A Terrific family-run business! Honest and reasonably priced! Our chimney hadn't been cleaned in over 20 years, so I started looking for service providers. After contacting several, I found United Chimney Services, and they are wonderful! I was able to schedule an appointment within a week of my call. Andy came out in February and cleaned our chimney as well as inspected the dryer venting. Andy explained everything to me, left everything as clean as he found it, and the pricing was very reasonable! Today, I had the ash slot inside the firebox and the ash door on the outside of the chimney replace by Tony and his crew of 2. Again, my appointment was within a week of my call; love that they're so responsive! Tony immediately noticed we had a couple decaying bricks on the chimney exterior that would need to be replaced to keep the integrity of the fireplace. Although they had spare bricks with them, I had some on hand that were a better match. When they were done about an hour later, the results were so seamless, the only way I could tell where the new bricks were was by the new mortar lines. The careful way they extracted the decaying bricks didn't cause any damage to the adjacent bricks; Excellent work and a terrific feeling knowing your chimney is safe! If you have any chimney concerns, make sure United Chimney is your first call! read more

Andy did an amazing job repairing my chimney and putting a cap on the top. They were very professional and efficient. They got back to me fast with an estimate and were able to schedule the work the next day. I am so glad I found them! read more

United Chimney Services - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Atherton, California

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I would absolutely recommend United Chimney 100%. They were professional, knowledgeable, honest, and reliable from beginning to the end of the project. I had to replace the mortar crown, joints, re-slope chimney shoulders, etc (a whole lot of work!). Tony and his crew arrived on time each day and he outlined the day's work in details with me. They worked meticulously and tidied up nicely when completed. Thank you Andy, Tony, Dee and crew!!! read more

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I called United Chimney to give me an estimate on some problems with my chimney that were noted in my home inspection after purchasing my home. Andy came out and gave the fireplace and chimney a thorough inspection, pointing out issues along the way and describing what would need to be done to fix it. After the inspection, he sat in his car and did not leave until I had a written estimate with photos via email. The estimate was reasonable and I scheduled the work to be done. Andy's Father, Tony, also a very nice guy, came out to do the work. He lead a 3 person crew over a period of 3 days. At the end of each day, he texted me status updates with photos of the work done. They found a few issues not in the estimate, which Tony also sent pictures of and asked whether I wanted the work done and how much it would cost. Overall I am very happy with the work and would highly recommend them. read more

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These guys are great. Responsive. High quality. Explain things well. We had an older house with a chimney that needed some repair to the top of the chimney and a replacement custom made flu. Truck's are well equipped with everything for construction, welding and repair. Solid family business. Would recommend. read more

I had a squirrel that got into my house by way of my chimney. As such, I needed someone out there ASAP to let me know how the squirrel was getting in and out. Dee in the front office was so helpful in scheduling the work and coordinating it with Andy. Andy came out right away to take a look and told me the situation (large gaps in the existing chimney cap). He went back and fabricated a new cap that included an expander which makes it harder for animals to get in (and he fixed the gaps) and installed it very quickly. He kept me up to date the entire time. He was very professional, very easy to talk with, kept me updated, and was very patient with all my questions. The chimney cap looks great and am looking forward to a squirrel free home . I would highly recommend United Chimney! read more

Tony at United Chimney Services is the most professional, honest and knowledgable in the business! I have used United Chimney for years and have always had an extremely positive experience. A few years. back he came out and inspected our chimney and discovered some major problems. At first I hesitate because I couldn't see them myself but once the work began he was so right and literally saved my house from burning down. Lately I had a situation with our home in Tahoe and sent the chimney report and photos to Tony and he was able to assure me that my chimney was actually safe to use and saved me $10,000 in the process! If you have any chimney or fireplace needs Tony and United Chimney is a must go to place! Laura M. read more

Highly recommend this company and their work. They came to my house the same day I called, gave me a fair estimate, completed the work efficiently and in the timeframe they said, and I couldn't be happier. It was a real pleasure doing business with them! read more

