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Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep
1129 Brabec St # 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States
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Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep

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Ky
Review №1

Matt was outstanding. He cleaned our fireplace insert and was very knowledgeable. We have a new unit and chimney liner, installed about 5 years ago (by a different company), but he reassured everything looked good. He asked us about 4 times if we had any questions.

dh
Review №2

Absolutely incredible. Top notch service, professionalism and fun to talk to. Explained everything thoroughly and did a perfect job. No mess either. Could not be happier.

Sh
Review №3

Nice guys but I would shop around for chimney repair quotes. I paid for the inspection and was quoted $9,500 for liner demo, new liner, parge, and damper...just had the exact same scope of work completed for $4,020. I was also told it would take 2 workers 2-3 days to complete. It was completed with 2 guys in one day. Ive found that the Pittsburgh contractors prices in general are higher than the guys out of Washington County.

Al
Review №4

I have never had a more professional and respectful conversation with a contractor than I had with Dale. He does everything you want in a contractor coming into your home. Thorough inspection, friendly smile, patient and wipes his feet before entering your home..(I know this sounds minor but I cant tell you how many muddy contractors just come stomping in on your carpets). If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Will definitely use his business again and would recommend to friends and family.

Ex
Review №5

Sometimes as homeowners we neglect certain things. In my case, I put off getting my chimney swept for far too long. Dale came out and swept my chimney clean and showed me before and after photos...BIG DIFFERENCE! Also, Dale was able to replace the crown of the chimney. I had no idea it was deteriorating, but yet again I’m not on my roof much. Highly recommend!

He
Review №6

Dale and Matt are the go to professionals for chimney restoration work. We used their services at my moms house and they were incredibly kind, professional, passionate about fireplace and chimney educating, tidy, and responsive to our needs. They did not try to over-sell their services and had pricing that was incredibly fair. As a home inspector, often clients who have chimney issues ask for referrals, and I have the green light go ahead referring them to clients knowing they will handle them with care and courtesy.

Jo
Review №7

Great experience with Matt! He was early (texted before to let me know) and did a great job explaining everything to us. We havent used our fireplace before so he took the time to explain how everything worked, what to watch out for, and explained it using everyday examples so that we could understand.This is the type of company that does such a great job that you become a customer for life.

Be
Review №8

Ive used these guys twice and both experiences have been amazing!. Dale and Matt are both very professional and knowledgeable about their profession. They made recommendations that were best for me and didnt push any products that were unneeded. I highly recommend them for all of your chimney/fireplace needs.

Kr
Review №9

Matt was excellent - provided us with info on the process. This is our first time with a wood burning fireplace and he laid out all of the key information regarding upkeep for the future.He is thorough & the house was as clean as it was when he first started, no trace of soot which our fireplace had a ton ofHe provided next steps moving forward & was clear in the information he providedWe have stage 3 creosote. He did the sweep & explained all of our next step options. The fireplace already smells so much better after the sweep & we feel comfortable moving forward since we were provided excellent info to make an informed decision

Aa
Review №10

This is our first winter living in a house with a fireplace. Dale did a fantastic job cleaning the chimney and fireplace, and he also helped to reposition the fake logs in our gas fireplace for a more clean burn. He answered all my questions thoroughly and gave some additional education/advisement. The cleaning job was done professionally with protection from any potential scattering. Dale cares. I highly recommend Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep.

Ka
Review №11

Dale was super informative and helpful during our inspection. He was knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions and give us suggestions that fit our needs and our budget. I would highly recommend Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep!

Br
Review №12

Dale was very professional and easy to work with. He was on time and efficient in his work. He did a great job at explaining his observations to us after his inspection and cleaning. I will definitely be using their service again in the future.

Br
Review №13

I have had both Dale and Matt come out, both were incredibly nice and professional. Both are very thorough in the work they do and their knowledge and patience with any questions I had for them is very appreciated. I highly recommend them for any of your chimney/fireplace needs.

Za
Review №14

Top notch service! I just had Matt from GPCS out to do a sweep and inspection; he was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and took the time not only to explain things very well, but also took time to address any concerns I had.After today’s experience, I will not be calling anyone other than Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Service. You guys are awesome and thank you!

