Matt came out to clean the chimney and it was fast, thorough, and they put down drop cloths so there was no mess. He gave me some tips for chimney maintenance and how to fix the fireplace mortar on the bricks and showed me how to do it myself. I'd highly recommend him! read more

Matt got back to us right away and no surprises. He has a flat rate I think but once he gave the price there were no add ons and my parents haven't cleaned their chimney in nearly 20yrs He walked them through what kind of flue set up they had just for awareness as well as opening because it had been so long since they used it and my parents are in their 70s now so it was great to have someone go the extra steps to explain. Incredibly dirty job but didn't leave a spot. no add on cost or even telling my parents oh bc it's so dirty maybe increasing the charge Honorable gentleman... it's rare these days to find this level of commitment to craft. Everyone is so happy. read more

Call Matt! He is an expert in his trade (both chimney and dryer duct) and is very customer service focused. I've reached out to Matt twice and both times he replied within 24 hours despite being on other jobs and was able to give me a good idea upfront of possible issues and outcomes. Fast, knowledgeable response. When Matt picks up the phone, he is a chimney expert, not a call center or customer service professional (no disrespect to those roles intended). The person answering your call, quoting your work, scheduling your job, and managing your project has well over a decade in their trade. I with every home service provider i called was as good as Matt. read more

Time and time again, Matt comes through to check our chimney and perform the necessary work to make sure our home and tenants are safe prior to the winter. I will always recommend Matt to anyone looking to do the same for their primary residence or rental. Matt's communication is incredibly fast and clear, and in the sea of options out there, I trust Matt to do the work, and do it right the first time, all the time. Thanks (again), Matt! read more

OMG Matt is the BEST EVER. I got screwed by another fireplace cleaning company 2 years ago and they didn't even get the creosote off the chimney. Matt came in with his cleaner and I swear we could eat off the inside of my fireplace. He also cleaned out our dryer vent. I will NEVER go to anyone else again. Matt gave us great advice to keep the chimney cleaner, better wood to use and was all around AMAZING. Showed up when he said he would (how rare is that these days?) and did what he said he would do and then some. YOU MUST GIVE MATT A TRY HE IS THE BEST!!! read more

I called Matt to get a second opinion about a chimney repair. He was much more frank and straightforward about what was actually wrong with the chimney and it turned out it was a lot less than the problems I was originally quoted for. Definitely a great source of knowledge if you want to get an estimate for what actually has to be done in terms of repair without trying to sell you all the bells and whistles. read more

Will use Matt again the future. He was easy to work with, communicated well over the phone and in person, and got the job done very quickly (replacing three refractory panels and a chimney cleaning/inspection). I also asked to have the flooring replaced, but on further inspection Matt said it was still in good condition - I appreciate his honesty. My chimney was in terrible shape, but I finally feel comfortable with using it again. read more

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Matt showed up when promised and did a fantastic job. Before he started, he sat with us and explained everything he was going to do. When the job was done, he left ZERO mess. Our gas log starter was corroded and he replaced it and did a great job. I'm sure we'll call him back when we need the chimney cleaned again. read more

We have never had our chimney properly checked but suspected some leaks. Indeed had issues needing new cap and crown waterproofed, flashing fixed. Very fair price. I would recommend them. read more

I have to thank Matt for his quick response in taking care of my daughter's fireplace inspection and subsequent repair. It's hard for me, her father, to help out with her living in Austin and me living in the DFW area. Having done extensive building and remodeling, I have a pretty good feel when working with contractors. Finding reputable companies from afar is a bit unnerving. Thanks to Yelp, I found Matt with Absolute Chimney Experts. When at my daughter's home, he called me and explained exactly what was needed and how much it would cost. I found his prices very reasonable. My daughter said she really enjoyed having Matt around and felt his work was top notch. He has since followed up to make sure all was satisfactory. Two definite thumbs up from a relieved father. Thanks Matt! read more

This was my 2nd time using Matt's services. Arrived on time, communicated well, worked quickly with zero mess. Perfect!!! Thanks again!

Very professional and they served my gas line and checked all the chimney from roof to the interior of my home.

Very professional. Matt and his crew were prompt, clean, very knowledgeable, and friendly.

