We are a full-service chimney company including chimney sweeping, evaluations and repairs. We specialize in chimney waterproofing and are referred by several of the areas top roofers to solve water penetration problems. We also specialize in chimney masonry repairs. All sweeps/evaluations/repair estimates are performed by the owner of the company (a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep) who has been in business in Fairfax County for 25 years (since 1986). We are a small company with only 3 long term employees. We do NOT send out newly hired inexperienced workers to practice overselling or work on your house! The owner prides himself on being professional,honest, clean and fair.
We also install and repair fences and the same employees are skilled in both areas of our business. Please refer to our website for additional information!
Description of Work: Replaced chimney crown and shoulders and seal chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Louis P.
08/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
 + 0 more
Nice work!
Description of Work: Repaired chimney leak
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Russell S.
08/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, fencing
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Removed and replaced 30 rows of bricks, replaced 8 other bricks, replaced sloped shoulder with flagstone, replaced the seal on the siding and flashing, sprayed water resistant on the entire chimney, replaced the cap, and replaced the liner. | |Workers were personable and professional. Job was completed in a timely fashion. Work area was clean after they were done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Cynthia L.
12/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: A chimney cap/damper combination was installed. It went very well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
Penny P.
02/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
John arrived within the two hour window I was given. I had been quoted a price of $149 to clean and inspect my chimney. After looking, he told me it wasn't very dirty and didn't require cleaning at this time. Said he would just perform the inspection for $75. After getting on the roof he gave a favorable report on the state of the fireplace chimney, roof shingles, and furnace chimney, and told me to call him in a couple years for cleaning. His honesty was most appreciated.
Description of Work: Having just bought this house, I call to have the chimney cleaned and inspected. I was told cleaning was not necessary at this time so he performed a comprehensive evaluation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Edward K.
01/2013
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
 + 1 more
see above
Description of Work: John Orosch came out and gave me an free estimate to replace two sections of wooden fence that had broken boards. The existing fence had 3/16" width boards that were not made anymore and John recommended using larger boards 1/2" wide. I agreed and liked it so much that I had the right section and the gate replaced and had the same fence on the other side of the house replaced also. Came out and did the job. Looks great and should hold up better than old fence. The old fence was installed by Long Fence and I asked them for a quote and the said $3,000. So happy I found this company. I would recommend them highly for a quality job that looks great. How I found about them was that they did a job of the house across the street and I liked the work that they did. Glad I used them!!!! Great customer service!!!!!!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$935
Kristin A.
11/2012
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
 + 0 more
He was Awesome!
Description of Work: We were told by another company that our chimney was damaged and needed to be repaired. The owner of Fairfax chimney came over to give us an estimate - he said there was not damage and therefore didn't need repairing. He also didn't charge us for the visit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charles P.
10/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
John, the owner of Fairfax Chimney, came out to our house on 10/8/2012. He arrived during the 2 hour window he gave me over the phone. We had recently purchased our house and had no idea about the shape of the Chimneys/fireplaces. John did an excellent job sweeping them - not a speck of dust got inside our house. He inspected the inside and outside and said everything looked great. He gave us some safety tips and suggestions on where to get wood and the type of wood to burn. He said our Chimney caps were starting to rust, but still had a couple of more years in them. Did NOT try to upsell us on services/repairs/products. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: We have 2 Chimneys swept and inspected.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$298
Valerie S.
06/2012
5.0
fencing
 + -1 more
They came before they promised and completed the work to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: The work was to replace several crossbeams on a stockade fence, reattach the pickets and replace a couple in bad shape, reattach the corner that was coming apart, and rehang the gate so that it is off the ground.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Elizabeth S.
04/2012
5.0
chimney caps
 + -1 more
They are very professional and responsive. When I had a problem they came back and fixed it for me, even after it being a year later.
Description of Work: They put on a new chimney cap at my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kandi C.
04/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
He was on time and professional. He cleaned both of our fireplaces and cleaned up afterwards. We were renters at the time and now own our own home and will call him again. We need a new fence as well and thinking about calling him for an estimate.
Description of Work: I had both of our chimmney's swept and he did a great job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360
Patricia G.
03/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
 + 0 more
He did a great job! The owner does his own work, so it’s hard to get scheduled in the same week that you call. He was thorough, clean, and very professional. Everything went well overall and I’ll call him again next year!
Description of Work: He cleaned our chimney and installed new caps. He also sealed a vent box that I had inside the fireplace, which he used a special kind of sealing for.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Christiaan D.
03/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
The company representative arrived on time and did the work in a clean and efficient way. He gave us an estimate for additional work on our chimney which we may have done in the future. Our fireplace is working well and we were pleased with the work.
Description of Work: They cleaned a creosote build-up in our chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Gini M.
03/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
 + 0 more
Everything went as planned, the staff was very clean and efficient and thorough.
