Certified Chimney Sweeps in Richmond, VA — 4 CSIA-Certified Companies Verified

11 verified companies 4 CSIA-certified Updated April 2026

Richmond has 4 verified CSIA-certified chimney sweep companies serving the metro—City of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover counties. The top tier is anchored by David Newton Services, which holds the CSIA Master Chimney Sweep designation alongside NFI Master Hearth Professional triple certification (gas, wood, and pellet)—the most credentialed individual sweep in the market—and by Golden’s Chimney Lining, in continuous operation since 1979 and the first company in the United States to install a pumped masonry liner. Virginia issues no specific chimney sweep license, making CSIA certification and DPOR contractor registration the two credentials worth verifying before any hire.

Richmond’s architecture makes this one of the most demanding chimney markets on the East Coast. The Fan District—one of the largest intact Victorian neighborhoods in America, with roughly 2,000 rowhouses built between 1890 and 1930—features multiple shared party-wall fireplaces per home where a deteriorated liner threatens adjacent properties. Church Hill contains structures dating to 1812–1815 built with lime mortar that modern Portland cement repairs will irreversibly damage. The city’s 44″ of annual precipitation and 35–45 freeze-thaw cycles per year accelerate masonry decay across both historic and suburban stock. Any sweep offering a full inspection for under $150 should be treated as a bait-and-switch entry point.

Our research identified 2 flagged listings in the Richmond market, including RVA Chimney Sweeps (BBB C– rating, unresolved complaints, allegations of a previously revoked DPOR license) and Shamrock Chimney (headquartered on Long Island, NY, with a toll-free-only number and hyper-SEO’d location pages targeting The Fan and Church Hill—no verifiable local Richmond presence). Every company in this directory was evaluated through CSIA credential verification, DPOR license lookup at dpor.virginia.gov, BBB history, physical address verification, and multi-platform review analysis. Flagged listings are documented below and do not receive business cards.

Quick Reference — Richmond Chimney Services
CSIA-Certified Companies
4 verified
Total Verified
11 companies
Basic Sweep + Inspection
$159–$300
Chimney Relining (stainless)
$1,500–$5,000
Historic Lime Mortar Tuckpointing
$1,500–$5,000+
Suspected Spam / Flagged
2 flagged
How to Verify CSIA
search.csia.org
Last Verified
April 2026

Cougot’s Chimney Service

CSIA CCS NCSG Member Licensed / Insured Est. 2000 Verify on CSIA → Verify on NCSG →
Address
6290 Old Warwick Rd, Suite K, Richmond, VA 23224
Owner
Dan Fitzpatrick
DPOR License
#2705120866 (Board for Contractors; expires 4/30/2026)
BBB
A+ (Accredited since 9/1/2008)
Years in Business
25+ years (est. ~2000)
Service Area
Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Ashland, Bon Air, Chester, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville
Confirmed in the CSIA directory and a verified NCSG voting member—one of only two Richmond companies with both credentials confirmed. Owner Dan Fitzpatrick has been featured on NBC12 (WWBT) warning consumers about chimney scams, and reviews consistently note that technicians tell customers when cleaning is not actually needed. Multi-year “Best Chimney Cleaner” winner from Richmond Magazine. Services include chimney sweeping with 12-point inspection, brick and mortar repair, smoke chamber and damper repair, chimney caps, chimney liners, water sealing, and gutter cleaning.

Golden’s Chimney Lining, LLC

CSIA CCS Licensed / Insured Est. 1979 Verify on CSIA →
Address
19061 Shumans Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 (serves Greater Richmond)
President
James M. Golden
DPOR License
#2701038970 (Board for Contractors; expires 7/31/2027)
BBB
A+ (Accredited since 1/1/1988)
Years in Business
47 years (est. 1979)
Service Area
Greater Richmond and Central Virginia; Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and surrounding counties
Confirmed in the CSIA directory with a DPOR license active through 2027 and BBB accreditation dating to 1988. Golden’s holds the distinction of being the first company in the United States to install a pumped masonry (cast-in-place) chimney liner—a seamless method especially suited to the offset flue geometries common in The Fan and Church Hill historic homes. One of only 50 authorized Golden Flue Liner dealers nationwide. Services include chimney inspections, relining (pumped masonry and stainless), chimney caps, repointing, masonry repair, and waterproofing.

David Newton Services, Inc.

CSIA Master Sweep NFI Master Hearth Pro Licensed / Insured Est. 1989 Verify on CSIA →
Address
14501 Skybird Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23838
Owner
David W. Newton (second-generation; father started early 1980s)
Certifications
CSIA Master Chimney Sweep + CCS; NFI Master Hearth Professional (Gas, Wood & Pellet); F.I.R.E. Certified Inspector & Technician; VA Chimney Repairer Journeyman; VA Fire Inspector–Chimney Journeyman; CDET
BBB
A+ (in business since 1989)
Years in Business
37 years (est. 1989); family trade since early 1980s
Service Area
Richmond, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Hopewell, Prince George, Powhatan
The most credentialed individual chimney sweep in the Richmond metro. David Newton holds both the CSIA Master Chimney Sweep and CSIA CCS designations, NFI Master Hearth Professional triple certification (gas, wood, and pellet), F.I.R.E. dual certification, two Virginia journeyman trade licenses, and CDET—a combination found in very few operators nationally. Owner-operated single-truck model means David Newton personally performs every job. Services include chimney sweeping, camera inspections, NFPA Level 2 inspections (required at real estate transfer), gas log and fireplace repair, dryer vent cleaning, wood and pellet stove service. 5.0 rating on Angi.

