The Chimney Guy

(408 reviews)

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!

AAA Chimney Sweep & Fire Protection

(78 reviews)

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.

Great customer service. They were able to give me prices for removing my antenna, installing a cap,…read moreand an inspection right away and up front. Job was done efficiently and they explained everything to me. I'm happy with their work.

Mr Chimney Sweep Services

(169 reviews)

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.

Danny was honest and thorough. He put a chimney cap on and also did a camera inspection of the…read morechimney and provided a detailed report. His pricing was very reasonable. I would definitely use him again.

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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.

The L.A. Sweep

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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.

Pacific Fireside

(134 reviews)

I had Pacific Fireside do work for me at the end of last year, and overall, I'm really happy with…read morehow everything turned out. We had a strong soot smell coming from our fireplace, likely from years of wood burning by the previous owners. Eli initially recommended a full cleaning along with gas logs and a top-sealing damper. When that didn't fully resolve the issue, he came back out to reassess and suggested installing a full gas insert as the next step. What I really appreciated was that Eli credited us for the previous work (gas logs and damper) and helped us choose an insert that made sense. The only hiccup we experienced was with the third-party vendor supplying the insert, since we initially had to pay them directly and ran into some issues. However, Eli stepped in, handled the situation, and arranged to pay the vendor himself, allowing us to reimburse him instead--which made things much smoother. Throughout both the initial service and the final installation, his crew was prompt, courteous, and efficient.

Jeff helped us inspect an old chimney/gas fireplace and get it fixed up with a nice new log and…read moresafety key. The crew was on time, professional, and got everything done quickly with no hassle at all. The price was exactly as quoted and everything looks and works great.

Royal Chimney Sweeps

(210 reviews)

Highly recommend! Had two chimneys cleaned and Armond fixed an issue that I wasn't aware of, but…read morewould have become a problem. Armond is responsive, thorough, offers fair pricing. He's is also a very nice and trustworthy person. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Excellent service! He quickly diagnosed the issue with my electric fireplace and had it working…read moreagain. Professional, knowledgeable, and punctual. He explained everything clearly and the repair was done at a fair price.

Mary Poppins Chimney Service

(259 reviews)

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

This is my second time using Mary Poppins chimney sweep and Danny does a great job! He does a free…read moreinspection and tells you about your chimney with recommendations and sealed The gap around my gas line after he swept the chimney. I feel confident about burning wood in the fireplace and that it is safe to use this season.

Chimney Sweep Masters

(88 reviews)

The technician was very helpful, gave us the best ideas on what to do with our unusable fireplace…read more I also appreciate their communication and how prompt they are on helping with any further touch ups we needed.

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.

Dryer Vents Express

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I was getting a new washer and dryer delivered but at the last minute, my wife suggested that we…read moreshould get the dryer vents cleaned before installing the new dryer and we are very happy that we got it done. I chose Dryer Vents Express based on their positive reviews and they did not disappoint. Carlos was very quick to respond and sent over two of his guys the very next day after I initially sent the online request for a quote at 9pm the night before. They were very professional and efficient and just after a few minutes of starting the job, they were able to remove so much trapped lint including a huge strand of lint that even shocked them. They continued to remove a bunch more lint and cleaned up everything once they were done. The price was very reasonable and will make sure to schedule with them every 6-12 months to make sure my dryer vents remain clean! Thanks guys!

Called these guys at the last minute for a vent clean out. They fit me right in, came and did the…read morework in less than an hour. Amazing! Worth every penny. Very professional! You definitely want to keep them in your log for repairs. It is so rare to find a good reputable company. They did not disappoint at all. Definitely keeping them on speed dial! Thanks guys!!!!

LA Duct Cleaning

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I had a great experience with David! My dryer duct was extremely clogged, and he quickly…read moreidentified the problem and got everything cleaned out thoroughly. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what was causing the issue and how he fixed it. His pricing was very fair, especially considering the quality of the work and the peace of mind it provided. The whole process was smooth, and it's a huge relief knowing my dryer is running safely and efficiently again. I really appreciate David's expertise, great service, and honest pricing. I highly recommend him and LA Duct Cleaning to anyone who needs their dryer vent or duct cleaned!

I recently hired LA Duct Cleaning and had a great experience from start to finish. My wife and I…read morerecently purchased our fixer upper home and quickly realized the HVAC system was in desperate need of a deep clean. There was a significant amount of debris built up within the ducts and vents, so we wanted to get it handled properly before settling in. The two technicians who arrived were punctual and highly professional throughout the process. They did a thorough job cleaning out every vent and duct related to the system, leaving everything much cleaner than they found it. I also want to give a special thanks to Jose for his help in coordinating the service and making sure the job got done smoothly. If you are looking for reliable and professional HVAC cleaning, I highly recommend this team!

