History of Sweep’s Luck Chimney Service

        Sweep’s Luck Chimney Service is a family owned and operated business serving the
mountain communities for over 25 years.  Sweep’s Luck founder, Gil Calkins, established
business in 1982 with three goals in mind: reliability, honesty and professionalism toward
each and every client.  Twenty-five years later, his goals have paid off and a respected
business continues to grow with locations serving Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Running
Springs, Green Valley Lake, Big Bear, extending as far as San Diego, Temecula, San
Clemente, and the Laguna area.
        Gil’s sons, Nolan and Nathan Calkins, took over the business in 2004 and continue to
improve upon his legacy.  To better service their clients, Nathan and Nolan acquired more
service trucks, have a full time office assistant, created an informational website,
www.sweepsluck.net, and have spent months computerizing the Sweep’s Luck client
database.
To further expand their range of services, Nolan and Nathan partnered with long time local
fireplace and stove company, Buck Energy Center.  Both Nolan and Nathan are licensed
and bonded under California’s State Contractors Board (#858593) with Owner/Partner, Fred
Webster.  Fred has served the San Bernardino mountain communities since 1983.  Also,
with the blessings and trust of Nolan and Nathan, and sharing the determination to promote
the growth of the family business to other parts of Southern California built upon the ethics
of the Calkins family, childhood and family friend, Daniel Swedo, and his wife, Shelley, were
given the great opportunity to expand the family business to San Diego, Temecula, and the
Orange County area.
        Nolan and Nathan have established Sweep’s Luck as members of the Lake
Arrowhead, Crestline, Running Springs Chambers of Commerce, and the Better Business
Bureau, while Daniel and Shelley strive to develop similar affiliations into other Southern
California regions.  Sweep’s Luck has always been proud to give back to the community.  
Nolan, Nathan, and Daniel encourage contributing donations and services to many
organizations such as Rebuilding Together, Hearts and Lives, Boys and Girls Club and
sponsors local sports organizations, just to name a few.
         Continuing Gil Calkins’ expertise, Nolan and Nathan are proud to be at the forefront
of their industry.  Sweep’s Luck Chimney Service is certified by the Chimney Safety Institute
of America, holds certifications by the National Fireplace Institute for Gas Specialists, and is
recognized by both California State and the National Chimney Sweep Guilds.  Sweep’s
Luck is fully insured and carries workers compensation and disability for every employee.