Soot Master Chimney Sweep

About Us

Established in 1982 by Bernie Melvin, Soot Master Chimney Sweeping is a proud, family-owned
business in our community. For over 40 years, they have dedicated themselves to keeping
Central Coast families safe and warm. From their very first day, exceptional customer service,
fair pricing, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to safety have been the pillars of
everything they do.
Bernie successfully led the company until 2020, when his son, Ryan and wife, Angie purchased
the business and Bernie happily retired. Ryan and Angie strive to uphold the same foundational
values that built their reputation. They treat every home they enter with the same care, respect,
and precision as if it were their own.

Ryan

Ryan is Co-Owner of Soot Master Chimney Sweeping. He handles everything in the field, including chimney sweeping, safety inspections, repairs, and dryer vent cleanings. Ryan’s commitment to excellence is backed by elite industry credentials. He is a certified chimney sweep through the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and holds the prestigious designation of F.I.R.E. Certified Inspector (Fire Investigation Research & Education).
This rigorous training ensures that every inspection and repair meets the highest safety standards in the industry.
When he’s not up on a roof or inside a chimney, Ryan finds balance through a diverse range of passions. An avid outdoorsman and musician, he can often be found hiking local trails, playing guitar, reading a good book, or practicing yoga. His dedication to wellness is deeply rooted; as a certified Ayurvedic and Yoga therapist, he integrates these ancient healing practices into his daily life through yoga and by crafting healthy, mindful meals with his wife, Angie.

Angie

Angie is co-owner and head of customer service at Soot Master Chimney Sweeping. She has over 26 years of combined experience in customer service and office management. She has
mastered the art of blending professional efficiency with a deeply personal touch. She handles everything behind the scenes, including answering phones and emails, invoicing, bookkeeping, and scheduling appointments, all while ensuring every interaction is met with genuine care.
When she isn't streamlining operations, Angie finds balance through her passions for hiking, music, and jewelry making. A certified Ayurvedic and yoga practitioner, she brings a unique perspective to her life and work, fueled by a compassionate and personal interest in complex chronic illness and chronic Lyme disease. Whether she's spending quality time with her husband, Ryan, or laughing with family and friends, Angie's kind spirit shines through in everything she does.

With the current threat from the Covid-19 we thought it would be useful to update our customers on our response at Soot Master Chimney Sweeping. Clearly our job involves coming into contact with customers in their own home on a daily basis. We always act to safeguard the health of our customers and ourselves.

We will be rescheduling jobs if we are unwell or experiencing any symptoms of the virus

We are asking all of our customers at the booking if they are experiencing any symptoms, have been in contact with anyone experiencing symptoms or are in a particular high risk category

We will wear face masks and maintain social distancing guidelines at all times

We always wear high quality Personal Protective Equipment (gloves and face covering) and ensure that all appropriate precautions are taken

We will wipe down our tools and equipment with anti-viral cleaner before and after each use. We will use a clean tarp for ground covering for each job when working indoors

We will send you a digital invoice and not ask you to sign anything

As people have been staying at home and using their fireplaces and appliances, we will be doing our part to prevent disruptions in service while protecting you and your family. We hope the actions that we are taking will mean that there is no additional risk to our customers, while allowing us to carry out the necessary work to keep your chimney in safe working order. Please let us know if you would like us to take any further steps on your behalf.