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Fred's Chimney Magic

Chimney or Fireplace Service, Brick or Stone Fireplace Repair, Dryer Vents Cleaning Service,

About us

EXPERTS ON CHANNEL 7, CABLE NEWS AND DAILY NEWS! 1437 REVIEWS ON ANGIE'S LIST! NO COMPLAINT WITH BBB OR CONSUMER AFFAIRS! (CALL 800 696-7668 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE) LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL LINERS AND CAPS. 38 YEARS IN BUSINESS. (3 tour) VETERAN ARMY MILITARY POLICE. EXFIRE FIGHTER. REPAIRED APPROX. 1/3 OF ALL NYC FIRE DEPARTMENTS. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED! PRIOR CONSULTANTS FOR BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND THE AMERICAN GAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. "WE ARE GENTLEMEN WHO CARE" (read our reviews) THANK YOU!

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
47 years of experience

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.91,541 Reviews
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Barbara Z.
May 2026
5.0
Oil-Fired Chimney Cleaning and Inspection Service
$1,950
Came back to do lining. Very professional and pleasant to work with.
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Hi Barbara, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We take pride in being a fast and reliable local chimney company, so we are thrilled to hear our team arrived within an hour to handle your chimney cleaning and chimney cap installation.Providing visual proof with photos is a core part of our chimney inspection process, and we are glad it helped clarify why your home needed a chimney relining service. Our technicians always aim to complete every chimney repair quickly, cleanly, and with zero hassle to you. Thank you for recommending our services! Please let us know if you ever need future chimney maintenance."

Barbara Z.
May 2026
5.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
$250
From request for quote to job completed was under 2 hours! Team came, performed cleaning, installed a cap and advised on recommended work. No pressure! Left area cleaner than when they arrived. Thank you very much!!
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Hi Barbara, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We take pride in being a fast and reliable local chimney company, so we are thrilled to hear our team arrived within an hour to handle your chimney cleaning and chimney cap installation.Providing visual proof with photos is a core part of our chimney inspection process, and we are glad it helped clarify why your home needed a chimney relining service. Our technicians always aim to complete every chimney repair quickly, cleanly, and with zero hassle to you. Thank you for recommending our services! Please let us know if you ever need future chimney maintenance."

Vena F.
Dec 2025
4.5
Oil-Fired Chimney Cleaning and Inspection Service
They were very professional. I think their prices could improve. Thank you.
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Thank you, Vena F., for your feedback. We are delighted to hear our team was very professional during your oil-fired chimney cleaning and inspection. Providing a positive, professional experience is a top priority for us, and we are glad we met that mark for you. We also appreciate your candid comments regarding our pricing. We aim to provide high-quality, thorough service, reflecting the expertise of our certified technicians and the use of quality materials, which can influence our costs. We take all feedback seriously and use it to help improve our services and competitive pricing. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at [phone number/email address] to share more details. Your input helps us grow and continue delivering the best possible service. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future."

Maureen R.
Jul 2025
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Fred's Chimney Magic is simply outstanding! Their chimney sweep and safety inspection services are top-notch—professional, thorough, and efficient. The team arrived on time, explained every step clearly, and left no mess behind. They checked for buildup, blockages, and potential fire hazards, giving me peace of mind for the winter ahead. What impressed me most was their friendly attitude and attention to detail. Fred’s crew didn’t just do the job—they cared about making sure my home was safe. From the moment I called to the final inspection, everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend Fred’s Chimney Magic to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy chimney care. They truly live up to their name. 🔥🏠✨
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Thank you so much for your kind words [Member Name Removed]!!! We're thrilled to hear you were satisfied with our work. It was a pleasure helping you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. If you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!"

Lisa T.
Jul 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Great! Nice people, communicative, efficient.
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]!!! We at Fred's Chimney Magic appreciate the time you took to write this review of our company, we always strive to make sure our work is completely done to the satisfaction of our valued customers and to leave everyone's property the way we found it or better!!! Thanks again for the 5 star review and we look forward to working with you in the future!!!"

