Area code 434 chimney service: our top pick, The Chimney Guys
Area code 434 covers Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville and Forest. There is no ChimneySweeps.com member here yet. Call 833-CHIMNEY and our office will help you find service in your area, or contact our top pick, The Chimney Guys, directly.
Area code 434 is available
There is no ChimneySweeps.com member for the 434 area yet. The 833-CHIMNEY calls from Charlottesville and the 152 ZIP codes in this territory can ring at one local chimney company.
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Homeowner? Call 833-CHIMNEY and our office will help you find service in Charlottesville, VA. Or see our top pick in this area below.
Our top pick in this area: The Chimney Guys
Not a ChimneySweeps.com member. This is not a paid endorsement. There is no ChimneySweeps.com member here yet, so to help homeowners we looked at local chimney companies' reputation, Google reviews and credentials. This is our first choice. Contact them directly at thechimneyguysva.com or by phone at (434) 481-3796. Calls to 833-CHIMNEY from this area go to the ChimneySweeps.com office, not to The Chimney Guys.
Who they are
- Based in
- Ruckersville, Virginia
- Family-owned
- Licensed & insured
- Serving
- Charlottesville & surrounding counties
What they do
- Chimney sweeping & inspections
- Chimney repairs & masonry
- Leaky chimney & waterproofing
- Chimney caps & liners
- Wood stove & insert installation
- Historical chimney repairs
Why we chose them
- Reputation: 4.8 stars from about 180 reviews
- Family-owned, licensed & insured
- Owner apprenticed in his parents' chimney company
Based on public information we checked in November 2026: the company's own website and Google review listings. Ratings change over time.
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What chimneys face in the 434 area
Geographically, 434 covers central and Southside Virginia, from Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Lynchburg, Farmville, South Boston and Danville. It is an old housing stock: of about 326,000 homes and apartments, roughly 51% were built before 1980 and 11% before 1940, and the median home dates from the 1970s. About 68% are single-family detached houses.
Winters are cool rather than harsh. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Charlottesville 2 Sse, VA show about 4,239 heating degree days a year, a January average of 35.8°F. Rain and the occasional freeze still work on brick and mortar over the years, so a cracked crown or a missing cap is worth fixing early.
By Census count, about 69% of households heat mainly with electricity and about 12% with utility gas. Wood is the main heat in about 3.5%; most fireplaces here are used for comfort rather than everyday heat. It sits in IECC climate zone 4A (71%), 3A (29%). Wood, gas or oil, the NFPA 211 standard says chimneys, fireplaces and vents should be inspected once a year.
Sources: Census ACS 2018–2022 (B25034, B25040, B25024); NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, Charlottesville 2 Sse, VA (USW00003759); IECC 2021 climate zones by county (PNNL-33270); NFPA 211; Wikipedia: Charlottesville, Virginia.
Around the 434 area
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Cities and towns in area code 434
The 434 territory covers about 706,000 people in 152 ZIP codes across Albemarle County, Pittsylvania County, Campbell County, Bedford County, Lynchburg city, Halifax County, Mecklenburg County, Amherst County, Buckingham County, Fluvanna County, Greene County and Nottoway County.
- Charlottesville
- Lynchburg
- Danville
- Forest
- Palmyra
- Farmville
- Madison Heights
- South Boston
- Emporia
- Ruckersville
- Amherst
- Appomattox
- Crozet
- Rustburg
- Chatham
- Scottsville
- Evington
- South Hill
- Gretna
- Dillwyn
- Earlysville
- Halifax
- Blackstone
- Stanardsville
- Lawrenceville
- Chase City
- Crewe
- Hurt
- Jarratt
- Altavista
- Concord
- Clarksville
- Ringgold
- Victoria
- Nathalie
- Burkeville
- Dry Fork
- Kenbridge
- Keysville
- Brookneal
…and 90 more communities.
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| Population | 706,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 152 |
| Counties | 26 |
| Homes and apartments | 325,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 51.2% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| IECC climate zone | 4A, 3A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
Find your chimney sweep
Chimney services in the 434 area
- Chimney inspection in Charlottesville
- Chimney cleaning in Charlottesville
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Chimney repair and chimney relining: ask your local company whether they offer them
Run a chimney company in Charlottesville? Each ChimneySweeps.com member is an independent, locally owned company with its own area-code territory. See how membership works, or claim this area in two steps: 1) pay the $1,000 setup fee, then 2) start the $200/month membership. Questions? Call 833-CHIMNEY.
Questions about area code 434
Is there a ChimneySweeps.com member for area code 434?
Not yet. The 434 territory is open. Homeowners can call 833-CHIMNEY and our office will help them find service in the area. Or contact our top pick, The Chimney Guys, directly at (434) 481-3796.
Which cities are in the 434 area code?
The 434 territory covers 152 ZIP codes in 26 counties, including Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville, Forest, Palmyra, Farmville, Madison Heights and South Boston.
Who answers when I call 833-CHIMNEY from area code 434?
Our office. Call 833-CHIMNEY (833-244-6639) and our office will help you find service in your area. To reach The Chimney Guys directly, call (434) 481-3796 or visit thechimneyguysva.com.
Who do you recommend for chimney service in area code 434?
Our top pick in this area is The Chimney Guys. They are not a ChimneySweeps.com member and this is not a paid endorsement; we chose them based on reputation, Google reviews and credentials. Contact them directly.
How does a chimney company claim area code 434?
Claiming takes two steps on this page: tap Claim this area to pay the $1,000 setup fee, then tap Start $200/month membership. Or call 833-CHIMNEY. Payments are processed by Stripe for A. I. Experts LLC, operator of ChimneySweeps.com programs.
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Photo credits (6 photos used on this page and in the video)
- Downtown Mall, Charlottesville, Virginia: Wcedmisten, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Downtown Lynchburg from Daniel's Hill: Johnny Lynch, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- The Rotunda, University of Virginia: terren in Virginia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Downtown Mall, Charlottesville: Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Downtown Danville, Virginia: Miguel Gereda, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- The Lawn and Rotunda, University of Virginia: Phil Roeder, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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