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Top Notch Chimney Cleaning
New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Top Notch Chimney Cleaning

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Ke
Review №1

Very professional company that started with Karen in the office. After leaving an online inquiry, Karen called us to arrange estimate, setup repair appointment and let us know in advance when to expect Frank; both to provide estimate and again when to expect Frank to perform the service work.Frank was also very professional and discussed repair in detail and condition of the chimney during his estimate visit.Frank and Diego arrived on time and performed the repair work as expected.Very pleased with this contractor and would recommend highly.

Ro
Review №2

The only reason they get 5 stars is I cant leave more. Honesty, integrity, fair price, quality work; what more could anyone ask. Thanks Top Notch.

OL
Review №3

Got to say that the Customer service was great they was honest about what work needs to be done and what work not need to be done. They was safe and did there job right as I can see... Please remember the opinion you should follow should be your own But take this review as a second opinion from a complete stranger online.

Ca
Review №4

Great guys, fixed and cleaned chimney no hassle hidden fees. Will definitely use again

Da
Review №5

Mike and Jacob were a great team. They worked efficiently, took the time to explain all the work they performed and went to bat for me to keep the cost down. They were incredibly professional and I would not hesitate to recommend them for all of your chimney needs.

Mi
Review №6

During the storm my tree fell on part of my roof and did some damage to the chimney. I called Top Notch and the receptionist was very polite and helpful. Mike and Jacob came right on time and assessed the damage and explained everything that needed to be done. They were both courteous and efficient. and finished their work quickly. I was very impressed with Mike and Jacob and would definitely recommend Top Notch! Thanks you guys were amazing!

Be
Review №7

They were one of many who gave me an estimate, but theirs was the most thorough inspection. He gave a fair price and did the job on the spot. I prefer knowing what Im getting into up front rather than getting surprised later. Great work and it looks great. We can finally use our fireplace safely.

Ma
Review №8

I highly recommend Top Notch Chimney! Right from the start Marc was very helpful and informative and addressed all of my questions and concerns thoroughly. When he and his crew arrived they were all extremely kind and professional. They went above and beyond my expectations. They did an exceptional job rebuilding my chimney. I have a brick house and they were able to match the brick superbly. It looks great and I got many compliments from my neighbors! They also repaired and cleaned other areas of my house and everything looks great! They were very reliable and professional and I am very satisfied. Excellent service and a great job!

lu
Review №9

First time using this service we never had a chimney and we had high expectations and Mike really meet everyone of them. He really took the time to go over the service explain what he was going to do and future recommendations also took the time to answer questions and that made the difference for us.

Ri
Review №10

Yesterday we had our Chimney cleaned by Frank. He was very courteous and efficient. It had been about 30 years since we had this done. About a few minutes in, Frank called us downstairs and informed us that there was quite a bit of crumbling when he started to clean. He didnt want to go any further since this could cause more damage. He informed us that we would need a stainless steel liner inserted. We immediately agreed, and he quoted us a fair price for the installation. He also resurfaced the cement crown with a new cap on the roof . Needless to say, we were very pleased and would not hesitate to recommend this company and Frank to others. In fact, we just gave their contact information to our neighbors.

Ke
Review №11

Beware of this company I called them up for a free quote on a cleaning on chimney. They told me I needed to replace my liners on the chimney. An 1,800 repair on my chimney to my furnace. I got a second and third opinion and there was nothing wrong with the lining in the chimney. The owner came out and uses key words to scare you carbon monoxide poisoning and that the house is unsafe. They were all lies get a second opinion. They make you feel like it is an emergency but it is not. If you have carbon monoxide detectors in your house like they would be going off.

Ma
Review №12

Top notch was very professional. Kevin and Scott showed up within the time frame given, assessed the situation, took pictures, and took the time to explain everything. Although the job ended up being much bigger than anticipated, they fit me in right away and gave me a very competitive price for the service. Left the workplace clean and tidy. I would use them again and I would recommend them to everyone. Very satisfied customer.