Andrew A.
Mar 2024
2.0
$90
This is a rental property and wanted the chimney swept as general spring maintenance. Not really sure of the quality of job that’s being done because you cannot see anything . But he was on my property less than 10 minutes. His first interaction with me was on the phone and said I’m from Fred’s chimney magic, who’s gonna pay me. Didn’t personally introduce himself. Didn’t say what job he’s going to complete. Very upfront and blunt that if he wasn’t getting paid upfront he basically was getting back in his van and leaving. For what it’s worth. Again, I don’t know the quality of service because you cannot technically see what they are doing, but it just based on the interactions I had with them. I’m assuming the quality of service was not top-notch either. He did not offer any hints, tips, suggestions, I had a drag all the information out of them. Don’t even know if it was the truth or not that was being told. I will not be using them in the future.

Thomas S.
Jan 2024
1.0
Fred's Chimney Magic refused to honor the "Groupon" promotion they advertised for a fireplace cleaning and inspection, claiming I had a "nest" in my flue. This "nest", as it turned out, consisted of a small shopping bag full of leaves and small branches (see photo below). Removing such small amounts of debris is part of any standard seasonal chimney cleaning. Not only did they try to charge me five times more that what I agreed to pay for the service prior to scheduling a service visit, they tried to upsell me on additional chimney work which had nothing to do with the basic cleaning and safety inspection I paid for (big red flag). Moreover, the two chimney sweeps they sent couldn't have looked more unhappy to be there. No. sooner did they arrive for the appointment, that they bolted into my house as if someone were chasing them--obviously looking to do a quick rush job, with literally zero effort made to explain any aspect of the process to the homeowner. They immediately seemed exasperated and jabbered to each other nervously, as if I were not even there. I felt uncomfortable with the situation from start to finish, as I could tell from the outset, based on their behavior alone, that they had no intention of cleaning our chimney that day without extorting a considerably higher fee from us. When we refused to fork over the extra money for their "nest removal service", they abruptly begged off the job and then quickly departed, visibly annoyed. The chimney sweep who did most of the talking spoke to us in tone which was blatantly condescending and rude. To make things worse, the service was scheduled just four days before Christmas, which means that we were nearly deprived of the use of our fireplace over the holidays as a result of this highly regrettable incident. Fortunately, we were able to get another Chimney sweep out to our residence that same day on extreme short notice, who promptly ascended onto our roof and brushed out our chimney for one hundred dollars less than what this company tried to charge us for the same service. See the dated photo below showing the safely working fireplace exactly one day later. There was such a pronounced lack of professionalism evident in the way the visit was conducted by this company, that I could never in good conscience recommend their services to others, nor hire them for any further work on my chimney. When I do decide to have maintenance work done on my chimney (repointing, caulking, and a new chimney cap) in the near future, I definitely won't be dealing with this company. In my sincere opinion, they just can't be trusted.
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and I want to address your concerns to ensure a fair representation of the events that transpired during our recent service visit to your home. I want to clarify the nature of the service you purchased through the Groupon promotion, which was for a "Basic cleaning" a standard industry term referring to the removal of creosote and soot from a chimney flue, free of any debris. The photograph you kindly provided revealed the presence of a nest, composed of branches and leaves, in your chimney. This meant that the service required additional steps, namely the removal of the nest before a proper cleaning could be performed. Our technicians, far from demanding anything from you, sought to provide a comprehensive solution. They explained that a nest removal and cleaning would be $239, but in recognition of the Groupon promotion, they offered a discounted rate of $189 by deducting the $59. Unfortunately, the communication seemed to break down at this point, as you responded in a manner that our technicians found vulgar and disrespectful. Contrary to the impression that our technicians were in a rush to leave, they took the time to ascend to your roof and explain that the oversized chimney cap was the entry point for the creature that built the nest. This information was meant to help you avoid a recurrence in the future. They also diligently inspected your chimney, ensuring a thorough understanding of the situation. It's important to note that the cost you mentioned for another chimney company to perform the nest removal and cleaning, at $159, falls within a competitive price range, reinforcing that our offered rate of $189 was reasonable for the additional work required. We pride ourselves on great customer service and felt compelled to reach out to you despite the challenges faced during the appointment. Your desire for a discounted new chimney cap, however, presents a challenge as we strive to maintain fair and competitive pricing for all our customers."

