INITIAL REVIEW: Inspector placed the radon equipment prior to our scheduled inspection, which was nice. This allowed results to be available at the conclusion of the inspection. I found that the inspection was not as thorough as I would like, for example, not every window was opened and checked, I brought to the attention of the inspector issues that he had missed, and the resulting report left out some items/defects I believe to be truly important. This is my second home inspection I have had on a potential purchase, the first by House Masters and I would not hire them again. They were polite, personable and easy to deal with, but did not inspire confidence in their ability to provide an accurate comprehensive appraisal of the property."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/muskegon/housemaster-home-inspections-reviews-6230279.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Ellis Brick and Block","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jane S."},"reviewBody":"Oh my word!! Mr. Ellis is a knowledgeable and experienced man. He is very prompt, courteous and reasonably priced. AND he will explain, in detail, in layman's terms, all about the workings of your fireplace/chimney. I am, unequivocally, recommending Ellis Brick and Block to anyone needing chimney or fireplace service/repair. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/jenison/ellis-brick-and-block-reviews-2170006.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Inspectex Home Inspection Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kimberly J."},"reviewBody":"Dave was Awesome to work with. Walked me through inspection pointing out items I need to keep an eye on if I purchased this new home. Provided a very detailed report after inspection. Will recommend to others! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/grand-rapids/inspectex-home-inspection-service-reviews-391255.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"HANCOCK CHIMNEY SERVICE","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Roger K."},"reviewBody":"I contacted them initially just to attach a wood stove I had recently purchased to replace an old one and to sweep the chimney. This included a camera inspection of the chimney which revealed that there had been a sudden heat event (chimney fire) that had cracked all of the flue tiles. Consequently the chimney needed relining that I had them do also. They were very professional covering the floors and area surrounding the stove & chimney with tarps. They returned to do the relining and attach the stove. That evening after they were gone I found I was unhappy with the placement of the stove. I contacted them and they returned within a day altered the brick firewall and re-positioned the stove for no additional charge. This to me is outstanding. I'd give them an A+. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/grandville/hancock-chimney-service-reviews-285622.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"The Chimney Specialist LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Thomas G."},"reviewBody":"I called Andrew because of what I read on Angie's list. i moved into a house with a wood burning fireplace , one that is supposed to heat the house. It has not been used for a year and a half and I was pretty sure it had never been inspected. I sent Andrew an email and he called in a day and came a day later after we arranged a time. He inspected the fireplace and the chimney, even going up on the roof and gave us a lot of information about our fireplace. and did not charge us a dime. I offered to pay some type of inspection fee but he declined. He appears to be very knowledgeable, at least more that I am. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/grand-rapids/the-chimney-specialist-llc-reviews-6170299.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Chimney Cricket Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michelle S."},"reviewBody":"I had them come out and measure for a chimney cap. They did not come during the set time window. I called the following week to set another appt. I was told they came at a different time and the cost would be $200 to put a chimney cap on. I agreed and scheduled a date two weeks later. The technician showed up 30 minutes out of the 4 hour window and said he would not be able to do it because he did not have the correct size cap. The office called a few days later and said the special size i needed would be double and they would need a $200 deposit. She estimated 1 month for the special size to arrive. 6 weeks later we scheduled another install. This time, the technician arrived within the window, but still the cap was the wrong size. The estimate this time was an additional $100. Each time it was a different tech and I lost confidence in their ability to do the job. I called another company that was prompt and professional. I asked them to cancel and refund my money. Still have not seen the refund come through. I will have to deny the charge on my credit card."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/oh/northfield/chimney-cricket-inc-reviews-7714420.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Home & Leisure Lifestyles, LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Angela C."},"reviewBody":"We have been using Home and Leisure Lifestyles for over 8 years now. They annually clean our woodstove and clean the chimney. I feel good knowing that I can trust them to let me know if they see a problem with our chimney or stove so it can be repaired. They leave a report card about our chimney on every visit and I keep these on record for my insurance company. When they come and clean the stove and chimney they are very meticulous and clean every little nook and cranny. The very first time we had them come out we just couldn't believe how detailed they were in cleaning. I didn't know there were so many pieces to my woodstove that would come out and need cleaned. They utilize protective throws to keep the area indoors clean when they maintain the woodstove inside. They automatically set us up with an annual appointment and contact us a couple of weeks prior to see if that date is fine or needs to be rescheduled. I highly recommend that anyone with a woodstove or fireplace use Home and Leisure Lifestyles for their chimney maintenance. I know I will never use anyone else but Home and Leisure!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/highland/home-and-leisure-lifestyles%2C-llc-reviews-6175752.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Holton, MI
Last update on October 14, 2025
Kellie E.
