Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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Address
728 BLUECRAB RD STE D, Newport News, VA, 23606
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Black Goose Chimney Sweep Construction
Founded by John Briscoe in 1989, Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc. has become a fixture in Southwest Virginia’s chimney service industry. Based in Thaxton, the company serves customers in Bedford County, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Black Goose Chimney Sweep’s range of services includes chimney sweeping, masonry repairs, chimney cleaning, and the installation of fireplaces, wood stoves, and fireplace inserts. The team also specializes in water protection for chimneys and addresses solid fuel safety concerns. Over the years, the business has grown from a one-person operation into a fleet staffed by an expert crew of trained chimney sweeps, emphasizing ongoing industry education and fire prevention best practices for both residential and commercial properties.
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Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (434) 845-9497
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Address: 728 BLUECRAB RD STE D, Newport News, VA 23606
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Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc Newport News
Quality
101
88th percentile
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Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc has worked on at least
9.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $5,847. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc
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Stage up to roof to access flue pipe. remove staging when the work is completed. remove damaged flue pipe roof flashing roof flashing storm collar rain cap and ceiling support box. dispose of all rubble and debris and pay disposal fees. install a new ceiling support box. install new ul listed venting pipe attic insulation shield collar roof flashing storm collar and rain cap. perform ... see more
Valuation:
$6,373
Permit #:
BLDR-23-0044
Status:
expired
Fee:
$137
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing firebox install new direct vent fireplace. install new vent with horizontal termination
Valuation:
$5,847
Permit #:
2025-MECR-10767
Status:
complete
Fee:
$92
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing fireplace and components. install superior drt2035 direct vent fireplace and components
Valuation:
$2,150
Permit #:
2025-MECR-10926
Status:
complete
Fee:
$76
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Repair brick damage. install step flashing and counter flashing. install engineered metal brick support per engineer's specifications. replace rotten wood in the attic. brick up from the metal support to the exiting bricks above roofline
Valuation:
$15,348
Permit #:
BLD-RES-2022-03513
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install pre-insulated 8 x 20 316ti reline kit to wood stove
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
HVAR-2025-0127
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing masonry fireplace and chimney. replace with direct vent see thru natural gas direct vent fireplace and vertical venting system. rebuild the top of chimney for decorative purposes
Valuation:
$29,103
Permit #:
2021-MECR-07229
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Remove entire brick chimney and fireplace. building chimney from foundation up per engineer's plans
Valuation:
$24,107
Permit #:
2022-BDRA-06096
Status:
final
Fee:
$188
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing masonry wood burning insert. install new masonry wood burning insert with insulated liner
Valuation:
$5,758
Permit #:
BLDR-21-0317
Status:
complete
Fee:
$182
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installing natural gas burner direct vent fireplace with horizontal and vertical vent kit
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
MECR-21-0521
Status:
complete
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install see-thru prefabricated natural gas burning fireplace and other parts as instructed by the manufacturers installation manual. see also building permit 2021-bdra-13763
Valuation:
$12,505
Permit #:
2021-MECR-13769
Status:
filed
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Repair 3 brick chimneys & install 2 gas fireplaces
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
RES24-00962
Status:
final
Fee:
$297
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Rebuilding chimney in same footprint. ***trade permits required as needed for new pre-fabbed insert
Valuation:
$16,598
Permit #:
2021-BDRA-13763
Status:
filed
Fee:
$147
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing natural gas fireplace. install new natural gas fireplace
Valuation:
$3,670
Permit #:
2021-MECR-25167
Status:
complete
Fee:
$56
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing prefabricated wood burning fireplace and flue pipe. replace with similar prefabricated wood burning fireplace and flue pipe
Valuation:
$6,533
Permit #:
2020-MECR-08498
Status:
complete
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing chimney flue pipe and replace with an adapter and new chimney flue pipe. the flue pipe was damaged in a chimney fire
Valuation:
$8,828
Permit #:
2020-MECR-06535
Status:
complete
Fee:
$82
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Install an insulated stainless steel liner to an existing lopi wood burning masonry insert
Valuation:
$4,057
Permit #:
2021-MECR-03731
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Building addition and or alteration residential
2021-02-14
Installing an insulated stainless steel liner to a lopi wood stove
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-BDRA-03458
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building addition and or alteration residential
2020-03-15
Remove existing flue pipe and replace with new flue pipe. prefabricated wood burning fireplace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2020-BDRA-06143
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install stainless steel liner into an existing masonry chimney
Valuation:
$2,908
Permit #:
2021-MECR-07667
Status:
complete
Fee:
$51
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Install see-thru natural gas burning fireplace
Valuation:
$12,505
Permit #:
2021-MECR-07524
Status:
filed
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
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Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 2705142571 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Masonry (Brk), Commercial Improvement (Cic), Home Improvement (Hic) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 2705027577 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Home Improvement (Hic) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2705027577 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2705089192 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Commercial Improvement (Cic), Home Improvement (Hic), Masonry (Brk) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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BuildZoom Score
102
Permits
- Building permit records show that Black Goose Chimney Sweep Inc has worked on 102 permitted projects.