Gerald has an excellent "bedside manner" and made me feel like I was a part of the inspection process throughout. He explained everything in detail as he went, and he was extremely thorough. What I appreciated most was that he was always careful to give his recommendations and observations in context (what problems were urgent and which weren't so important). There are an overwhelming number of issues that come up during a home inspection, so this real-time prioritization was very, very appreciated. If a first time buyer's perspective isn't good enough for you, I should also mention that my agent was extremely impressed with him, along with my dad (a real estate veteran) who reviewed his report. Speaking of Gerald's report, it was clearly laid out, easy to read, and had the perfect amount of detail. Gerald also does a great job of following up and talking you through his recommendations. I really can't recommend Gerald more highly. Stop searching and give him a call! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/pasadena/scotland-yard-home-inspections-reviews-2284989.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A Thorough Guy Home Inspections","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mohammad B."},"reviewBody":"He did a very through job with the inspection. He outlined all the issues no matter how big or small. He provided a very detailed report with pictures on the spot. I have had home inspections at other properties before but no one has ever come close to what was provided by this inspector. I would definitely recommend this inspector to anyone who would like a thorough inspection done at their property. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/placentia/a-thorough-guy-home-inspections-reviews-157166.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Sky Blue Restorations","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Steve T."},"reviewBody":"It took a couple weeks to get in touch with the person to schedule the work but this was right before Christmas. Then we had to find a time to do the work which was a few weeks out. However, the 2 man crew showed up on time, cleaned the flue, inspected the chimney on the roof, tightened the spark arrestor and cleaned up within an hour. I am very satisfied with the work they did."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/mission-viejo/sky-blue-restorations-reviews-6379987.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Boston Brick & Stone, Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jesse S."},"reviewBody":"I got Boston Brick through angie's list and from a friend who is a contractor. We had just bought a new house and the chimney needed to be rebuilt from the ground up. We got a number of quotes. boston brick was on the high side but they were the only ones willing to keep it as a wood burning fireplace. They walked us through the whole process from permits to design of the new fireplace and hearth. everyone in the office was great and very responsive. the staff was always professional. even better, though, were their craftsmen. the work was fantastic and they were accomidading every step of the way making sure we got exactly the look and quality we wanted without any suprise charges. I have no reservations about recommending them. i just wish we had another fireplace to fix so we could work with them again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/pasadena/boston-brick-and-stone%2C-inc-reviews-262291.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Orange County, CA
Recommend recommend and recommend! Got my chimney done today and I have to be honest about that experience, it was a very hard to find someone who is not just like everybody want your money . They are very professional and very knowledgeable in their business. Price is very good and valuable.
Annie E.
5.0
09/2024
Perri did an amazing job cleaning our chimney. He was prompt, professional, and very thorough. The fireplace has never looked better! I highly recommend him for anyone needing chimney services.
I'm a first time homebuyer, so I was naturally a little bit nervous going into the home inspection process. I could not have asked for a better inspector than Gerald at Scotland Yard. Gerald has an excellent "bedside manner" and made me feel like I was a part of the inspection process...
Mohammad B.
5.0
09/2014
He did a very through job with the inspection. He outlined all the issues no matter how big or small. He provided a very detailed report with pictures on the spot. I have had home inspections at other properties before but no one has ever come close to what was provided by this...
Steve T.
5.0
02/2014
It took a couple weeks to get in touch with the person to schedule the work but this was right before Christmas. Then we had to find a time to do the work which was a few weeks out. However, the 2 man crew showed up on time, cleaned the flue, inspected the chimney on the roof, tightened the...
Jesse S.
5.0
01/2014
I got Boston Brick through angie's list and from a friend who is a contractor. We had just bought a new house and the chimney needed to be rebuilt from the ground up. We got a number of quotes. boston brick was on the high side but they were the only ones willing to keep it as a wood...
TheOur family owned company stresses customer satisfaction. Michel Sullivan is a certified chimney sweep through the National Chimney Sweep Guild,(www.ncsg.org/) and Dan Sjostrom is certified thhrough the National Fireplace Institute (http://nficertified.org/pages_consumers/consumers-1.html) These keep us up to date on industry standards for all woodburning and gas fireplaces. We also carry above industry standards of insurance, bonds, and workmans's compensation. This means if we fall off your roof, we are liable and not you.