Absolute Chimney is the very BEST! Matt fit me into his schedule during a holiday week. He was thorough, kind, and professional. I highly recommend! read more

For seven or eight years Matt has been caring for our Danish wood-burning stove. He researched the make, keeps track of the wear on the fire bricks and gaskets, does fabulous spotless work in what are necessarily somewhat messy - at least sooty! - conditions. And he's a pleasant, professional guy. I look forward to having the chimney cleaned! read more

Highly recommend Matt and Absolute Chimney Experts! Very prompt, friendly and professional. Matt saved us from another company who told us that our chimney was defective and we needed to replace it for over $10,000! Yes, $10,000+!! Matt inspected our chimney again and said there was nothing wrong. Then he provided us information on how to burn fires more efficiently and helped us find a new fire grate which is a major improvement! It's like we were dealing with a good friend! We will always look to Matt in the future for any fireplace needs. Thanks Matt!! read more

They did a clean out and gas fix. Did such a great job! Fast, clean, and pleasant! Highly recommend!

Matt came by to do an inspection. He was communicative, on time, and helped educate us during the process. He let us know what repairs we could do, what we didn't need, and that we would be safe even without them. We appreciated his professionalism and look forward to working with him. read more

We recently bought a house with a chimney that needed quite the cleaning - Matt and his team came out and did a great job sweeping the chimney. Matt inspected the chimney too and walked me through everything I needed to know moving forward. We'll definitely use them again when it's time for another cleaning! read more

On time and a great job! This is exactly what I was looking for and they did not disappoint!

Yelp helps again! I found A.C.E. here, and they met all my expectations. Matt was everything you want in a service professional. Prompt, professional, quick but thorough, and very clean. His rates were also very reasonable. After he finished, Matt spent a little time explaining my new fireplace to me, and showed me a few things to watch for in the future. Thanks Matt! read more

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Being a first time homeowner - I had many questions and curious insights for Matt to answer. Well, he went above and beyond to help me comfortable and my home safe. I will definitely recommend absolute chimneys to anyone who wants a comprehensive solution around his area of expertise. Matt is responsive and very professional, Courteous and positive person. read more

Matt was very helpful and knowledgeable about my gas unit and my options and ending up saving me a lot of time and money!

Tidy, efficient and knowledgeable. Showed up right on time. Recommend this team.

Polite, professional, honest, knowledgeable and didn't try to sell me what I didn't need. Matt changed the gas pipe for my fireplace, check the roof as requested for any fixes needed and cleaned the chimney. Reasonable prices. Thank you Matt! God bless your business and your family. read more

Excellent work done quickly and for a very fair price, I will definitely continue to look to them for future chimney maintenance.

This is easy. They did great work, fixed the problem, recommended low cost solutions, wore masks, talked me through what was happening. Quality work. read more

I had Matt come out to clean my dryer vent because it was taking 3 hours to dry a load of clothes. One bird nest and 30 minutes of cleaning later, our dryer is 4 times more efficient. Apparently it's not normal for your dryer to be hot to the touch. :) Matt was fast, thorough, and friendly. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. The only regret I have is not calling him years ago. I never realized how important it is to have a clean dryer vent. read more

We were having squirrels inside the wall adjacent to our chimney and when we had ABC come look at the situation we learned our chimney was missing a crown/cap. Yikes! Matt from Absolute Chimney replied to my service request via Yelp within 12 hours, came to assess things within a couple of days. We scheduled a repair which he completed today. Matt was prompt, respectful of our property, and totally cleaned up afterwards. He explained exactly what he did and how he did it which was not an easy task since our house is two-stories and has an extreme slant to the roof where it meets up with the chimney. He built a temporary wooden base between the chimney and roof to place his ladder (and his helper had a ladder on the opposite side). Together they were able to make a totally new chimney crown that is secure and PROFESSIONAL. I am thoroughly satisfied with this company!! read more

I can't believe I haven't written a 5-star rating for ACE, before...! I've used them for a couple of years now - and I think I'm overdue for another cleaning this year. I've always been extremely please with their professionalism. Great job! read more

I moved into this house just under a year ago. I decided that I would like to use the fireplace, but it was clear that the chimney had not been cleaned in years. I wanted it cleaned and inspected before using the fireplace. Absolute was very professional and left everything spotless. While here, they also added a rain cap to the chimney and did minor repair, so my chimney is not only clean, but better protected from the elements. Absolute explained clearly what needed to be done and why. Looking at other estimates I received, I thought that the price was very reasonable. read more

