The Irish Sweep offers a number of professional chimney and fireplace services to keep your home and fireplace safe, secure and performing at its best. We utilize camera inspections to ensure we address all safety concerns. The Irish Sweep specializes in installing the latest wood burning fireplace inserts, lighters and glass door enclosures for fireplaces.
These installations help to make your fireplace more energy efficient and safe. The Irish Sweep provides routine and thorough cleaning and maintenance for open fireplaces, wood burning stoves, wood burning inserts and chimney liners. We understand better than most the implications and danger of not having a chimney swept and maintained, especially with the earth movement we experience here in the Bay Area.
These installations help to make your fireplace more energy efficient and safe. The Irish Sweep provides routine and thorough cleaning and maintenance for open fireplaces, wood burning stoves, wood burning inserts and chimney liners. We understand better than most the implications and danger of not having a chimney swept and maintained, especially with the earth movement we experience here in the Bay Area.
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Sally McKnight, the owner of The Irish Sweep, Inc. has been a dedicated chimney professional since 1982. She is known for her expertise in and passionate enthusiasm for the fireplace and chimney industry. With years of field service under her belt, she can discuss your plans for a new project or repairs to an existing structure.
If you have decided to remove or upgrade your fireplace, you may also want to remove your chimney. Removing a chimney correctly and safety takes time and care to ensure your house remains safe, aesthetically pleasing and well-insulated. Irish Sweep offers expert chimney cleaning and chimney removal to ensure your home structure is kept sturdy and secure while updating your space to reflect your current needs and desires.
A clean, secure and sturdy chimney is essential to the proper functioning of your fireplace inserts. Although you might not be able to see it, the condition of the inside of your chimney is important. Chimneys with blockages can contribute to poor indoor air quality or carbon monoxide poisoning. Creosote buildup can increase the risk of chimney fires and house fires.
Offering the highest quality products, expert service and craftmanship, Irish Sweep provide installation for a number of key fireplace products and sustainable heating options. Wood burning fireplace inserts transform your open fireplace into a highly efficient, environmentally friendly, wood burning heating device.
Reviews (20)
G. W.
Feb 01, 2022
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Betsy B.
Jan 05, 2022
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New Years resolution: reduce fire hazards. It's been quite a while since we had the chimney swept. I've been getting email newsletters from The Irish Sweep as cheery reminders for easy DIY maintenance (furnace filters). So we started the New Year with a mid-January appointment to check/scrub the flue and remove ashes. Then they called and said there's a cancellation, would you like us to come tomorrow? Yes! Mary Poppins taught me that a chimney sweep is good luck. Sally and her crew arrived on time, fully masked, and laid out their tarps and went to work. Before you could finish
Sandra S.
Nov 26, 2021
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Sally and her crew are very competent, respectful, and professional. A number of years ago, they installed a new damper and related cable in my living room fireplace. For some unknown reason, the cable broke. They came and replaced it. When I asked how they wanted to be paid, Sally told me there was no charge since the cable must have been defective.
These people are great.
These people are great.
Natasha F.
Nov 05, 2021
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We booked the Irish Sweep for our annual chimney cleaning. They were prompt (actually the crew arrived early) and so professional. They informed me of what they would be doing and were quick and efficient. They are also taking extra precautions for COVID and they explained all of this in their initial emails and when they arrived.
Afterwards they explained the process and how much soot and ash they had scraped. Good thing we did this now because we could have had a chimney fire on our hands! The crew also cleaned up very thoroughly - you would have had no idea there had been a cleaning done.
Afterwards they explained the process and how much soot and ash they had scraped. Good thing we did this now because we could have had a chimney fire on our hands! The crew also cleaned up very thoroughly - you would have had no idea there had been a cleaning done.
Paloma V.
Oct 23, 2021
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M. C.
Sep 05, 2021
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It took awhile for me to hear a response (not sure how my text and voicemail were missed) but I ended up getting a call back from Sarah who was very professional, honest and knowledgeable. She provided me with a wealth of information on how to care for our fireplace and when we would need to have our chimneys swept. She was patient and took the time to answer all my questions. We ended up not needing the services just yet but the price I was quoted was better or on par with other companies I reached out to. When we are due to have the chimneys swept, I plan to bring our business to The Irish Sweep
Annette R.
