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Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair

Founded 1984 • With Angi since September 2001

5.0

(582) Verified Reviews

Business Details

Phone Number

Address

72 Bedford St SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Description

Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner Yearly since 2002. Owner opersated. No subs. No travel charges. Mention Angie’s List when calling. Certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America ID #3569.

Verified Reviews

A few reviews for this pro...
Jeffrey M.
5.0
08/31/2020
A few weeks ago I went up on my roof to check a leak and noticed brick flakes coming off my old chimney. Victor and his staff made a very competitive estimate, and were able to schedule a date much earlier than other companies. My new chimney was finished in just a few hours and looks great!
Description of Work
Chimney rebuild
Category
chimney caps, chimney repair
jackie D.
5.0
12/10/2018
It went well, they sealed an ash dump that was not to code, replaced the chimney cap on top to try and fix a problem with draw. They were professional and personable. Price seemed high for the amount of time involved.
Description of Work
cleaning and repair
Category
chimney sweep, chimney caps, fireplaces
rick F.
5.0
10/29/2018
they always do a thorough job although the price was higher than I remembered from last year. I would still recommend them because they do not try to sell you unnecessary repairs such as liners.
Description of Work
chimney cleaned
Category
chimney sweep
Nicole C.
5.0
09/27/2018
Knowledgeable; friendly; full and understandable explanations; efficient; no mess
Description of Work
Fireplace and chimney clean; chimney caps; new brick in fireplace
Category
fireplaces
Ryan C.
3.0
09/26/2018
Unfortunately i tried to get service/cleaning for my two fireplaces before it got too far into fall, Apparently Eagan is too far to drive this time of year and they turned me down.
Description of Work
Chimney Service
Category
chimney sweep
Kent L.
5.0
05/23/2018
As a Real Estate professional (agent and investor), I have used many chimney cleaning and inspection companies. Copperfield is by far the most knowledgeable, honest, and cost-effective company of all of them. Most recently, we listed a beautiful home in West St Paul that had a few bricks with cosmetic issues on the exterior and some firebrick that needed repair in one of the two fireplaces. The buyer hired a "chimney inspector" who claimed that all of the interior brick liners needed to be replaced with metal liners and the entire chimney rebuilt at a cost of over $15k. Anyone who knows about chimney construction knows that metal promptly deteriorates and expands and contracts with heat and would not be the way to fix a chimney even if needed. BEWARE of chimney companies claiming this to take your hard earned dollars. Many of them are being sued right now for doing so. We hired Copperfield again to give us an honest evaluation of the chimneys. They did a video scope, identified a few minor items that did need to be addressed (existing liner was in great shape), cleaned the chimney, and provided a detailed report and guaranteed bid for repair. We have used Copperfield for multiple inspections and repairs. They are always honest, fair, and timely. We highly recommend them and continue to use them and refer our clients to them when they need assistance with a chimney.
Description of Work
Chimney Cleaning & Inspection for resale
Category
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
Lee N.
5.0
10/04/2017
Copperfield was amazing to work with, and did a wonderful job providing necessary information about the cleaning and repairs and were clean and tidy in their work. It was a delight to have them work in our house, and we will only trust them with our chimney work in the future.
Description of Work
Chimney cleaning and repair work
Category
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
Brian R.
5.0
08/04/2017
Excellent service, fast response, very quick and efficient work. Did exactly what we needed, explained the process, helped us understand the problem and then he fixed it.
Description of Work
Added a cap to our chimney.
Category
chimney caps
SONJA M.
5.0
08/02/2017
Prompt, professional, and pleasant to be around, I wish every service I hire was as good as Copperfield. Copperfield is owner operated, Victor is knowledgeable and thorough. Highest recommendation. Will hire them again.
Description of Work
Cleaned and inspected four fireplaces.
Category
chimney sweep
kim B.
5.0
02/28/2017
These guys are so professional and curteous and we're very careful not to track soot or debris through my house. Very thorough and explained everything they were doing and even gave me a refresh on how to use my fireplace; you could tell they were really proud of their work. They even scrubbed my brick clean!
Description of Work
I had my wood brining fireplace chimney swept and inspected.
Category
chimney sweep, fireplaces
Charles F.
5.0
01/06/2017
Very pleased except was skittish of the dog. Apparently has been bitten in the past.
Description of Work
Clean flue and evaluate cracked chimney cap and tiles.
Category
chimney sweep
Robert A.
5.0
11/30/2016
I got a reminder call day before. Arrived on time for appt. Easy to work with and very professional. They left the area as clean as it was when they started. Viktor also advised to remove a chimney cap that he said was the cause of smoke in house. I had them remove the cap and put just a screen on. That has worked just as he said, very little smoke in the house.
Description of Work
Chimney Cleaned General inspection on chimney. And I had a question about why I was getting more smoke in house than I thought I should. He clearly explained to me what he thought the issue was.
Category
chimney sweep, chimney caps
Mr M.
5.0
09/23/2016
They are privately owned. I would give them all 'A' and I would have them again.
Description of Work
I used Copperfield for chimney sweep.
Category
chimney sweep
George B.
5.0
11/14/2015