"Great good price"
Scott D on May 2023
TheOur family owned company stresses customer satisfaction. Michel Sullivan is a certified chimney sweep through the National Chimney Sweep Guild,(www.ncsg.org/) and Dan Sjostrom is certified thhrough the National Fireplace Institute (http://nficertified.org/pages_consumers/consumers-1.html) These keep us up to date on industry standards for all woodburning and gas fireplaces. We also carry above industry standards of insurance, bonds, and workmans's compensation. This means if we fall off your roof, we are liable and not you.
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!
"My son helped me find a Chimney Sweep company in Huntington Beach.
I’m so glad he booked the service with Chimney Sweep Masters as everything was beyond excellent and the overallservice was amazing. Jonathan and Ido did a great job replacing the Chase Cover on my fireplace and installed two new caps as well as a third cap on my Masonary brick chimney.
A big plus was to find out that Jonathan is a licensed general contactor. He was able to provide me with information and pricing on some small and medium size projects I've been planning to get to around the house and he recommended a few other things for the future.
All in all great service highley recommended!!! I'm expecting them to do some additional work for me in the coming weeks in my kitchen and some drywall and paint work."
Carolyn M on August 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!
"My son helped me find a Chimney Sweep company in Huntington Beach.
I’m so glad he booked the service with Chimney Sweep Masters as everything was beyond excellent and the overallservice was amazing. Jonathan and Ido did a great job replacing the Chase Cover on my fireplace and installed two new caps as well as a third cap on my Masonary brick chimney.
A big plus was to find out that Jonathan is a licensed general contactor. He was able to provide me with information and pricing on some small and medium size projects I've been planning to get to around the house and he recommended a few other things for the future.
All in all great service highley recommended!!! I'm expecting them to do some additional work for me in the coming weeks in my kitchen and some drywall and paint work."
Chimney Sweep Pros LLC 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
"My chimney cap blew off and I could find an affordable solution with this company, it was fast, and excelent service. They ordered a custom cap in a few days and installed in one week, they also performed a full cleaning with discount in the total of the service. Also offered me a discount for the anual maintenance, they were kind and the communication was at the right moment. I recommend them."
Amanda R on March 2025
Chimney Sweep Pros LLC 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
"My chimney cap blew off and I could find an affordable solution with this company, it was fast, and excelent service. They ordered a custom cap in a few days and installed in one week, they also performed a full cleaning with discount in the total of the service. Also offered me a discount for the anual maintenance, they were kind and the communication was at the right moment. I recommend them."
We specialize in Outdoor Design . We use different tools to help you visualize your project. Swimming pools, patio covers, decks , fireplaces, firepits ,water features , artificial grass, concrete, porcelain , wood , pavers are some of our specialties. We use great visualization tools to help you understand our design proposal .
We specialize in Outdoor Design . We use different tools to help you visualize your project. Swimming pools, patio covers, decks , fireplaces, firepits ,water features , artificial grass, concrete, porcelain , wood , pavers are some of our specialties. We use great visualization tools to help you understand our design proposal .
Building or remodeling your dream home. Whatever your imagination envisions we can make it a reality. We have 25 years of experience with pulling permits, designing, drawing schematics/blueprints, earthwork, concrete, stucco, framing, roofing, Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows, drywall, insulation and more!
Building or remodeling your dream home. Whatever your imagination envisions we can make it a reality. We have 25 years of experience with pulling permits, designing, drawing schematics/blueprints, earthwork, concrete, stucco, framing, roofing, Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows, drywall, insulation and more!
Over 18 years of experience on fireplace installations and services. Honesty, quality, professionalism and reliable pricing. Give me an opportunity to work wit you on your fireplace upgrade or new install.
Over 18 years of experience on fireplace installations and services. Honesty, quality, professionalism and reliable pricing. Give me an opportunity to work wit you on your fireplace upgrade or new install.
Ace Fireplace Services provides professional chimney sweeping and fireplace maintenance services to the local area. To maintain your safety, you should always employ a professional chimney sweep to clean your chimneys. It is our experience and knowledge that will protect you from harm, and we always use the most appropriate tools for the job. Keeping your fireplaces and chimneys in good working order also maintains their efficiency and helps you to negate problems before they occur. Standards must be adhered to for your chimney and fireplace to be considered safe, and trained and certified chimney sweeps will make sure this is the case. You can be certain that the team at Ace Fireplace Service are fully certified and will give all residents of the local area, a value-for-money service that guarantees safety.
