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":"Fireplace Designs And Renovations","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Charlyn A."},"reviewBody":"I had them evaluate the inside of my fireplace. The inside had to be refinished. They used current photo method to inspect the concert siding. They were friendly. Explained what they were doing. And cleaned up after they were though. I would have the company work for me again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/homeland/fireplace-designs-and-renovations-reviews-2352445.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Fiddler On The Roof Chimney Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"SANDRA T."},"reviewBody":"His inspection was very good. He was very timely and very clean. He explained everything to me during the inspection."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/van-nuys/fiddler-on-the-roof-chimney-service-reviews-182736.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":"MARY H."},"reviewBody":"We had hired Boston Brick & Stone to replace our chimney (see separate listing), but our brick walkway really needed replacing. The previous owners had pasted a green rug at the entry & the glue could not be removed. They replaced it with used dark red brick in a basket weave pattern. The completed project looked real nice. Their price seemed a little high, but they did good work."},"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 San Marino, CA
Last update on October 14, 2025
Lle E.
5.0
10/2024
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 recently had my chimney repaired by this company, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial inspection to the final touches, the team was professional, efficient, and highly skilled. My chimney looks as good as new, and I'm confident it will stand the test of time. I...
Chris S.
5.0
11/2019
We had use red brothers to do an inspection when we were in the process of buying a new house. During the inspection process they were extremely thorough. They found that we needed to replace our sewer line from the house to the street, as well as replace the water heater. When we bought the...
Carl M.
5.0
09/2014
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...
Charlyn A.
5.0
02/2014
I had them evaluate the inside of my fireplace. The inside had to be refinished. They used current photo method to inspect the concert siding. They were friendly. Explained what they were doing. And cleaned up after they were though. I would have the company work for me again.
Sandra T.
5.0
10/2012
His inspection was very good. He was very timely and very clean. He explained everything to me during the inspection.
Mary H.
5.0
06/2012
We had hired Boston Brick & Stone to replace our chimney (see separate listing), but our brick walkway really needed replacing. The previous owners had pasted a green rug at the entry & the glue could not be removed. They replaced it with used dark red brick in a basket weave pattern. The...
EXPERT CHIMNEY SERVICE SINCE 1984 (32 Years now) The chimney, fireplace, and even your dryer vent are among the most overlooked causes of home fires. California Chimney Sweep is dedicated to helping make your home safe from fire damage. We are a small, family-owned chimney service company whose mission is to provide quality service and honest advice. We have 30 years of experience, so you can trust that we will give you the best advice and service possible. California Chimney Sweep was started in 1984 by Vince McCauley when he started in 1984 he ran the business out of our VW Bus. We have grown into a professional chimney sweeping service with over 30 years experience. For 30 years we have provided superior service to our customers that keeps them coming back. Many of our long-time customers have been with us for over 25 years. We have obtained an "A" Rating on popular consumer review websites, as a result of the many satisfactory reports submitted by the customers we’ve served.
"All went well with the cleaning and waiting for them to put in new chimney cap."
Suzanne L on November 2020
EXPERT CHIMNEY SERVICE SINCE 1984 (32 Years now) The chimney, fireplace, and even your dryer vent are among the most overlooked causes of home fires. California Chimney Sweep is dedicated to helping make your home safe from fire damage. We are a small, family-owned chimney service company whose mission is to provide quality service and honest advice. We have 30 years of experience, so you can trust that we will give you the best advice and service possible. California Chimney Sweep was started in 1984 by Vince McCauley when he started in 1984 he ran the business out of our VW Bus. We have grown into a professional chimney sweeping service with over 30 years experience. For 30 years we have provided superior service to our customers that keeps them coming back. Many of our long-time customers have been with us for over 25 years. We have obtained an "A" Rating on popular consumer review websites, as a result of the many satisfactory reports submitted by the customers we’ve served.
"All went well with the cleaning and waiting for them to put in new chimney cap."
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 over 30 years of experience in the Fireplace industry, Ashler Fireplace and Chimney works very hard to make sure that our customers have a positive experience with us based not only price but performance, communication and quality of work. We take safety very serious and we strive to keep up with local code and manufacturer installation requirements. We are experienced with all aspects of the industry including Masonry fireplaces, Chimneys, Gas fireplaces, Direct Vent and modern home automated system integration. Licensed and insured, our scope of performance is very specific and our expertise broad. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions and we will help anyway that I can.
"Mike and his team were incredibly responsive and did a great job with the project. The finished product is exactly what we had hoped. I would absolutely use Ashler again on any future projects."
Michael C on December 2021
With over 30 years of experience in the Fireplace industry, Ashler Fireplace and Chimney works very hard to make sure that our customers have a positive experience with us based not only price but performance, communication and quality of work. We take safety very serious and we strive to keep up with local code and manufacturer installation requirements. We are experienced with all aspects of the industry including Masonry fireplaces, Chimneys, Gas fireplaces, Direct Vent and modern home automated system integration. Licensed and insured, our scope of performance is very specific and our expertise broad. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions and we will help anyway that I can.
"Mike and his team were incredibly responsive and did a great job with the project. The finished product is exactly what we had hoped. I would absolutely use Ashler again on any future projects."
I have more than 7 years of cleaning experience. I have worked cleaning hospitals, homes, offices, restaurants and garages. I am detailed oriented and do my best to get the job done .
I have more than 7 years of cleaning experience. I have worked cleaning hospitals, homes, offices, restaurants and garages. I am detailed oriented and do my best to get the job done .