Description of Work: 2 chimney caps and cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
arline H.
12/2011
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
 + 0 more
Every time I called this company, John, the president answered the phone. He was very responsive. I got his name from a neighbor. He looked at all the work I wanted done and gave me a few options and estimates. His work involved our home and a rental property-three chimneys in all. We hadn't used one chimney in years because it blew smoke into the room from the recessed lighting by the chimney. He recommended a solution and we agreed and the work was done promptly. I asked him to sweep the chimney in our rental, which he did, and one of the two chimneys in our home and he said it didn't need it (honesty). I used both chimneys in our house this past week and was so happy! The damaged chimney did not blow smoke and it no longer leaks when it rains. I am VERY happy with Fairfax's response, honesty and price. A great big A+!
Description of Work: Installed 2 new stainless steel caps; swept one chimney; repaired top four rows and resealed fireplace lintel area on most damaged chimney. Replaced a vent cover and painted a gas chimney on the roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Lynn G.
10/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
I've been using John/Fairfax Chimney for ten years (cleaning every few years). He is great - thorough, responsive, etc. I will be calling him again in the future for more work.
Description of Work: Fireplace/Chimney Cleaning and Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Anny M.
10/2011
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
 + 0 more
it
Description of Work: John was very professional, direct and clear in his assessment. Prompt, very tidy, cleaned up thoroughly, and patient with our overly-friendly dog. Gave our long-neglected chimney a very thorough cleaning from both ends, removing a nest(!) that had been possible due to an ill-fitting chimney cap, and replaced the cap with an appropriate one. Knows his stuff. Very positive experience, would highly recommend him to anyone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$368
Tamara H.
10/2011
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
John installed a new chimney cap at our old house a few years ago. He idd a fantastic job. We were hoping to hire him again to work on the chimney's in our new house. He came out to our new house to look at the chimneys. They are very large (1 chimney has 3 fireplaces and the second chimney has two fireplaces) and have crakced crowns a few other problems. He said that he wouldn't be able to help us because of the size and complexity of our chimney problems. I REALLY respected his honesty. I would hire him again any time.
Description of Work: Replaced our chimney cap at our old house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Steve B.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
They really did a good job. The person who came out was very knowledgeable about the job. He did the job very quickly and very cleanly. He was very clean. I have two dogs and my dogs did not bother him at all. One of my dogs like people so it will be climbing over the shoulder if you are doing something, he had no problem at all with that. He did a timely and professional job. I like Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc. service because they came out quickly. They found the time that was almost like a last minute. They were on time. I would use their service in the future too.
Description of Work: I used Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc. service to clean the wood-burning chimney. I last used their service about more than a month ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Denise Z.
07/2011
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep, fencing
 + 1 more
The guy's name was John Orosch. The people that were here previously put the wrong cap on and the squirrels had gotten in. That was several years ago. I don't remember how much it cost, but it was worth every penny. We tried getting the squirrels out ourselves and that was a pretty stinky job. By the time you know they are in there, they are dead and have been there a while because you can get the smell. It's not a pleasant job. I think Fairfax preferred to do fences. My overall experience was excellent. You call them up and whatever you can get is what you take. They were comparable with anybody else on price. Their quality was very good. Their responsiveness was very good. They came out right away. If I needed to I would use them, but hopefully they fixed it so I will never need to.
Description of Work: Fairfax Chimney & Fence Inc came out about 4 years ago and cleaned and capped our chimney. We had squirrels in the chimney. They do fences too.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cindy S.
07/2010
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
 + 0 more
After all the trouble I've had with a bathroom remodeler recently, I can't tell you how happy I am with Fairfax Chimney's service. John showed up for the estimate when he said he would, he only asked for a third down, and he started the work 2 weeks after the estimate when he said he would. He matched my antique brick as closely as it could be matched, and his crew did an excellent job matching up the pattern to my old brick. He finished when he said he would and fulfilled all of his promises and didn't even hound us for the rest of the money, unlike a certain bathroom remodeler who keeps asking for money but doesn't keep its promises. I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Our exterior chimney brick was crumbling in certain spots, and John determined that the brick needed to be replaced from the gutter line up. Also, we asked him to clean inside the chimney, and the outside was also pressure-washed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
CHRISTY S.
10/2005
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL AND HELPFUL ABOUT HOW TO USE THE FIREPLACE AND WHERE TO GET FIREWOOD LOCALLY. PRIOR TO THIS VISIT, WE'D NO IDEA HOW TO USE OUR FLUE, BUT JOHN SHOWED US HOW. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Description of Work: SWEPT MY CHIMNEY AND CHECKED THAT IT WAS IN WORKING ORDER. VACUUMED OUT ALL THE NASTY SOOT, AND MADE SURE THE FLUE WAS IN WORKING ORDER.
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Service Categories
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry,
Fencing,
Fireplaces
FAQ
Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc does not offer emergency services.