Victor is very knowledgeable and professional. He inspected our chimney and found it OK to use after finding only a non-hazardous crack in the terra cotta with solid masonry behind it. A prior sweep said that the chimney wasn't safe and tried to sell us a $6000 cure.Victor is honest and that can't be said for all of his competitors.
Description of Work
Inspected chimney
Category
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
John W.
5.0
11/12/2015
Arrived on time and was very thorough. Talked through the structure and quality of our fireplace and gave a quote up-front. Found one structural issue with our chimney - and showed it to me - with an explanation of the issue, a firm quote, and a recommendation to address it in the spring. Laid down drop cloths and made virtually no mess.
Description of Work
Chimney cleaning and inspection
Category
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
Cynthia R.
5.0
09/30/2015
We just have moved into a lovely and well-maintained 1918 home. The previous owners did use the chimney, but we wanted it inspected. Victor Skelley and his assistant worked as a team to clean and inspect. They arrived on time and were great with controlling the ash dust that comes with cleaning a chimney. It was like they were never there. Mr. Skelley (owner) self-reported that he'd been in the business about 30 years and it shows. His assistant (I am bad with names) did a great job of reviewing how to use the chimney, check the draft, and how to adjust. He also pointed out the wood grate was very heavy and suggested buying a lighter one to make fireplace cleaning easier. He went over all the options with the old ash dump and went with me to inspect the basement. He gave me all the options (just lay heat tile or cinderblock over it as well as seal it in properly). I went with the seal because a previous owner had done renovation in the basement and covered where the ashes were supposed to come out. So I chose not to risk it. And while we were investigating the basement, the assistant noticed a great thing on the furnace, so really knew his trade. Mr. Skelley and I worked on the outside and discussed options for roof cap. He really knew what to do about draft, code, and proper height (as our chimney is double with fireplace and furnace). He not only suggested what would work but also what was aesthetically pleasing for our particular home. We are also getting roof work done, so he gave me details about what the roofers need to do with flashing and saddle. He also repaired a crack on the crown. All is set for the cold weather season, but our chimney will need repointing (or new "mortar" but the bricks are great. So he gave an estimate and we will have this done in the spring. Overall, the quality of knowledge, care and affinity for chimneys, and the goal to get the fireplace in safe working order and ease of use (we also got a thumbs up on design and fireplace screen) were met and I learned a lot. And with this company, it is not just a job, but a vocation.
Description of Work
Cleaned and Level II Inspection, terracotta flue extension installed, 2 fireplace flue critter screens, and sealed ash dump. Also gave an estimate for future crown and repointing work.
Category
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces, animal removal
SUSAN A.
5.0
05/02/2015
It went great. He was professional, friendly and very enthusiastic about his work. His assistant removed an old, broken grate for me and carried it out to the alley--- it was too heavy for me to move, so I really appreciated that. I've used his services periodically over the years and will continue to do so.
Description of Work
Cleaned out the chimney and fireplace, removed an old grate and took it out into the alley for me. There was a trap door on the floor of the fireplace that was originally meant for disposal of ashes, but which presented a fire hazard because of the possibility of its becoming dislodged and embers falling into the wall below. He sealed it off, so there's no more danger of accidental fire in the wall.
Category
chimney sweep
Leslie M.
5.0
01/18/2015
Victor Skelley had received rave reviews from a number of our neighbors. We were so happy that we ended up hiring him to clean and inspect our chimney. He is very knowledgeable, dedicated, and trustworthy. His prices are also quite reasonable. In addition to cleaning and checking the chimney, he installed a cap on top of the chimney outside. Very pleasant to work with, clearly knowledgeable and experienced. We recommend him highly! We'll never use any other chimney sweep company in the future.
Description of Work
Cleaned our chimney; put a cap on the boiler vent outside.
Category
chimney sweep
Randy S.
2.0
12/07/2014
Copperfield cleaned the chimney and inspected with a camera. This camera was an enclosed iPhone connected to an iPad. They correctly noted that the smoke chamber parging had failed and needed to be repaired. The inspection of the clay flue tiles and the joints indicated that all was well and no lining work needed to be done. Victor gave me a bid for the parging that was very reasonable, but later decided to decline doing the work, due to lack of experience. I called another company, who insisted that they needed to do another video inspection. They had a very sophisticated camera and showed me every detail of the chimney and took pictures. There were definite joint failures between many of clay flues, which needed repair in addition to the smoke chamber. If I had relied solely on Copperfield's inspection, I would've been at risk from high temperature gas leakage. While I feel I got some value for the cleaning, this was a premium price inspection that was inferior to that from other companies. I sent Victor an email, asking for a partial refund or credit toward future services, but never received a response.
Description of Work
Copperfield did a chimney cleaning and camera inspection of our masonry fireplace. We were residing the house and noticed scorch marks on the sheathing immediately next to our chimney and wanted to understand what was going on. There was clearly hot gasses leaking from the chimney to the exterior and we were at risk of a house fire as a result.