Be
Review №15

Matt came to do an inspection on our chimney and had to come back later with Dale because of the difficulty in accessing our roof and chimney. In the end, they suggested we contact another local company thats better equipped for handling this size of job (our house is very tall and the roof is quite steep) and they didnt charge for the inspection. All the advice and recommendations they gave us were extremely helpful though and I feel like we got too much of their valuable expertise for free! They are so good at explaining things and really friendly, and Im kind of sad that we wont be able to use them for this work. I recommend them!

Aw
Review №16

Very prompt and thorough. The man that I spoke to was very helpful. I have a wood burner and he said that I should have the chimney flue checked and maintained often. So I do.

Ri
Review №17

Prompt, very thorough, and extremely knowledgeable. Dale will be coming back to fix problems he found during our inspection - highly recommended A++.Follow-up visit to fix issues from inspection:Dale did excellent work and was very professional when an unforeseen issue came up. He truly goes the extra mile for his clients and is a pleasure to work with. You will undoubtedly be satisfied with his companys service and expertise.

Xa
Review №18

I called to get a quote on a cleaning and inspection on my wood stove. Dale came out the next day after such short notice when I got home from work. He was able to do it right then and there. I was very happy with his service and prices. Very nice guy, Thanks Dale!

Ty
Review №19

Excellent customer service!!!

La
Review №20

With a 100+ year old house, were constantly soliciting for repairs. I had a chimney lined and another one capped by GPCS and high recommend them! Pricing was very reasonable, and service was scheduled quickly. Weve not had a drop of moisture since installation. Were thrilled!

Ch
Review №21

Dale is a true professional, kind and humble, knowledgeable, respectful. He has done chimney cleaning, serviced our gas logs, and repaired a crown. Excellent work. Thanks Dale.

Ju
Review №22

If there were 10 stars, that would be my rating. My appointment was scheduled within days of my call (vs. months from other guys). Dale and Matt did an extremely thorough job inspecting and explaining everything to me. I had a number of different issues going on and for each one, they took as much time as I needed to completely understand. They sent me pictures and videos to supplement the notes. Their plain speak is refreshing and they are extremely knowledgeable. 100% recommend!

ca
Review №23

Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep is a real find! We are doing inspections on a house before buying and Matt and Dale did an excellent job for us. They came out next day, were on time and courteous, and provided a detailed and thorough report within 24 hours.Highly recommend!

Gi
Review №24

Dale truly lived up to the great reviews I read online before scheduling the appointment! He was so friendly and knowledgeable as he walked me through the process and outcome. He also resealed the flashing at the chimney, which he did not have to do and did not charge me for doing it. He further helped me make a plan for converting to gas logs even though his company would not be doing the installation, and even measured and sketched it out for me! I am a service professional, a stickler for it, and frankly a tough customer...and I was blown away by the quality and level of service I received. Thank you, Dale, youve earned a customer for life in me and my referrals at every given opportunity.

Da
Review №25

The guys were great - immediately responsive, polite, knowledgeable, quick working, good price. They even called and let me know when that they were ahead of schedule if I wanted them to come by early. I would recommend them to anyone. Very happy customer.

Lu
Review №26

One of the best customer services Ive experienced. The office called back the same day and promptly scheduled my appointment. Dale called and was able to come earlier in the day which worked fine with my schedule. He was extremely polite, worked quickly and was very clean! He was able clean our chimney, did an inspection and placed 2 chimney caps that were never installed. Highly recommend!

J
Review №27

I have had this company come twice now and have no complaints. The service is great and the owner is very friendly. The prices seem similar to others in the area. I highly recommend GPCS.

Ca
Review №28

Amazing experience, very friendly, professional and knowledgeable! Matt went the extra mile to explain everything regarding our fireplace. Highly recommended!

De
Review №29

Great service and Very Clean! Matt took off his shoes upon entering our home and used a clean drop cloth at the fireplace. There was no dust either. We had no prep work or cleanup afterwards. Matt was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. The individuals at this company attend training and education programs and answer all your questions. Also very thorough in their checks. Would definitely have them back again when needed.

Re
Review №30

Promo response. Upfront pricing. Showed up early, did thorough work, and left my house spotless. Also, got on great with my dog, bonus!

Ma
Review №31

I had no idea where to begin converting my wood-burning fireplace into gas, but I knew I needed my chimney inspected either way. I cold-called this company and had an appointment booked the next day in minutes. They were simple, friendly, and got the job done quickly and effectively. Matt was so nice and knowledgeable, giving us a ton of info about fireplaces and the state of our chimney. He did a great job cleaning ours (it needed a pretty good scrub) and the bricks are now spotless. He gave us a ton of pointers along the way.This is a small touch, but one that I thought was so cool: Matt just so happened to find a red scrap of cloth inside our chimney - some evidence of Santas point of entry. This delighted our three-year old, who now cannot stop talking about it. This is a great company, one I will be recommending to people and one that I will be calling again when needed.