Ed
Review №13

Just had my chimney cleaned, Kevin and his partner arrived in the window of time agreed upon, after assessing the safest way to reach the chimney they identified evidence of some water leaks, he showed me the evidence in the basement while his partner took a picture of the old seal that was cracking and letting the water come through, he gave me a fair price and re sealed all that needed to be sealed. They were both very professional and gave me everything in writing. I highly recommend. PS the receptionist was also very professional and gave me a courtesy call the day before to remind me of the appointment.

jo
Review №14

Showed up on time. Kevin and his partner were very professional and quoted a fair price for the necessary work. Kevin also walked me through the condition of my chimney concerns and what some preventative maintenance I may want to consider...absolutely no pressure or scare tactics...I will use them again.

Da
Review №15

I had my chimney cleaned, then I was told the smoke chamber was cracked and needed repair. I was quoted over $1100 to spray on a product called SmokTite.I got a second opinion and free estimate by a different company two weeks later and was told everything was fine and no repairs were needed.

Da
Review №16

Honest, fair priced service. Would recommend to anyone needing chimney work.

Ta
Review №17

They just left my house and I watched them the entire time.. they did what they said they would and didnt try charging extra money, I actually gave them 25$ more then what they wanted.. they where cool, I dont know why other people had bad experiences, they did my pipe that is for the furnace and water heater and even took off the inside pipes and took em outside to clean those to.. thanks guys..

Jo
Review №18

Quoted three companies one high one low and they were right in the middle with the same specs as the high. Confirmed with me two times before they showed up and were on time and professional the quality of work is excellent and I am very pleased John and Diego do great work and spent extra time getting it right. Despite these other reviews I Would highly recommend them.

Ma
Review №19

Kevin and his crew were outstanding. They did a quick and professional job cleaning my chimney and were able to replace my broken damper the same day. Their prices were fair and they worked quickly and cleanly. They were a few minutes late but the office receptionist called and let me know which I really appreciated. Outstanding work, clear and honest communication and fair prices! I am definitely a customer for life.

Br
Review №20

They came to clean our chimney and then laid out the issues they found. They were very detailed oriented and quoted us a fair price. After doing our due diligence decided they were the best option. The case back the following week and did an incredible job.Thank you!

Ed
Review №21

Johnny always does a great job. They are very thorough and leave the work area spotless. They will also point out deficiencies or safety issues and can often resolve them on the spot.

An
Review №22

Mike and Jacob went above and beyond! Would absolutely recommend Top Notch!

Ky
Review №23

Mike and Jacob came to clean our chimney and both of our flutes. They did an AMAZING JOB!!! Both guys were very professional, nice and answered all of our questions (and we had a lot of questions...). Can’t wait to start our first fire in our home! Thanks Mike and Jacob, it was a pleasure meeting you both. See you next year!

Ti
Review №24

Our chimney hadnt been cleaned in a few years and it definitely needed it. Kevin & Scott were prompt, polite and professional. Kevin pointed out a few issues and was great at advising on my options. Im very happy with the service and plan on working with them again.

Ke
Review №25

Had appointment for weeks out from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. they called at 11:30 to say they would be late and would call later. They never called back and they didnt show.

Ti
Review №26

They scheduled us, showed up within the time window, performed a fast cleaning, didnt try to up-sell us on anything, and were professional. Thanks to Kevin and Scott for a job well done.

Ti
Review №27

Have used this company for 3 years. Very pleased with the work.They have done chimney cleaning as well as repair work. Very professional, courteous and hard working.Would recommend to everyone.

Al
Review №28

Top Notch Chimney Sweeps were friendly, knowledgeable, & honest. Its a good thing I called them when I did because the previous owners to my house never serviced the chimney. There was a severe amount of build up & the soot came pouring out when they opened the chimney door; not only is that a fire hazard, but it has also been negatively impacting the functionality of my gas furnace. They also discovered that there hasnt been a cap on my chimney so water has been getting inside creating more damage. They installed a stainless steel pipe going up the chimney, attached a cap to prevent water from getting in, & even fixed my gutters for me while they were up there. You cant leave negative reviews just because you dont want to pay to fix your house, its not what I wanted to spend nearly $3,000 on, but that comes with the territory of being a homeowner.

Ju
Review №29

Kevin (Vin) and Mario were exceptional. They were very fairly priced and extremely helpful and educational. I would highly recommend this team!

