Leon is also very professional and trustworthy. I paid Leon immediately after the inspection and he still returned two additional times to inspect the roof when the weather improved, and again to inspect a heating system that the current owner failed to turn on the first two times. I would highly recommend Leon and Home Advantage. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/highland-park/home-advantage-inspections-llc-reviews-2014511.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Action Home Inspection Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Matt C."},"reviewBody":"Barry is very professional. He was able to come inspect our house within about a week after I called him, and he had good communication throughout the process. His inspection report was complete and fairly presented, with lots of useful photos and a useful repair checklist. This report was very useful to us in connection with the sale of our house. Barry Stone is the best known home inspector in SLO County and has a stellar reputation for thoroughness, so the buyers relied on his report and did not order any further inspections. His price seems expensive for a home inspection, but I did not shop around because I knew his report would not be questioned by any real estate agent. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/morro-bay/action-home-inspection-service-reviews-6168221.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"B & A Roof Inspections & Repair","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod&Jean S."},"reviewBody":"A&B did a complete job and even pointed out some areas that other inspectors missed. This was done quickly but not rushed and the inspector was forthcoming about what he found and other useful information. The written 2 page report came quickly and covered the items found as well as expert opinion on what might become a leak. I would have liked to see a bit more impressive document for the court with a better editor as some of the text might not be correctly understood by a layman. But it did the job and a full refund was ordered by the court. It might also help, if the inspection service and the repair service were separated so a conflict of interest could not be implied. Another inspection stated that he was now unable to work on the roof he had inspected - which impressed the court.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/redwood-city/b-and-a-roof-inspections-and-repair-reviews-337274.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Spiteri's Complete Auto Service & Repair, Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Lori F."},"reviewBody":"Smog inspection done quickly and with a smile. Nice discount with Angie's List. I was impressed with how every customer was treated in the waiting room. I'll definitely return. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/belmont/spiteri%27s-complete-auto-service-and-repair%2C-inc-reviews-316215.htm"},"position":8},{"@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":"Caroline C."},"reviewBody":"My small house is 75 years old. It was hit by a car. The point of impact was near my chimney. In the course of repairs by the insurance company's contractor I got two wildly different opinions about the chimney's safety. A structural engineer came out to look at the damage to the house right after the car hit the house. As one part of his overall inspection of the house he took a level to the chimney. He determined that there was a slight tilt to it, but given the house's age and the long time that the ground under it had been settling, the tilt was absolutely minor, the chimney was fine. No damage had been caused to it by the vehicle impact. At the end of the repairs on the main part of the house the contractor had a chimney guy he knew come in and look at the chimney. Well, this guy said the chimney was unsafe, my god look at that tilt!, the chimney was FULL of cracks, it would smoke, my house might burn down, but then again it might not, it was up to me to take the risk. Needless to say, I needed the difference in opinions sorted out. I got on Angie's List. Based on the reviews he got on Angie's List I called Mister Chimney. Mister Chimney's office got back to me right away and we set up an inspection. Mister Chimney is Martin. Martin is a delight. Very personable, wonderful manners, and boy does he know chimneys! I did not tell Martin that I had two different opinions about the chimney. He did his inspection meticulously, thoroughly. He determined my fireplace and chimney to be safe to use. MARTIN TOLD ME THE TRUTH. The contractor's guy was trying to scare me into costly, drawn out, unnecessary repairs. Martin determined that the tilt in the chimney was inconsequential, it was a great, really solidly built chimney, there were no cracks, and the fire box (where you put the logs to burn) was absolutely fine. Martin demonstrated a fund of knowledge of structural integrity, plus he has twenty five years of practical, specialized experience with chimneys. If you need an expert, and you need the truth about your chimney issues, call Martin at Mister Chimney."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/belmont/mister-chimney-cleaning-and-repairs%2C-inc-reviews-211505.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Larrabee & Associates","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ashish P."},"reviewBody":"Good. Would recommend for foundation inspection. Haven't contracted with them to actually fix anything yet but might get a quote from a few competing firms before deciding. Overall, I paid ~$500 for the inspection and was satisfied by the level of detail and service in regards to the inspection."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/larrabee-and-associates-reviews-413177.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in San Mateo, CA
Hynek responded promptly to inspect and provide a quote for chimney replacement. His guys did quick work to remove the old chimney and did a nice job with the new one. Highly recommend Hynek and his crew.
Karen F.
5.0
11/2018
Wonderful companies I called before wanted a huge amount of money. Ace inspected the unit and were able to repair it. They also inspected our furnace. They offered expert advice. They were the only ones who told us to keep the downstairs door closed when running the air.
Charlotte F.
5.0
04/2017
Received good advice, property inspected, traps set, given option to how many follow-up appointments necessary.
Jamie D.
5.0
02/2014
The best compliment I can give Leon is that I hope he never inspects a home I am selling. He was very thorough in inspecting our new condo, both inside and out. Not all inspectors will inspect the external property of a condo since that is part of the association property, not the unit, but...
A&B did a complete job and even pointed out some areas that other inspectors missed. This was done quickly but not rushed and the inspector was forthcoming about what he found and other useful information. The written 2 page report came quickly and covered the items found as well as expert...
Lori F.
5.0
12/2012
Smog inspection done quickly and with a smile. Nice discount with Angie's List. I was impressed with how every customer was treated in the waiting room. I'll definitely return.
Caroline C.
5.0
08/2012
My small house is 75 years old. It was hit by a car. The point of impact was near my chimney. In the course of repairs by the insurance company's contractor I got two wildly different opinions about the chimney's safety. A structural engineer came out to look at the damage to the house...
Ashish P.
4.0
02/2011
Good. Would recommend for foundation inspection. Haven't contracted with them to actually fix anything yet but might get a quote from a few competing firms before deciding. Overall, I paid ~$500 for the inspection and was satisfied by the level of detail and service in regards to the inspection.
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."
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 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"
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.
Bill Green Jr. National Chimney is family owned since 1990. We specialize in Chimney Sweeping, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Repair, Masonry and Dryer Vent Cleanings. To ensure the safety of your home and family, it is recommended to have annual inspection or cleaning of your fireplace and dryer vent. While your fireplace and chimney may look perfectly fine from the outside, there could be a host of issues going on inside that can affect how well the chimney works and the safety of your home. Routinely taking care of your chimney and dryer vent is the best way to ensure your fireplace and dryer is safe and efficient.
"It was a great job! Very efficient and it looks amazing"
Nick C on November 2023
Bill Green Jr. National Chimney is family owned since 1990. We specialize in Chimney Sweeping, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Repair, Masonry and Dryer Vent Cleanings. To ensure the safety of your home and family, it is recommended to have annual inspection or cleaning of your fireplace and dryer vent. While your fireplace and chimney may look perfectly fine from the outside, there could be a host of issues going on inside that can affect how well the chimney works and the safety of your home. Routinely taking care of your chimney and dryer vent is the best way to ensure your fireplace and dryer is safe and efficient.
"It was a great job! Very efficient and it looks amazing"
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 San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
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