Aug 17, 2021
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Ben Henry
Jul 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness
Sally did an inspection after we purchased a house with a wobbly chimney. She was professional and told us what needed to be done to put the chimney into shape for an insert. Her crew worked quickly, quietly and cleanly. We are very happy with this work and would recommend The Irish Sweep.
Services: Chimney inspections, Chimney cleaning
Sally did an inspection after we purchased a house with a wobbly chimney. She was professional and told us what needed to be done to put the chimney into shape for an insert. Her crew worked quickly, quietly and cleanly. We are very happy with this work and would recommend The Irish Sweep.
Services: Chimney inspections, Chimney cleaning
Mary A.
Jul 23, 2021
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Sally the owner's 40 years of chimney-service experience is reflected in her knowledge and professionalism and in the speed and meticulousness of her well-seasoned team. Sally enjoys her work and is a genuine pleasure to work with. Stop your search now: The Irish Sweep is the best chimney service you can find. Sincerely, a Super-Satisfied SF East Bay Customer
T. J.
May 15, 2021
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Peter H.
May 13, 2021
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Daley H.
Apr 24, 2021
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We just had our chimney cleaned by The Irish Sweep. We have been using this company for over 10 years. They are so reliable, always on time, and call to see if they can come early, on some occasions. They put on booties, and cover the floor with plastic and cardboard before cleaning the chimney, and are your house is perfect when they leave. Fast, reliable, honest, reasonable, covid safe and so professional. This is the company to call for clean out your chimney or dryer vent.
Linda J.
Mar 11, 2021
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They were more than punctual for the appointment. There were 3 workers, including the owner (a woman!), making the appointment shorter and more efficient. They were thorough, very neat, polite and very communicative. They explained everything that they were doing and why, as well as taking pictures along the way. Suggestions were made as well for other potential issues with the two chimney systems. All covid protections were performed to a tee, including paying afterwards online. Communication during and after the visit was prompt and thorough.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them or use them
Laurie W.
Feb 15, 2021
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Jesse V.
Feb 09, 2021
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Due to a confusion, I had THOUGHT I contracted through this company but it turned out that I had, somehow, contracted through another (unfortunately). Without this knowledge, I reached out to this company to lodge a complaint. Like I said... they weren't who I hired. Why is this important?
Because even though I wasn't their customer... they helped me anyway! So kind! Sarah actually did an online search to help me locate who DID service my chimney (poorly). It sort of seems like I was, somewhat, scammed by the other company (still trying to figure this out). At any rate, The Irish Sweep
Because even though I wasn't their customer... they helped me anyway! So kind! Sarah actually did an online search to help me locate who DID service my chimney (poorly). It sort of seems like I was, somewhat, scammed by the other company (still trying to figure this out). At any rate, The Irish Sweep
Chris G.
Jan 30, 2021
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Alex L.
Jan 24, 2021
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Jeremy Matthew
Nov 21, 2019
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Prior to selling my home, I hired The Irish Sweep to inspect my chimney. From the start their customer service was awesome! The front office was very responsive and answered all my questions thoroughly, making me feel comfortable with the process. When the crew arrived, I was very pleased just how professional, knowlegabe and above all friendly they were. The Irish Sweep is a true gem! A honest contractor that I wouldn't hesitate to hire again!
Ian Wild
Sep 04, 2018
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Yoni Mayeri
Aug 19, 2015
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Contracted with this company to clean out my chimneys. Two men arrived to do the job and suggested I add on cleaning my dryer vent for an extra fee. As I had not done that in a long time, it seemed like a good idea so I agreed. I knew something was up when I heard them arguing. They managed to disconnect my dryer vent from where it connects under the house to the vent pipe that runs to the outside. They said they were unable to reconnect it as it was in a very small space. The young man was too large to fit in the space, and the old guy was too old to crawl into the area to reconnect it. Then they
