In addition to helping protect your home from one of the most overlooked causes of home fires (your chimney, fireplace, wood stove-even your dryer vent-are potential hazards), we offer skills hard to find elsewhere. WANT YOUR FIREPLACE REMODELED? Among our other abilities, we are well known in Contra Costa County for our beautiful fireplace remodels.
We create custom mantels and are one of the very few chimney specialists in the area that offers this skill. Ask to see some of the before and after photos of our work.
We create custom mantels and are one of the very few chimney specialists in the area that offers this skill. Ask to see some of the before and after photos of our work.
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Reduces the chances for fire. When the vent is blocked the dryer heats up and the chance for fire is increased. The buildup on the inner wall of the vent tube becomes flammable and the risk of fire increases. All connections from the dryer to the exterior should be inspected to ensure they're working properly.
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First L.
Jun 20, 2021
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Rolando G.
Sep 26, 2020
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So called Diablo Chimney in July to clean out my fireplace, when they came over the tech started cleaning out my chimney and said it must have been years since a good cleaning, like a clogged artery the tech cleaning out my chimney and was shocked at how much soot was cleaned out. When the tech left, my place was cleaner and my fireplace is ready to use come December
C. T.
Oct 01, 2019
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Robert from Diablo Chimney Sweeps does a fantastic job. Not only did he clean our chimney but he was able to muscle open our 60 year old damper that had been stuck half way closed since before we lived here (15 years). He had great advice on maintenance and on reducing the smoke that comes out of the fireplace into our room. He really knew his stuff. I would use him again in a second.
Lady D.
Jul 26, 2019
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I had *numerous* companies and contractors give me estimates. It was the most stressful thing I had experienced in a long time. (Lucky, I know, lol) Seriously though I had spent a lot of money on the fireplace mantel and surround and the gas insert and I wanted someone who knew what they were doing. Then came Robert, owner of Diablo Chimney. He started measuring and taping the wall so I could visualize where I wanted it, how, high, etc. I immediately realized he was meticulous in the way he worked. If there were 100 stars, he would truly deserve it. Not only meticulous with his work but with
Susan M.
Nov 17, 2018
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Thomas S.
Dec 12, 2017
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Diablo Chimney was great for me. I had a couple different quotes for bringing my wood burning fireplace back to usable shape. They replaced all my old clay chimney pipe with brand new, air cooled double lined pipe, replaced the anchor plate, rebuilt my chase, installed new storm cap/collar and new spark arrester. They hand parged the masonry beyond the flue and repaired the mortar in the fireplace.
Diablo Chimney's quote was $1000 less than the other quote and the workmanship is excellent. I couldn't be happier and I highly recommend Diablo Chimney Sweeps. Robert really knows his stuff
Diablo Chimney's quote was $1000 less than the other quote and the workmanship is excellent. I couldn't be happier and I highly recommend Diablo Chimney Sweeps. Robert really knows his stuff
Ryan M.
Nov 02, 2017
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Called to schedule a cleaning and inspection of a fireplace stove insert that was billowing smoke out into the room, and I was asked what kind of liner the chimney had. When I said I didn't know I was told that I would have to go climb up on my two story roof, remove the chimney cap, and peer down to try and determine myself what kind of liner it was, and that it would be hard to tell. Additionally I was told that unless I could do this they would not be able to help me as they were too busy for people who could possibly have a chimney set up that they do not want to service.
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Jen S.
Jun 13, 2017
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Anne C.
Jun 02, 2017
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Diablo Chimney did a great job on our fireplace. We needed them to remove and haul a very old, unsightly wood-burning fireplace insert, then clean and inspect our chimney. They were easy to get ahold of, gave me a quote over the phone, then scheduled me for the following week.
Rex and his associate arrived on time and were professional, clean, and efficient. They completed the job in just over an hour which included lots of questions from us and a explanation of how to safely operate our fireplace. Rex was also able to advise us on what would be needed if we decide to put in a gas insert down
Rex and his associate arrived on time and were professional, clean, and efficient. They completed the job in just over an hour which included lots of questions from us and a explanation of how to safely operate our fireplace. Rex was also able to advise us on what would be needed if we decide to put in a gas insert down
C. C.
Jan 18, 2017
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I highly recommend Diablo Chimney. I could not have been more pleased with the service. He cleaned out my wood-burning fireplace, cleaned the glass and made a couple minor repairs to my glass door and screen. Above and beyond! We really appreciate the service and would recommend this company to anyone.
Kathleen M.
Dec 06, 2016
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Laura S.
Oct 21, 2015
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Rex came out back in July to conduct a chimney inspection on a house we were potentially buying. It was a last minute decision to have the inspection done and Diablo Chimney fit me into their schedule with only 24 hours notice! Rex was punctual and explained everything thoroughly. He came back out this week to do the repair work for us after the sale of the house went through. Again...punctual, thorough and very good to work with. All pricing was consistent with the original quotes for repairs back in July. And throughout the whole process I felt that they were mostly concerned with the safety
Jack M.