5.0
07/2024
Repaired and installed new shingles. Removed an old chimney and installed a cap. Extended roof over back door for coverage Demolished concrete steps and installed a deck with railings, 2 sets of steps, and lattice We were very impressed with the quality of work, communication and clean up.
Karen F.
5.0
05/2020
Showed up on time. Courteous and business like professionalism. Have used for last 4 years for heating and cooling repairs and inspections.
UPDATE: We moved in and began to clean the home to realize that the kitchen sink had a huge leak. The inspector never checked to see if the plumbing leaked. Also there are major structural problems that were never noticed. INITIAL REVIEW: Inspector placed the radon equipment prior to our...
Jane S.
5.0
11/2014
Oh my word!! Mr. Ellis is a knowledgeable and experienced man. He is very prompt, courteous and reasonably priced. AND he will explain, in detail, in layman's terms, all about the workings of your fireplace/chimney. I am, unequivocally, recommending Ellis Brick and Block to anyone ...
Kimberly J.
5.0
10/2014
Dave was Awesome to work with. Walked me through inspection pointing out items I need to keep an eye on if I purchased this new home. Provided a very detailed report after inspection. Will recommend to others!
Roger K.
5.0
10/2013
I contacted them initially just to attach a wood stove I had recently purchased to replace an old one and to sweep the chimney. This included a camera inspection of the chimney which revealed that there had been a sudden heat event (chimney fire) that had cracked all of the flue tiles....
Thomas G.
5.0
01/2013
I called Andrew because of what I read on Angie's list. i moved into a house with a wood burning fireplace , one that is supposed to heat the house. It has not been used for a year and a half and I was pretty sure it had never been inspected. I sent Andrew an email and he called ...
Michelle S.
1.0
06/2012
I had them come out and measure for a chimney cap. They did not come during the set time window. I called the following week to set another appt. I was told they came at a different time and the cost would be $200 to put a chimney cap on. I agreed and scheduled a date two weeks later. ...
Angela C.
5.0
07/2011
We have been using Home and Leisure Lifestyles for over 8 years now. They annually clean our woodstove and clean the chimney. I feel good knowing that I can trust them to let me know if they see a problem with our chimney or stove so it can be repaired. They leave a report card about our...
Family owned and operated serving Michigan with Quality service at affordable prices!
"Very well. Contractor was skilled at his trade, drywall was installed, taped, and mudded in a timely and skillful manner. He was/is punctual in keeping appointment and doing the work. Gave an estimate for the job that was reasonable. When done he cleaned up the work area. Jerry did such a nice job that my wife and I will keep his card and contact him in the future for home remodeling projects."
Robert D on December 2021
Family owned and operated serving Michigan with Quality service at affordable prices!
"Very well. Contractor was skilled at his trade, drywall was installed, taped, and mudded in a timely and skillful manner. He was/is punctual in keeping appointment and doing the work. Gave an estimate for the job that was reasonable. When done he cleaned up the work area. Jerry did such a nice job that my wife and I will keep his card and contact him in the future for home remodeling projects."
Northern Lights construction is a licensed and insured company. We specialize in home building, remodeling, and any repairs needed. We are a small company doing big things. There are no jobs to large or small we do it all! We accept cash checks and pay-pal.
