Top Hat Chimney

Chimney Build & Repair
Toronto ON M5H 2N2
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9.1 10 (113 reviews)

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kiki in Ottawa
kiki in Ottawa
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Well done service

First time using this company Adam did a great job! He is very professional and clean. He also gave us some suggestions on how to Use and maintain the fireplace and Chimney. We are happy with the service!

Approximate cost of services:
$170.00
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Hon in Toronto
Hon in Toronto
4 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Great job!

We changed the schedule a couple times and they accommodated without a word. Adam called before coming, and his service was thorough and efficient. Even provided some safety pointers to us. Recommended!

Approximate cost of services:
$155.00
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Meandmy2bunnies in Mississauga
Meandmy2bunnies in Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
6/10

Service not as thorough this year

We've used Top Hat for several years for annual chimney cleaning. Greg has always been our sweep. He was very thorough and explained everything that he did, including what he found inside our chimney (mostly spider webs). He would go up on a ladder to inspect the exterior of our chimney. This year, Adam came instead to clean and inspect our chimney. He was very quick and tidy, but didn't comment on the condition of the chimney interior. He was focussed on pointing out a crack on the exterior of my chimney. He said it might or might not get worse through the winter, and it should be repaired. The "crack" turned out to be nothing more than a line of old caulking left when the old flashing was replaced in 2014. If Adam had actually gone up on a ladder or on the roof to inspect the chimney closely, he would have seen there was no crack. In future, I'd prefer to that Greg come to clean/inspect our chimney.

Approximate cost of services:
$175.00
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Company Response

Hi. Thank you for your feedback.

Although all of our technicians are up to the same high standards, we do appreciate that many customers prefer to deal with the same person from year to year. For this reason we do TRY to send the same technician whenever possible. Please request Greg at the time of booking your next appointment and we will make sure to accommodate you.

Steve Spring
Owner
Top Hat Chimney

Bob and Barbara from Mississauga
Bob and Barbara from Mississauga
3 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Chimney Sweep

We have used Top Hat previously ... and Adam did a great job! The work was very professional ... and the job was was clean and tidy after when the task was complete.

Approximate cost of services:
$175.00
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Company Response

Dear Bob and Barbara,
Thank you very much for your review. We do pride ourselves on being able to do the work with no mess to the home. Hope to see you next year!

Steve Spring
Owner
Top Hat Chimney

nelliasousa in Toronto
nelliasousa in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney Sweeping/Cleaning

I would hands down recommend Top Hats, from booking the appointment to the Adam the service rep that came to my house - I was very happy with the services performed. I would definitely recommend and refer this company. Even though the chimney was not cooperating Adam was determined to fix the issue and succeeded. Great overall experience with Top Hat Chimney's

Approximate cost of services:
$185.00
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Company Response

Dear Nellasousa,
Thank you for your review. Since receiving his WETT certification Adam has become an integral part of our team of technicians. I know that he will be very happy to read your kind words!
Steve Spring
Owner
Top Hat Chimney

Ayal
Ayal
2 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Chimney service

Overall this was a great experience. The staff were really helpful and they did a great job. Would use again, would recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$165.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It is always appreciated!

Grace in Toronto
Grace in Toronto
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
3/10

Upsell and Overpriced

I originally called Top Hat because my chimney damper was stuck, and they came to clean the chimney. They originally told me that it would cost $75 fix the damper + $155 to clean the chimney. Everyone else just said they would clean the chimney, and so when I asked Top Hat just for a chimney clean, they agreed.

When the technician did come, he had to play around with the damper and ended up charging me the $75 again anyway....fine...

What bothered me was that he pointed out all these extra things I needed to get done.

Later on, another technician, Mike, called to quote on these extra items. He was extremely rude - when I told him I didn't need one of the items, he insisted I did. I told him I had consulted a building inspector as well as a fire & code consultant who told him I didn't need those things, to which he rudely exclaimed, "Well they're WRONG!"

Then, when I asked him to quote me for a chimney cap, he said it would be $350-$450. Two other quotes I got were for $175, half the price! One other company even said they had cleaned the chimney for the previous owner and said it wasn't necessary to have a chimney cap since my chimney was so tall.

I definitely did not appreciate all the up-selling and the rudeness. I would not recommend using them.