Category
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
John E.
5.0
11/08/2014
It went great. Smooth and straight forward conversation about the job with great consideration of trying to prevent soot getting into the house as this is a very dirty job. No up selling of services or recommendations for additional work. Actually a lot of good advise from a true professional with years of experience on how to take care of a wood burning fireplace for years of service. "See you when you have burned 3 cords of wood" vs the see you every year I have had from other chimney service providers in the past. Highly recommend for professionalism, straight forward conversation and advise.
Description of Work
Removal of gas insert from our 1924 fireplace with inspection and cleaning of chimney. Installation of a chimney damper as the original was removed with the insert placement. Did some small repairs to the firebox where some cracked bricks were present from normal setting and heat.
Category
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
MARIA D.
5.0
11/02/2014
Victor covers surfaces with plastic before cleaning to protect the floors. He left the chimney and fireplace very clean and inspected everything. We have used Copperfield Chimney Sweeps for 10 years, usually at least every other year. We are always pleased with the work and will hire them in the future.
Description of Work
Victor cleaned and inspected the chimney and fireplace.
Category
chimney sweep
Joan A S.
5.0
10/16/2014
I have had him about 3 times. They are great. They move the furniture out of the way and they put paper everywhere. They brought in special lights to look at everything and they did minor repairs which I was not charged for. He cleans everything and gives you an assessment of what is going on with your chimney. He told me I will need work done on it in the next few years. He did not sell anything. I would use him again and recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work
They cleaned the chimney and checked the fireplace.
Category
chimney sweep, fireplaces
Joan A S.
5.0
10/16/2014
I have had him about 3 times. They are great. They move the furniture out of the way and they put paper everywhere. They brought in special lights to look at everything and they did minor repairs which I was not charged for. He cleans everything and gives you an assessment of what is going on with your chimney. He told me I will need work done on it in the next few years. He did not sell anything. I would use him again and recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work
He cleaned the chimney and they checked fireplace.
Category
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
rick F.
5.0
10/16/2014
They clean our chimney every year, and I'd highly recommend them. They consistently do good work, they don't try to sell unnecessary services, and they're very thorough when they do a cleaning.
Description of Work
They cleaned our chimney.
Category
chimney sweep
Terri S.
1.0
09/08/2014
See above. Was a wate of our time to meet with Victor and a waste of his time to come out. Phone conversation prior to appointment indicated the type of work that was needed, not just chimney sweeping.
Description of Work
We asked this company to come out and give us a bid on chimney repair. House & chimney over 100 years old. Found them on Angieslist and details for work say they do chimney repair. When "Victor" came out and met with my husband, he said he didn't want to do anything with repair. All he would do is sweep our chimney from the inside. While this may need to be done, we have to have the repairs completed first. Husband told me Victor was short with him and couldn't get out of the conversation fast enough. If Angie's list does not have the right details for services provided for this vendor, they will need to take "repairs" off this company's list. Sounds like sweeping is all they do according to Victor.
Category
chimney sweep

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    Services Offered

    Chimney Cleaning & Inspection.Camera inspections available. Chimney Repair. Firebox repair.Top mounted dampers installed. Chimney Screens & Caps Installation. Exterior Chimney Repair. Gutter Cleaning.

    Services Not Offered

    Total Re-builds & Re-linings.

    Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair

    How is Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair overall rated?

    Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    What days are Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair open?

    Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair is open:

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    What payment options does Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair provide

    Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair accepts the following forms of payment: Check

    Does Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair offer free estimates?

    Ask Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair for details on free project estimates.

    Does Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair offer eco-friendly accreditations?

    Yes, Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair offers eco-friendly accreditations.

    Does Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair offer a senior discount?

    No, Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair does not offer a senior discount.

    Are warranties offered by Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair?

    No, Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair does not offer warranties.

    What services does Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair offer?

    Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair offers the following services: Chimney Cleaning & Inspection.Camera inspections available. Chimney Repair. Firebox repair.Top mounted dampers installed. Chimney Screens & Caps Installation. Exterior Chimney Repair. Gutter Cleaning.

    Are there any services Copperfield Chimney Sweeps & Repair does not offer?

    Total Re-builds & Re-linings.