Flores Artscape

(439 reviews)

I was looking for a complete backyard makeover - with pavers, saltillo tiles, artificial turf, and…read moremulched areas. I reached out to Flores Artscape on yelp and received a call back almost immediately and was able to schedule an estimate/consultation for the next day. Jason swung by at the agreed upon time (he even texted me his ETA) and as we walked through the job site, he listened to me describe my vision and immediately understood the look I was going for. He offered suggestions without being pushy and helped me visualize the potential of my project. Jason provided his estimate the following day as promised. He was proactive in looking for ways we could descope my project to fit within my budget. He made himself available to discuss modifications over the phone, and responded to my texts and emails promptly. I ultimately went an different direction with my hardscaping, but would consider Flores Artscape for any future full-service landscaping company in a heartbeat. I highly recommend them!

I had a good experience with the Flores Artscape team They were quick to come do an estimate and…read moreconsultation. They later helped to clear out all our weeds, planted new succulents, bushes, plants, and added a fruit tree--which leveled up our yard. They also fixed some issues with our irrigation system, which was a huge plus. You can really tell Ramuldo and Eric care about what they do. They were super knowledgeable about plants, trees, and even local wildlife, which made the whole process feel really thoughtful and not just like a quick job. It did take a few visits to get everything done, but honestly, the end result was worth it. I'd trust them again for future landscaping projects

Premium Air Duct Cleaning

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I had several ducts and furnace cleaning done by this company . They send two people , Gabriel and…read morePeter . They both were very thorough in their work, hard working and professional. Gabriel explained the process and answered all my concerns . They both worked efficiently as a team and cleaned after the work . I will certainly recommend this company and these team .

I used Premium Air Duct Cleaning to clean my dryer duct. The prior owners likely never cleaned the…read moredryer. Gabriel showed up to my residence early. He did an amazing job and was very polite. My dryer is finally working correctly! 5 stars!

Smart Sprinkler Repair

(219 reviews)

We had a great experience with Richie / Smart Sprinkler Repair.Tree roots had completely cracked my…read moresprinkler causing a major leak. He dug right in, safely cut out the problematic root, and replaced the damaged parts perfectly. He made sure the rest of my zones were running smoothly before leaving and left my yard looking neat. Professional, efficient, and highly recommended for tough irrigation repairs!"

Thank you so much for coming to our home to fix the sprinklers. You are the greatest, the kindest…read moreand I so appreciate all you good work. Richie knew my system although he had never seen it before and just fixed all our issues. I would highly recommend Smart Sprinkler Repair for all your sprinkler problems!

Danny’s Concrete

(29 reviews)

I wish I could give him 10 stars. We are having a wedding in our yard in a couple of weeks and…read moreDanny came to the rescue and redid our patio beautifully and quickly. He listens to what you want and makes patio dreams come true at a fair price. Thank you Danny, we love it!!

Danny's Concrete did an amazing job from start to finish. We had them replace all our concrete in…read morethe front and back yards. They were able to salvage our brick borders and repaired/replaced any of the bricks that were damaged. They also replaced our drain pipes which had roots growing in them. Danny was so professional and communicated daily about the work. He was always so pleasant and reassuring about my concerns. He and his crew worked late to get the job done and we appreciated that. We would highly recommend them, they did an awesome job and the outcome is beautiful!

DG Sandblasting

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Clean quick and efficient,sand blasted my soot covered roof framing after a house fire! Great price…read moretoo!

I'm glad I found Sandblasting Inc. here on Yelp and all the 5 star reviews are well deserved. They…read moredid a thorough job removing our old paint from our basement wall. The boss Gilbert is fair and responsible-- His technician may or may not have accidentally disconnected our safe stop switch on our garage door opener and forgot to reconnect it, so it stopped working. I had to call a garage door technician. Gilbert took ownership and covered the technician service charge, which I'm very grateful for. Sandblasting Inc. hold themselves to high standard and it's a company you can trust to do a good job at a fair price. Thanks Gilbert, we'll reach out again for any future sandblast needs.