Mi
Review №32

First of all, I want to say that when I contacted this company, a really polite gentleman promptly returned my call and set up an appointment. My appointment needed to be scheduled out and to my satisfaction, Dale (the owner/technician), called me the day of and sent a text. He was able to arrive early and was so kind and easy to work with. Ive had my fair share of contractors, and this is the only one who understood that my time was valuable and a scheduled appointment isnt a four hour window. If you are looking for great service and an honest company, youve found it.

Am
Review №33

Incredible service. We had our chimney swept and furnace inspected. The care taken to be neat and tidy was like they were doing the work in their own home. Matt was prompt, polite and courteous. Highly recommended!!!!

Ra
Review №34

Great customer service!! Was extremely easy to set up the appointment, showed up on time. The price for the work to be done was very reasonable. The work was done promptly . I got a invoice right in my email and was able to pay right away with a link in the email.

Ka
Review №35

I am very pleased with Dale and Matts honesty and quality of work. They cleaned the fireplace and rebuilt the chimney crown. They showed up on schedule, explained the process, and cleaned up after they were done.

Ro
Review №36

Dale is very professional and knowledgeable. From the first visit until the job was finished, he never hesitated to explain what was being done. I couldnt be anymore happier with the end result. He was recommended to me and I highly recommend him to anyone else.

Ri
Review №37

This was the first time I have had to use a chimney service for a house we recently purchased. I am so glad that I chose to work with Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep. The whole process was simple, and Dale was so very professional and friendly. He was able to repair some missing mortar in the fireplace and completely clean everything as well without making a huge mess, and the price was great! I will definitely be using him again and will be recommending him and his company.

Mi
Review №38

Even though this company is our competitors, they referred us for some reline work and this says a lot about them. Ive heard nothing but good things about this company and their reviews speak volumes about their workmanship and character. We at Advance Chimney Sweeps Inc welcome good competition such as this and will gladly refer them for work as well. Nice to see good people in the industry helping each other. Good competition drives the market and its a win win for consumers.

Gi
Review №39

Dale is excellent! Professional, knowledgeable, considerate and passionate about what he does, which is incredibly refreshing. Very clean, dust-free, and quiet equipment. Informative in terms of future things to maintain and keep an eye on. I would recommend Dales services 150%.

Ma
Review №40

Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable about many home repairs, especially chimneys. It is rare to find contractors who show up on time and are clean and professional. Dale does great work and takes pride in what he does, a rarity in the 21st century. Highly recommend.

Al
Review №41

Great food, the veggie and vegan options are awesome.

St
Review №42

Matt was great!!

Ro
Review №43

Dale is one of those rare business leaders. He is an outstanding chimney sweep and an even better human being. He delighted me with his work! He is personable and innovative. He does whatever needs to be done. I initially thought of working with a larger company. I knew right away to work with him when he texted a response within 15 minutes setting up an appointment. His vibes said to me that I had attracted just what I needed with Dale. I would recommend him to anyone who believes the customer comes first! You are going to love this guy.

Sa
Review №44

Bought a house last month and the chimneys were filled with soot. Dale arrived the day after I called him and was exceptionally informative. Great prices and very helpful. Would recommend for anyone needing a chimney job done right!

Am
Review №45

Showed up on time. Respectful guy. Explained the chimney design. Came back out a second day to help us figure out a ventilation issue. Liked that we could book online and that he was responsive.

Lo
Review №46

This man, Dale, just left my house and my chimney looks cleaner than ever. What I like about his job is it was the most affordable I found online for my area, and Dale was polite and exceptionally helpful. He answered all of my questions thoroughly and with clarity. He explained what he was doing. He offered to come back in the spring when it’s warmer (too cold today in November) for free, in order to climb up on my roof and take a look at the chimney topper. He made recommendations. He gave me the name of a product to help clean off the stained-on soot on the bricks above the fireplace, then he texted me a link with that product’s information on it. He didn’t leave any mess behind. And he smiled a lot. Thanks Dale. I have no problem recommending your services.

