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Chimney Sweeps, Inc
4.5(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Chimney Sweeps Inc. comes out to my home every year for an inspection and cleaning when needed. I live in an older apartment and annual inspections put me at ease that my fireplace is always safe to use. Their technicians are always very polite, professional and have a lot of knowledge. I also love that they are a family-owned business, and I am supporting a local company."
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Chimney Sweep Masters
4.6(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Johnathan with Chimney Sweep Masters was pleasant to work with came in prompt on time inspected and cleaned our fireplace addressed some minor repairs explained and showed what he was doing throughout the service."
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+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
130 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We decided to remodel our outdated bathroom, and McCormick Home Builders was a fantastic choice. Khaled and the team delivered high-quality work within the timeline and our budget. Every detail, from the tile work to the lighting, was beautifully done. They communicated well throughout, keeping us informed at every step, and the end result was truly a spa-like bathroom we can enjoy daily. We’d love to work with them again!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by24%of homeowners
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Yara Home Services
3.9(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, 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! provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent work

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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Judithcleaning services
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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“I believe my skills and experience make me a strong candidate for cleaning services on Angi. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and hardworking. I take pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and well-maintained. I always make sure to complete my work efficiently and meet high standards of quality to ensure customer satisfaction.”

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trujano Roofing
2.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

\n\nWe 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.

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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sea’s Cleaning Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We at Sea’s Cleaning Solutions offer cleaning services to maintain smiling faces and calm minds. We understand that a clean space offers a peace of mind. Let us provide with all our cleaning solutions.

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FAQs for chimney sweeping projects in Encinitas, CA

While it’s possible to sweep your own chimney, it’s usually not a good idea for two reasons. First, inexperienced DIYers are more likely to miss areas of the chimney, which still leaves the risk of house fire due to the remaining residue. Second, chimney sweeping seems like a simple process, but it’s highly dangerous. Soot and creosote are both carcinogenic and can cause breathing issues and lung damage. If you don’t take the same safety precautions that professionals do, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious bodily harm.

You should plan to ask your chimney sweeper questions about the cleaning process they intend to use, the project timeline, and more to get a sense of which professional is right for the job:

  • What is your process for cleaning chimneys?

  • How long will the process take?

  • Will you protect my floors from soot and debris?

  • Will you do a chimney inspection, too?

  • Do you have certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fire Institute (NFI)?

  • Will you need access to my roof?

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.

In some cases, you don’t need to do anything to prepare for chimney sweeping, but professionals always appreciate leaving the area clean and easy to access. As such, it’s a good idea to move fireplace accessories like screens and fire tending tools out of the way, and lay down tarps of drop cloths around your fireplace opening to help keep your floors clean. Laying down a plastic sheet under those cloths or tarps is a good idea if your fireplace is surrounded by carpeting, just to add extra protection. Finally, secure any pets or children away from the work area.

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.

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