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Bryant masonry and chimney repair LLC

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Bryant masonry and chimney repair LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated small business.loooking to bring quality work at an affordable price. We do masonry work. Brick Block or Stone.

"Service was great."

Belinda M on July 2023

Family owned and operated small business.loooking to bring quality work at an affordable price. We do masonry work. Brick Block or Stone.

"Service was great."

Belinda M on July 2023

Excel Fireplace & Chimney Inc.

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Excel Fireplace & Chimney Inc.

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
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We are a full service fireplace and chimney professionals.

"The repair was never done; my $1000.00 paid deposit was returned to me after more than a month of waiting for the repair. These are the details: A brick on my chimney was loose and then was dislodged during a wind storm, and other of the chimney bricks were becoming loose. A written estimate for repair of the chimney was provided by Excel. I paid $1000.00 up front, which was half of the estimate, and agreed to pay the other $1000.00 after the work was completed. The Excel company employee set up the scaffold and was preparing to climb and do the repair when an employee of the City of Peoria's electric company, Ameren, pulled up and told the Excel employee to immediately disassemble the platform because it was unsafe: it was too close to the electric lines - that no-one had notified the company that this work was planned so that the wires could be turned off by Ameren during the work. The Ameren employee then called the Excel company owner himself to tell him this, and then the Ameren employee did not leave until the scaffold was completely removed and the Excel employee had left with it. The Excel employee told me before he left that the company would be back in a few days to do the repairs. But more than a month went by and I heard nothing more from them. After more than a month with no repairs done or attempted again, I contacted Excel again and asked them to either do the repairs or return the $1000.00 that I had already paid them. At that point, the Excel company said they would return the money, and they did so."

Lin W on March 2020

We are a full service fireplace and chimney professionals.

"The repair was never done; my $1000.00 paid deposit was returned to me after more than a month of waiting for the repair. These are the details: A brick on my chimney was loose and then was dislodged during a wind storm, and other of the chimney bricks were becoming loose. A written estimate for repair of the chimney was provided by Excel. I paid $1000.00 up front, which was half of the estimate, and agreed to pay the other $1000.00 after the work was completed. The Excel company employee set up the scaffold and was preparing to climb and do the repair when an employee of the City of Peoria's electric company, Ameren, pulled up and told the Excel employee to immediately disassemble the platform because it was unsafe: it was too close to the electric lines - that no-one had notified the company that this work was planned so that the wires could be turned off by Ameren during the work. The Ameren employee then called the Excel company owner himself to tell him this, and then the Ameren employee did not leave until the scaffold was completely removed and the Excel employee had left with it. The Excel employee told me before he left that the company would be back in a few days to do the repairs. But more than a month went by and I heard nothing more from them. After more than a month with no repairs done or attempted again, I contacted Excel again and asked them to either do the repairs or return the $1000.00 that I had already paid them. At that point, the Excel company said they would return the money, and they did so."

Lin W on March 2020

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A-1 Masonry

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A-1 Masonry

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A-1 Masonry specializes in Tuck pointing and Restoration, Chimney Rebuilds and Chimney Cleanings and Inspections. We do it all when it comes to Masonry. Mike Porzelius (owner) of A-1 Masonry is a third generation brick layer and mason contractor. Mike has been working in the trade since he was a little boy. Mike has completed a 4 year apprenticeship and graduated to become a Journeymen Bricklayer and now has owned his own successful business since 2004.

A-1 Masonry specializes in Tuck pointing and Restoration, Chimney Rebuilds and Chimney Cleanings and Inspections. We do it all when it comes to Masonry. Mike Porzelius (owner) of A-1 Masonry is a third generation brick layer and mason contractor. Mike has been working in the trade since he was a little boy. Mike has completed a 4 year apprenticeship and graduated to become a Journeymen Bricklayer and now has owned his own successful business since 2004.

The Chimney Doctor

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The Chimney Doctor

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

WE SERVICE THE SURROUNDING AREA WITH SUCH SERVICES AS CHIMNEY CLEANING, CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS, CHIMNEY REBUILDING, SMOKE CHAMBER PARGING, FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY CAP SALES AND INSTALLATION, CHASE COVER INSTALLATION AND FABRICATION, GAS LOG SALES AND INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION, GLASS DOOR SALES AND INSTALLATION, WATERPROOFING.

"Absolutely outstanding. Safe, courteous and conscientious workers, excellent craftsmanship, and very reasonable prices considering the scope of the work and set-up required (a 35 foot scaffold system that was quite impressive on its own). We now have peace of mind and a warm sense of satisfaction. Todd and his crew are the best, hands-down."

Eric W on September 2020

WE SERVICE THE SURROUNDING AREA WITH SUCH SERVICES AS CHIMNEY CLEANING, CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS, CHIMNEY REBUILDING, SMOKE CHAMBER PARGING, FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY CAP SALES AND INSTALLATION, CHASE COVER INSTALLATION AND FABRICATION, GAS LOG SALES AND INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION, GLASS DOOR SALES AND INSTALLATION, WATERPROOFING.

"Absolutely outstanding. Safe, courteous and conscientious workers, excellent craftsmanship, and very reasonable prices considering the scope of the work and set-up required (a 35 foot scaffold system that was quite impressive on its own). We now have peace of mind and a warm sense of satisfaction. Todd and his crew are the best, hands-down."

Eric W on September 2020

Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Iron, or ferrous sulfate, is one of the fastest methods for killing moss. As such, you’ll find this ingredient in many lawn fertilizers and lawn killers. Vinegar is another solution for quickly killing moss. It takes just 15 to 20 minutes for vinegar to take effect. A harsher method is bleach, which also has a similar time frame for taking effect.

On average, cleaning a roof will take between two to five hours. This timeline depends on the size and slope of your roof and the severity of any stains. Cleaning roof stains can take additional time, especially if there are signs of moss or algae.

In addition, the age of your roof makes an enormous difference in the time it takes to clean it, as older roofs need more gentle care. If you have significant landscaping in your yard by your house, your professional roof cleaner will need additional time to protect it from cleaning chemicals.

Other than it looking like a dirty car, there are some other signs you need to clean your roof. Moss growth, algae (often black streaks), grime buildup, buildup under shingles, and leaf buildup are all classic signs a cleaning is overdue. If you have neighbors, take a look around. If your roof appears different in any way, that’s another sign to call a pro to have it cleaned.

You should not clean roof shingles if the roof has damage like missing shingles or low spots where water may accumulate. You should focus on repairing the roof before any cleaning process occurs. If you notice roof damage as you’re climbing on the roof to clean it, stop immediately. Call a roofing pro to make repairs. Cleaning a roof that has damage could lead to pooling water or water damage to the roof decking. The roof cleaning process removes mold and mildew, making the roof look better. It is not going to fix physical damage, though.

You may become so frustrated with the look of moss on your roof that you contemplate whether to clean or replace your roof. Fortunately, you don’t have to go as far as replacing it. After cleaning the moss, you can use a chemical solution to keep it away. For further protection, trim branches that overhang the roof, as fallen seed pods and leaves on the roof allow moisture to collect, encouraging moss growth. Consider adding zinc-coated flashing to the roof, too. As rain washes across the zinc, it leaves zinc particles behind that inhibit moss growth.

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