"Anthony and Brandon were excellent, extremely professional and knowledgeable! Anthony and Brandon repaired our chimney and installed a new damper and cap and beautiful new logs in under 2 hours! Both men were very friendly and answered all our questions. We couldn't be more excited about our new fireplace and cannot wait to show it off! We highly recommend A-1 Safety Chimney Service and Anthony and Brandon, they exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be happier!! Thank you Anthony and Brandon and A-1 Safety!!!"
"We had chimney work done by Chimney USA, Inc. They did a good job. We had 2 chimneys repaired as well as flashing over porch area. Mirna was great in setting things up. Chris W. and Rafael were great at doing the work."
"Professional workers who made sure the job was done correctly. They made sure to come back a week later and ensure proper installation so my family can enjoy the fireplace safely"
"Superior Chimney Service is professional, prompt, & very thorough. Mark & Corbin were our technicians that completed both work in our fireplace & cleaned dryer vent. Would recommend!"
"Robert was one of three potential providers I contacted for our situation. One provided repeated excuses for delays in coming over and ultimately never submitted an estimate; one was competitive in price but much too long-winded and off-topic in his explanations (uncomfortably so), and the third was Robert. I have read many of the positive reviews of Robert's services and could wrap this up by simply saying "The same!" However, Robert is such a professional, positive and accomplished guy that it is worth my writing (and you reading) another thumbs-up experience. Simply put, Robert is the type of tradesman that every single homeowner on Angie's would want to do business with. If there is an electrician, plumber, etc. out there with the same skills and customer service in their fields that Robert has in his field, I'd sure like to meet them. Here's the Cliffs Notes version: Highly capable Reliable Respectful
Professional
Trustworthy
Very responsive
Easy to work with
Goes the extra mile
Fantastic follow-up
Very good prep and cleanup
Came equipped with good-quality photos of many recent jobs, from high-end to more common
TONS of great reviews here on Angie's
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Robert was over within hours of my initial inquiry. I have a 60-year-old home I purchased less than a year ago and it has a beautiful fireplace of colorful, rough-hewn stones that extends to a very large chimney outside During certain rains and snows, however, random stones above the firebox were showing moisture. The stone chimney extends well outside the house and it isn't hard to imagine that there could be innumerable places where water could infiltrate. Sure enough, upon inspection Robert found numerous examples of cracks and missing mortar well above the roofline which he documented with his camera and showed me. It was also apparent that the previous tuckpoint job at an unknown time in the past was hastily-applied, probably just a patch-up job. In fact, it wasn't even proper tuckpointing material, but ordinary gray cement. See my detailed list of the work performed in the previous field called "What did the provider do." "
P.Z. Masonry Inc. 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.
"Excellent job! He did an excellent job on the chimney and fireplace. Neat work, cleaned the chimney from top to bottom and took care of the fireplace as well."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Zandstra Masonry, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your property with respect and care. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!
Modern wood-burning stoves are very effective, reaching around 80% efficiency. That’s because models built after 1988 are designed to meet standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to operate more efficiently and produce less air pollution. If you have an older wood stove, it may not be as efficient.
Fireplace inserts are essentially wood, gas, or electric stoves designed to fit into an existing masonry fireplace. People opt to install inserts because traditional fireplaces can lose a lot of heat, require more maintenance, and may impact indoor air quality. A fireplace insert installer near you can help you decide which brand and size fit your home.
This happens when condensation forms due to your room temperature being lower than its dew point. You can clean the glass with a combination of baking soda, vinegar, and warm water to wipe away the fog from the doors.
The time required for a chimney inspection depends on the inspection level. A Level 1 inspection typically takes between 45 minutes and two hours, with an average of about an hour and a half. A Level 2 inspection usually takes less than two hours. A more in-depth Level 3 inspection can take up to five hours, or even multiple days if it requires removing materials. The total duration also depends on the chimney's size, condition, and how long it has been since its last inspection; chimneys with severe damage will require a longer inspection.
In general, it will take about 90 minutes to burn the creosote sweeping log by itself, allowing it to work its magic. This may be longer or shorter depending on the conditions of your chimney.
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