We are owned and operated locally, serving Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes. We are committed to meeting our customers' expectations with honest, professional and prompt service. Your fireplace, chimney, and clothes dryer are among the most-overlooked causes of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning in your home.
We are dedicated to making your home as safe as possible by eliminating these serious issues. While we understand that not all fires are preventable, we also know from experience that being diligent and doing the things that can help prevent a fire in your home will bring you peace of mind. Once you have done everything possible to make your home safe for you and your family, you can rest assured everyone is safe.
Of course, we always recommend you have a plan of escape in place for your family in case there is a fire or other danger to your home. Please contact your local fire department for tips on developing this type of emergency plan. When you invite us into your home, we understand that we are guests and promise to leave your home as clean or cleaner after completing the tasks you have hired us for.
We are dedicated to making your home as safe as possible by eliminating these serious issues. While we understand that not all fires are preventable, we also know from experience that being diligent and doing the things that can help prevent a fire in your home will bring you peace of mind. Once you have done everything possible to make your home safe for you and your family, you can rest assured everyone is safe.
Of course, we always recommend you have a plan of escape in place for your family in case there is a fire or other danger to your home. Please contact your local fire department for tips on developing this type of emergency plan. When you invite us into your home, we understand that we are guests and promise to leave your home as clean or cleaner after completing the tasks you have hired us for.
Services
Basic Chimney Sweep & Repair is locally owned by Ronald Caillais. Ronald has over 20 years experience working in the chimney business and went out on his own in 2003 to serve Baton Rouge, Livingston and surrounding Parishes in LA. Known by his peers as an expert in rebuilding and repairing fireboxes, Ronald is often called upon for advice and guidance from other sweeps in this area.
There are three basic types of chimney appliances in Louisiana; masonry fireplaces, prefabricated fireplaces and wood stoves. Maintenance is recommended for all of these types of appliances, some on an annual basis. Chimney Inspections - Inspecting the inside and outside of your appliance according to the 3 levels according to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) code 211.
What most people picture when you ask them about chimney sweeping is either a young lad covered from head to toe in soot or a tall skinny guy a.k.l. Dick Van Dike in "Mary Poppins", again covered from head to toe in soot. This was a very accurate picture up through the centuries. However, in the last few decades cleaning a chimney has become a much more high tech industry than most people realize.
Why should you bother having your chimney inspected? The following statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for 2010 is a good place to start. U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,331,500 fires. There was a civilian fire death every 169 minutes and a civilian fire injury every 30 minutes in 2010.
There are a lot of things to consider when we talk about chimney repairs. In fact, you might need to repair the crown, the caps, the firebox, the flue, the flashing around the base of the chimney where it intersects with the roof or the brick and mortar. This is why it's important to have a chimney inspection done to identify exactly what is causing the particular issue.
Reviews (9)
Jeanell Strickland
Dec 28, 2021
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Ronnie was punctual, kind and respectful. I have never used the fireplace and was pretty ignorant. He cleaned and inspected the fireplace and chimney, gave me excellent advice about using and maintaining my gas fireplace, and made sure I was completely comfortable lighting the gas. He was careful to leave no trace of soot on the hearth or floor. I was very satisfied with his work, and highly recommend Basic.
Cori Martone
Dec 04, 2021
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Michael Rhoads
Oct 23, 2021
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Roger Thibodeaux
Mar 31, 2021
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Seth O'Shee
Oct 17, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Fantastic service. I was able to get a chimney cleaning in no time. They were very thorough and even went over operation of the chimney which helped greatly considering this is my first home with a chimney. I will be a lifetime client!
Service: Chimney cleaning
Fantastic service. I was able to get a chimney cleaning in no time. They were very thorough and even went over operation of the chimney which helped greatly considering this is my first home with a chimney. I will be a lifetime client!
Service: Chimney cleaning
Sabrina Portwood
Sep 12, 2020
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This company works so hard to ensure that you are knowledgeable about your chimney, the wood, what to look for, what to be aware of. I was originally scheduled for a month later, but I received a call and they worked so hard to make sure I could get my chimney checked and cleaned after they had a cancellation. Reasonable price as well. I will definitely use this company again.
Kayla Thurman
Oct 29, 2019
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Albert Taylor
Feb 05, 2019
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Wow, great service. We set up an appointment to get the Chimney cleaned. He arrive a little early, set up his equipment, cleaned the stack and was out of the house in around an hour. He left everything spotless and ready to use. He was very reasonable on price. I would recommend this company for any of your fireplace needs. This was our first time to use this company, but will not be the last.
Meagan Stone
Jul 16, 2018
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Our technician from Basic Chimney Sweep was thorough, clean, and friendly. We will use this company again! My husband and I are very impressed by the knowledge and support he gave us to make sure we have a safe and enjoyable experience while we live in a home with a fireplace. He told us he would return any calls with any questions we may have being that this is our first time using a fireplace. Highly recommend Basic Chimney Sweep.