Your chimney, fireplace, wood stove even your dryer vent are among the most overlooked systems in your home. Conditions that make these systems operate less than favorably can be remedied, making your time in front of the hearth that much more enjoyable.
We at Brooks Chimney Sweeping are dedicated to making these systems within your home operational and reduce the hazards often associated with their use and educating you on the importance of hearth safety and performance in the future.It's been our mission from the beginning so you can trust us to provide accurate information and excellent service.
From your initial phone call to our office to secure an appointment through the final completion of your chimney being swept and or inspected, you will find a courteous and professional staff that will be happy to answer any of your questions. During the booking of your appointment, be sure to share with us any problems you have encountered with the chimney and alert us of any special concerns or requests you have.
We at Brooks Chimney Sweeping are dedicated to making these systems within your home operational and reduce the hazards often associated with their use and educating you on the importance of hearth safety and performance in the future.It's been our mission from the beginning so you can trust us to provide accurate information and excellent service.
From your initial phone call to our office to secure an appointment through the final completion of your chimney being swept and or inspected, you will find a courteous and professional staff that will be happy to answer any of your questions. During the booking of your appointment, be sure to share with us any problems you have encountered with the chimney and alert us of any special concerns or requests you have.
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At the age of 23, both Randy and Traci Brooks were raising their one year old son "Hoss." With Traci, a stay-at-home mom and Randy, a commercial truck driver, getting ahead was a challenge. But in the fall of 1988, Randy noticed an advertisement in an outdoor magazine describing the chimney sweep trade as a terrific part time business.
Brooks Chimney Sweeps offers a full portfolio of chimney and venting system services. Whether it's gas or woodstoves, fireplaces, chimneys, or dryer vents, we understand the intricacies of the venting systems in your home. And we're equipped to address all of your maintenance needs. Our FIRE Certified Inspector and CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep uses state-of-the-art equipment to inspect and sweep chimneys of all kinds, including gas, wood-burning.
A CSIA, FIRE & NFI certified technician will arrive in a clearly identifiable vehicle and uniform. The technician will then proceed with the requested Level of inspection. We assure proper precautions have been taken to protect your valuable possessions, showing the respect of your furnishings. We pride ourselves on the care we take to insure there is no mess or damage to your property.
Secondly, any work performed by your chimney sweep that may exceed $500, can only be performed legally by a state licensed contractor. Thirdly, all contractors are required to carry a bond for protection of the consumer. Should I install gas logs? We strongly suggest a level II inspection be performed and address the reason or reasons for the malfunction.
Choose a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep. The chimney service trade is not regulated, nor are chimney sweeps licensed in The state of California. Further, opening a chimney service business requires a relatively small capital investment. Thus, virtually anyone - without education, training, experience or even a working knowledge of proper tools or equipment can become a chimney sweep.
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B. C.
Aug 28, 2019
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James Lovio
Jul 22, 2019
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George B.
Dec 18, 2018
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Lynda B.
Feb 28, 2018
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Gloria S.
Jan 23, 2018
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Jean G.
Jan 25, 2016
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For $188.00 Brooks came to the house and cleaned only the bottom third or so of our fireplace and then followed up with a very very cursory cleaning of the soot - there was soot around the base on the floor and a great deal of it still in the fireplace. The first time we closed the damper we were then rained on by all the soot that fell behind the damper. No one went up onto the roof to clean the top portion of the chimney. The only nice part of the experience is that the two men who came were good natured. Brooks was by far and away the most expensive sweep and their service was subpar at the
Coleen B.
Jan 21, 2016
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I hired Brooks Chimney Sweeping to clean my excessively dirty chimney. We just bought this house and it was not previously maintained very well. Randy came out to do the job and was very professional, personable and informative. He and his assistant were polite and kept my home clean throughout the process. He showed me the correct way to set up and light a fire (which, being a novice, I found helpful). Randy also told me what issues he found (which I knew were there) and he explained what would need to be done to fix them. He also let me know what was/wasn't a priority. Luckily, there were
Richard M.
