"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/belmont/mister-chimney-cleaning-and-repairs%2C-inc-reviews-211505.htm"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Systematic Home Inspections","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John H."},"reviewBody":"I had John inspect an older home I was purchasing. The home hadn't been occupied for a few years, so I needed a very thorough inspection. John went into great detail in his report, and even covered some specific areas that I had questions on. I live in a different state, and he was great to communicate and handle everything over the phone and email. I will definitely be recommending John in the future. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/allen/systematic-home-inspections-reviews-6473462.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Quick Electric Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna M."},"reviewBody":"They did the inspection but I felt they were giving quotes for work that didn't need to be done."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/fl/fleming-island/quick-electric-service-reviews-216965.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Lovett & Lovett Roofing Co Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"David B."},"reviewBody":"Everything was fine. Turns out I didn't need an inspection, just an estimate. He was straight forward, knew what he was doing and saved me from paying for an inspection I didn't need."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/oakland/lovett-and-lovett-roofing-co-inc-reviews-2994713.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"MICHAEL BROWN CONSTRUCTION INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Colby S."},"reviewBody":"His inspection report was thorough, detailed, properly sectioned with pictures and relevant information. He is a personable fellow and easy to get along with. Would recommend without reservation."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/coos-bay/michael-brown-construction-inc-reviews-5426197.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"The Irish Sweep","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Elizabeth N."},"reviewBody":"They invited me to come and see when they did the camera inspection inside the chimney so that I could see everything that they were talking about, which was nice."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/alameda/the-irish-sweep-reviews-211206.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Live Oak Structural Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"EMILY V."},"reviewBody":"The person who came was very thorough. He is used by many people around here. He spent quite a bit of time doing the inspection. He came highly rated by a Realtor. The report that he gave was very detailed."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/berkeley/live-oak-structural-inc-reviews-264757.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Top Hat & Tails Corp Professional Chimney Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Molly S."},"reviewBody":"It was pretty quick and thorough. They cleaned the chimney and then double checked the flue for the furnace in the basement. He asked me how long it had been since I had it swept before and he recommended every two years. It impressed me that he didn't recommend doing it every year just to get my money. Said he would send me a reminder in 2011. He also gave me a $10 discount."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nj/belleville/top-hat-and-tails-corp-professional-chimney-services-reviews-234583.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"FIDELITY ROOFING CO","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MARY T."},"reviewBody":"We asked for a work estimate to repair/replace our aging roof. Because it has a tile section, a flat section, skylights, and needed gutter work, we wanted some sort of breakdown of the work that needed to be done, since we were not sure if we could do it all at once. After arriving at our house, on time, they told us they had to charge us $250 to do a thorough inspection. Several days late, we got an estimate that was over $20,000. It had almost no explanation of the charges and no itemization at all. We have a small Berkeley house. Another contracter did the work for about half of that. We got much more detailed information about estimated charges from the other roofer who did not charge us for their \"inspection.\""},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/emeryville/fidelity-roofing-co-reviews-347030.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Albany, CA
Last update on October 14, 2025
Pat M.
1.0
12/2015
The company resource another company to come and do the inspection. It ended up that first could not do the job correctly so i had to pay him travel cost and for services he couldn't do. Then had to spend more to get another plumber that was resourced out from this company to get him to...
Betty D.
5.0
07/2014
He came in to see the chimney on the inside and then he went outside with his ladder and went on the roof to check to see if there was a damper . My chimney does not have one as it hasn't been used in over 50 years. He gave me a price to have one installed on the chimney itself not inside...
John H.
5.0
06/2014
I had John inspect an older home I was purchasing. The home hadn't been occupied for a few years, so I needed a very thorough inspection. John went into great detail in his report, and even covered some specific areas that I had questions on. I live in a different state, and he was great to...
Anna M.
3.0
09/2013
They did the inspection but I felt they were giving quotes for work that didn't need to be done.
David B.
5.0
08/2013
Everything was fine. Turns out I didn't need an inspection, just an estimate. He was straight forward, knew what he was doing and saved me from paying for an inspection I didn't need.
Colby S.
