About
Cousins, Cole Richards and Emily Martinez
It all started when…
In 1980 John Creech decided to start a chimney sweeping business in San Diego County. He ran his company as John Creech Chimney Sweep for approximately 15 years after which he sold it to his Daughter, Andrea, and Son-in-law, Don.
John Creech and his daughters. Front Row from left to right: Andrea Richards (Cole's mom), Jack, And Nancy Creech. Second Row: Kris Rowlen (Emily's Mom), Rondi Creech, Louisa Creech, and Kathy Childs.
Don and Andrea Richards changed the business name to The Village Chimney Sweep and owned and operated the company for over 20 years. They built an amazing brand and created fabulous customer relationships. They became one of the most trusted chimney sweeping companies in San Diego County.
Don and Andrea Richards
In 2018, Don and Andrea sold their business to their son, Cole, and neice, Emily. Cole and Emily became the third generation to own and operate this family business. Cole quickly became an expert in the area with two industry certifications, CSIA and F.I.R.E. Services.
From left to right: Emily Martinez, Andrea Richards, Don Richards, and Cole Richards.
With the onset of the COVID pandemic, Cole transitioned out of The Village Chimney Sweep becoming an advisor to the team when he moved to Michigan with his new family. Carrying on the tradition of excellence in the business, Emily and her husband, Ruben Martinez worked with Senior Technician, Wyatt Castner, to continue to provide exemplary service for our amazing network of customers.