Chimney sweep cost in Knoxville TN is under priced as gas is high right now. One of the main expenses in serving clients is fuel cost. Traveling to you cost. We routinely spend over $100 to fill a tank. Since we pull our heavy van to you, the expense of fuel increases monthly.
Therefore, the cost must factor in the higher fuel expenses. We don’t like to pass this on to customers so we average the cost out among everyone we serve.
Ouch...filling up the tanks with fuel
We pay more for every tool and component at the supply house. The cost of transportation affects every part of the economy. Chimney caps, fireplace inserts and gas logs are going up in price every month.
Our customers say that we still provide the best chimney sweep cost and service in the area. We strive to keep the cost down for our work by being as productive as possible. Our customer app, email system and phone system are state of the art. This enables us to serve you with the lowest price possible.
How do you help lower our cost to you? Reach out to your neighbors and family that live close to you. When we are able to travel in a local area, we pass the savings on to you. Don’t forget, we offer the friends and family discount to refer new customers. Simply visit our coupon page and mention it when you set up an appointment.
Putting off a chimney cleaning could have a very bad outcome. Just over the past two weeks alone, we have seen 2 chimney fires because of deferred chimney cleaning. Unfortunately, one home was a complete loss. Nothing was left except one-half of the chimney and the concrete pad.
Some fires are not completely started by the chimney. Sparks popping out onto carpet or items around the fireplace catch fire quickly. We strongly suggest the fireplace has a tight screen. Also, keep flammable items away from the opening.
Pull out your calendar and call us to schedule an inspection. Procrastination is not your friend when it comes to chimney cleaning. Your family deserves a clean and safe fire place. Also, the off season is easier to book a chimney sweep job. Plus, there are coupons that will help with the cost of the inspection.
Unfortunately, a chimney sweep scam happens everyday. There are 2 types of scams working now. One is obvious, the other is not obvious. Let’s go over the way less than honest companies rip you off will seeming to be reputable.
First, there is the telephone call or email detailing a chimney sweep “special” with today only or limited time deadlines to create a sense of urgency. Yes, most companies offer an early bird or preseason discount. Most will offer holiday discounts. But, to force a “today only” or this week only is simply a tactic from these folks.
The second type of scam is the overcharge or multiple levels of service and divide and conquer. This tactic breaks up the various tasks of chimney sweeping into multiple “levels” and charges a different price for each one. Inspecting the firebox is a basic level of service. Analyzing the chimney is the “next level of service” for an additional fee. Inspecting the chimney cap and flashing is a top level of service for even more money.
We have seen these fees range from $300 to over $1,000 for EACH SERVICE. The same strategy is used for repairs and fixes. To fix or repair a cap is $800, flashing $400, putting some sealant on the chimney (needed or not) $1,100. The list goes on and on. The bottom line is a quote for $8,000 to $12,000 or the chimney will be condemned and told a risk of fire is almost certain if you continue to use the fireplace.
Here is how to avoid getting ripped off with a chimney sweep scam
What should you look for in a chimney sweep company? Manners and honesty. Remember that “gut” feel we all have about a situation? Trust it. Also, we will give you a fair price for the work and go over each area of concern. We do not have a “level of service” of different parts of the chimney. The chimney works as a whole system. Therefore, we tackle it as a whole system. If not, why bother doing only part of it?
Finally, ask about our 30 point inspection service we include in the Platinum Chimney Sweep. All in one, nothing to hide and we do not force a price increase after a period of time.
