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Whether your usual fireplace or chimney professional is retiring or you just want backup options, we can help. This month, we’d like to tell you about our favorites.
Certified Chimney Inspectors will examine the fireplaces and chimneys. Fireplace Freddie fixes them. Both companies have been on our referral list for over 20 years and we’ve never received one single complaint about either of them.
A little about each company….
Shane Imbursia has earned a stellar reputation for incredibly accurate chimney inspections. He began as a chimney sweep in 1988, gaining steady experience through the ’94 earthquake and beyond. He’s had his hand in everything from inspections to repairs, but now focuses on only inspections.
He stays true to his original business model — provide an unbiased inspection report that can be trusted by both the seller and buyer, as well as their representatives. Whether the news is good or bad, it’s always accurate. This way, all parties can make an informed decision. His reports are so detailed and reliable that many chimney repair companies are willing to base their quotes solely using Shane’s reports.
Shane has the following certifications:
- Fire Investigation Research and Education Services (FIRE – #FP-029) as a Fireplace Inspector and a Certified Technician (#FCT-022)
- National Fireplace Institute (NFI – #160098) as a Gas Hearth Specialist
- Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA – #4051/#8190)
- Licensed contractor (#950695)
Shane can be reached at 818-248-7300 or you can visit his website at https://www.chimneyinspectors.com
Fireplace Freddie has been family owned and operated since 1995. The owners of Alliance first met Fred Reno in the 90s and have personally used Fireplace Freddie for repairs on their own home. This company is our go-to for fireplaces or chimneys! They’ll clean, repair, or totally rebuild your chimney and they’ll go all over — from Palos Verdes to Sylmar, Calabasas to Monrovia.
They have worked on over 20,000 homes in the Greater Los Angeles area. Fred and his experienced crew take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and have been recognized and awarded by the County of Los Angeles, the United States House of Representatives, the City of Glendale and the United States Congress for exemplifying character and ethics in the workplace.
Fireplace Freddie is a member of the National Fire Protection Association, the Golden State Chimney Sweep Guild, the National Chimney Sweep Guild and certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America.
You can reach Fireplace Freddie at 800 929-1538 or visit their website at https://fireplacefreddie.com/
Other fireplace/chimney inspectors or repair companies can be found on our referral page here https://www.alliancereinspections.com/referrals/