Boston Brick & Stone, Inc. Is Committed to Quality, Honesty & Reliability All of our Los Angeles contractors at Boston Brick & Stone, Inc. work hard to meet and exceed our clients' needs in every job we take on. We do this by providing honest and upfront estimates, deliver on what we promise, take responsibility for our work, promptly return all communications, and keep and be on time for any appointment we make. Our expert Los Angeles masons are the trusted source for reconstructionsrestoration, and repairs for fireplaces, chimneys, and hardscape. From numerous important historical restoration projects to providing beautiful work for private residents, Boston Brick & Stone, Inc. uses our 25 years of professional experience to proudly serve the clients throughout Pasadena and the Greater Los Angeles Area. Call us today at (626) 296-7700 to learn more.
Boston Brick & Stone, Inc. Is Committed to Quality, Honesty & Reliability All of our Los Angeles contractors at Boston Brick & Stone, Inc. work hard to meet and exceed our clients' needs in every job we take on. We do this by providing honest and upfront estimates, deliver on what we promise, take responsibility for our work, promptly return all communications, and keep and be on time for any appointment we make. Our expert Los Angeles masons are the trusted source for reconstructionsrestoration, and repairs for fireplaces, chimneys, and hardscape. From numerous important historical restoration projects to providing beautiful work for private residents, Boston Brick & Stone, Inc. uses our 25 years of professional experience to proudly serve the clients throughout Pasadena and the Greater Los Angeles Area. Call us today at (626) 296-7700 to learn more.
Welcome to Double A Services Inc! Owner owned and operated 5+years experience in the industry! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"Good experience"
Angelica G on January 2024
Welcome to Double A Services Inc! Owner owned and operated 5+years experience in the industry! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
Certified professional service. Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, integrity, and always focusing on our customers best interest at hand. We know that the secret to our success has, and will continue to be our satisfied customers. All of our technicians are F.I.R.E. and C.S.I.A. certified.
"Kelly was on time , he explained what was needed and what he was doing, He kept everything clean even though the work was dirty . He was very thorough and inspected the complete fireplace , chimney and flue at no extra charge. He made recommendations for the future without pressurizing me into doing any more than was needed. Honest and I informative.. Iâ d recommend him ."
Harold G on January 2024
Certified professional service. Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, integrity, and always focusing on our customers best interest at hand. We know that the secret to our success has, and will continue to be our satisfied customers. All of our technicians are F.I.R.E. and C.S.I.A. certified.
"Kelly was on time , he explained what was needed and what he was doing, He kept everything clean even though the work was dirty . He was very thorough and inspected the complete fireplace , chimney and flue at no extra charge. He made recommendations for the future without pressurizing me into doing any more than was needed. Honest and I informative.. Iâ d recommend him ."
At Eco Grizzly, professionalism and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. We take pride in delivering high-quality service, ensuring every job is completed with precision and care. We never leave a project unfinished, and I’m committed to exceeding homeowner expectations every time. Call today to experience top-tier service you can trust!
"Smooth inspection tech was professional and thoroughly explained findings and what was needed to correct issues with chimney."
Nick K on January 2025
At Eco Grizzly, professionalism and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. We take pride in delivering high-quality service, ensuring every job is completed with precision and care. We never leave a project unfinished, and I’m committed to exceeding homeowner expectations every time. Call today to experience top-tier service you can trust!
"Smooth inspection tech was professional and thoroughly explained findings and what was needed to correct issues with chimney."
Northstar Construction Inc was built upon the foundation of integrity. Because of our dedication to this principle, we assure to stand by our work as it is our responsibility to Northstar provide a full spectrum of services including: General Construction ? Roofing, Remodeling, Painting, Masonry, Fireplace Inspection. We service residential, commercial, apartments, condominiums including HOA's
"Rep does not respond to calls, texts, emails. Paid $17,000 upfront after 17 months the required engineers drawing submitted and permit obtained. Concrete footer for screen extension poured (at more than twice estimate). Two fence posts were also replaced. Now told screen and roof price increased $13.000 over orig estimate and rep will not explain what the differences were to justify additional cost. He keeps saying I asked for an upgrade, I did not. After getting him on the phone a couple weeks ago, he asked if he could call me back then no call back. After two weeks, I fired him today and now he wants to charge me for work he billed me for that was not done. His name is Peter Evins. I contacted his superior with North Star at their main office months ago when I could not get a response from Peter. He became upset that I was contacting him although I told him Peter was not answering my communications and for what I had paid out I was anxious about this deal. He basically told me never to contact him again to keep contacting Peter."
Mary S on July 2024
Northstar Construction Inc was built upon the foundation of integrity. Because of our dedication to this principle, we assure to stand by our work as it is our responsibility to Northstar provide a full spectrum of services including: General Construction ? Roofing, Remodeling, Painting, Masonry, Fireplace Inspection. We service residential, commercial, apartments, condominiums including HOA's
"Rep does not respond to calls, texts, emails. Paid $17,000 upfront after 17 months the required engineers drawing submitted and permit obtained. Concrete footer for screen extension poured (at more than twice estimate). Two fence posts were also replaced. Now told screen and roof price increased $13.000 over orig estimate and rep will not explain what the differences were to justify additional cost. He keeps saying I asked for an upgrade, I did not. After getting him on the phone a couple weeks ago, he asked if he could call me back then no call back. After two weeks, I fired him today and now he wants to charge me for work he billed me for that was not done. His name is Peter Evins. I contacted his superior with North Star at their main office months ago when I could not get a response from Peter. He became upset that I was contacting him although I told him Peter was not answering my communications and for what I had paid out I was anxious about this deal. He basically told me never to contact him again to keep contacting Peter."
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."
Carolyn M on August 2025
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FAQs for chimney inspection projects in San Marino, 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 San Marino, 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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