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United Chimney Service, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. The gentleman arrived on time, was very knowledgeable and cleaned both the chimney and the dryer vent. I would recommend them.?"
Outdoor Kitchen & Pizza Oven
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Chimney Sweep Masters
4.5(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional crew led by Jonathan. They were on time and communicated very well. Very good work was done on the ducts, chimney, and fireplace."
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney
Custom Made Chimney

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northstar Construction Group Inc
4.1(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A company you can count on. Very high integrity. The owner is outstanding and maintains a high level of excellence. They did excellent work cleaning our flue and gas fireplace logs and burners. Wow it looks better than new and works perfectly now. Superb work. If you have a gas fireplace have them clean it or if you want a new one these are the folks to call."
 Before and After
Chimney Sweep Service
 Lint Removal
 Chimney Diagram
 Indoor Air Quality Specialists

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our remodeled kitchen exceeded all expectations. Leoni’s eye for design brought our ideas to life, creating an open and functional layout perfect for entertaining. The team’s craftsmanship was top-notch, and they respected our home, leaving it clean each day. The project was finished on time and within budget, and our kitchen now feels like a welcoming and sophisticated part of our home. I’d recommend McCormick to anyone wanting a home transformation without stress!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Marco's Gutter Cleaning
4.4(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Marco's Gutter Cleaning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Luis house cleaning service
New to Angi

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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Whether you need a one-time deep clean or regular weekly service, Luis House Cleaning is here to make your home shine. With attention to detail, professional care, and eco-friendly products (available upon request), we guarantee a spotless clean—every time.\n\n• Licensed & Insured\n • Eco-Friendly Products Available\n • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee\n • Free Estimates\n • Trusted & Background-Checked Cleaners\n

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is more complex. Unless the fireplace is ventless by design, you’ll need some type of exhaust pipe system to safely send fumes and other harmful byproducts out of the house. Even then, ventless fireplaces are not always permitted because they do keep the byproducts inside of your house. Ventless fireplaces are safest when installed in spaces that are themselves well-ventilated, like large rooms with lots of windows.

Deciding whether to buy a prebuilt fireplace kit or build one from scratch comes down to aesthetics, available space, and budget. Many homeowners like the convenience and lower cost of prebuilt options—around $1,500—versus the involved planning and construction of a larger fireplace. Another bonus: you can usually move prebuilt units. Custom projects are more common when homeowners have access to a larger budget and more area in the yard to place the fireplace.

Electric fireplaces give off more heat than you might think. Because they don’t lose heat through a ventilation system, which is required for wood-burning and gas fireplaces, they’re able to disperse more heat into the room. However, many electric fireplaces are limited to a max of 5,000 or 5,200 BTU heat output, and you can get more from traditional fireplaces.

A gas fireplace insert costs about $3,600 to install, on average. The cost to install a gas log insert ranges from about $700 to $6,500, depending on the size, type of insert, how it works, and heating needs. Gas fireplaces need electrical and gas lines installed properly, so hiring a pro is recommended rather than trying to DIY installation.

You don’t need electricity for a wood-burning stove unless it has a blower fan. Some wood-burning stoves include blower fans to help with heat distribution, but blower fans have a motor and use electricity to power the fan. You can still operate a wood stove without using the blower fan, so it’s a good source of heat if you have a power outage or are looking to lower your electric bill during winter.

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