Mohammad K.
Sep 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Great job.

Glenn B.
Jul 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Couldn’t be happier with how quickly they were able to schedule this, the communication and obviously their service.
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Thank you, Mr. [Member Name Removed], for taking the time to leave a review for Fred's Chimney Magic! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Tommy and crew and found our service to be fast, clean, and accommodating. We strive to provide the best chimney services to our customers in Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens, and it's great to see that we were able to meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future."

Nicole W.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
They knew what they were doing and they got the job done
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Thank you very much for the five star review. We appreciate your business and your feedback. Looking forward to servicing you in the future. Thank you."

Iain H.
Apr 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Randy & Ross were awesome. Came by, inspected a 75 year old chimney and replaced the liner and installed a cap. Showed me everything they did, walked me through step-by-step, and were very clear and fun to talk with. They were very fair with pricing too. I definitely recommend using Chimney Magic!
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Mr. [Member Name Removed] thank you very much for the kind words and the five star review that you posted for our company we appreciate working with customers that understand us and know how we operate. We look forward to servicing you in the future for many years. God bless you and your family Thank you."

Julie P.
Mar 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were punctual, quick but thorough and informative. Cleaned and inspected our wood burning fireplace stove. Very clean process, after years of use the flue looked like new! Respectful & polite, will use again.

Sherry G.
May 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I appreciate each year they reach out to see what services are need. They always do a great job for a fair price.

Anthony H.
Apr 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Amazing quick work. Friendly and great to work with even on the phone to schedule my appointment around my hectic work schedule. Crew knowledgeable and awesome. Thank you !!

Kyle S.
Apr 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work, very professional, and easy to schedule appointments.

MARIA H.
Apr 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Great. They did the work perfectly. Very nice to work with. Will definitely recommend.
Response from Fred's Chimney Magic
"Thank you so much for the positive review we greatly appreciate it it was a pleasure working with you!!"

Barbara F.
Mar 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent. Great crew and job well done!

Ernest R.
Mar 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great service at a good price

Bill J.
Mar 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We have had Chimney Magic sweep our chimneys on a regular basis for years. Two years ago they noted a build-up of glaze in the chimney of a fireplace which we use regularly. This year they reiterated the warning regarding the glaze build-up and we decided to have the glaze removed. Chimney Magic did the glaze removal in a professional manner and suggested strategies to avoid the build-up of glaze in the future.

Meagan P.
Jan 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great! They gave me a call when they were on their way and showed up on time. They were kind and professional. They did a great job. I would highly recommend this company to all my friends and family.

Bianca R.
Dec 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Absolute professionals! Would recommend!

Brian P.
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything went very smoothly. The customer service was great. The price was reasonable and the guys who came were honest, professional, and did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend.

Norma D.
Oct 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mike called 15min before his arrival. When he arrived with his helper he explained what they would be doing. Job was completed leaving all areas they worked on very clean. Mike then took me over all the works showing me the photos taken of the chimney top, flashing and discussed the energy efficiency I should now experience due to the new lining and cleaning of the chimney. Brilliant communication, professional and timely. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends. I won't be going anywhere else. Office staff are very helpful and patient. Thank you chimney magic !!!

Michael B.
Oct 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Good. I'm a repeat customer for almost 10 years.

Diane G.
Sep 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are just great, very easy to work with. I already recommended them to others.
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Fred's Chimney Magic is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Fred's Chimney Magic accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Fred's Chimney Magic offers free project estimates.

No, Fred's Chimney Magic does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Fred's Chimney Magic offers emergency services.

Yes, Fred's Chimney Magic offers warranties.