Approximate cost of services:
$230.00
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Company Response

Hi Grace. I'm sorry that your experience with our company was less than expected.

A Basic Visual Inspection is part of our regular chimney sweeping appointment. Aside from the actual cleaning, informing the homeowner of any potential issues with their wood-burning system is an important part of our service, and most homeowners are welcoming of this information.

As far as our pricing on additional work, we find that we are always competitive with the other couple of ESTABLISHED companies in the GTA. In general the only companies that can offer a lower price do not have our level of experience or expertise, and can't offer a meaningful warranty.

In defense of Mike, he is has been with Top Hat Chimney for over 20 years and I can honestly not remember the last time that I received anything but positive feedback about him or his work... I really think this may have been an unfortunate case of miscommunications.

In any case I am happy for your feedback as we are always trying to offer the best service possible.

Thank you,
Steve Spring
Owner

PS. All chimneys should have a rain-cap on the top regardless of height.

10/10

Chimney Repair

This company was well priced. They arrived on time, and worked through the heat. They cleaned up after they'd finished, even washing down the driveway. We are very happy with the finished results, and would definitely recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,300.00
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Company Response

Dear in2book,

I'm glad that you were impressed not only with the work, but also with the workers cleanliness. We are always very conscientious of people's property!

Thank you for taking the time to post a review.
Steve Spring
Owner

Mark in Toronto
Mark in Toronto
3 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Chimney fix

I used HomeStars service to look for a chimney fix. Top Hat Chimney was one of the companies, who responded. They made competitive price and come after few days to make a job done. They fixed chimney and fixed a minor foundadtion defect which a have on one of the house corners. All work done in a timely manner and very clean. Below pictures before and after. I hightly recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Dear Mark,
Thank you for taking the time to post a review! I am always happy to hear that our efforts have led to a satisfied customer.

Steve Spring
Owner/Operator
Top Hat Chimney

S.Wilson
S.Wilson
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Chimney repair

Very pleased with the work done; chimney now stable for many more years. The rebuild was done in 3 days inspite of the rainy weather and all areas left clean after job completed.
On site and office people very pleasant to deal with. Will recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,100.00
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Company Response

Dear Ms. Wilson,
Thank you for taking the time to post the great review! It is very rewarding to everyone in the company to know that our efforts are appreciated.
Steve Spring
Company Owner

The reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the Author and not of HomeStars Inc.

More about Top Hat Chimney

Standing above the roofline, chimneys are fully exposed to rain and snow and are affected by winter's freeze/thaw cycles. They are therefore one of the first places on a house to deteriorate. This deterioration usually takes many years to begin but then progresses rapidly. Cracked or spalled bricks, damaged flue tiles or concrete caps, or a leaning structure are signs that the chimney needs immediate attention.

Top Hat Chimney specializes in all aspects of chimney repair and rebuilding. Our brick masons are unsurpassed in their level of expertise, and take pride in their workmanship. They take great care to protect the roof and ground so that all work will be completed in a clean and safe manner.

All of our work is guaranteed against defect in materials and workmanship.

We are happy to provide references from other satisfied customers in your area.

The burning of wood leaves highly flammable deposits in the chimney flue and smoke chamber. Regular cleaning and inspection are essential in the prevention of chimney fires.

All of our expert technicians are WETT certified and employ the most up-to-date chimney cleaning techniques. Care is always taken to insure that there is no mess in the home.

A basic chimney sweep includes :

- cleaning of the chimney flue, smoke chamber, and smoke shelf
- damper adjustment
- basic inspection.

Also Available :

- nest and blockage removal
- detailed WETT reports
- chimney caps and accesories
- special rates for multi-unit properties

CATEGORIES
Chimney Build & Repair and Chimney Sweeps
PRODUCTS
Chimney caps and accessories. Lock-top damper systems. Chimney liners.
SERVICES
Cleaning of the chimney flue, smoke chamber, and smoke shelf - damper adjustment - basic inspection - nest and blockage removal - Detailed WETT reports - Chimney liner installation -Chimney rebuilding - All chimney repairs
WEBSITE
https://www.tophatchimney.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1978
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
8
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, E-Transfer
LICENSES
Yes
MEMBERSHIPS
WETT Certified technicians. Member of the Chimney Safety Association of Canada
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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