Ace Fireplace Services provides professional chimney sweeping and fireplace maintenance services to the local area. To maintain your safety, you should always employ a professional chimney sweep to clean your chimneys. It is our experience and knowledge that will protect you from harm, and we always use the most appropriate tools for the job. Keeping your fireplaces and chimneys in good working order also maintains their efficiency and helps you to negate problems before they occur. Standards must be adhered to for your chimney and fireplace to be considered safe, and trained and certified chimney sweeps will make sure this is the case. You can be certain that the team at Ace Fireplace Service are fully certified and will give all residents of the local area, a value-for-money service that guarantees safety.
Remodeling, New Construction, Hardscape & Front & Backyard Remodeling For Santa Ana, Anaheim, Irvine & Orange County, CA. Serving your home in Orange County. LMX Builders has over 20 years of construction expertise to lend to your full backyard remodeling, room additions, hardscape and pools. We are a family-owned general construction company offering extremely competitive pricing on all of your home improvement projects. Call our licensed company today to schedule an appointment for your home in Orange or the surrounding areas. We would love to make sure you have the home of your dreams!
"I hired LMX Builders to create a backyard for my newly purchased house in Trabuco Canyon. They helped me get a design that was functional, beautiful, and realistically priced. Shay, the project manager was quick to respond and extremely accommodating. They got us through planning stages with the HOA, City and Orange County Fire Authority. Shay’s involvement and follow up helped the project move along as per timeline. The crew was amazing! They installed a new retaining wall, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, firepit, planters and customized our patio with pavers. Highly recommend them!"
Lital G on February 2023
Remodeling, New Construction, Hardscape & Front & Backyard Remodeling For Santa Ana, Anaheim, Irvine & Orange County, CA. Serving your home in Orange County. LMX Builders has over 20 years of construction expertise to lend to your full backyard remodeling, room additions, hardscape and pools. We are a family-owned general construction company offering extremely competitive pricing on all of your home improvement projects. Call our licensed company today to schedule an appointment for your home in Orange or the surrounding areas. We would love to make sure you have the home of your dreams!
"I hired LMX Builders to create a backyard for my newly purchased house in Trabuco Canyon. They helped me get a design that was functional, beautiful, and realistically priced. Shay, the project manager was quick to respond and extremely accommodating. They got us through planning stages with the HOA, City and Orange County Fire Authority. Shay’s involvement and follow up helped the project move along as per timeline. The crew was amazing! They installed a new retaining wall, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, firepit, planters and customized our patio with pavers. Highly recommend them!"
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"I recently hired Chimney Sweep Masters to replace our old, rusty fireplace, which was deemed unsafe by multiple inspectors due to its age and condition. Our fireplace issues began last winter when we discovered a leak from what we later identified as a Chase Cover. After deciding to replace the fireplace, we chose Chimney Sweep Masters for the job, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The entire process was seamless. The office staff and the installation team were excellent, guiding us through various options and allowing us ample time to make the best choice. The new stone façade and gorgeous mantle have transformed the fireplace, and we absolutely love the results. Overall, it was a five-star experience."
Tsahi A on September 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"I recently hired Chimney Sweep Masters to replace our old, rusty fireplace, which was deemed unsafe by multiple inspectors due to its age and condition. Our fireplace issues began last winter when we discovered a leak from what we later identified as a Chase Cover. After deciding to replace the fireplace, we chose Chimney Sweep Masters for the job, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The entire process was seamless. The office staff and the installation team were excellent, guiding us through various options and allowing us ample time to make the best choice. The new stone façade and gorgeous mantle have transformed the fireplace, and we absolutely love the results. Overall, it was a five-star experience."
Haven Air Conditioning provides high-quality repair, installation & maintenance services for heating, cooling, indoor air quality & HVAC zoning in Anaheim, CA. Their business is devoted to helping clients make their home a comfortable haven. Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Credit Cards, Financing
"My air conditioning is finally back on ? Julien who is the technician to fix my air conditioning today, he is so professional and knowledgeable. I decided to join membership with Haven Air to do maintenance for my unit. I strongly recommend their service if you ever need one and Price is also reasonable ."
Sally L on November 2021
Haven Air Conditioning provides high-quality repair, installation & maintenance services for heating, cooling, indoor air quality & HVAC zoning in Anaheim, CA. Their business is devoted to helping clients make their home a comfortable haven. Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Credit Cards, Financing
"My air conditioning is finally back on ? Julien who is the technician to fix my air conditioning today, he is so professional and knowledgeable. I decided to join membership with Haven Air to do maintenance for my unit. I strongly recommend their service if you ever need one and Price is also reasonable ."
Sally L on November 2021
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FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Orange County, 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 Orange County, 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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