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Professional Chimney Cleaning Services Truckee
Chimney Chiefs is a locally owned and operated business serving the Truckee-Tahoe area with comprehensive chimney, fireplace, and home safety services. Founded by a retired firefighter with firsthand knowledge of chimney fire prevention, we combine specialized expertise with a commitment to community safety. Our team employs professional-grade techniques to clean chimneys from the top down, remove creosote buildup, and install spark arrestors to mitigate fire risks. We extend our safety-focused approach to tree hazard identification, defensible space planning, and metal roof maintenance using advanced climbing and rope skills. Our services also include thorough fireplace cleaning, glass polishing, and ash removal while maintaining strict mess control with shop vacuums.With 20 years of experience in wildland firefighting and saw operations, our lead technician brings unparalleled technical proficiency to hazard tree removal and property inspections. We specialize in identifying potential safety threats through comprehensive home assessments covering interior, roof, and surrounding areas. Our multi-disciplinary capabilities include handyman services for flooring, tiling, and painting projects. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our attention to detail, competitive pricing, and ability to address complex access challenges like steep metal roofs. We maintain active community engagement through social media platforms and prioritize clear communication about fire prevention best practices.
Services
Chimney Cleaning
Tree Services
Defensible Space
Roof Maintenance
Handyman Services
Highlights and features
- We combine 20 years of wildland firefighting experience with technical climbing expertise
- Our team includes certified sawyers with hotshot crew backgrounds
- We implement professional-grade chimney cleaning from roof access
- We provide comprehensive fire safety assessments for entire properties
- Our technicians install spark arrestors to prevent chimney fire hazards
What people say
Very thorough
Sharp eye for detail
Great job cleaning
Reasonable rates
Incredibly thorough
Services
Chimney Cleaning
Our professional chimney cleaning service removes creosote buildup and ensures proper ventilation. We access chimneys from the roof to clean from top down, removing caps and spark arrestors for thorough cleaning. Technicians polish glass and metal components while containing all debris using industrial vacuums.
Tree Services
Black Mountain Tree Company specializes in hazardous tree and limb removal. Our certified arborists identify potential risks using wildfire prevention expertise. We perform precision cutting and controlled felling operations for properties in fire-prone areas.
Defensible Space
We create fire-resistant property zones through strategic vegetation management. Our assessments identify fuel sources near structures and recommend clearance zones based on local fire codes and terrain conditions.
Roof Maintenance
Our climbing experts inspect and repair metal roofs damaged by snow loads. We replace and tighten fasteners loosened by freeze-thaw cycles, preventing water intrusion points that cause structural damage over time.
Handyman Services
We offer general home maintenance including flooring installation, tile work, and interior/exterior painting. Our technicians handle small renovation projects with attention to detail and minimal disruption to homeowners.
People
Billy Haupert
Owner/Operator
Retired firefighter with 20 years wildland firefighting experience, former Lead Sawyer on Black Mountain Hot Shot crew, specializes in fire prevention through technical chimney and tree services.
Questions
What areas do Chimney Chiefs service?
We primarily serve the Truckee-Tahoe region including North Lake Tahoe communities.
Do you offer emergency chimney services?
Yes, we provide emergency response for urgent chimney safety concerns.
What makes your chimney cleaning different?
We access chimneys from the roof for top-down cleaning and include spark arrestor maintenance.
Can you help with fire hazard reduction?
Yes, we offer defensible space planning and hazard tree removal services.
Do you work on metal roofs?
Our technicians specialize in metal roof maintenance and screw replacement.
Reviews (6)
Edie S.
Dec 17, 2020
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Very pleased with Billy and Emma. Very responsive and professional. Tackled our 3 story steep roof with no problem. We were so happy with their chimney cleaning service that we had them come back and repair our roof. Highly recommend!
Maya R.
Dec 10, 2020
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Billy and Emma of the Chimney Chiefs are fantastic! They were able to come out on short notice to get on the roof and clean the chimney cap. They have fair prices, are quick and all about safety, take before and after photos, and are super professional. I highly recommend using them to get your chimney cleaned, roof repaired, trees trimmed, and any other services they offer. They're great! I had another company come out recently who only cleaned the chimney from inside the house, failing to address the nearly completely clogged chimney cap. After burning fires for a month I started getting
Doris R.
Nov 24, 2020
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Billy and Emma are the best. Every other chimney service was a month out but they fit me in 2 days out. The smoke was not going up the chimney and we couldn't make a fire which is a major heat source in our house. There was some type of blockage which was cleared by B and E. They answered my call, called me back to schedule a day and followed up with a text. Great communicators and very reasonably priced considering the work that they did! They worked hard, were very neat, respectful of our house and wore masks. Billy is a retired fire fighter so he was comfortable on our very steep roof.
Nic B.
Nov 22, 2020
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Billy is amazing. I found him via Yelp when I had an issue with my fireplace. He spent a considerable amount of time on the phone with me and offered to come by to look at the issue with no charge. And, he picked up the phone over the weekend and was trying to be accommodating to my schedule. I would definitely recommend him for any needs you have.
Devon L.
Nov 16, 2020
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Hire them! Billy and Emma are fantastic. They went above and beyond on our chimney sweep, installed a new spark arrester and fire brick and gave us a quote to replace some loose screws in the roof. Their prices were totally reasonable, and they did an incredibly thorough job. Will definitely hire them again in the future.
Paddy P.
Nov 05, 2020
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Billy and Emma showed up on a very last minute call, we were in the middle of a home inspection to purchase when the inspector found a crack in the chimney, I called several local chimney companies-all were booked into December! When I called Billy (retired fireman) he happened to be working in a job 10 min away and agreed to come over and take a look (no charge) he called later that evening with a very reasonable bid to both repair and clean the chimney. Apparently, he also does Fire abatement clearance of trees/brush, we intend to use him for that as well. By the way, his employees are all firemen
