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Avatar for J & J's Heating and Air Conditioning
J & J's Heating and Air Conditioning
5.0(
5
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hello, We specialize in Full service and install of Firepaces, Heating and Air Conditioning systems. We are a small local family business with plenty of time and dedication for each of our customers who we value, respect and appreciate so dearly. Thanks for visiting our profile, we hope to have the honor of servicing your Home Comfort Systems one day. Best, Jeremy Varela Owner and Operator

Samsung Heat Pumps
Samsung Heat Pumps
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trujano Roofing
2.0(
1
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling

+1

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Right Way Chimney Service
4.5(
59
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesus was terrific. On time, polite and professional. He cleaned one chimney quickly and inspected another. While I would have cleaned the other chimney had he told me to do so, Jesus informed me it was unnecessary at this time. This saved me another $140.
Great job and I will certainly use them again!
Thanks.
"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Clean Sweep Chimney Service
5.0(
12
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called within 1 hour, of my submitting request. Worked with my schedule. Provided quote, with only my information given and without seeing dryer. And I truly thought it would be high, as no cleaning maintenance in 9 years Performed service quickly, without mess left behind. Would highly recommend. Will definitely use again and will call when my chimney needs cleaned this fall"
Spark Arrestor
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Montecito Chimney Service
4.7(
11
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"Scott Cummings called to delay his arrival, so we were not kept waiting. His inspection was done with a running commentary and his conclusion was that he could not find anything that was required. That saved us $639 for a job that proposed by another company, and left us feeling safe to use the fireplace again. And then he would not charge for his visit. We would call this friendly professional next time our chimney needs TLC."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frontpoint
4.7(
8,819
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's a pretty decent system, I think. They send you the pieces and you install them yourself, which is pretty easy. The only real problem I have is that one sensor is too far away from the panel...or there's some interference, and they haven't been able to fix that. It's an interior door, so it's not the end of the world, just a little annoying. Their customer service is pretty good though. Nice, smart customer service people on the other end, very polite and helpful."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Grand Ole Chimney & Fireplace - Home Facebook
4.5(
19
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

"This company was honest and realized that or fireplace was old and dangerous and needed to be replaced. The original inspection when we bought the condo rated the fireplace marginally acceptable. Do not remember the cost for the inspection and cleaning, but I know it seemed within reason at the time."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fireplace Freddie
3.9(
42
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

"We hired Fireplace Freddie to inspect and fix our 100-year-old fireplace & chimney, making it safe to burn real wood again. Nick and Scott came out quickly, and used cameras to inspect. During the inspection Nick visually showed me what the issues were. He also verbally suggested the fix. After the inspection, we received pics and a price quote to fix the issues by installing a stainless steel sleeve in the chimney. We sent the pics and info to 3 other businesses to compare prices. After speaking with Nick numerous times, including 2 conversations with my old school contractor buddy who asked Nick just about every ridiculous question he could possibly think of, Nick remained cool and answered all of his questions. Nick also agreed to do the job with a permit from LADBS which they included in the price, so we decided Fireplace Freddie was the right company to do the job. Patrick was our installer. He had a co-worker, but I didn't catch his name. They showed up on time, covered the floor and furniture and did their job. It took a few days as they said it would, but they were on time, clean and friendly. Each day they came, they covered everything. Each night, they cleaned up and uncovered everything before they left. Patrick also dealt with our LADBS inspector who admittedly was not well versed in chimney repair. Patrick was very friendly, gave the inspector the information he needed including printed specs from the manufacturer, and we passed inspection w/o issue. Scott came back 1 week later to test the fireplace. He lit a fire to make sure it was all good, and it is. To sum it all up, everyone was friendly and professional. The job went super smooth, and we are able to use our wood burning fireplace again, safely.  I would highly recommend Fireplace Freddie. A+"
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Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Chimney Inspection questions, answered by experts

You shouldn’t put a new roof underlayment over an old one for a few reasons. Old felt must be removed in order to assess the condition of your roof decking, such as rotting wood or other structural issues. Also, if your roofer doesn't install a fresh layer of felt as is required by shingle manufacturers, your warranty may be voided. Finally, old underlayment removal is often included in the cost of roof repair or replacement, so there's no real benefit to leaving it on before installing a new layer.

The roof overhang, also known as the eaves, does count as part of the roof’s square footage because it must be covered with the roofing material. The overhang is one of the reasons why you can’t base your roof's square footage on the square footage of the house. The roof square footage must also account for the pitch of the roof as well as the eaves.

There should be small gaps between your roof and the walls of your home, and other buildings. These small gaps let building materials shift, expand, and contract with weather and other outside forces, and they prevent moisture from wicking down walls from roofing and gutter systems. Without these strategic gaps, your home’s exterior and its finishes can sustain water damage, decay, peel, delaminate, and crack. However, there is a fine line between a smart gap and a problematic gap—all  gaps should be small, intentional, and covered or filled in with foam insulation to prevent pests from using them as access points.

The easiest way to tell if your roof vent boot is leaking is to look in your attic for signs of water damage. You might see visible moisture, water spots, or mold on the roof decking around the roof vent or damaged or soggy insulation below it. If you don’t have access to your attic or aren’t sure if the vent boot is the issue, hire a professional to come inspect your roof and figure out the underlying issue.

Insurance might cover a 30-year-old roof, but it’s fairly rare. Most companies don’t offer coverage for roofs older than 20 years, but certain robust plans will handle it. However, even if the plan offers coverage for an aged roof, it could be diminished. Many plans only cover the original cost or the actual cash value (ACV) of the roof once enough time has passed. ACV is based on the roof's age and condition at the time of repairs.

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