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Safety First Chimney Sweeps

About us

C.S.I.A. Certified Chimney Sweep Regional Vice President New York State Chimney Guild National Chimney Sweep Member Owner of Safety First Chimney Sweeps for 23 Years

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
36 years of experience

Services we offer

Sweep Chimneys, chimney caps, install dampers, install liners.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.911 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
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9%
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Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews
Joan B.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr. Baker spread tarps to protect the rug and area surrounding the mouth of the fireplace. He cleaned the chimney of all of the maple limbs and leaves a squirrel was stuffing in it. He then capped the chimney to avoid having the same problem all over again. The problem has ceased, thanks to Mr. Baker's work. He was courteous, friendly, and a pleasure to have doing the necessary work.

Mary Z.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went great. It was really professional and we were very pleased with the services rendered.

Jon T.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
From my initial phone call job was scheduled AND completed within 72 hours. Professional and curteous. They did a great job. I will use them again in two years for my next chimney cleaning.

Robert C.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
From the estimate to the completion, he was accessible and kept me posted when a slight delay occurred.

Marianne T.
Jan 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I wrote an entire litany about the experience, he got the time mixed up, showed up dirty, no apologies. Gave him a second chance and he showed up an hour early but as much as I can tell, did a good job.


Marisa E.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
He made an impossibly messy job extremely neat. He was so nice and explained every step. He made sure to explain how to do the job safely so in case anyone ever tried to do it without safety measures we would understand how it impacted us. I would use him every time. This is the man who you would want to use, he even has the top hat.

Charles H.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
We call and make an appointment - Bob does send out yearly reminder cards. Bob comes, lays down tarps to protect the floor, cleans out the insert, then cleans the chimney removing any soot build up. He vacuums everything and removes his tarps and equipment. Job is always done very well.

Gary L.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
I have used Safety First several times. We've had our chimney cleaned on a couple different occasions. Bob is always very friendly and professional and cleans up everything. You'd think there'd be some soot and dust after cleaning the chimney but he puts down tarps and there's no mess. Most recently, we had Bob apply "Chimney Saver" to waterproof the chimney. We also wanted some cracks filled in that we had noticed on the chimney. He came by and gave us a free estimate. When we decided to proceed with the work, it took a few weeks to get the work scheduled but that was because of our very wet spring! He called periodically to let me know he hadn't forgotten about me and called again when he was finally able to schedule the work on a dry day. While Bob doesn't do full chimney rebuilds, he was able to do what we needed. He had given me an estimate of $400 but when he got up there to do the work, some of the cracks were larger than he thought and required more repair. However, he stuck to his estimate, which I appreciated. I'm sure we'll use Safety First again and I don't hesitate to recommend them.

Pat M.
Feb 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
I had previously called another local chimney sweep and left a message with an answering service. The owner called a few days later and planned to set up an appointment, but he never followed up. When I checked Angie's List, I learned that Safety First had two positive reviews. I talked to Bob Baker personally and he said he would do the job the following week. They were prompt, although they came about 10 minutes later than originally planned. Bob discussed the options and prices with me. He asked me if I had any problems with the fireplace or if I had any specific requests. Then he and his partner set up a tarp on the floor around the fireplace and moved nearby items out of the way. Cleaning the fireplace/chimney took very little time, surprisingly (perhaps 15 minutes), and there was no mess. They then went on the roof and installed the chimney cap. I was pleasantly surprised to see them do such work in the middle of winter and despite the snow and cold. There was no pressure to sell me the cap, but it seemed a good idea to install the cap to keep birds and squirrels out of the chimney. My house is surrounded by a lot of trees and I frequently see squirrels on the roof.

Brad B.
Dec 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Everything went very well. The guys were very friendly, clean, and efficient. Cloth was placed around the fireplace to keep the house clean, they explained what they found, cleaned the chimney, and told us a recommended schedule for the next service depending on how much wood we burned. They were very friendly to our children and even gave them some coloring books. I would definitely use them again.

Lauren I.
Apr 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Better than expected. There is no mess in order to avoid carcinogens (which I learned from Bob)

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FAQ

Safety First Chimney Sweeps is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Safety First Chimney Sweeps accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Safety First Chimney Sweeps does not offer free project estimates.

No, Safety First Chimney Sweeps does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Safety First Chimney Sweeps does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Safety First Chimney Sweeps offers emergency services.

No, Safety First Chimney Sweeps does not offer warranties.