Pa
Review №30

Top Notch Chimney is the best! They came out on Saturday morning to inspect the chimney. It was in bad shape! The technician Frank explained the problem to us and what was needed. He quoted a fair price and was prepared to do the work on the spot! His helper Mario was waiting in the truck and all of the materials were in the truck as well. They installed a new stainless steel liner, cap and did some brickwork on the crown. We were expecting a bad storm Saturday night into Sunday. We slept well knowing the chimney was repaired and the house was safe. I would use Top Notch again for any chimney service. Frank was excellent, a true asset to the company.

Am
Review №31

Smart, professional, really well versed, informed,...we got lucky... please be sure to put us on your Email and mailing lists for regular maintenance. Very nice experience.martin plotnikAmerican Standard Realty, Inc.

Ch
Review №32

Great Service, Reasonably Priced

Do
Review №33

Mark was the best. Came out with his crew and did what they were suppose to do. I dont know if I would believe all the one star comments.

va
Review №34

Top Notch Chimney are scam artist they came to my house to clean my Chimney after the job was done one of the guys was using the vaccum while doing it he was blowing the dust into my house. Frank came back into the house and never apologized for the mishap then he proceeded to tell me my fireplace was severely damaged and needed to be repaired with the stuff they spray it with long story short I got a second opinion and was shown a pic of the inside of the chimney all that damage Frank spoke of was nonexistent.

Ma
Review №35

BEWARE.. this time of year chimney companies are telling people they need a new chimney liner, just please get a second opinion because it’s a costly repair ! I paid over 2k! Especially if you hear any type of scare tactics...fire, carbon monoxide poisoning etc... I suggest run and run fast !!! Trust me I learned the hard way from this company ... and have heard others say the same !

Ir
Review №36

I wish all home-improvement businesses were as efficient and productive as Top Notch Construction people are (especially Mark and his co-workers). They successfully, with no pain for us, replaced our chimney liner. Recently, in August 2017, Mark came back to do a free chimney inspection. Always on time, ready to help their clients and do even more, with maximum attention to every detail - thats how Top Notch people are. Their prices are very reasonable and the quality of job is superb. The whole office, including their secretary Karen, who takes phone calls, works as a team: when you call, you talk with a real person who is responsive and very supportive. You feel right away, these specialists are their to help you.Thank you Top Notch people for your professional work!Irina, North Haven

Mi
Review №37

Mark and Dennis called the day before to confirm the apt. and showed up on time. Not only did they do a great job cleaning the chimney - the inspected around the chimney in our attic to find that it was leaking in through the chimney - not something that they could fix but happy to talk to our contractor who did the chimney work so that it could be repaired correctly. If they did not catch that leak - we could have had significant damage to our home. Thank you so much Mark and Dennis - Really appreciate your thorough work!

Yv
Review №38

The service we received was outstanding. Frank and Diego did an excellent job. They were very knowledgeable, on point, corteous, and on time. Deffinetly recommend them.

An
Review №39

Kevin was fine to deal with. I just needed a chimney cleaning but come to find out my chimney was rusted so they had to install a stainless steel pipe and cap which obviously cost more than I anticipated (the joys of home ownership) but compared to other places it was a better price and the work was done fairly quickly.My issue is not with the work. I paid with credit card and instead of swiping it they wrote it down (I should have known) turns out I’ve had fraudulent charges on my card $1000+ specifically from Bridgeport, CT In this day and age Top Notch should have a more secure way of capturing payment information as it appears my credit card number on the paper was compromised and Top Notch is the source according to my credit card company this is being investigated.If you use this company find an alternative form of payment to use.

Ga
Review №40

I would add another 5 stars if I could!!!! The most awesome technicians Marc and Dennis did a splendid job above and beyond. I would recommend them highly to anyone. This company deserves a phone call when your looking for this type of service.

ri
Review №41

A simple cleaning because I never went on the roof to check ended up being a . I cant clean it its way too caked on with creosote to I need a liner for both fluess chimney had a fire inside to crumbling clay and a4500 bill. really do I go on the roof both chimney are fine needs a typical clean. got a second opinion and everything he said wasbs120 I paid for another company. on to of them showing up after 5 with a window from 2-4 and a courtesy call at 400 do not use

Er
Review №42

Made an appointment a week ago waited for the two hour window given and no show. I made another appointment confirm the day before, call a couple of times the day of appointment because I was waiting from 9 in the morning but they did not show even in the afternoon. May be they are a good service but I dont have a good experience with them.Sorry guys but time is valuable .