5.0
07/2012
His inspection report was thorough, detailed, properly sectioned with pictures and relevant information. He is a personable fellow and easy to get along with. Would recommend without reservation.
Elizabeth N.
5.0
06/2012
They invited me to come and see when they did the camera inspection inside the chimney so that I could see everything that they were talking about, which was nice.
It was pretty quick and thorough. They cleaned the chimney and then double checked the flue for the furnace in the basement. He asked me how long it had been since I had it swept before and he recommended every two years. It impressed me that he didn't recommend doing it every year just to...
Mary T.
1.0
03/2007
We asked for a work estimate to repair/replace our aging roof. Because it has a tile section, a flat section, skylights, and needed gutter work, we wanted some sort of breakdown of the work that needed to be done, since we were not sure if we could do it all at once. After arriving at our...
We are a family owned business that offer a high quality and experience and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are experienced and dedicated to our service and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today!
"Excellent, prompt, on time,professional, friendly."
Dan A on August 2025
We are a family owned business that offer a high quality and experience and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are experienced and dedicated to our service and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today!
"Excellent, prompt, on time,professional, friendly."
Marco's Gutter Cleaning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"very quick did not schedule it out for a long wait. With the rain hitting now I am very grateful for that even if it was a bit high I think."
Linda B on December 2022
Marco's Gutter Cleaning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"very quick did not schedule it out for a long wait. With the rain hitting now I am very grateful for that even if it was a bit high I think."
With years experience in the industry, Chimney Sweep Masters is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. I have the know-how to tackle everything! Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would our own. Give us a call today!
"At first I was unhappy with the pro did not clean correctly but returned and completed it correctly."
Clare A on June 2025
With years experience in the industry, Chimney Sweep Masters is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. I have the know-how to tackle everything! Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would our own. Give us a call today!
"At first I was unhappy with the pro did not clean correctly but returned and completed it correctly."
Northstar Construction Inc was built upon the foundation of integrity. Because of our dedication to this principle, we assure to stand by our work as it is our responsibility to Northstar provide a full spectrum of services including: General Construction ? Roofing, Remodeling, Painting, Masonry, Fireplace Inspection. We service residential, commercial, apartments, condominiums including HOA's
"Rep does not respond to calls, texts, emails. Paid $17,000 upfront after 17 months the required engineers drawing submitted and permit obtained. Concrete footer for screen extension poured (at more than twice estimate). Two fence posts were also replaced. Now told screen and roof price increased $13.000 over orig estimate and rep will not explain what the differences were to justify additional cost. He keeps saying I asked for an upgrade, I did not. After getting him on the phone a couple weeks ago, he asked if he could call me back then no call back. After two weeks, I fired him today and now he wants to charge me for work he billed me for that was not done. His name is Peter Evins. I contacted his superior with North Star at their main office months ago when I could not get a response from Peter. He became upset that I was contacting him although I told him Peter was not answering my communications and for what I had paid out I was anxious about this deal. He basically told me never to contact him again to keep contacting Peter."
Mary S on July 2024
Northstar Construction Inc was built upon the foundation of integrity. Because of our dedication to this principle, we assure to stand by our work as it is our responsibility to Northstar provide a full spectrum of services including: General Construction ? Roofing, Remodeling, Painting, Masonry, Fireplace Inspection. We service residential, commercial, apartments, condominiums including HOA's
"Rep does not respond to calls, texts, emails. Paid $17,000 upfront after 17 months the required engineers drawing submitted and permit obtained. Concrete footer for screen extension poured (at more than twice estimate). Two fence posts were also replaced. Now told screen and roof price increased $13.000 over orig estimate and rep will not explain what the differences were to justify additional cost. He keeps saying I asked for an upgrade, I did not. After getting him on the phone a couple weeks ago, he asked if he could call me back then no call back. After two weeks, I fired him today and now he wants to charge me for work he billed me for that was not done. His name is Peter Evins. I contacted his superior with North Star at their main office months ago when I could not get a response from Peter. He became upset that I was contacting him although I told him Peter was not answering my communications and for what I had paid out I was anxious about this deal. He basically told me never to contact him again to keep contacting Peter."