Outstanding Chimney Repair - Professional, Thorough, and Reliable! I recently had my chimney repaired since need to use the fireplace, and I'm so glad I chose United Chimney Services! From the first call, their team was incredibly responsive and scheduled an appointment quickly - they even called ahead to confirm and arrived right on time.The owner, Tony, was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. He inspected the chimney thoroughly (and detail to me the issues inside), removed the damaged crown and install a concrete crown with rebar wire brush the brick removing the algae, and made sure everything was sealed properly to prevent future leaks. He also cleaned up completely afterward - no mess left behind at all!The work was high-quality, done efficiently, and the pricing was fair and transparent with no surprises. My fireplace is now safe and ready for winter, and I feel much more confident using it.Highly recommend United Chimney Services for any chimney repair or maintenance needs. They truly go above and beyond - 5 stars without hesitation! I'll definitely be calling them again for annual inspections. read more

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For a short intro: I lived in the Washington DC area in the 70's and worked for an "old-school" German brick and masonry contractor from Hamburg Germany. Our clients owned multi million $$$ homes in the Georgetown section of DC. My point is I have seen excellent workmanship on some pricey properties and have learned to recognize it. I contacted United Chimney Services to take a look at the chimney on my 78 year old house in the Alum Rock area of San Jose. It had started to collapse to the point that the interior facing was showing noticeable cracks, the exterior was also showing signs of aging and collapse. I needed experienced help to to take care of the situation, and I was not disappointed with United Chimney Services. From my initial contact with their estimator, to my later experience with their obviously skilled crew, I never one sensed I was talking to someone not specific in telling me what the problem was and what was the necessary remedy. They presented me with a range of options from the outset and let me choose the ones that worked the best for me. I never felt pressured. These folks showed up on time, worked diligently, and answered any questions I had. They stayed on schedule, and produced a finished product that looked like it had been built yesterday. This included even sealing the brick facing and joints to provide extra protection. I would highly recommend United Chimney Services for their promptness, professionalism, and for turning out a most excellent end product. read more

United Chimney Services - Reconditioned 78 year old chimney - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Atherton, California

Wow, I was transported to another time where real craftsmanship was still a thing. We had a chimney with a rusted and non-working flue, leaks, and the top cap concrete was falling apart. They took their time and made all of it better than new. I didn't know a flue could actually close and seal air! What a concept. They did it all on budget. Tony and his crew were professional, extremely clean and tidy, and the work was phenomenal all around. No, I was not paid to write this. I have never been so happy to write a check. Bravo! read more

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I recently bought a home with a 99 year old chimney. I originally had an inspection by a "chimney sweep" who told me things would be fine after some minor repair work he did. A couple months later my roofer and structural engineer noticed some "issues" with the chimney. I was referred to Tony from United Chimney by a structural contractor. Ultimately, my chimney was in bad shape. The mortar was totally degraded and there was never a flue liner installed. Tony was very thorough and transparent when giving me options. I climbed a ladder and he took me through every detail. After seeing the problems, the decision was easy, we opted to remove the entire chimney: stack and breast down to the footer. Tony and his crew did a masterful job. They sheared the chimney to protect the interior trim and mantle. The remaining brickwork was repointed, reinforced with steel mesh and parged. I have a two year old child and safety is my primary concern. Tony's work put me at great peace of mind. My general contractor was also impressed with the quality of work. These guys are a multi-generational family of masons. Tony is a craftsman from another earlier era. No B.S. and a straight shooter. He over delivered and exceeded my expectations. The work was done immediately and did not interfere with my other projects. He was respectful of my neighbors and cleaned up well. I would not hesitate to entrust United Chimney to other masonry projects in the future. read more

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Andy was great! Very quick, kind, and professional. He's the type of person that I feel comfortable having in my home. Strongly recommend going with United Chimney Services read more

