We are going through a kitchen/family room remodel and didn't realize how much attention our fireplace needed. Nathaniel was efficient, thorough, informative, and answered all of our questions and gave knowledgeable advice. He cleaned our fireplace & chimney in a good amount of time. He inspected inside & out and was honest about caretaking. Fair pricing was a bonus! Will be calling them again next year! read more

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Needed to have our 2 fireplaces inspected and cleaned, as well as having a new spark arrestor installed. While inspecting, it was found that a repair was needed to safely use the fireplace. A1 inspected both fireplaces, installed the spark arrestor, gave us a quote for the repair, ordered the part, made the repair, and thoroughly cleaned both fireplaces. They also made sure the damper worked correctly. Our fireplace is now safe and functional thanks to A1 Chimney Sweeps. read more

Nathaniel was very responsive and upfront with his pricing. he did the work on my chimney and dryer vent on time and if he was running late to pick up parts, he let me know. I've had a lot of sour experiences with other vendors but he was definitely a pleasant one. read more

We used A1 to service our new Jotul 500 wood stove. They did an excellent job cleaning our chimney and the stove. The technician was friendly, professional, on time and very knowledgable. The technician took the time to clearly explain maintenance procedures that we could complete ourselves to save money and keep the stove operating efficiently. We were pleased with the reasonable cost and professional service. read more

A1 did a great job cleaning my chimney. Came out right away, arrived on time. Knowledgeable and gave me great tips on how to prevent smoke from coming inside my house. Gave me pricing on preventative maintenance. Reasonably priced cleaning, what's not to love. Thank you! Will recommend to my friends/family. read more

Emma(?) answered and gave a direct price for the work I need, or will be needing. Based on this interaction, I will be using A1Chimney Sweeps I had called a couple of other local businesses however, they did not provide the services needed. So, I will be calling A1 Chimney, because that's what I told Emma, and I'm sticking to my story. I'll keep you all posted. read more

Had a wood stove cleaning yesterday and our person was so incredibly friendly and great work. Wish I had remembered his name, we used them last year too with equally great results. read more

A few years back I had A1 come to my home to clean my three chimneys. Efraim came out and was very did a great job. About a month ago I was looking for someone to remove a pellet stove and install a wood burning stove in its place. After many phone calls to about 10 different companies and getting no where with these places I gave A1 a call to see if they knew of anyone who could do it. Turns out they do it themselves! I was so happy. They came out right away to quote and I hired them to do the job on the spot. Efraim and his crew came out this morning and got the job done. I couldn't be happier. He knew this stove was my grandmothers who recently passed away and it meant a lot to me. He handled it with care and made sure it was perfect. The people who I sold my pellet stove to hired A1 to install it at their home also. These guys rock I highly recommend them. read more

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I'm so glad, I called Anna at A1Chimney Sweeps to solve my blocked chimney problem and broken glass in the door of of my wood burning stove. She was very helpful and kind. She was attentive to calling me with any time updates . Nathaniel my technician was a Super Hero! Thank you for your care and professionalism! This is a family run company that cares and gives excellent service and quality! Look no farther . read more

I am so appreciative of the work that this business has done. They are quick and very reliable. I used them in the past and was also satisfied with the prompt and professionalism their employee had. I would 100% recommend this business. They definitely acquired a customer for life. Thank you A1 Chimney Sweeps for a job well done. I'm not easily impressed but yall are amazing! read more

A1 Chimney Sweeps was on the list the Woodstove & Son gave me. They cleaned my chimney and two other chimneys and did a great job! I highly recommend this company! read more

We were referred to A1 by a good friend who is in the wood stove business and highly recommended A1. Nathaniel was on time, inspected our chimney from the interior and from the roof and cleaned it thoroughly. He showed me photographs and videos of the interior of the flue and explained what additional work we might need. Before leaving he cleaned up all of the soot and debris and left it neatly for our disposal. I felt he did excellent work and we received good value for our money. read more

Absolutely awesome. They did a great job, on time. Highly recommended. Will be using them again

Great service. The tech was clean and professional. He fixed our broken door, broken bricks and the bar that holds the bricks up in the stove. Would use again. read more

If you are in mountains call A1 first. They have always had good availability to come out and clean sooner than the other places. Reasonable prices too. read more

I tried to get another company to clean my chimney and they were three months out. A1 was one week out. There was a cancellation because of rain but they came the next day. They did a great job, very kind, and helpful. Some people said they didn't respond or follow up on appointments but I didn't have any issues with this company. read more

I called, they came, they cleaned. It was one fireplace, it only took about 45 minutes. Very good value.

Maybe they do good work, but I have no way of knowing. Made a morning appointment and day of the appointment they texted to say they were running late. Late afternoon I texted them to ask if they were still going to show. Efram called almost immediately to apologize for not showing up and promised I'd be the first job the following morning, early in the morning. At nearly noon, having not shown up and not communicated I texted to ask if they were still going to show up. Again, Efram call almost immediately to apologize say he forgot to tell his scheduler. As an apology he offered a discount and said to call the office to reschedule. After 3 calls and several text they have ghosted me. No reply, nothing. Maybe they do good work but given that they don't show and don't return calls, it makes you wonder. read more

Incredibly professional and patient! My house can be difficult to find being on a ranch and Nathaniel was very kind taking in all of my directions. My fireplace is now so clean and I feel much safer knowing we can light fires safely! read more

They have a F rating on BBB. Scammers, horrible and rude customer service and technicians. Will always give you Wrong quotes and under perform and over charge. I am Never, Never calling them again for servicing my Chimney. Now they will work with Yelp to get my Comment removed. read more

We received excellent service and they were on time and efficient. We are repeat customers of A1 Chimney.