At SDI Insulation, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!
"Joe come out to make sure everything is ok with the project"
David P on October 2022
At SDI Insulation, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!
"Joe come out to make sure everything is ok with the project"
At United Chimney Service, Inc., we are a full-service masonry and concrete business with over 37 years in the trade. Our specialty is custom built fireplaces places and outdoor kitchens. We are fully licensed and insured and we can give you a free estimate. Please call us today. We also clean dryer vents and kitchen exhaust systems. We install pizza ovens, fireplace facades, stone, masonry, and pavers. We are Masonry and General Contractor California Contractor License #570119
"Project not completed yet"
Ignace P on February 2025
At United Chimney Service, Inc., we are a full-service masonry and concrete business with over 37 years in the trade. Our specialty is custom built fireplaces places and outdoor kitchens. We are fully licensed and insured and we can give you a free estimate. Please call us today. We also clean dryer vents and kitchen exhaust systems. We install pizza ovens, fireplace facades, stone, masonry, and pavers. We are Masonry and General Contractor California Contractor License #570119
Top-notch chimney sweep, cleaning, inspection, repair, and masonry services in the East Bay and all surrounding areas and counties. We have a team of dedicated professionals to ensure that your chimney system is clean, safe, and functioning properly. Additionally, we provide affordable dryer vent cleaning and repair services for both residential and commercial properties. We use the latest equipment and technology to provide the best possible service and exceed your expectations. Contact A Cozy Chimney Services today to schedule an appointment today.
Top-notch chimney sweep, cleaning, inspection, repair, and masonry services in the East Bay and all surrounding areas and counties. We have a team of dedicated professionals to ensure that your chimney system is clean, safe, and functioning properly. Additionally, we provide affordable dryer vent cleaning and repair services for both residential and commercial properties. We use the latest equipment and technology to provide the best possible service and exceed your expectations. Contact A Cozy Chimney Services today to schedule an appointment today.
-Have been in business for 5+ years. -Care about delivering quality every time as that is what keeps ua in business. -No job is to big or to small and will treat all jobs with same importance no matter what the size. -Specialize in interior renovations and new construction/ Residential and commercial. -Will save you your building head aches. So you just get to enjoy the results of the work.
-Have been in business for 5+ years. -Care about delivering quality every time as that is what keeps ua in business. -No job is to big or to small and will treat all jobs with same importance no matter what the size. -Specialize in interior renovations and new construction/ Residential and commercial. -Will save you your building head aches. So you just get to enjoy the results of the work.
CleanyWell is dedicated to enhancing indoor air quality across the region. With a skilled team and cutting-edge equipment, we offer Air Duct, Dryer Vent, Chimney, Carpet, and Solar Panel Cleaning services. Our commitment is to a cleaner, healthier living environment for every customer
CleanyWell is dedicated to enhancing indoor air quality across the region. With a skilled team and cutting-edge equipment, we offer Air Duct, Dryer Vent, Chimney, Carpet, and Solar Panel Cleaning services. Our commitment is to a cleaner, healthier living environment for every customer
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FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Albany, CA
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
The cost to install a fireplace is $2,440 on average. This cost can range from $150 to $8,000 or more, depending on the type of fireplace, the materials used, and the size.
Electric fireplaces cost around $1,000 to install, and mostly only require wiring installation. Installing a wood fireplace from scratch could cost upwards of $10,000, depending on the foundation needed to support the weight of the fireplace. In addition, gas fireplaces can cost between $2,500 and $10,000.
The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.
The cost to remodel your fireplace is $1,200 on average. This cost can range from $400 to $2,000, depending on the extent of work needed.
If you add a hearth to your fireplace, you can expect to pay between $3 and $200per square foot. However, if you're refacing your fireplace, the price tag will depend on your chosen materials. If choosing tile, you can pay between $1 and $50per square foot, depending on the design. Stone is a more expensive material, averaging between $60 and $70 per square foot.
On average, chimney repairs cost about $455. However, because of the vast range of potential repairs needed, the cost to repair a chimney ranges widely from $160 to $15,000, depending on the type and extent of repairs required.
The Albany, CA homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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