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Avatar for Your Chimney Doctor
Your Chimney Doctor
5.0(
14
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Your Chimney Doctor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

Corner & stove install
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Avery's Masonry, Chimney Work & Repair, LLC
Avery's Masonry, Chimney Work & Repair, LLC
5.0(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Definitely a legitimate business, first of all. Brendan Avery does actually run the service, and is extremely thorough and very courteous. He's also experienced and knowledgeable, and gave some important advice on keeping my pellet stove and exhaust system clean and running. (I have a built-in 25' firebrick chimney flue that I use with the stove, and the flue liner was NOT being cleared by the stove company's annual service, though I hadn't realized this.) After a 2-1/2 hour cleaning, the stove runs like new now, and burns the fuel cleanly again! I'm probably just going to maintain the stove myself now as needed, and have Avery's Chimney Service clean my exhaust and flue system annually. He also provides other chimney maintenance services, which I will use."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Services
4.9(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+1 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chimney experts was very professional in both scheduling and the job. Al was very thorough to not only look at the chimney, but also to stay with me until we had fully built a fire and had it burning long enough to run a full test of the appliance. Would highly suggest for inspection and installation- they know the business well."
Chimney Cap Installation
Smoke chamber before
Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McBriens Fire & Flue
5.0(
106
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The whole experience was a pleasure. Omar came out and inspected my fireplace Chimney and the furnace Chimney. Unlike the regional company that gave me an outrageous estimate Omar was honest and explained the situation. The price was 1/2what the regional company wanted and I will guarantee you that they would not have done as good a job. Julio and Brandon did the 2 double wall 6" Chimneys and repaired some loose bricks for me. The work was completed in a timely manner and the courtesy and professionalism of both Julio and Brandon couldn't have been better 👍. I'd recommend them to anyone needing any of the services offered"
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Service

+19

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear choice
5.0(
12
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with Clear Choice Chimney. They performed an inspection on my wood-burning fireplace, explained everything that needed to be done before the upcoming winter, and made sure I understood the condition of my chimney. They completed the necessary repairs, cleaned everything thoroughly, and the entire process was professional and smooth. The team was knowledgeable, honest, and friendly. I?m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable chimney work."
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after
rebuild chimney
rebuild chimney
rebuild chimney

+12

54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Duran Chimney Repairs, LLC
5.0(
11
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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had my chimney cleaned and inspected by Alefi. He was very thorough and gave a detailed explanation of a few repairs that were needed (new chimney cap and recommended waterproofing). Gave a prompt estimate at a reasonable price. He got the work done quickly and professionally. Very happy with the result and would highly recommend."
Masonry
Masonry.
Masonry
Masonry
Rebuild

+21

Response time1 hour
Response rate95%
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