Tony and his team exceeded our expectations. They were quick, clean and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend if you have any issues with your chimney and it's removal read more

Tony, the owner of United Chimney Services, helped me identify necessary repairs and replacement of my chimney's crown. He explained, in detail, the repair process and helped me stay on budget. Thank you, Tony and crew, for a job well done. read more

We have a boiler that provides heat to a two-unit residential building in San Francisco. To the best of our knowledge, the flue for the boiler was original to the 1920's era building. While preparing to paint the exterior of the building, we noticed that the external sheet metal sleeve that wrapped the terracotta lining of the flue was deteriorating at the joints, and we thought we should investigate further rather than just covering the sleeve with another coat of paint. Based on a previous positive experience repairing our fireplace chimney, we called United Chimney Services for advice about the flue. They discovered that the mortar between the terracotta tiles had been disintegrating overtime due to thermal shock and gas was leaking between the terracotta tiles causing rusting on the metal sleeve. The prudent solution was to replace the flue with a modern vent system. The demo can be a very messy activity, but the United Chimney Services team carefully removed each section of the flue and thoroughly cleaned the work area when finished. With the flue removed they were able to do a more detailed inspection of the attached masonry chimney before starting reconstruction of the new flue system. Of note here - while they were focused on replacing a flue pipe, they were also cognizant that, when finished, the entire venting system needed to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. The stainless steel flue system recommended by them was installed efficiently and flawlessly. We appreciate the attention to detail, professionalism, and efficiency in execution demonstrated by United Chimney Services on this project. read more

I called many other chimney services on the yelp top ten picks. Many said they were insured but none would provide me with the information to check it. I worked in the ICU/ER for many years and have seen many clients who have had bad falls, so insurance and workers comp is important to me! This company gave me all the info I needed up front and scheduled a chimney cleaning the next day. I was concerned being in Atherton they might be very expensive but they were pretty much the same as all the other and actually charged me less then their estimate. The service guy ( I forgot his name) was super nice, answered questions and did a very clean job! I worry about seeing so many 5 star reviews on yelp wondering if they are real... but they deserve everyone. read more

We got a recommendation for this place from our realtor. We were toying with a gas conversion for our fireplace. But either way we wanted to have them come sweep and inspect our chimney. Andy came out and gave us an estimate and came back out to do the work shortly after. Andy is awesome. When we decided to go ahead with the gas conversion, they were super helpful and got us the insert we wanted and were able to coordinate installing it shortly after the plumber finished their work. They are careful and very tidy when working as they want to make sure everything looks perfect when they leave. Super friendly and responsive folks. Definitely recommend United Chimney! read more

i would highly recommend United Chimney Services to have your chimney repaired. They did great work on our chimneys and pointed out safety issue that needed to be addressed. Very thorough and professional. Tony and his team are very knowledgeable and skilled. When we called for service, they were prompt in responding and the prices are very affordable. read more

We recently used United Chimney Service Inc to replace the damper in our fireplace. They provided excellent service from the initial inspection to the actual repair. They were on time , took precautions to protect the floors and furniture in my house and cleaned up prior to leaving. Tony and the Team were wonderful and professional and I would highly recommend them for your fireplace needs read more

So grateful we found United Chimney when we were looking to get our chimney updated and fixed. They were kind, professional and a great price for the amount of work they had to do. They did a beautiful job. Love that it is a family owned and operated business. Highly recommend this great company for all your fireplace and masonry work! read more

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It's always great to find a business that is family generation owned. They tend to be in it for the long haul and therefore must do work they can stand behind. I'm happy to report that United Chimney is in that category. My chimney was cracking probably from moisture intrusion. They power-washed clean my bricks and repointed. A cement crown was also installed to help waterproof. Tony was really friendly and gave me lots of great advice. He helped setup scaffolding to avoid damaging my new sidng which was greatly appreciated. read more

