Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Lancaster

Really upset. We waited a month for an appointment and sent pictures of the type of unit in advance as requested, only to have the rep come out and tell us he didn’t know anything about that type of unit. And, had the nerve to charge us 135.00. That is rediculous.

Tikar was very professional and friendly. He called my the day before to confirm my appointment and showed up on time. He cleaned and inspected my fireplace and chimney while also showing and telling me about the condition and prior usage based on his inspection. My chimney cap required replacement and resealing and he was able to do that on the spot! I definitely recommend Midtown Chimney Sweeps and will use them fof my annual cleanings.

This company is no longer owned by Byron Schram and is certainly NOT the same company I’ve used for the last five years to service my pellet stove! It is also NOT located on Yucca St in Lancaster nor is it associated with Lee’s Bee’s (a WONDERFUL family owned business).
I am very disappointed in the quality of the service I received earlier this year. I had a family member there for the service since I was out of town for an extended period. I would have never done this had I known that Byron was no longer the owner. I was charged $ 210 and told that I would get the SAME SERVICE I HAD DONE EVERY YEAR. What I got was the same cleaning that I do every half ton of pellets MYSELF. Tikar didn’t pull the insert out nor did he sweep the chimney or check the flashing. Unfortunately, my family member didn’t know what Tikar was supposed to do and when they tried to turn the stove on, it wouldn’t ignite. Since thirty days had elapsed (Tikars «warranty» period!) he wanted $ 135 just to come out and look at the stove.
I promptly called another chimney sweep that also services pellet stoves. He came out, performed the required maintenance, swept the chimney, cleaned the blowers and checked the operation of the system. It is humming along nicely now that the clump of dust has been removed from the distribution blower and the chimney is clean!
I can no longer recommend Midtown Sweeps for pellet stove service and I am really sorry that the high level of service I received from Byron is gone.
I hope Tikar is better at regular fireplaces…

Tikar Carroll did the cleaning work on our chimneys, performed needed repairs, and cleaned out our brutally clogged dryer vent as well. Very professional and courteous, it just doesn’t get better than this. Pricing is fair and competitive. Highly recommended.

Tikar the owner is very knowledgable, professional and thorough. I felt that he exceeded my expectations by far, I’m reminded of years ago when it seemed people took more pride in their work. He went to great effort to respect our home and left it cleaner than when he got here.
Twice I had to leave him alone in my home and I never worried about his honesty or integrity.
My stoves and fireplaces have not been this clean since new. I usually do not like having strangers in my home, but next time if scheduling is hard I will just hide a key for him and not worry at all.
I highly recommend Tikar and Midtown Chimney Sweep. Read my other reviews and know that I am not always so kind.

Tikar was out last week to service our wood burner, and some issues in the attic. Arrived a little early, after calling to be sure it was ok to do so. Very friendly, professional and explained each thing he was doing. I expected some extra fee’s because I knew there were issues and at each of these he stopped, explained what he found and what the repairs would cost.
When done, he showed me everything he had done (in the case of my attic he had photos on his phone before and after), but anywhere he could show me directly, he did.
Perfectly happy with Tikar and Midtown Sweeps, but I admit, I haven’t needed a fire in the week since he left… So I’ll have to report back later with the final result — Just the same, based on what he showed me and the work he did, I have no concerns.
I recommend them.

Used them this week… all as advertised… no unwanted extras.
Tikar gave me a rundown on fireplace which I was unfamiliar with
And suggested possible repairs that may be needed for next year.
Honest and thorough.

We used Midtown Sweeps to check and maintain our two fireplaces when we moved into our new home. Turned out that there were some issues with the installation. The main fireplace needed some repairs, and the one in the master bedroom was not worth keeping. Byron and his dad came out and did all of the work quickly. They were friendly, professional, and very reasonably priced. I recommend them to anyone needing chimney service.

Want a job done right call Midtown Sweeps. Tikar and Garett did an outstanding job of cleaning my pellet stove and chimney. Would highly recommend. Thanks guys!

Another stove cleaned out by Midtown Sweeps. Great job! I thought I finished this reveiw but apparently I did not. The business is always respectful, courteous and answers all your questions. They also go over all of their prices so you are not surprised. And always a quality job!

These are some good guys. On-​time, good communication, clean work, friendly and helpful attitude. My wife and I have know Byron the founder for lots of years and his great attitude lives on in the people who are running the Lancaster operation.

Great service and very friendly staff. They came out same day to clean so we could close escrow. Looked great once they were done. The best out of 4 different sweep companies we had used by far!

I searched for a few months for a chimney sweep service. My roommate was told about Midtown Sweeps. Called them out the service guy came out I told him I don’t remember the last time my chimney has been swept he said no prob. An hour later he came in and said ya its been awhile. Told me what I needed which I was prepared for since it had been so long. He cleaned the chimney replaced the hood, and the crown around the hood for $ 450. I thought it was high but when he showed me what could happen it beats replacing the whole chimney. Now I can’t wait to use it. He was very neat cleaned up after himself showed me everything he did and even took pictures of the hood and crown before and after. I will diffently use them again on a yearly basis.

In previous years Byron did an excellent job at a very good price. Very happy with Midtown Sweeps. This year, Tikar and Garett came out and took care of replacing the dryer vent under the house (a difficult task). These guys were great. They are very knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Great price for the work they did.
I plan on having them take care of my pellet stove every year. Thanks guys!

Great Service, and very respectful. I asked to be seen as early as possible so I wouldn’t have to miss that much of my work day and he got to my house by 7:15am for a scheduled 8am appointment in Tehachapi. Tikar Carroll was very thorough and helpful. He explained the service that was provided and how we could keep the pellet stove clean throughout the year. Definitely worth the cost of having it cleaned!

I wrote the previous review and then realized that it stated that we were in Oregon. I wanted to clarify that we live in Lancaster Ca, where Midtown Sweeps is located :)

We have been using Midtown Sweeps since 2010 and we wouldn’t consider going with any other chimney sweep service. Byron has always done a great job for us. He is always prompt, professional, and personable. We feel safer using our fireplace knowing it is being cleaned and inspected on a regular basis by a professional. Byron has always been great about explaining all services being performed and explaining any recommended repairs. We have also used Midtown Sweeps to clean our dryer vent in addition to cleaning our chimney. Midtown Sweeps has reasonable prices for all of their services.
We recently had our chimney cleaned by Byron and Tikar. As usual, they did a great job and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality service.

The owner Byron is great! Very informative and professional. He was on time and did a great jon cleaning our free standing pellet stove. Deffinatly recommend!

Midtown Sweeps designed and installed a beautiful fireplace in the Great Room of our new home this year. It is the focal point of the entire first floor and is gorgeous!
We did however, encounter one concern with minimal cracking on the corner of the drywall. We called Midtown Sweeps and Byron was extremely expeditious in coming out on two separate occasions to make said repairs. The fireplace looks awesome and we are extremely happy.
Midtown Sweeps craftsmanship as well as work ethic is second to none and we would highly recommend their services. Thank you Midtown Sweeps!
Christine A.