Chimney Saver Solutions, LLC

CSIA CCS NFI Certified NCSG Member Licensed / Insured Est. ~2002 Verify on CSIA → Verify on NCSG →
Address
9306 Old Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
Owner
Kirby Ragland, President (Richmond native; started ~2002)
DPOR License
#2705132815 (Board for Contractors; expires 1/31/2028)
Certifications
CSIA CCS (claimed); NFI Certified; F.I.R.E. member; NCSG member
Years in Business
20+ years (est. ~2002); 50+ years combined staff experience
Service Area
Richmond, Henrico, Short Pump, Ashland, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Chesterfield, Chester, Powhatan, Bon Air
The largest full-service chimney company in the Richmond market by revenue and service breadth, with a DPOR license confirmed active through January 2028. CSIA certification, NFI certification, and NCSG membership are claimed consistently across multiple platforms. Three-time Angie’s List Super Service Award winner; ThreeBestRated Top 3 in Richmond; Richmond Chamber of Commerce member. Services span the full range: chimney cleaning, Levels 1–3 inspections, HeatShield clay liner restoration, masonry repair, tuckpointing, chimney rebuilds, gas and wood fireplace and insert installation, stove sales, storm damage repair, and insurance claims. Saturday hours 8am–5pm.

Note: CSIA certification is consistently self-reported but was not confirmed via a direct search.csia.org directory URL at time of research—the CSIA site uses JavaScript rendering that limits independent verification. DPOR license #2705132815 is confirmed. Verify CSIA status directly at search.csia.org before hiring.

Neat Sweep Chimney & Container Services

Licensed / Insured Est. 1979
Address
5513 Hull Street Rd N, Richmond, VA 23224
Owner
Frank Kaestner (family-owned)
BBB
A+ (in business since 1979)
Years in Business
47 years (est. 1979)
Pricing
$159 standard chimney cleaning (coupon available on website)
Service Area
City of Richmond and greater metro
The longest-operating chimney company in the Richmond market at 47 years, with a verified commercial address on Hull Street Road and most full-time employees carrying 10+ years of tenure. Not CSIA-certified. Family-owned; also operates a dumpster and container services division. Services include chimney inspections, cleanings, masonry repair, tuckpointing, crowns, relining, firebox repair, and water sealing.

Note: No CSIA certification claimed. One documented complaint on record: a customer reports Neat Sweep signed off on a chimney as acceptable, with a second inspector identifying $4,000+ in needed repairs two weeks later. Verify scope of any inspection report before accepting findings.

Clean Sweep — Charles Payne

Licensed / Insured Est. ~1993
Address
9400 Greenford Dr, Henrico, VA 23294
Owner
Charles Payne (present on every job)
DPOR License
#2705119977 (Board for Contractors; expires 1/31/2026 — verify renewal)
BBB
A+ (Accredited since 8/1/1993)
Years in Business
30+ years
Service Area
Powhatan, Southern Richmond, West End
Owner-operated company with BBB accreditation dating to 1993 and a confirmed DPOR contractor license. Charles Payne attends every job personally. Services include chimney cleaning and inspection, masonry repair and repointing, brick relaying, video camera inspections, animal removal, real estate Level 2 inspections, chimney equipment sales, stainless and copper caps, and stainless liners. No CSIA certification claimed.

Note: DPOR license #2705119977 shows an expiration date of 1/31/2026—renewal status not confirmed at time of research. Verify current license status at dpor.virginia.gov before hiring.

Hanover Chimney Sweeps, LLC

Licensed / Insured Est. 1981
Address
6235 Pine Slash Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Owner
Marcel J. Lalik (40+ years personal experience)
DPOR License
VA Class A Contractor’s License (number not publicly displayed)
BBB
A+ (in business since 1982)
Years in Business
44 years (est. 1981–82)
Service Area
Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, New Kent, King William, Goochland, Caroline, Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Midlothian, Powhatan, Highland Springs, Sandston, Ashland, Lakeside, Richmond, Ruther Glen
The longest-operating chimney sweep in the Richmond market as an individual operator, with Marcel Lalik having been in the trade since the early 1980s and featured in Richmond Times-Dispatch chimney safety interviews. Claims CSIA certification since 2002, but the current CSIA and NCSG Virginia directories do not confirm this listing—certification may be lapsed or differently listed. Consistently ranked #1 on Yelp Richmond chimney sweep lists. Reviews frequently praise honesty and lack of upselling. VA Class A license authorizes projects over $120K.

Note: CSIA certification has been claimed since 2002 but could not be confirmed in the current CSIA or NCSG Virginia directory at time of research. Verify independently at search.csia.org and ncsg.org.