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Had one fireplace to be fixed inside, one chimney bracket to be replaced and one vent to be changed. Tony and his team made an amazing job, pictures speak for themselves I could only recommend them. read more

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I called United Chimney in an emergency situation, and they not only responded immediately but did a stellar job on three chimneys! They were thorough and professional and left everything spotless (even cleaned gutters as a favor!) They performed great work at a reasonable price. I recently referred them to a neighbor who needed to understand the options for removing/repairing an old brick chimney. Once again, the team at United Chimney did an amazing job and worked with her, doing the project in phases as she decided on a long-term solution. They are honest, fair, and go above and beyond. In this day and age, it is very refreshing to work with a company like United Chimney! I highly recommend them! read more

Tony and his crew came out next day, diagnosed my problem, and custom fabricated a fix in less than a week. They took care of all the details down to painting the exposed pieces. Very professional operation, and pricing was reasonable. read more

From the very beginning, our experience with United Chimney has been amazing. Andy dropped by on time and did a thorough inspection of our chimney. He was extremely personable and explained all the repairs to be performed. His quote was very competitive and reasonable. He answered all my questions and didn't rush me through the process. It was because of his interaction that I chose to go with their company. On the day of repairs, Tony came with his crew promptly and showed me the customized decking he built for our chimney. Upon realizing it was a family business, I felt more at ease that I would be treated with care and no short cuts would happen. After starting repairs, Tony found rotting wood. He immediately told me of the situation and the remediation steps needed to properly fix the issue. As Tony said, he would treat the repair "as he would his own home." His team worked non-stop to fix the issue and used the best materials to ensure the chimney would last. Tony and his team were hard working, cleaned up after the job was done, and gave me peace of mind that our repairs were properly handled. A big thank you to United Chimney for a professional experience. read more

Tony and his crew did a wonderful job rebuilding my chimney from the roof up back in 2010, and did an excellent job of periodic maintenance this year, 2023. They paid attention to detail in both cases, upgrading the flashing and nailing down roof tiles. I have a great looking chimney with a new spark arrestor, and fresh paint where needed. Thank you, United Chimney! read more

Rarely do you get quality work, excellent customer service and responsiveness for a very reasonable price but at United Chimney Service they nailed all of the above and then some. I can't recommend them enough. 10 stars read more

Tony and his team helped us repair our broken chimney and flashing recently and we're grateful for the work that they've done. They were very professional, courteous, and prompt. Before, during, and after the job we had a lot of questions for Tony and his team and they were able to answer all of them in a timely and satisfactory manner. For context, the chimney stack was visibly broken when we bought our house. Tony and the team patched it up quite nicely over the course of half a day. He also threw in a lot of extra services too like tree-trimming, using muriatic acid for the side chimney to make it look nicer, and grouting the cracks at the bottom of the chimney. He informed us that he was using some really nice rebar (much sturdier than the one we had before). He also let us know that there were ants on the roof due to a bird's nest, and they were able to clean that up for us. That was really nice of the team! read more

I had been looking for almost two months to try get my chimney repaired and had called roughly 10 different businesses. I could only leave a message at most and if I was able to speak with a person at a particular chimney business, they didn't do mortar repair or tried to sell me what I didn't need. I then called United Chimney Service and Andy picked up right away. I sent him pictures of my chimney so that he could see the repair needed. Literally, within minutes, he indicated it was an easy repair and I had a quote. When I agreed to move forward with the work, Andy had it schedule within 3 days. Then he sent me his California Contractors License, to ensure that I new that the work would be done by certified professionals. I asked if he need a deposit or a signature and he said "No" just your address. The team that he sent were great and Andy came out twice to check the work, answer my questions on brick staining and even left me a sample of the staining product his team uses. Sincerely, refreshing to work with such a nice, professional, no hassle team and I can't recommend them enough read more

I would recommend United Chimney Services to everyone. Absolutely incredible customer service and quality. We hired them to remove the chimney. Tony is very knowledgeable and walked us through the whole process. I appreciate their help after spending months finding the right company. read more