Matt knows more about chimneys than any living soul I know. He is an absolute expert, thus, his business moniker. He is passionate about getting down and dirty. Sweaty and sooty. Filthy and funky. Matt could easily be voted Mr. Congeniality in the Mr. Chimney Sweep competition. But what you really need to know is that Matt will happily inspect, clean and give you perfect advice on what you need going forward for your chimney and fireplace. "Well, here's one problem," he said as he picked up a long rusty object. Our burner had simply rusted off our gas fireplace. After researching fireplaces on Amazon and getting Matt's blessings, we made a quick purchase and Matt took care of the installation. He does not sell fireplaces but he specifically advises not to get the fancy schmancy fireplace with all the extra whistles and bells which eventually stop working. read more

Who knew you could call a chimney sweep to clean out your dryer vent? Matt was a rockstar and gave us a same-day appointment because of a cancellation in his schedule. We have one of those dryer vents that goes up to the roof. All my prior experience was venting straight through a wall to the outside, easy peasy, keep it from getting sleazy. Roof venting was a whole new game, and one I'm not excited to play. Could we have done this ourselves? Probably. But I don't own a roof ladder and from what I can tell, a good ladder costs about the same as the clean-out job ($130 and change). Here's what I know: Matt came out, got up on the roof, cleaned the screen, cleaned the vent, and reattached our dryer duct to the wall. And now our dryer hums along like the happy robot it always wanted to be, chirp chirp your clothing is dry. Nothing in the laundry room was scratched or damaged and he did the job as advertised. Sweet. read more

Matt fixed our two chimneys after an inspection revealed the wrong kind of dampers had been installed. He was prompt, worked quickly and was reasonably priced. Highly recommend! read more

It is not often you give a 5 star review when you didn't even meet the person or do business with the company you are reviewing. In this case, however, Matt fully deserves this rating. We are renovating a property and needed help with a chimney our architect deemed in need of repair. We were juggling 4 different schedules, including Matt, for a unified GC meeting and in the confusion Matt was not able to make the date as he thought it was for a day earlier. All in all a very unfortunate situation. The reason for the 5-star review is due to Matt's professionalism and absolute flexibility in trying to make this appointment. He moved things around and really tried to accommodate us. In the end, although we missed working together, he was courteous and I wouldn't hesitate to try again with him. read more

On the Monday before Thanksgiving I call this guy without a doubt in my mind he will be scheduling me for at least 3 weeks out. Much to my surprise he said that he was booked for two weeks, but took a second to check what area I was in and what his day looked like. We happened to be in the same area (genius salesman or sheer luck, you decide) and he could make it in about 1 hr. He estimated his arrival and was accurate to within 5 minutes. He arrived and took care of all our needs - describing the type of fireplace we have, why we might have smelled a weird odor in the past, and options for our gas lighting wood fireplace. I have to say, after about 30 minutes of work, friendly advice, and efficient service, I highly recommend them. Get that romantic fireplace back into your life! read more

I recommend A.C.E. Chimney Sweep. After the first chimney sweep basically hung up on me, Matt went out of his way to clean and check my chimney out before my new carpet was to be put in. His price was right in line with his competitors. He was also a great communicator. Peggy read more

We were really impressed with Matt and Absolute Chimney. He was responsive and did a great job helping us out with our chimney. They cleaned it out and helped animal proof the outside. He went above and beyond! Matt and team were very helpful, friendly, and wore a mask when inside. We will definitely be working with them again in the near future. read more

Can't speak highly enough of Matt Bonafair of ACE Chimney Sweep. I'm new to Austin (and more importantly its wildlife!) and really didn't know where to look for help when birds decided to make a nest in my dryer hose. Thankfully a colleague suggested looking for a chimney sweep and after a quick google I came across Matt and a couple of other companies. I chose Matt because of the other Yelp reviews (thank you!) and am delighted I did. Matt and I spoke at 6pm yesterday evening and he came at 10.30am today! How's that for customer service? He suggested I text him a couple of photos of the location of my dryer vent to make sure he'd be able to access it and reassured me he'd be able to complete the work from outside (I was concerned about my ability to move my stacked washer/dryer). Took him about 20 mins to clear out the nest and fit a bird-proof vent cover externally. Very courteous, helpful and reasonably priced. Definitely recommend. read more

Absolutely fantastic service and work! My new roommate had never had the dryer vent tubing cleaned in his house in at least the 8 years he had lived there and from Matt's desc, it's possible it had never been cleaned at all. Life, fire hazard never cleaned. Matt and his partner in vent cleaning got us all cleaned out and fixed up in about an hour and it has definitely improved our dryers capacity to do its job properly. Many thanks and recommendations to Matt and Absolute Chimney Experts. Will definitely use them again in the future. read more