Top Hat is a family owned and operated business providing professional service and striving to exceed customer expectation by providing the highest quality products and customer service at a reasonable price. Originally certified in 1984 Wesley Harvey has had the privilege of being trained by one of the early National Chimney Sweep Guild presidents and then later working for one of the most respected and experienced sweeps in the country.
Ultimately the decision was made to start Top Hat Chimney Service giving the opportunity to provide Upstate South Carolina with excellent service from many years of experience and the ability to bring value by keeping overhead low.
Ultimately the decision was made to start Top Hat Chimney Service giving the opportunity to provide Upstate South Carolina with excellent service from many years of experience and the ability to bring value by keeping overhead low.
Services
One of the most important things about being a Chimney Sweep is helping to protect families from chimney fires, animals, blockages or any other problem that can keep them from enjoying fireplace or heating system. Our first goal is always to keep you safe. Upon arrival at your home a preliminary inspection is done to determine whether or not the chimney needs to be swept.
To evaluate the condition of your Fireplace, Woodstove, Solid fuel appliance and/ or your gas logs we will perform a level 1 inspection as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA211). We will inform you of the condition of your system and provide a full report. You can learn more about this process by visiting the Chimney Safety Institute of America.
If we determine that you chimney needs to be cleaned we will make the recommendation to clean it. If not, we will give you a report telling you of any details you need to be aware of based upon our level 1 inspection. To get an overview of what our visit will be like, visit the Chimney Safety Institute of America's Homeowner Resource.
With a regular inspection and cleaning if necessary, you will operate your dryer with greater efficiency as well as have peace of mind by protecting your family from the hazards associated with a poorly maintained system. For more information, see the Chimney Safety Institute of America's tips on operating your dryer safely.
Reviews (7)
Heidi Lewis
Jul 14, 2021
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Wes and Heide were both wonderful to work with. Heide went above and beyond to fit our chimney inspection into their schedule. Wes performed a very thorough inspection, walked me through his findings, and answered all my questions. Wes was also incredibly knowledgeable, and I felt confident with his advice. I highly recommend their services, and I will work with them again in future.
Suzanne G.
Dec 06, 2020
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Love these guys. They replaced a 30 year old prefabricated wood burning fireplace. They were able to start work earlier than planned, made us happy. They were prompt and courteous. They are skilled in many areas and made repairs to the roof and floor of the fireplace, no big deal to them to take care of the unexpected. The work was done in the time they expected and they left the house immaculate. The fireplace works great, more efficient than the old one and it was done just in time for he cooler weather and we have had many fires to snuggle in front of already.
Stacy Murrell
Aug 06, 2019
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This company has excellent customer service. In my opinion they went above and beyond to help me get my chimney fixed. Wes took the time to explain everything to me. I know another review mentioned they had trouble reaching them by phone. That was not my experience at all with Top Hat. In fact they were the only company I called that I was able to get in contact with and who could schedule me within a reasonable time frame. I will definitely be using them again and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of chimney work.
Nick Jones
Oct 25, 2017
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I contacted Top Hat regarding fixing the mortar on the top of my chimney. I explained the situation to Wee and he gave me a quote. After a further conversation he explained to me what was involved and said he would be happy to help me through it since it was a simple fix, but had to be done a certain way. He talked me through my repair and was always willing to answer questions whenever I had some. He also came out and checked my work and gave me the ok that it was good to go. I appreciate his helpfulness on a relatively small repair. Wes seemed happy to explain stuff and is an expert in his craft
Chad N.
Sep 21, 2017
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Wes is an absolute expert at his craft. If you care about having the highest quality work done at a very reasonable price, I could not recommend Wes and Top Hat more highly. When Wes came out to clean and inspect our chimney, he identified some structural issues that were problematic with the original installation a few years prior to that. He provided invaluable guidance and went above and beyond to ensure the chimney was repaired correctly. This included reaching out to the manufacturer to confirm the required specifications, conferring with other experts in the field on the best approach for
John C.
Mar 12, 2016
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Nikia Stevens
Jun 25, 2015
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Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable.
I talked to several other chimney sweeps before I found Wes & Heidi at Top Hat. The other companies were condescending, rude, and extremely costly. Wes was kind in discussing our chimney issues and the plan to solve the problems. Heidi was a delight to talk to on the phone. When Wes and his son showed up to do our work, they protected our floors and furniture from soot and wore protective booties on their shoes when entering our home. I appreciate the attention to detail! They were honest and didn't install a damaged liner. Overall, I highly recommend
I talked to several other chimney sweeps before I found Wes & Heidi at Top Hat. The other companies were condescending, rude, and extremely costly. Wes was kind in discussing our chimney issues and the plan to solve the problems. Heidi was a delight to talk to on the phone. When Wes and his son showed up to do our work, they protected our floors and furniture from soot and wore protective booties on their shoes when entering our home. I appreciate the attention to detail! They were honest and didn't install a damaged liner. Overall, I highly recommend