Feb 15, 2015
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Let me set the scene....
.....my wife and I bought a beautiful Valor L1 fireplace to replace a cheap inefficient fireplace insert. We had absolutely horrible experiences with trying to find a reputable contractor to install and finish the whole project. Take a look at the pictures....not a big space, but a space that had to be thought through from start to end.
Every one of the contractors seemed inexperienced and bid the job off the chart. To keep costs down, I did the demolition in 2 hrs - one contractor wanted to charge me $6K for it. I also hired an architect to produce conceptual drawings
.....my wife and I bought a beautiful Valor L1 fireplace to replace a cheap inefficient fireplace insert. We had absolutely horrible experiences with trying to find a reputable contractor to install and finish the whole project. Take a look at the pictures....not a big space, but a space that had to be thought through from start to end.
Every one of the contractors seemed inexperienced and bid the job off the chart. To keep costs down, I did the demolition in 2 hrs - one contractor wanted to charge me $6K for it. I also hired an architect to produce conceptual drawings
Joan S.
Jan 31, 2015
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Robert & his assistant, Jake, showed up on time as promised, did a beautiful job cleaning and servicing my fireplace insert, cheerfully answered all my questions, spent extra time fixing the surrounding framework (which was getting loose), cleaned up behind themselves, and educated me without judgment on what I need to do in the future to stay out of trouble. I am so happy to find such a true professional; he doesn't oversell you & has a great sense of personal integrity. When you call Diablo Chimney you know you get Robert--not whoever's on duty that day-- Predictable good service
J. M.
Aug 13, 2014
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Yes, I would recommend them. Affordable. Punctual. Tidy. Informative. Polite. Licensed. I was happy from the time I finished my phone call to ask questions and make an appointment, to the time Robert and his assistant walked out my front door with check in hand.
Our chimney got a great cleaning and inspection. I decided to opt for the new chimney cap Robert recommended, because he explained/showed me very clearly how the previous one was ill-fitting and possibly dangerous. Robert also gave me a ton of useful info about lighting our first fire for the winter (just bought the old place in 2013
Our chimney got a great cleaning and inspection. I decided to opt for the new chimney cap Robert recommended, because he explained/showed me very clearly how the previous one was ill-fitting and possibly dangerous. Robert also gave me a ton of useful info about lighting our first fire for the winter (just bought the old place in 2013
April P.
Dec 11, 2013
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Couldn't get my fireplace to light up for 2 years...finally called Diablo Chimney. They were able to service within a week. Robert and his assistant, Anthony, were great. On-time, professional, neat, and got the job done! Explained the way the fireplace worked (for a single lady). At the moment, I am enjoying the beautiful fire with my three puppies. Can't believe I waited so long and called a very reputable company. I live in Peacock Creek in Clayton. I highly suggest Diablo Chimney!
Garst P.
Sep 15, 2013
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I use my woodstove quite a bit throughout the winter months and my chimney was in need of being swept and inspected. Based on a recommendation from River City Stove in Martinez, I contacted Diablo Chimney Sweeps. I made an appointment for service and they actually arrived early, performed the service quickly and efficiently, and there was no mess or soot left behind. They found and addressed two issues with my chimney cap and were in and out in less than an hour.
How great is it to find a company that is on time, clean and polite, and completes the job very quickly and efficiently? I am struggling
How great is it to find a company that is on time, clean and polite, and completes the job very quickly and efficiently? I am struggling
Ryan C.
Feb 21, 2013
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Wow, I am totally impressed by the quality of work and professionalism of Diablo chimney.
We recently had a chimney fire and needed to get it checked out and cleaned. It turns out that the repair needed was more than just an inspection and cleaning. We had to add an liner as well. Robert made us very much aware of all the costs and the best solution.
We later had Diablo Chimney return for the repair which took almost the whole day. Marcus assisted him and was also very professional as well. We trusted them so much that we left the house to Diablo Chimney to do their work while we went
We recently had a chimney fire and needed to get it checked out and cleaned. It turns out that the repair needed was more than just an inspection and cleaning. We had to add an liner as well. Robert made us very much aware of all the costs and the best solution.
We later had Diablo Chimney return for the repair which took almost the whole day. Marcus assisted him and was also very professional as well. We trusted them so much that we left the house to Diablo Chimney to do their work while we went
Dave H.
Jul 30, 2012
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These guys were great! I first used them for a chimney sweep and inspection after buying a house from the 1950's. It was revealed to me what kind of work needed to be performed to get the fireplace in perfect working order. They not only quoted me the cost for repairs, but took the time to explain each itemized task in a way that made sense.
Naturally, I called them up when I was ready to have the work done. They were in and out in a single day, did quality work at a quick pace, and threw in some extra detail work at no additional cost. In fact they honored the original quote down to
Naturally, I called them up when I was ready to have the work done. They were in and out in a single day, did quality work at a quick pace, and threw in some extra detail work at no additional cost. In fact they honored the original quote down to