contact and he set up an appointment around my schedule. He showed up on time and provided pictures of the issues he found. It was very efficient and seems complete. read more

Rick and Kyle were professional, courteous and knowledgeable. They didn't try to sell me services that I didn't need which I truly appreciated. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!! Liz L San Diego read more

I love Kyle Pocock and Swede Chimney Sweep. I have used them to clean and repair my chimney for over 30 years. They are experts--very knowledgeable, thorough, professional. I heartily recommend them. read more

I was so glad I found Swede, a real company run by real people, versus all the phony SEO sites that are all nearly identical with no real people behind it, when searching locally online. My first conversation with them over the phone clearly indicated that they are indeed family owned and run, and they completely know what they are doing and are experts in chimney cleaning. I felt I was in great hands with Swede from the start, and indeed that proved to be true all the way through the process. They arrived promptly, got right to work, left no mess, and our chimney was super clean afterward. I called Swede in the first place because I noticed glowing edges of the black stuff on the bricks inside when we were having fires, and now that's all gone. I highly recommend Swede, and I am so glad to support a local, honest, family owned and family run business. Thank you! read more

Easy to get a hold of via phone and scheduled us right away. We needed to have our old chimney crown repaired and get advice on taking our chimney out of service. Kyle advised on the best way to proceed and was even able to complete the job in a few hours. Pleasant to work with and highly recommend. read more

They need to update their media pages. The business is owned by Kyle now. The founders son. He was out today to do a cleaning and inspection of our woodstoves smoke stack. He did a great job. Took all the time he needed in spite of the fact that the baffles in the stove were difficult to take down. He cleaned up so well after himself that you couldn't even tell he was here. He found that there were areas of concern in the structure of the stove as far as operation goes so we will be replacing it fairly soon but at least we know that the pipe carrying the smoke and residual heat out of the house is in good shape and clean. read more

Thorough, not pushy. Offered recommendations at fair prices. Responded quickly when I reached out.

We hired Swede twice over the past few years. On both occasions they were professional, prompt, courteous, helpful, and affordable. Each person in the family is super respectful and friendly. They also don't try to upsell you. We have two old chimneys & fireplaces, and they gave us honest advice on what actually needed attention and what could wait. I told them I was a DIYer and they gave me great advice on what I could do on my own to save $. It's so nice to have found a really well-run and honest business. I hope they continue to thrive and grow, and we'll definitely be hiring them in the future. read more

Although owners maybe jaded by now by all the 5- starz reviews, I have no options not to yelp out ***** MORE. Although due to the unique facade of my mom's 2 story townhouse Swede couldn't fully service our gas fire log / chimney TERRI was terrific evaluating my case over the phone. She spent almost 15 minutes with me explaining current design features required by law. Enough to convince me of great risk and liability of gas lines and open flames in a rental unit. Had the gas line plugged off !! read more

They were great, very efficient. Told us everything we needed and even referred us to someone who did what we needed help with that they don't specialize in. Cleaned up after they were done working like they were never there. Even sent pictures and a report later on what needed to be done and what they reconnected. The cost was reasonable and they explained everything before doing it. Definitely would use them again and recommend them to anyone who needed their services. read more

Spoke with this company just now and explained my difficult fireplace situation with 100 year-old home. The person I spoke to was extremely knowledgeable and even though he was unable to help me based off of the condition of my fireplaces, he was able to give me two referrals for professionals who could help us get our fireplaces up and running. Very knowledgeable, very professional and very helpful. read more