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Avatar for Chimney Experts
Chimney Experts
4.9(
141
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+12 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Al was fantastic! He clearly explained that my fireplace was shutting off as a safety feature due to low oxygen levels. He also reassembled the logs in the firebox and showed me the proper way to start and stop the fireplace. Highly recommend his service!"
Chimney Cap Installation
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Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McBriens Fire & Flue
5.0(
83
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Non-Gas) - Repair+2 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omar and Victor did an excellent job. They inspected and cleaned the chimney and installed the new stove. Work was efficient and effective. They cleaned up after themselves and were extremely pleasant to spend the time with. I thank them for their good work. Whitney Schofield"
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Service

+19

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Avery's Masonry, Chimney Work & Repair, LLC
Avery's Masonry, Chimney Work & Repair, LLC
5.0(
32
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I Highly recommend Brendan of Avery Masonry. I had a contractor coordination dilemma, between tiling, surround rebuilding, plastering around the surround to create a new fireplace look. I also had issues with my oil flu liner. He saved me from contractors overselling work that didn’t need to be done and those contractors that where not able to handle all parts of the redesign. He became the “general contractor” for my project and did an excellent job! Thank you Brendan."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Your Chimney Doctor
Your Chimney Doctor
5.0(
14
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Somerville, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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5 Star Chimney Service
4.5(
167
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

5 Star Chimney Service is a trusted chimney and fireplace company serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire. We specialize in chimney cleaning, inspections, repairs, chimney liners, leak detection, and full system restoration.\n\nOur experienced team delivers reliable, high-quality workmanship with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and long-term performance. Whether you need routine maintenance or help with issues like water leaks, drafting problems, or damaged flues, we provide honest recommendations and lasting solutions.\n\nWith hundreds of five-star reviews, we’ve built a reputation for professionalism, fast service, and getting the job done right the first time. At 5 Star Chimney Service, we protect your home and keep your chimney running safely year-round.

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Before & After
Before & After 1

+7

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Jim Sullivan Masonry
4.1(
186
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When we had our home inspected our inspector found that the partition wall was missing in our smoke box. We did not have enough time to have a mason come look at it but I contacted Jim via email to ask him about this issue. Jim was good about getting back to me and assuring us that it could be fixed and that it shouldn't break the bank. We decided to purchase the home and while doing some work we found that most of the stone facade was no longer attached to the fireplace. We called Jim to have him take a look at it. He said it would cost $100 to inspect our chimney but if we used him for work on the chimney that the $100 would go towards that bill. Luckily Jim found no other issues with our chimney except that the critter cage was separating a bit so he quickly fixed that. Jim said that extending the partition and rebuilding the stone facade would cost $1,500 and take one and a half days but that he wouldn't be available for 6 to 8 weeks. We decided to go with him because we thought the cost sounded reasonable and because other masons we had talked to previously said they couldn't even look at our chimney for weeks. When it came time to have the work done is when we ran into some issues. Jim originally said they would start on the day after Columbus day but then later told us that they would start on Columbus day but then on Columbus day he told us his associate didn't want to work on Columbus day so they would start around noon on the following day. This wasn't a big deal as it seemed like one guy decided he wanted to start early while the other wanted to take the holiday. Unfortunately, they didn't come the day after Columbus day either. There were several dropped calls that day and when I finally got in touch with Jim it was mid afternoon and he informed me that another job took too long and he wouldn't be able to start until the following day. He also told me at this point that the job would take three days instead of one and a half. They started on Wednesday but were unable to continue on Thursday because of a rainstorm. Unfortunately there was now a hole in our chimney and in the wall around the fireplace before a rainstorm was supposed to hit. I decided to cover the hole in the chimney with plastic to be safe. The following day Jim and his associate came back to finish the job. Unfortunately I came back to find that I had some cleaning to do. In the end they did a good job at a good price from what we can tell and in the number of days originally quoted. However, he pushed back the start date a couple of times, changed his mind on how long it would take, didn't think of covering the hole in our chimney before a rainstorm and left a bit of a mess. Since quality of work and price are most important we'd consider him for future work but may look into other masons as well.
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+75

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.6(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+2 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin and Anthony cleaned the fireplace chimney and repair the fireplace. They both were experts in their knowledge of chimneys and fireplaces. They were both very friendly and polite. I would recommend the Shamrock Chimney Company and I would definitely hire them again."
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Shamrock CHIMNEY

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Primeline Masonry and Roofing Corp
5.0(
38
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Full Spectrum Chimney Services
5.0(
9
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our 100 year old fireplace chimney was in desperate need if attention. We called around and decided on Shawn, both for price and trustworthiness. With a minimum of fuss or inconvenience out Chimney was repaired and restored to our absolute satisfaction. Highly recommend!"
Fireplace inspection
Fireplace inspection
Chimney tuck-pointing
Chimney tuck-pointing
Boiler relining

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can operate an electric fireplace (and other types of fireplaces) without the remote. If you’ve misplaced the remote or are waiting for the replacement to arrive, you can still control the fireplace at the access panel. You can find the access panel near the firebox, typically located at the bottom or top of this section.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

While wood stove fans are effective for improving heat distribution, they rely on the stove reaching a certain temperature to operate efficiently. If the stove does not generate enough heat, the fan may not start or may not move air effectively. Additionally, like any fan, wood stove fans cannot cool a stove or reduce its heat output—they only redistribute existing warmth.

The cost difference between a gas fireplace and a wood-burning fireplace depends on the type of wood-burning fireplace installed. The cost to install a gas fireplace tends to be cheaper than the cost to install a brick wood-burning fireplace. Installing a gas fireplace costs about $3,600 on average, whereas the cost to build a masonry wood-burning fireplace can go up to $30,000. The cost to install a wood-burning fireplace insert or stove can cost from $700 to $6,500, about the same as a gas fireplace on average.

Installing a fireplace insert can get you more heat without replacing the whole fireplace and chimney. Other benefits include their convenience (you can turn them on and off with a simple flip of a switch), safety (most models have built-in sensors that will turn off the fireplace if they detect carbon monoxide), a modern aesthetic, and superior energy efficiency.

The Somerville, MA homeowners’ guide to fireplace services

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