"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/sacramento/harmon-home-inspections-reviews-265413.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Bay Area Rodent Solutions","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"KEKE T."},"reviewBody":"Chris Saldana was out inspector. He is AWESOME. Very knowledgeable and professional. Did a thorough inspection of the home for rats. HIGHLY recommend this company! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/campbell/bay-area-rodent-solutions-reviews-2343617.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"MISTER CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS, INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Deborah B."},"reviewBody":"Purchased a deal on Angie's list to have our chimney inspected and cleaned. We've never used the fireplace but believe the previous owners had so decided to get it checked out to see if it was usable. Received an email within the hr from them to schedule an appt at a time convenient for me 2 days later. Two men arrived to perform the work. They were courteous, clean, and proficient, and left things clean. They clearly explained what would be needed to make the fireplace/chimney safe for use and cleaned the fireplace and chimney. I had to contact the main office to get a bid on what the repairs would cost as the technicians could not provide that. A bid was provided via email within a few hours. Still considering whether to go forward with the repairs but appreciate the work and interactions I've had so far with this company. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/belmont/mister-chimney-cleaning-and-repairs%2C-inc-reviews-211505.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"GRACE & GLORY PAINTING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Binyuan C."},"reviewBody":"The contract was to have one coat primer and two coats of painting, but today when we do the roof, we found the paint peels around the chimney and there were no primer at all. I am so disappointed! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/grace-and-glory-painting-reviews-463761.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Switched Electric","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Brian S."},"reviewBody":"Great experience. I purchased the $49 home inspection from Angie's list. Seth (owner) came out to evaluate my house, spending a good hour and a half inspecting everything. In fact, he went ahead and fixed the wiring on a 3-way switch during his inspection. He supplied me with a very thorough report including photographs. I then hired them to install a few ceiling fans and perform some of the repairs. Nathan came out to perform the installation. He was very polite, careful and knowledgeable. All in all good experience and they will be my go-to electricians for future projects. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/monterey/switched-electric-reviews-6218246.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Jda Chimney Sweep","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Paul A."},"reviewBody":"JDA chimney sweep came to our house on schedule, asked a few questions, than proceeded to clean our chimney. He was very pleasant, did a thorough job, protected everything from getting dirty, and ensured that everything was cleaner when he left then when he arrived. I highly recommend JDA chimney sweep. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-martin/jda-chimney-sweep-reviews-209293.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"SF CHIMNEY SWEEP","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"TERESA F."},"reviewBody":"I needed to replace my chimney cap after a storm blew off my old rusted one. I knew from past experience that roofers charge an arm and a leg for this so it occurred to me that perhaps a chimney sweep does chimney caps. I lucked out with my first call which was to The S.F. Chimney Sweep. I left a message and got a call back within twenty-four hours from Jeff Friedman. Jeff is very personable and easy to deal with. He came out for a free estimate and while checking that the pipe where the cap goes was in good condition, he noticed that a piece of wood molding was missing from the wood surround that encases the chimney. He told me it needed to be replaced because I could get bees in there or birds too could nest in there. I asked if he could replace it but alas he couldn't because he doesn't do woodwork. But after thinking about it, he said he could use metal flashing instead of wood, if I didn't mind it not being wood. That was fine by me, one less contractor to call. I asked about the chimney cap and what it would look like. He answered my question and added that I could get a stainless steel cap that would not rust but it would cost more. It was only $30 more so I went with the stainless steel model which had to be special ordered. Because of the special order, it took a couple of weeks before installation but the wait was worth it to me. The cap looks great and the flashing strip should keep the birds and the bees away. I think the pricing was very reasonable. It was $190 well spent. I highly recommend Jeff."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-francisco/sf-chimney-sweep-reviews-337353.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Chimney Clean Company","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jim A."},"reviewBody":"They said one chimney was fine and the other one's mortar was breaking down but it wasn't a problem we had to take care of right away. He told us he could come out and replace bricks and mortar or we could buy a reflector. Essentially its a hunk of steel on feet that sits in the back of your chimney and reflects all the heat so the bricks aren't getting all the heat off the fire, the reflector is. So we got the reflector. It wasn't a hard sell and it seemed like a reasonable alternative and I thought it worked out just fine. They were punctual, did the work on time and basically they suggested alternatives to problems with the chimneys. They did have the steel reflector in the back of the truck. We could have looked at some in a magazine but they would have been costly to ship so it was nice they had some with them. It was around $100. They came, inspected and cleaned the whole thing out. He said the other one was fine."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/chimney-clean-company-reviews-206331.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Los Altos, CA
Mr Harmon was early for our appointment and completed the whole house inspection in a couple of hours. He went over all his findings with me and pointed them out to me so I knew the problems to point out to any contractor that I contacted. He used a drone to inspect the roof and provided...
Keke T.