Ev
Review №43

Made first appointment for a week ago...no show..Called to find out what happened, voicemail over and over. Got through next day and not even an apology about not showing up day before.Made another appointment for today...no show, again during my morning 3 hr window of 10AM-1PMCalled left message at 1:30PMCalled again, got a live person around 2PM that said let me call our guy, he’s in the next town over now and “I’ll call you right back” that was OVER AN HOUR AGO and now the phones go straight to voicemail. Hmm... doesn’t appear as though they need - or want - the business.Finally got in touch with a live person - they supposedly left a message (they did not) that they’ll be here around 3PM...hmmm (it’s 3:25 already)3:50PM and they are now here. Not the technicians fault, they’re overbooked for what they can accomplish in a day. Mike and Jacob are good guys and deserve kudos for a thorough job and professional character!Office staff not so much.

Cy
Review №44

They do a messy job. Had to clean up after they left soot all over fireplace and floor.. left basement door open as well as my gate to keep our dogs in. Good thing I saw it. They try to sell work thats not needed.. BEWARE!

Di
Review №45

TOP NOTCH came through and lived up to their name and then some. Marc was a pleasure to work with. He and his team are true professionals and would highly recommend them. They did the following for us: Stucco the whole chimney / Insert new damper / Smoktite the smoke chamber / install bluestone on hearth and replaced the ash pit doors. Give them a call if your in need of their Top Notch services!

Ju
Review №46

They had me take a day off from work.They called me the day before to confirm the appointment.Day of. After waiting at home for hours they call & tell me they arent coming.Called Superior Stone & Fire Place in milfordThey are charging $625 less & actually showed up!Lost a day of work because of Top Notch.

An
Review №47

Excellent job done

Me
Review №48

“Proudly serving all of Connecticut”... as long as it’s within 50 miles of Bridgeport. Guess they don’t need the business.

Ja
Review №49

Bought a Groupon to have my chimney cleaned. Frank and Scott were awesome!!!! My chimney was in bad shape. They took out 10 gallons of unburned debris and pieces of my terra coda liner. No question that I needed a liner. They installed it and gave me a fair price. Would definitely recommend them. Great experience. Thank you!

Ke
Review №50

Purchased this as a groupon. Made an appointment took off work. They never showed. Called again, they were apologetic, made another appointment two days later and again worked from home. Again they never showed. Gave them a final chance, made a third appointment. Guess what? They blew it off, never called. Called and demanded the owner call within 24 hours, and that was last week. Never even called.Absolutely a joke of a company, and looking at the reviews below it seems I dodged a bullet with them not showing. And theres over 14 other reviews of them blowing off appointments completely. Why does groupon pair with such low quality contractors???And those with positive reviews...likely paid for work/repairs they didn’t need.

DJ
Review №51

These guys showed up right away . not only did they service my pellet stove but they inspected my chimney and found that my liner had deteriorated. They quickly repaired it and potentially saved my home from a fire hazard.

Do
Review №52

Absolutely disgraceful. No show on the day of initial appointment. Made another appointment because the woman insisted I’d be the first appointment of the day.... and again no show. I wish there was an option for “negative 5 stars”

We
Review №53

They did a great job with the chimney and a few repairs.

Al
Review №54

Very well done!

Je
Review №55

Made an appt for 11 to 2 time frame. They called and said it would be closer to 2. No one showed and when i called at 245 no one answered the phone. Good thing i had a second company lined up for a quote. Very unprofessional to not show up or answer the phone imho. Would not reccomend.

L
Review №56

Had an appointment on Thursday. I was contacted 10mins before my two hour window and was told they were running behind and had to reschedule... fine. Then two days later after my wife waited and hour MORE than my 4-hour window, (because I had to work) they never called or showed up. Terrible way to do business.

