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Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC

About us

Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC is owned & operated by professional firefighters since 1985. We have an A+ rating with the BBB.

Business highlights

40 years of experience

Services we offer

Dryer Vent Cleaning & Repair. Chimney Sweep. Air Duct Cleaning

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.717 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
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6%
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Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews
Joyce S.
May 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
My dryer wasn't working properly even though the dryer vent is routinely cleaned. I had a new hose put on and the tech said there was probably a blockage. He referred me to Tidewater Chimney Sweeps. What Damon got out of the pipe was jaw dropping. Great job.

Robin C.
Sep 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Met/exceeded expectations

Christina N.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Wonderful! We have used this company twice and the people who come out are always professional and friendly!

Patricia L.
Jun 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Suzanne M.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
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Norman A.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
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Richard C.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
I was given a window time of arrival from 12 to 3:00. John phoned and asked if he could arrive sooner than expected, saying he could be at my home by 11:00. John and his partner Damon arrived at 10:45 and came inside to look at the dryer location. They then went outside and started to clean the vent line. The job was completed in under a half hour and whatever lint was removed had gone directly into a bucket. John and Damon were professional and courteous. I forgot to ask for the "Senior" discount, but thought the price was fair and reasonable anyway. I will certainly use this company again and will recommend them any home owner who needs this service.

Kris M.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Very well. Chimney was inspected and stove cleaned. Chimney itself did not require cleaning. John arrived on time and was efficient and thorough. Would definitely use them again, and plan to have them back for inspection again next year.. Price and service far exceed that of larger competitors in the area.

Paul K.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Service was very affordable in comparison to other companies out there. I scheduled a 10 AM cleaning and they were on site by 9:30 AM, a welcomed surprise. Service provider was prepared, fast, clean and proficient. Would definatley recommend hands down and do business again without question.

Susan J.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Tidewater Chimney Sweep really is the best. They are prompt, neat, tidy, careful, thorough, honest and very fair with their pricing. I have been using them for many, many years and they have never let me down. I am in the real estate and property management industry. Once in a while I have a tenant call another chimney sweep and present me with notice that various repairs are necessary. So I have them call Tidewater Chimney Sweep just to find out that the repairs were not necessary at all.
In my experience Tidewater Chimney Sweep is really the best, most affordable and honest chimney sweep in Hampton Roads. Knowing that they are firefighters just makes me even more comfortable as safety is so much more important to them.


Don B.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Great experience from start to finish. Will use again next year, and for fireplace inspection. None better that I've found.

Jenna R.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
It went very well. They were prompt, actually early, and kept everything clean while they worked.

JACQUELINE S.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Referral from a friend. They cleaned out her vent and swept the chimney. Their posture was very professional. They were here on time and promptly performed the work. It went quickly. He gave me some advice about the dos and don'ts and what to be cautious of. I would highly recommend this business.

Dawn W.
Mar 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
They did a great job. Very professional.

Dawn W.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95


Great experience from begining to end. Hire these guys !

Don B.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
I checked Angie's List for a dryer vent/chimney cleaning company, and found Tidewater Chimney Sweeps, LLC. I check them out on the BBB website, and found that they have the highest "A+" rating. I called John Koenig, the owner, who promptly set up an appointment for me during the same week, on a day and time that were convenient for me.

Joe and Nick, both professional firefighters with years of experience cleaning both dryer vents and fireplace flues, came early and were very personable. They explained what they were going to do, and did their job quickly and completely.

When they inspected the fireplace, they found that it didn't need cleaning, so I was not charged for the service! They were much more reasonably priced than the people I previously used, and did a great job.

I have to thank Angie's List for, once again, finding me an excellent company.

I'd also like to thank John Koenig for running such a fine operation, with great associates.
Response from Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC
"Member, Thank you for the comments and "A" rating ! We value our customers and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for choosing us for your dryer vent needs. John Koenig owner"

Natalie B.
Aug 2011
1.0
$45
The owner/worker called to see if he could come early, which bothers me because if I schedule a certain time for a service, I want it done then; not 2 hours early.

The day was seriously hot, and our dryer vent has the exhaust pipe come up through our attic. Mr. Koenig mentioned that he'd normally go onto the roof to check for lint build up, but he didn't bring a ladder tall enough to get to the roof. He said this right after telling me he services a lot of the units in our neighborhood (!); so why wouldn't he come prepared? So he removed the pipe from the outlet in the wall of our attic so he could inspect it. He then charged half of his rate, saying that it didn't really need cleaning so he wouldn't charge the whole rate. I should have checked up there before he left because he didn't properly reattach the pipe, and there were gaps left to the outside. I think he did a rush job because he was too hot to stay any longer to do it properly.

During the heavy rain that followed, our attic developed a leak that we discovered because the water came through the air vent in our bedroom. We are so displeased with our experience! You should NOT hire them for any service, especially since this is the example that the owner of the business sets!
Response from Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC
"Member, Our invoice shows that we did have a scheduled appointment on 6-22-11 for a dryer vent cleaning. We were running ahead of schedule and called to see if you would like to have it done earlier, which most customer do. We are very familiar with the units at your complex. Yours being a second floor, the vent for your dryer is located in the "walk in" attic running along the floor. We clean these from the inside and NO ladder is needed. We inspected your dryer vent and found that it did not need cleaning, so we only charged you an inspection fee. We could have charged you the full price, but that would have been wrong. During construction of your building, the hole for the vent was cut larger than needed, resulting in an "over sized" hole. We reattached the vent to the existing vent cover. We could not repair the siding issue. We take pride in our customer satisfaction . We are sorry that you were disappointed with our services."

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FAQ

Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC does not offer free project estimates.

No, Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC does not offer a senior discount.

No, Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC does not offer emergency services.

No, Tidewater Chimney Sweeps LLC does not offer warranties.