They did a good job Cleaning the gutters and putting the gutter guards in. However they were supposed to come back to take pictures and they never did. I've been leaving messages and they're not returning our calls. read more

Nothing but huge thumbs up for Efraim and his crew. Honestly this review could have gone a very different way but thanks to the dedication of Efraim and his crew I am very happy to recommend A1. There was a issue with the cleaning of one of our two fireplaces and it very easily could have become a major deal breaker. The gentleman that was cleaning as well as Efraim did everything they could to make it better!! Great job guys!! read more

I had Efraim and his brothers come out to clean my gutters as they were 25 ft off the ground. On time, and as polite and professional as you can get. FYI gutters are done by the foot from $1-3 depending on the height from the ground. Will use him for my chimney next. read more

Did do not return phone calls, or follow up on when they will have time to take a look at a chimney.

Overall I'm satisfied with A1 Chimney Sweeps service. It is clear to me that A1 Chimney Sweeps service is popular in this area not only because of the numerous 4+ star ratings in yelp but also because I had a difficult time scheduling a service. Efraim is a busy guy, but he made an honest effort to coordinate our schedules and his brother arrived on the scheduled date. His brother was courteous and performed the service quickly and didn't leave a mess - my wife was very happy about that. read more

I bought my home a few months ago, and when I went to clean my chimney, I noticed that some components were corroded beyond repair. Soon after, a bird got stuck in it and made matters worse. Not having any chimney experience, I called A1 Chimney Sweeps to see what needed to be done. They showed up promptly and identified the issue right away. What I appreciated the most is that I was given many options about how to proceed. I was consulted about how I use my chimney, and what my goal for it was. By given me various choices, I was able to find an affordable plan. The work itself was quick and clean. Efrain, the owner, was very professional and ethical. I highly recommend their services for anyone facing chimney woes. You will feel good about choosing a company that does honest work. read more

Efraim & A1 Chimney Sweeps were very thorough explaining what they'd be doing to our chimney that day. I was so busy with work I stepped aside, meanwhile they were very profesional, polite and efficient And most importantly clean. They did quiet a few clean ups & inspections for our chimney all within reasonable pricing. For any of the services your Chimney needs, I would recommend YOU to call A1 Chimney Sweeps for the job done! Thank you guys for your best work! read more

Had our chimney cleaned yesterday for the 1st time in about 18 years. The crew was very good- called me to let me know they were about 10 minutes out. Were not flustered at all by our official 'greeter' my 12 1/2 year old Aussie, who insisted on being patted. They went right to work, and had the cleaning done very quickly. Also did an inspection of some cracks we were concerned by, and gave my husband suggestions for how to correct them. We also found out that the spark arrester we had put on way back when had vanished, maybe in a high wind storm or something, so will be buying one of those. They worked around our solar panels carefully. We will happily use them again- hopefully more often that every 18 years! read more

Super unresponsive. Lots of runaround trying to schedule an appointment and no follow through. If they disrespect my time this much at this stage of the game, I don't trust their professionalism to do the work. read more

Took more than a month to reply to me regarding a quote by that time we found someone that did a great job and replied within 24hrs

The guy took my chimney info, but never called me back to complete the job even though I sent emails. Phone messages said it was full.

Left a message after hours and got a call back that same night. They were able to get me on the schedule the next day for an inspection and cleaning. Very responsive and affordable. I highly recommend them. read more

I echo the previous accolades. A-1 came recommended, and I understand why. Efraim and his brother whisked through our 3 chimneys unphased by our white carpet. Thorough, efficient, and neat. Bravo! P.S. Check or cash read more

Efraim and his brother came out to inspect my old pellet stove. They were honest in telling me that it was time to replace it because it's nearly 30 years old and beyond repair. They were through, nice and let me know they were running late. Highly recommend him. read more

They were recommended by another sweeper. They did a professional job and will use next year. also, if you live in the San Lorenzo Valley they service this area. read more

After a previous missed appointment, Efraim came out this week and did a great job cleaning our chimney and fireplace. His work was first rate and the work was done with no mess whatsoever. He's very knowledgeable about wood burning equipment and very pleasant to deal with. read more

Wow! When I find a great business I continue to use that company for years! I've owned my house for over 30 years and our chimney and wood stove are serviced and cleaned annually. My previous chimney sweep company retired and I was at a loss for a company to call. So I called Wood Stove and Sun, where I purchased my wood stoves, for a referral, they suggested A1 Chimney Sweeps. I was able to get an appointment within a week. One of the owners and his assistant arrived on time. I have a very steep roof and it was no problem. The two gentlemen were friendly, polite, professional and through. They did an amazing job both cleaning and checking the entire stove and chimney. I'm very impressed and will continue to use their services for years to come! Thank you A1 Chimney Sweeps! You did a fantastic job! read more

We have been using Efraim and his family run business since last year to sweep our wood burning stove in our (very rural and out of the way) forest home. During a rain spell this year, we were unable to burn wood due to our clogged stove and our house was freezing. We have a ten month old so Efraim made sure to come over the day after our call and before his other appointments (very early!) to sweep our chimney so we could make the house warm for our little one. We were so grateful and he always does a speedy and thorough job, and is also a very pleasant person! Thanks Efraim, we don't know what we would have done without you! Word of advice: book in advance, there's a lot of chimneys to sweep in Santa Cruz before winter season! read more

I thought I had reviewed this company a couple years ago! Was 5 star then and still is:). I have worked with Efrain each time he has cleaned and/or inspected my chimney or my clients and he is wonderful! Super accommodating and very professional yet down to earth! read more