When we purchased our home, we were aware from the home inspection that there was some damage to the chimney that needed to be repaired. After all the rain we had this year, shortly after we moved in, water started coming through into the fireplace! I contacted United Chimney and they came out the next day to give us a new estimate, after reviewing the estimate provided by the home inspector. The evaluation Tony and his team provided was very honest and transparent, and they understood my request to do the work that was needed to ensure the chimney was safe (we had no intention of actually burning fires in it). Tony pointed out other issues that needed to be repaired that weren't even on the home inspection report. They completed the work in less than two days after I contacted them, using drop cloths on our floors, and even touched up the paint outside on the chimney and in our firebox! Their work is very high quality at a fair price. I would definitely recommend their services! I'm including a before and after photo to showcase the work they did on replacing the spark arrestor & base. read more

United Chimney Services - Before - missing spark arrestor, cracked chimney - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Atherton, California

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Wow #1: One week service! Texted them on Wednesday, someone came out Friday to look at the chimney that needed repair, and Monday we had a very reasonable quote. Work was done on Wednesday. Wow #2: We couldn't go up on the roof to inspect, so they showed us Before and After photos showing what they did. They even painted it so it looked just like it did before. Bravo! read more

Had the misfortune of experiencing fire damage that took out my flue. It took almost a year to find the incredible team at United Chimney Services to complete the rebuild (which included repairing four walls) but I'm glad I found them. This is a small family-operated business that was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. The level of detail, communication, value in relationship-building with their clients, and years of expertise set them apart from some general contractors I got competitive bids from. I would, without hesitation, reach out to Tony and his team again. Thank you guys! read more

United Chimney was timely, courteous, quick and gave me a clear explanation of what was needed and why. Highly recommended.

I have now hired Tony and his crew at United Chimney Services twice, which I think speaks clearly how I feel about United Chimney. For the first job, I hired them to remove some broken bricks on my fireplace and then add a few rows on top to bring my mantel into code compliance. The existing brick was rather unique and Tony was able to find a good match an then installed the bricks in time for me to have my remodel inspected and keep the rest of the construction moving on schedule. I later re-hired United Chimney to come back and fix some damage to my firebox that prevented me from using the gas fireplace. In addition, we decided to convert the faux-log setup into a fire-glass burner. The unit looks much better now and is ready to keep us warm in the winter. Thank you Tony and crew! read more

Our chimney had developed cracks in the mortar and we felt that it wouldn't take much of a temblor to cause it to collapse. We recently hired United Chimney to stabilize it. We didn't realize how badly it needed repair and stabilizing due to never having had a cap to prevent rain from coming in. Tony and his crew installed a stainless steel flue liner, filled in the space between liner and chimney walls with rebar and cement, patched up the broken mortar, painted the whole chimney, and installed a spark arrester that covers the chimney top. The finished chimney looks great! The work took two and a half days. Tony took photos, before and after each step of repair and used them to show what had been done. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. They were more than helpful to keep us informed and did more than we expected. We highly recommend them. read more

Absolutely excellent! This company has the expertise needed to properly repair your chimney and firebox. Our chimney needed to have the decking replaced and all the siding that was water damaged had to be replaced and painted. They were on time, took photos of everything they repaired and explained what needed to be done and then took photos to show me and explain what needed to be repaired or replaced. Very professional, very knowledgeable, hard working and really nice. I highly recommend this family owned business. It's no wonder they have been in business for three generations! They are fantastic! read more

This is my second time using United Chimney Services. I reached out to them to do another inspection and cleaning of my chimney and fireplace. Andy is the best. He is polite, he answered all of my questions, he is mild mannered, easy to talk to, and very considerate of your home. The cost is very very reasonable. The customer service, the work done, and just the overall company is outstanding. read more

Tony and his team were excellent! Careful attention to detail, reliable, reasonably priced, tidy. And good communication.