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Chimney Sweeps, Inc

Chimney or Fireplace Service, Brick or Stone Fireplace Installation, Brick or Stone Fireplace Repair,

About us

Chimney Sweeps Inc. in Lakeside, CA offers a comprehensive array of services dedicated to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your chimney and fireplace system. With decades of experience serving the San Diego County community since 1985, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of chimney-related solutions. Our services encompass a wide range of essential chimney and fireplace care, from regular maintenance to intricate repairs. Chimney Sweeps Inc. is known for its thorough chimney inspections, a critical step in identifying potential issues that could pose safety risks or compromise the functionality of your heating appliance. Our certified technicians meticulously examine every aspect of your chimney system, including flue liners, chimney caps, dampers, fireboxes, and masonry. Regardless of whether you utilize a wood-burning, gas, or electric heating source, our experts possess the expertise to evaluate each type and provide you with a comprehensive assessment. In addition to inspections, our team is well-equipped to handle repairs of varying complexities. From minor fixes like repairing cracks in masonry to more extensive tasks such as chimney rebuilding, our technicians are committed to restoring your chimney to its optimal condition. We specialize in addressing issues like chimney leaks, deteriorating liners, damaged fireboxes, and malfunctioning dampers. By promptly addressing these problems, we prevent further damage and ensure the safety of your home and family. Chimney Sweeps Inc. takes pride in offering installation services for a variety of supplemental heating appliances. Our skilled crews work closely with homeowners to guide them through the process of selecting and installing manufactured fireplaces, heating stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets. With an emphasis on safety and compliance, we ensure that all installations meet the necessary codes and regulations.

Business highlights

40 years of experience

Services we offer

chimney sweeping and cleaning, leaky chimney repair, masonry repair and chimney rebuilding,, chimney waterproofing, chimney and fireplace inspections, installation of manufactured, expert guidance for wood, gas, and electric heating options., fireplaces, heating stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets, firebox repair and rebuilding, and, repair of chimney tops and crowns, chimney liners, fireboxes, and all other components,

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.6450 Reviews
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78%
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Showing 1-25 of 450 reviews
Tom E.
Mar 2025
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Went well, answered my concerns

Alexxes C.
Aug 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Great service and attention to detail. I have had a few of their guys out over the years and they’ve always taken great care of the fireplace and chimney and been extra crest with my tile roof, which can be finicky.

Ryan L.
Aug 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are very friendly and knowledgeable. The technician that came out took the time to explain everything to me to help me understand how the chimney and fireplace work and why he recommended the repairs he did. And ever since the work was done, our fireplace has been burning cleaner and actually feels safe for my home and my family. Thank you all so much!!

Mia K.
Apr 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
They were very professional and got the job done at time of quote.
Response from Chimney Sweeps, Inc
"We are very happy that we were able to help you. Please let us know if you need anything else."

Chloe B.
Apr 2023
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We had a great experience. The rate was fair and the technician was on time. We would use them again.
Response from Chimney Sweeps, Inc
"Very kind of you to leave us a review. We hope to see you again next year and truly appreciate your business. :)"

Heather M.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Honest, thorough and friendly. They told me everything that needed to be done and nothing that didn't. :)

Judith O.
Oct 2021
3.0
I had some problems with them. They did rectified them but it took them coming back 2 or 3 times so I wasn't really happy about that. They did the job but they left a terrible mess afterwards. I'm so disappointed because they portrait themselves as being excellent in their field, their very long term reputation but the way that they fixed the inside of the chimney is disappointing.

Tony O.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great, very satisfied.

Ernest R.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The did a thorough job of cleaning my chimney.

Jennifer N.
Aug 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Perfectly - they were awesome! We’re going to use them for our fireplace cleaning towards winter.

Lynn L.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$184
Awesome!!! Definitely hire again and highly recommend.

Sherrie M.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Everything went well.