Nov 25, 2014
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Do I feel ripped off? Heck yeah! I called Brooks to get my fireplace fixed because it was filling the room with smoke. He charged me $2660 for 2 hours of work that left me with the same problem. I called to talk to him about it, and instead of a call back I got an email full of disclaimers - it seems to me he was expecting that I would have this problem. The email says he'll come back and fix the problem again for another $3000 - $4000 and claims the work he did was never intended solve the smoking problem I would never have spent $2660 for work that would leave my chimney in the same unusable
Cameron C.
Feb 26, 2014
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Angel R.
Aug 28, 2013
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Inflated prices and questionable selling tactics:
I hired Brooks Chimeny to do a simple job which they did quickly, it would have been all fine except that he overcharged me and throughtout the whole process the owner of Brooks Chimney Sweeping was trying to talk me into replacing the entire chimney by using scary selling tactics to upsell his services and extract even money from me. I can handle that sort of misleading salesmanship but I fear other more trusting costumers may fall prey of his exagerations. If he tells you there is something wrong with your fireplace simply get a second opinion
I hired Brooks Chimeny to do a simple job which they did quickly, it would have been all fine except that he overcharged me and throughtout the whole process the owner of Brooks Chimney Sweeping was trying to talk me into replacing the entire chimney by using scary selling tactics to upsell his services and extract even money from me. I can handle that sort of misleading salesmanship but I fear other more trusting costumers may fall prey of his exagerations. If he tells you there is something wrong with your fireplace simply get a second opinion
Uggie K.
Mar 01, 2013
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The owner, "Randy" is very professional in his approach to providing his Chimney Sweeping services. He asks all the right questions and then comes up with really good solultions. .We have an older home which needs someone who can work the the complexities that come with a home of age. Each time we can Randy, he is ready good along with a great attitude. PS. He also makes sure to clean up very well before he leaves your home. 5 Star service indeed.
Suzanne K.
Jan 04, 2013
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If you just need your chimney swept, that's fine - cost was $189. But my chimney crown needed patching - it took him & his asst less than 1/2 hr & the charge was $329. Other options I was given (such as replacing chimney cap with a new one) were also inflated. Compare this job with a guy who will acid etch & refurbish my old bathtub - job will take 3 hrs & involve caustic chemicals, & that job only cost $350. Entire re-tiling of my kitchen (which would have taken TWO DAYS) was quoted at $660. Both of these other jobs are licensed contractors- not immigrant labor. If you
Laney D.
Nov 11, 2012
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Found Brooks on Yelp, and gave them a call. We bought our house about one year ago, and wanted to have it cleaned before this winter. They cleaned it, as well as told me what product I could pick up at the hardware store for a short term fix for a crack in one of the panels in the firebox. He could have tried to sell me expensive repairs, but he didn't.. I told him we plan on remodeling in the near future, so a quick fix was all I really wanted. I was very happy with their service, and would highly recommend them.
Anthony M.
Sep 15, 2012
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My review is a bit late. We had Brooks check out the chimney in a house we purchased in Moorpark in July 2011. As other posts have noted Randy showed up and proved to be a knowledgeble technician. He was friendly, patient and will to answer any questions we had. We will definitely use Brooks again and I would refer this business to a friend.
Sandy Hudson
Jul 17, 2012
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Orlean L.
Dec 30, 2010
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Excellent work by Randy Brooks!! I was given a courteous and prompt response when I left a voicemail on the company phone.
When I "settled" on Brooks Chimney I had done a rather thorough job of researching. Including the Better Business Bureau. In the BBB, Brooks Chimney rated A+...all else in the surrounding area fell WAY short!
Before Randy started working on my chimney, I had a few questions, which he patiently and knowledgeably answered. He also offered some very helpful hints which I will take.
Once again, I'm a happy camper with Brooks Chimney Sweeping!!
As a side note
When I "settled" on Brooks Chimney I had done a rather thorough job of researching. Including the Better Business Bureau. In the BBB, Brooks Chimney rated A+...all else in the surrounding area fell WAY short!
Before Randy started working on my chimney, I had a few questions, which he patiently and knowledgeably answered. He also offered some very helpful hints which I will take.
Once again, I'm a happy camper with Brooks Chimney Sweeping!!
As a side note