Ki
Review №57

Very professional.

sh
Review №58

One star, as hopefully they actually cleaned the chimney. First they gave me a hard time and told me they would not clean the chimney, were rude and bullying, then they changed their minds and cleaned it, but would only do one flu for the groupon. Then they told me I needed an emergency liner in the flu they would not clean, it would cost $1500 and they would do it right there as they had the pipe in the truck. I said I would wait and they told me my house might give everyone CO poisoning.I had a second opinion with a reputable company who simply cleaned the flu (the one that needed the emergency liner) and they told me no liner was needed and it was totally fine......Hmmmmmmmmmm wasted time, worry, and $50.....AND THEY ALMOST GOT ME FOR $1500!!!!!

He
Review №59

This is the most in unprofessional company I have the unfortunate chance of calling for an estimate. I had a scheduled appointment with them for a estimate. I took the day off and they never showed up and did not take the time to even notify me they would not come. I had to call them instead. They told me that they would be at my home the next day at noon. Once again they never showed up and once again I took the day off. I will never call them again. A total waste of time.

ca
Review №60

We set up appointment 2 weeks ago.They never show up. Never called and explained. So disappointed!

Th
Review №61

I called the company in September to set up a chimney cleaning service in October. Although my location was an hour away, they said they could do the appointment. The day before the appointment, I was rescheduled, due to their employee being behind. I was rescheduled AGAIN, about a few hours before the second appointment. On the third appointment, at the end of my three hour window in which their employee was scheduled to arrive, I received a call saying they believe my distance is too far, and that they had no idea when they could clean my chimney. It was suggested that I find a place closer. This is now, November 8th, and I set this appointment late September. Its going to be 19 degrees tomorrow, and I wont be able to use my wood stove. Although there was communication and professionalism when speaking with the management, the moment they took my address down, they shouldve known that they dont come to my area. Instead, I wasted precious time after the recent purchase of my new home, and birth of my baby - because I thought I was waiting on a reliable company. They are NOT reliable, and will drop you. I even expressed that I was due the week they scheduled me, and was given an appointment time the day before my delivery. I will NEVER recommend this company.

Fa
Review №62

Made an appointment a week ago waited for the three hours window given and no show. They even DID NOT bothered themselves to give a call and reschedule another appointment.

JD
Review №63

First appointment they cancelled, next day they called said they were knocking but i never answered ( they went to wrong address). Finally showed up after alot of back and forth phone calls only to stay 5 min and refuse to do cleaning. Told me to contact groupon for a refund. Why advertise on groupon when they seem to discriminate against groupon users.

Pa
Review №64

Purchased a Groupon to have chimeney cleaned. Came out and looked at 2 chimneys. Told me 1 doesnt need to be cleaned but needs a chimney cap. Told me no sign of animals in there at this time but sees scrapes where animals have been in there. 2nd chimey they told me the sleeved pipe fell inside and was completely clogged and Not to use pellet stove. Left without doing anything but giving me a quote of almost $400 and a new date to do work. I went up on roof and checked what they said was wrong. Found pipe did slip off cap and was Not clogged. I put sleeve back on cap with ease and looked down pipe and seen no clogs. Yes pipe was dirty but not like they said and didnt need parts they were trying to upsell. when I called and talked to supervisor he stood behind his employee Kevin and was supposed to be at my house when he called me back to clean it himself. that did not happen and once I told him about the upsell that didnt need it the supervisor refused to come out and clean chimney. Going threw groupon to get refund. If you use them and take there word and cant verify then recomend NOT useing them. Scammers..

Jo
Review №65

Purchased coupon from groupon they never showed. Now that I read the reviews, it seems to have happened to some people before. Will spread my word around how bad this company is. Waste of time and money.

Ro
Review №66

Made an appointment a week ago waited for the three hour window given and no show. Called and was told they tried to confirm the day before and got no reply, why did I make the appointment??

JA
Review №67

Terrible company! Confirmed with me several times and never showed up

Vi
Review №68

BEWARE! The company confirmed with me the day before, but never showed up the next day. They did not call or give any explanation.

Na
Review №69

Very professional & knowledgeable.

Sh
Review №70

Cleaned both chimneys AND offered to clean my gutters for cheap.

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  • Address:New Haven, CT 06511, United States
  • Site:https://topnotchimney.com/
  • Phone:+1 203-901-6889
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  • Chimney sweep
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