Lisa R.
Dec 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Great! Explained all needed work and didn’t try to upsale

Ted E.
May 2019
1.0
We had a chimney sweep years ago with these guys. They keep calling even though we've asked them not to. They need to take a hint when a homeowner asks them to stop calling. They are incredibly pestering. And when they call they make it sound like they know us so well - always during dinner time. Do NOT use them unless you want them to constantly call you thereafter.
Response from Chimney Sweeps, Inc
"Evening [Member Name Removed], Very sorry that you have had issues with phone calls. It is company policy that if a current or past customer calls into the office and asks not to be call. They need not even have a reason, they are removed from it. We also know that the time we call our customers for their annual inspections will not always work for everyone. But after being in business for 37 plus years we know that the best time to reach our customers is between 4pm and 8pm. 80% of our customers work during the day and it is the best window to reach them. It is also company policy that we call our customers on a 10 month cycle. Unless we came out the year before then it is once a year. So if a person does not do an annual inspection then they are printed to be called every 10-months. Now we will call 7 times over a 2 week period and if the customer answers and says not interested this year. We don't call for another 10-months. If after 7 calls we don't reach them, we stop for 10 more months. There is absolutely no reason to call a person more than that. Anyway, please except our apologies for your troubles. We wish you well. Warm Wishes, Chimney Sweeps"

Darol C.
May 2019
1.0
$99
2 workers arrived on time and proceeded to clean chimney. Upon completion and my inquiry as to how the work had gone, I was informed that I needed 2 additional procedures at a cost of $6,500. In addition, the invoice I received stated the fireplace was "unsafe to use." They offered to discount the work by $1,000. I did not commit and indicated that I would have to think about it. After pondering the amount involved, I decided that a second opinion would probably be in order. Last evening, I received a call from a representative of Chimney Sweeps, Inc. who offered an additional discount of $150 for the removal of the third stage soot. This person also indicated that they wouldn't know if the second procedure installing a thermocrete reline would be necessary until they checked the chimney with a camera. This was not mentioned during the initial visit when it was stated that this process was needed, at a cost of $4,500. In the meantime, I contacted another vendor listed on Angie's List. This company arrived today and did another inspection. Conclusion, I didn't need either one of the work items proposed by Chimney Sweeps, Inc. This company's only recommendation was that I use a Stage 2 creosote remover to treat wood before the wood is burned. Bottom line here is that I would strongly suggest getting a second opinion before agreeing to work proposed by Chimney Sweeps, Inc.

Catherine B.
Mar 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The owner came out to inspect our chimney and was able to the work the same day. He was a pleasure to work with and clearly loved what he does. He took the time to explain in detail the types of cement and layers that would be needed to repair the cracks on the top of our chimney as well as put in a new spark guard. Did everything necessary for a working fireplace for us to enjoy for winter. Gave recommendations for further work down the road when we are ready. Was not pushy about more work than what was necessary. Would recommend.

Susan L.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Have three fireplaces. All the chimneys needed a lot of repair work and needed chimney caps. Went ahead and had them to do all the work. Obviously was much more expensive than just having one chimney swept. Would hire them again.

Michael Y.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Well. Quick response

Robert K.
Dec 2018
1.0
I used one of their promotions to get my chimney swept and an inspection of my fireplace integrity. I can't judge their chimney cleaning quality, but their motivation is to up-sell on an outrageous scale. After having a number of competitors come and also inspect my fireplace, Chimney Sweep, Inc stood alone with not informing me that my fireplace was rusted, unsafe and should not be used until dramatic repairs were made. Not only did Chimney Sweep, Inc not tell me about my unsafe rusted fireplace flue, but they proceed to quote me over $3000 for a chase and cap which would not make the fireplace safe to use. All their competitors quoted a price of under $1000 for the chase and cap, but would not take the job without performing repairs to the flue or a complete replacement. I am surprised they have a good of a rating as they do considering this kind of behavior. I have documents from Chimney Sweep, Inc, photos and documents from their competitors to support my claims.

Paul R.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
It was a terrific service. They had more work to be done and had it completed. The service worked out fine.

Margaret C.
Jun 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Workers were very professional and extremely thorough. They were aware that there would be no opportunity for repeat business for this particular house, yet were no less thorough.

Kathe S.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I hired the company to perform a regular cleaning and inspection. They found that there was a problem with the chimney where i connected to the roof. In addition, the current design was not up to code and gas piping corroded so they brought the entire chimney unit up to code. It was a bit more than I planned, but I can have a fire in comfort.

Fred L.
Apr 2018
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
They replaced the cap on the chimney (the previous cap had been incompetently installed by a handyman). They replaced the gas burner and the artificial logs. Everything went well. Quality work.

Mike C.
Feb 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well. The family based service providers were friendly, efficient and thorough.

Mary M.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Chimney Sweeps pressures you to have them out to inspect your fireplace and chimney every year even though it is not used. They repeatedly make appointments without the customer's input.
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FAQ

Chimney Sweeps, Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Chimney Sweeps, Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer free project estimates.

No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer emergency services.

No, Chimney Sweeps, Inc does not offer warranties.