London Sweeps

Licensed / Insured Est. 1977
Address
Richmond, VA 23229
Owner
Eric Blackwell (second-generation; father started business ~1977)
Years in Business
48 years (est. 1977–78)
Service Area
Richmond metro; 4,000+ residential customers, 400+ realtor relationships
A second-generation company with nearly five decades of continuous Richmond operation and 4,000+ residential customers on record. Not CSIA-certified—the owner publicly criticizes the certification process and argues that hands-on experience is more meaningful. Services include chimney cleaning (power sweeping), inspection, home inspection and building consultant services, and real estate inspections.

Note: The owner explicitly rejects CSIA certification and is openly critical of companies recommending chimney relining. DPOR license #2705122756 was reported as inactive in one source—verify current status at dpor.virginia.gov before hiring.

Alpha Chimney LLC

Licensed / Insured Est. ~2007
Address
6358 Chenault Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Key Staff
Jake Pisciotta (frequently named in reviews)
Years in Business
18+ years
Service Area
Richmond metro; Henrico, Hanover, Mechanicsville and surrounding areas
An 18-year-old Mechanicsville-based company with consistently positive Google and Yelp reviews, with multiple customers specifically naming Jake Pisciotta by name and noting he told them work was not needed. Services include chimney inspections, cleaning, brick and masonry repair, power washing, and dryer vent cleaning. Emergency service and weekend appointments available. 5% senior discount. No CSIA certification claimed.

Santa’s Chimney Service, Inc.

CMCT Certified Licensed / Insured Est. 1997
Address
4625 Cordova Ln, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Owners
Robert Hayes and Monique Hayes
Certification
CMCT (Certified Master Chimney Sweep Technician) — not CSIA
DPOR License
#2705078953 (Board for Contractors)
BBB
A+ (Accredited since 3/10/2006)
Years in Business
29 years (est. 1997; incorporated 2003)
Service Area
Richmond, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Louisa, Petersburg, Powhatan, Hopewell
Family-owned company with a DPOR license, 29-year operating history, and BBB A+ accreditation dating to 2006. Holds CMCT (Certified Master Chimney Sweep Technician) certification—a separate credential from CSIA. Services include chimney cleanings and inspections, chimney liner installation, masonry repairs, chimney caps, crown repairs, animal removal, waterproofing, and wood stove sales and installation.

Note: CMCT certification is not issued by CSIA or NCSG. Verify independently if CSIA certification is a requirement for your project.

Allstate Chimney Service LLC

Licensed / Insured Est. 1990
Address
10143 Beaumont Ave, North Chesterfield, VA 23237
Owner
Marvin T. Blizzard Jr. (retired professional firefighter)
DPOR License
#2705071971 (Board for Contractors; expires 11/30/2026)
Years in Business
36 years (est. ~1990)
Service Area
Richmond, Ashland, Williamsburg, Northern Neck areas
Owned by a retired professional firefighter, with 36 years of operating history and a DPOR contractor license active through November 2026. No CSIA certification claimed. Services include chimney cleaning (fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnace flues), chimney repairs including brick and mortar, crown, cap, damper, and flue liners, gutter cleaning, video inspections, and animal removal. Military and senior discounts offered.
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RVA Chimney Sweeps, LLC

Flagged — High Risk
Address
3420 Pump Rd, Ste 195, Richmond, VA 23233 (likely virtual/mailbox address)
Phone
(804) 919-0797
BBB
C– (NOT Accredited; failure to respond to complaint; “failure to be transparent about ownership, location, or products/services”)
Red Flags
BBB C– with unresolved complaints; Yelp reviewer alleges previously revoked DPOR license; customer prepaid $960 for chase cover never installed; “Limited Time only!” and “24/7 service” pressure language; Suite 195 at a Pump Road commercial center is consistent with a UPS Store mailbox address; Nextdoor users warn “I’d avoid RVA Chimney Sweeps”
We do not recommend this company. Multiple unresolved BBB complaints, allegations of a previously revoked DPOR license, and a documented case of a customer prepaying for work never completed. The listed address is consistent with a commercial mailbox rental rather than a real office. Avoid.

Shamrock Chimney

Flagged — Out-of-State Lead Gen
Phone
(888) 737-0903 (toll-free only — no local 804 number)
HQ
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Long Island)
Website
shamrockchimney.com
Red Flags
Toll-free number only, no local 804 number; headquartered in New York; operates across 21 states; no physical Richmond address; hyper-SEO’d Richmond neighborhood content (Fan District, Church Hill, Monument Avenue) generated from a Long Island office; content reads as templated location pages adapted for dozens of cities; no verifiable Richmond-specific work photos
We do not recommend this company. Despite claiming CSIA certification and veteran ownership, Shamrock Chimney is headquartered on Long Island, New York, with a toll-free-only phone number and no verifiable Richmond office. The company operates across 21 states and its Richmond web content—including detailed descriptions of Fan District party-wall construction and Church Hill colonial chimneys—is highly SEO-optimized template material rather than evidence of local expertise. Services may be dispatched to unknown subcontractors.