MDM Custom Remodeling

(199 reviews)

I reached out to MDM back in early 2025 and met with Mike right away so he could look at my…read moreproperty and walk me through what my wife and I wanted for our project. Throughout the entire process, Mike was very professional and the level of expertise he exhibited was obvious. Before Mike, I had met with 3 other contractors to compare services and quotes but what sealed the deal for me was the 3D render service Mike offered. It was affordable and it would be free if you end up going with MDM for your remodel. Mike was able to get the renderings to me very quickly and made adjustments whenever we wanted to change something. Seeing the details of the renderings really brought what we were envisioning to life and helped with the design process. Fast forward to beginning of demo/construction, Mike's employees were impressively fast and efficient at their jobs, but what really impressed me was how clean they kept our property after each day of work. And that stated true throughout the entire process of our 7 month renovation. During construction, if there were any last minute changes, Mike would always try to cater to our needs whenever possible. Even if subcontractors made mistakes with anything, Mike would make sure it is fixed and perfect right away. Keep in mind, you can't rely on Mike for everything (as much as you might want to). You really do have to do your research (in terms of design, finishing materials, sourcing those materials, and getting them delivered on time) and know exactly what you want and how you want it, that way, Mike can plan and put into action what needs to be done. After this entire process, we are extremely happy we got this project completed with MDM. What really sets them apart is the quality of work, dependability, and the great people that work for MDM. Shoutout to Mario! They really respected our home and were very considerate of us during construction. Even after everything was finished, they guaranteed that they would come back and fix anything that needed fixing. Cannot recommend them enough if you want to improve or build your new home!

We had a great experience with MDM Remodeling on our downstairs, so we hired them again for our…read moreupstairs guest bathroom and they delivered again. Shawn was easy to reach, responsive, and great to work with throughout the project. The crew showed up on time, kept things clean, and finished everything in under 5 weeks. We did new tile, vanity, lighting, and a walk-in shower, and the quality really shows. Hard to find a contractor this consistent and reliable. Pricing felt fair too, especially for the level of work. Definitely recommend MDM Remodeling if you're doing a bathroom remodel in Los Angeles we'll be using them again.

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Really a great experience from the thoroughness of their inspection to the timeliness in making the repairs, to them insuring the cleanliness of their on site work . They did a great job sealing firebox cracks, filling flue liner joints with mortar and replacing a round liner in the flue which had so many twists and turns inside the chimney, they were truly miracle workers-- to insure project was completed as promised. I would highly recommend them to any condo/homeowner as their service at every level was truly outstanding!! ( from office staff responsiveness- Sandy- to on site work professionalism/performance of John and the crew). Thank You Chimney Guy!! read more

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I recently hired The Chimney Guy for a chimney inspection on a new home I'm purchasing. He was professional, thorough, and punctual. When there was a pricing confusion, he handled it courteously and negotiated a better price for both of us and apologized for the confusion and agreed to communicate more effectively in the future. I highly recommended for reliable, fair service and will be using The Chimney Guy in the future if any issues should arise. read more

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I work in real estate and I used "The Chimney Guy" for my inspection. Lance was the representative, who was extremely informative and professional. He did a great job pointing out issues but not causing any alarms to the buyer. In other words, he pointed out which issues are big and which ones are small. I highly recommend using "The Chimney Guy" for chimney/fireplace inspections and asking for Lance as the inspector. read more

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Great same day service! Very decent and fair pricing. Came out for a service call the very next day and serviced/cleaned two of our fireplaces. Very happy! read more

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BAD Business!! The Chimney Guy properly sucks, they don't stand behind their work. Don't waste your money on this business. read more

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Eddie came to my house today. He was on time, very professional, and I can absolutely recommend this service. read more

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They quoted $200 in email but when I called for an appointment I was told that it would be $359

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Very happy with their chimney cleaning services. Highly recommend!

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Great service, attention, follow through and follow up.

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(61 reviews)

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.

Fiddler On The Roof Chimney Service

4.6

(148 reviews)

Fixed the problem right away thanks! In addition they thoroughly cleaned the fireplace and the…read moreglass stones inside.

This company provided an outstanding service from stat to finish. They inspected, provided a…read moreprofessional report with images of the damaged areas in the chimney, their recommendations and costs of repair. They performed repairs professionally , cleaned up thoroughly, provided images of the repair in a followup report. Even repaired my outdoor fire pit that had never worked properly for 2 year before they left. They left me with best recommendations on use of the fireplace and fire pit. I was very pleased with their work and feel safe using my fireplac. Worth every penny! Highly recommend Fiddler on the Roof

Royal Chimney Sweeps

(210 reviews)

Highly recommend! Had two chimneys cleaned and Armond fixed an issue that I wasn't aware of, but…read morewould have become a problem. Armond is responsive, thorough, offers fair pricing. He's is also a very nice and trustworthy person. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Excellent service! He quickly diagnosed the issue with my electric fireplace and had it working…read moreagain. Professional, knowledgeable, and punctual. He explained everything clearly and the repair was done at a fair price.

Chimney Sweep Masters

(88 reviews)

The technician was very helpful, gave us the best ideas on what to do with our unusable fireplace…read more I also appreciate their communication and how prompt they are on helping with any further touch ups we needed.

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.

Mary Poppins Chimney Service