Top 5 Chimney Sweeps in McMinnville, OR
Top questions to ask before hiring a chimney sweep
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Recent reviews for McMinnville Chimney Sweeps
Very professional. Raphael and his team did a great job doing chimney flashing and cleaning. Highly recommend.
Jim was punctual, knowledgable, and paid great attention to detail. He answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. Jim did a quality job on my gas fireplace, and left it looking outstanding, including cleaning all of the ceramic logs and the so...
Great communication from set-up to completion. Stefanie at the Portland office was pleasant to speak with and helpful with setting up the appointment. My assigned chimney professional, Jim McCormack, was kind, presentable and did a great job servicing m...
Tony arrived at stated time, conducted a thorough inspection and cleaning of our chimney and wood stove insert. He was professional, courteous, and efficient. We will use this service again in the future.
We had a safety check and chimney cleaning. The damper was rusted out so a new butterfly damper was installed and a directional chimney cap installed to eliminate smoking in the house when we have a fire on windy days. Walter was the lead technician, ver...
Do not use this company under any circumstances. Juan came highly recommended from my realtor. I moved in on 5/20 and Juan came over days later. He stood in my kitchen, told my Mom and I of the repairs and the contract was signed and written. We talked fo...
Stole my money...it's been almost a year now...but they ripped me off.
Nine years in business?...the owner didn't get his liscense until march 1st 2017....
The owner is somehow removing all his negative reviews..he is currently being sued by three people...I am one of them...I just just my money awarded to me from his bond....bad news contractor.
The owner is removing his negative reviews..being sued by two people..lost both cases.. Failure to pay.
This shit contractor is currently being sued by 3 different people so far....he lost 2 cases...about to lose another one.
This shit contractor is currently being sued by 3 different people so far....he lost 2 cases...about to lose another one.
Everything You Need to Know About McMinnville Chimney Sweeps
I have Chimney Sweeping Services work that I need done in McMinnville. What should my budget be?
Our data on recent chimney sweep projects in McMinnville shows that larger chimney sweeping services projects in city are often upwards of $0.00. However, this price depends on a number of factors. Cost can increase or decrease based on any/all of the following:
- Location: chimney sweeps travel time may factor into the budget.
- Cost of materials. This is an important factor of your chimney sweeping services project budget. You can purchase materials yourself, but remember that your chimney sweep professional maybe be able to leverage relationships with other companies to save on material costs.
- Company ratings: Highly-rated chimney sweeps tend to be more expensive. Decide what balance between ratings and cost is right for you.
As always, every project is different and you should contact multiple chimney sweeps throughout McMinnville to ensure your project is done right.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Chimney Sweep projects in McMinnville?
Every project differs, but you should ask any chimney sweep for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any chimney sweeping services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for chimney sweeps to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your chimney sweep project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the chimney sweep to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Chimney Sweep in McMinnville has finished working?
Every chimney sweeping services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any chimney sweeping services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with chimney sweeping services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the chimney sweep to describe what they did. Whether your chimney sweeping services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your chimney sweeping services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the chimney sweep do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.