Ha
Review №47

Highly recommend!! The owner Dale was very knowledgable, professional, prompt, friendly & provided us with top quality service at a very competitive rate. He answered all our many questions/concerns & still managed to work very efficiently with our overly affectionate lab dog in his face :) We definitely plan on hiring him again in the near future for all our chimney related needs.

Ja
Review №48

Professional, punctual, thorough, knowledgeable....and fair!! Will call on this company for all future chimney issues. Highly recommend to anyone.

Ro
Review №49

Dale and Matt are very knowledgeable and professional. They were prompt, reliable and did great work!!! Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №50

I have recently purchased a house that is over 100 years old, and have many, many questions about home maintenance and repair. One of these concerns was that my hot water heater was not venting properly, and the chimney needed cleaning and repair. I have never owned a house with a chimney before, and had no idea where to start as far as maintenance. After making several phone calls, I found Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweep and spoke to the owner, Mr. Dale Kaufman. He was professional and polite, and immediately got to the root of the problem before even seeing seeing it firsthand. After our conversation, I felt comfortable making an appointment for him to come out. After his inspection, he was able to answer all of my questions, and even pointed out several other potentially dangerous issues, that were unknown to me. I thought I would have to make another appointment to have these issues fixed, but he had already made time in his schedule to make the repairs immediately, and I was able to use my water heater that very same day. His work was impeccable. His repairs were well thought out and the entire project looked beautiful. In addition to his professional work, Mr. Kaufman arrived on time in a company vehicle, and in a uniform, and was very respectful of my home. I highly recommend this company for all of your chimney needs, whether its cleaning or inspection, or even if you have a question about fireplace use in the coming winter months. Additionally, he is qualified to perform ALL levels of chimney inspection, unlike many other companies. Everything that Mr. Kaufman repaired looks and functions beautifully. I could not be more pleased.V.S. KramerSouthside, Pittsburgh

Ni
Review №51

I couldn’t have asked for better service! Dale was knowledgeable, polite, and professional. We will definitely use them again if needed!

Je
Review №52

Best Chimney Sweep in the business. Honest & friendly. As new home owners with a fixer upper, one of the best tradesmen weve had on site.

Ma
Review №53

Dale is an outstanding chimney sweep. I’ve never had my chimney cleaned by a more professional sweep. I highly recommend Dale and his services. When he showed up my chimney was full of creosote and after he left it was nice and clean. I will never use anyone but Dale in my chimney.

Re
Review №54

The service provided to me was super. I am a widow and often get discouraged with promises of service. The owner, Dale Kaufman, set up an appointment via text. He arrived promptly, solved my problem (a raccoon was decomposing in my chimney), and cleaned up. He will be capping the four flues of my chimney in three days. Excellent service and work; good pricing. I would highly recommend his services.

Jo
Review №55

Excellent service. Very professional. Easy to work with. Dale recently swept about 24 chimneys for our condo association. Highly recommend

De
Review №56

Dale K. (owner) is the man. I could not have been more thrilled with his advance communication, work on-site, and overall professionalism. I highly recommend him for chimney sweep needs and/or other services he offers.He was willing to communicate by text at first, which was convenient and fast, allowing us to have a visit scheduled (and for him to be reviewing photos of my chimney/fireplace) within minutes. He arrived on-time in a branded truck and uniform. His work was thorough and efficient, moving rapidly but with thoughtful observations, a few safety recommendations, and genuine care for cleanliness and quality work. He provided a condition report at the end of the visit, which summarized the work but also documented flue size, fireplace size and make-up, and more.Dale mentioned wanting his young company to become known as the absolute best in the business for the Greater Pittsburgh area; hes already there in my mind. Look no further!

Ka
Review №57

Very professional, nice guy! He even brought a piece of ripped Santa Suit that Santa left behind last Christmas and our toddler was in awe! Super adorable! Highly recommended!

Ho
Review №58

Great service and very professional! Dale was on time and communicated readily by phone and text. I would def recommend his company to family and friends!

Sa
Review №59

Dale was professional, on time, and very knowledgeable about chimneys. We would definately recommend him to anyone looking for chimney sweep services!

Ra
Review №60

I had no idea what to expect when i called him, other than that other people seemed to think he deserved 5 stars. I strongly agree!I gave him a call and he was at my home within 45 minutes (fortunately, he had a cancelation that day).His work was detail oriented and careful, he communicated very well, impeccably clean and was extremely pleasant to have working in my home.My only wish is that he also did plumbing, electric, HVAC and kitchen renovations! Dale will go far.

