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Top-Rated Chimney inspectors in Ames - Updated Nov 2026

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Stone Works
4.8(
70
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired them to repair our chimney and make a useless wood burning fireplace useable again. Price was fair and they got to it just as soon as weather would allow. Darren was very helpful with ideas and some unexpected troubleshooting. We feel very confident in the work."
Valor Fireplace
Cultured Stone Bucks County Southern Ledgestone
Jotul Allagash direct vent gas stove
Valor L3 Linear Fireplace
Blaze King Ultra

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frontpoint
4.7(
8,819
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's a pretty decent system, I think. They send you the pieces and you install them yourself, which is pretty easy. The only real problem I have is that one sensor is too far away from the panel...or there's some interference, and they haven't been able to fix that. It's an interior door, so it's not the end of the world, just a little annoying. Their customer service is pretty good though. Nice, smart customer service people on the other end, very polite and helpful."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Happy Handy Home
New to Angi
Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Happy Handy Home 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.

Chimney Inspection FAQs, answered by experts

Hail damage is bad for a roof because it can leave the roof vulnerable to the elements. Hail may leave more than dents or scratches behind. It can actually cause the shingles to crack, which means water can leak into your home from the roof. Hail can also wear down the granules on the shingles. Without these granules, the shingles are weaker and more vulnerable to the elements, particularly wind. If the hailstorm is accompanied by high winds, it may take your shingles with it.

Regular cleaning, inspecting for peeling or rust, and reapplying coatings every 8-12 years helps maintain durability.

Most roof repairs require a permit, though you should always check with your local municipality to confirm whether one is necessary. Some small, immediate repairs may not require immediate permit approval, but larger emergency repairs likely will. If you do any roof repairs without a permit, you could be on the hook for penalty fines, stop-work orders, and legal problems.

Issues include leaking seams, rusting panels, loose fasteners, and denting from debris or weather, which can cause damage that requires intervention.

To maintain metal roof health, schedule regular inspections, clear debris from gutters, and check for signs of corrosion.

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