5.0
06/2015
Chris Saldana was out inspector. He is AWESOME. Very knowledgeable and professional. Did a thorough inspection of the home for rats. HIGHLY recommend this company!
Deborah B.
5.0
04/2015
Purchased a deal on Angie's list to have our chimney inspected and cleaned. We've never used the fireplace but believe the previous owners had so decided to get it checked out to see if it was usable. Received an email within the hr from them to schedule an appt at a time convenient for me 2...
Binyuan C.
1.0
02/2014
The contract was to have one coat primer and two coats of painting, but today when we do the roof, we found the paint peels around the chimney and there were no primer at all. I am so disappointed!
Brian S.
5.0
01/2013
Great experience. I purchased the $49 home inspection from Angie's list. Seth (owner) came out to evaluate my house, spending a good hour and a half inspecting everything. In fact, he went ahead and fixed the wiring on a 3-way switch during his inspection. He supplied me with a ...
Paul A.
5.0
12/2012
JDA chimney sweep came to our house on schedule, asked a few questions, than proceeded to clean our chimney. He was very pleasant, did a thorough job, protected everything from getting dirty, and ensured that everything was cleaner when he left then when he arrived. I highly recommend JDA...
Teresa F.
5.0
11/2012
I needed to replace my chimney cap after a storm blew off my old rusted one. I knew from past experience that roofers charge an arm and a leg for this so it occurred to me that perhaps a chimney sweep does chimney caps. I lucked out with my first call which was to The S.F. Chimney Sweep. I...
Jim A.
5.0
01/2011
They said one chimney was fine and the other one's mortar was breaking down but it wasn't a problem we had to take care of right away. He told us he could come out and replace bricks and mortar or we could buy a reflector. Essentially its a hunk of steel on feet that sits in the back of your...
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."
We clean chimneys the right way so you can safely enjoy your fireplace. As licensed masonry contractors and experienced chimney sweeps we clean and inspect your chimney and fireplace and give you a printed inspection report. We service all types of fireplaces and chimneys and can do all sorts of repairs. We also clean out clothes dryer ducts from the inside out and exit in to leave your vent free of lint. This helps reduce the risk of fires. If you'd like to bundle this with whole house air duct/furnace duct cleaning we do that as well. Our technicians are fully trained, back ground checked and drug tested to ensure your safety. We are a family owned and operated business in San Jose since 1990. State License #678096.
"The estimate was accurate and the work was done professionally with no trace of soothing anywhere in our living room. Very satisfied customers."
Jim W on April 2025
We clean chimneys the right way so you can safely enjoy your fireplace. As licensed masonry contractors and experienced chimney sweeps we clean and inspect your chimney and fireplace and give you a printed inspection report. We service all types of fireplaces and chimneys and can do all sorts of repairs. We also clean out clothes dryer ducts from the inside out and exit in to leave your vent free of lint. This helps reduce the risk of fires. If you'd like to bundle this with whole house air duct/furnace duct cleaning we do that as well. Our technicians are fully trained, back ground checked and drug tested to ensure your safety. We are a family owned and operated business in San Jose since 1990. State License #678096.
"The estimate was accurate and the work was done professionally with no trace of soothing anywhere in our living room. Very satisfied customers."
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"
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."
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
We are a family owned and operated business committed to providing excellent service to our customers. English, Turkish and Russian speaking technician available.
"I had a very positive experience. Nasir was professional but friendly and even my protective dog settled down quickly which I always consider a good sign. Nasir explained each step of the way and let me know when he’d be up on the roof and inside to clean out the stove ( this was a chimney cleaning job ) . I felt it was an extremely fair price for an overdue and dirty job and left everything spotless. Even gave me tips on cleaning the glass door of the wood stove. I will definitely be using their services again and would highly recommend. "
JULIA B on October 2025
We are a family owned and operated business committed to providing excellent service to our customers. English, Turkish and Russian speaking technician available.
"I had a very positive experience. Nasir was professional but friendly and even my protective dog settled down quickly which I always consider a good sign. Nasir explained each step of the way and let me know when he’d be up on the roof and inside to clean out the stove ( this was a chimney cleaning job ) . I felt it was an extremely fair price for an overdue and dirty job and left everything spotless. Even gave me tips on cleaning the glass door of the wood stove. I will definitely be using their services again and would highly recommend. "
Pool and landscape construction. Full outdoor living spaces build and design by our team. We are fully licensed and insured contractors with integrity and dedication to our profession.
"Great! Al was knowledgeable, professional, and resolved multiple sprinkler issues for us. Will definitely call again!"
Joseph D on May 2025
Pool and landscape construction. Full outdoor living spaces build and design by our team. We are fully licensed and insured contractors with integrity and dedication to our profession.
"Great! Al was knowledgeable, professional, and resolved multiple sprinkler issues for us. Will definitely call again!"
-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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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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