Ta
Review №61

Dale did an excellent job on our chimney - he was extremely friendly, did great work, and had very fair prices. I would recommend him to anyone who needs chimney work!

Sh
Review №62

Dale was on time and very professional. He was meticulous in cleaning/inspecting our fireplace, and gave us instructions on how to use it safely for (first-timers) like us. We will definitely recommend him to other friends and family members.

Po
Review №63

When I checked online for my chimney to be swept, I wasn’t sure who I could trust to get the job done right. Dale at Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweeps, knows how to get the job done and get it done right. If you need your chimney repaired and swept like I did, call Greater Pittsburgh Chimney Sweeps.

Ga
Review №64

Dale Kaufman is a great chimney sweep and a even better person. Always a smile and never a negative word out of his mouth.

Mi
Review №65

Dale was very knowledgeable and informative. He got back to me right away and told me all my options for the chimney. He even told me what would be the cheapest and most effective route for me to take. He did an amazing job on the chimney and its working great! Saved me alot of money. I will definately hire him again and reccommend him for all your chimney needs.

Li
Review №66

You rarely find business owners who are honest, do quality work and love what they do. The owner Dale was a breath of fresh air and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of any chimney work. My wife and I purchased a new midcentury modern home a month or so ago and before lighting a fire for the first time, we thought necessary to have someone come out and make sure everything was alright. We came across his listing due to the perfect 5 star reviews he received and after meeting and working with him I can see why. We gave him a call, which he responded on the first try and set up a date. From the very beginning I had a good feeling about him when the date we asked him for wasnt available and he was kind enough to make it work for us. First impressions are everything... Not only was he knowledgable in addressing all concerns and making sure you understand what needs to be done and why, he was extremely courteous and has great manners, which to me is a big deal. The first time he came out he assured us that everything looked to be in good shape with our upstairs fireplace, but due to some cracks in our lower fireplace, we could have some smoke intake issues when lighting our upstairs fireplace. He explained which type of damper system would need to be installed to correct this if we in fact wanted to address it in the future and didnt try to sell us what so ever. Low and behold, as soon as we lit our first fire upstairs, we noticed smoke coming through our downstairs fireplace. My wife and I texted him on a Saturday night, which he responded immediately and we set up a new date for him to come back out when the weather broke to have the new damper system installed. That was today. Once again he arrived on time, in a pleasant mood and it seemed like as soon as he said he was going to get started, he was saying he was done and began showing us the new setup. Im not someone who leaves reviews on a constant bases, but when I experience 5 star service I feel they deserve to be recognized for it. Thanks again for taking pride in what you do.

Ki
Review №67

Inspection at a reasonable price with over-achieving customer service. Our fireplace was inspected and our living room was cleaned up well afterwards. Well be using GPC for future maintenance.

Sa
Review №68

We had such a great experience with GPCS- Dale was super professional, reliable, efficient and fairly priced. We will definitely be calling him again should we need help with our chimney!

Ch
Review №69

Dale is amazing! Professional, helpful and on-time! Highly recommend! Will be using every year!

Ry
Review №70

Dale was great to work with and was very reasonable. Would highly recommend.

De
Review №71

Prompt communication, arrived on time, went above and beyond, no mess. Highly recommended .

Je
Review №72

Great people to work with! Very respectful and knowledgeable.

Th
Review №73

It is easy to communicate with Dale. Something died in my chimney. Dale cleaned the chimney & put a cap on to prevent reoccurrence. Unfortunately, he could not place a 2nd cap on since the 2nd stack has a family of chimney swifts. As promised, he came back when the swifts migrated to put on the 2nd cap. Cost for cleaning & 1 cap $285 & 2nd visit to place the last cap on was $25. I recommend Dale based on his easy going nature, professionalism & for coming back to finish a job.

Kr
Review №74

Dale did a great job! He showed up on time, worked efficiently and charged exactly what he quoted before the visit.

Ry
Review №75

Dale was awesome, easy to work with and did a great job. Thank you!

Sc
Review №76

Great service

To
Review №77

Very prompt, professional

Pa
Review №78

Very prompt and professional

Ca
Review №79

No comment necessary!

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  • Address:1129 Brabec St # 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States
  • Site:http://greaterpittsburghchimneysweep.com/
  • Phone:+1 412-206-6305
Categories
  • Chimney sweep
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–4pm
  • Tuesday:8am–4pm
  • Wednesday:8am–4pm
  • Thursday:8am–4pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–4pm
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