"Stephen was awesome to work with and his work is outstanding. We are SO happy with our new railings, they make the entire house look brand new. If you need work done in the Grand Haven/Holland area, don't hesitate to go with Northern Lights Construction. I've worked with a lot of contractors and Stephen is top notch. Highly recommend."
Aaron G on May 2022
Northern Lights construction is a licensed and insured company. We specialize in home building, remodeling, and any repairs needed. We are a small company doing big things. There are no jobs to large or small we do it all! We accept cash checks and pay-pal.
"Stephen was awesome to work with and his work is outstanding. We are SO happy with our new railings, they make the entire house look brand new. If you need work done in the Grand Haven/Holland area, don't hesitate to go with Northern Lights Construction. I've worked with a lot of contractors and Stephen is top notch. Highly recommend."
Are you looking to mount your new flat screen Tv on the wall or perhaps finally get your man cave to your specific desires? With Tv Solutions, you can have one of our certified technicians provide all of your residential and commercial needs. Servicing all of South West Michigan, Tv Solutions will take care of needs from TV wall mounting installations and Home theater setup.
Are you looking to mount your new flat screen Tv on the wall or perhaps finally get your man cave to your specific desires? With Tv Solutions, you can have one of our certified technicians provide all of your residential and commercial needs. Servicing all of South West Michigan, Tv Solutions will take care of needs from TV wall mounting installations and Home theater setup.
Professional and courteous Efficient cleaning process Chimney and dryer vent services Residential and commercial Maintenance and light repair, call for details. Dampers, chimney caps, crown coat, flue cleaning, chimney sweeping. Insured Certified by Certified Chimney Professionals Workman's Comp on all service professionals Independently Owned and Operated Authorized Franchisee of Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising, LLC
Professional and courteous Efficient cleaning process Chimney and dryer vent services Residential and commercial Maintenance and light repair, call for details. Dampers, chimney caps, crown coat, flue cleaning, chimney sweeping. Insured Certified by Certified Chimney Professionals Workman's Comp on all service professionals Independently Owned and Operated Authorized Franchisee of Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising, LLC
We provide Heating Cooling and Plumbing services to all of South Michigan. We have fair prices, honest employees, and hi quality service.
"Lenny and his team were outstanding! Very easy to work with and scheduled us quickly. Didn’t try selling us on anything more than what we needed which was refreshing because we had so many people quote us work that was not needed."
Chad H on June 2020
We provide Heating Cooling and Plumbing services to all of South Michigan. We have fair prices, honest employees, and hi quality service.
"Lenny and his team were outstanding! Very easy to work with and scheduled us quickly. Didn’t try selling us on anything more than what we needed which was refreshing because we had so many people quote us work that was not needed."
Smart Energy Solutions offers the people of West Michigan the highest quality service and installation of gas, wood, & pellet freestanding or built-in fireplaces. We employ certified service technicians and installers that are at your disposal. Contact us today for a free estimate.
Smart Energy Solutions offers the people of West Michigan the highest quality service and installation of gas, wood, & pellet freestanding or built-in fireplaces. We employ certified service technicians and installers that are at your disposal. Contact us today for a free estimate.
FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Holton, MI
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
The cost to install a fireplace is $2,440 on average. This cost can range from $150 to $8,000 or more, depending on the type of fireplace, the materials used, and the size.
Electric fireplaces cost around $1,000 to install, and mostly only require wiring installation. Installing a wood fireplace from scratch could cost upwards of $10,000, depending on the foundation needed to support the weight of the fireplace. In addition, gas fireplaces can cost between $2,500 and $10,000.
The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.
The cost to remodel your fireplace is $1,200 on average. This cost can range from $400 to $2,000, depending on the extent of work needed.
If you add a hearth to your fireplace, you can expect to pay between $3 and $200per square foot. However, if you're refacing your fireplace, the price tag will depend on your chosen materials. If choosing tile, you can pay between $1 and $50per square foot, depending on the design. Stone is a more expensive material, averaging between $60 and $70 per square foot.
On average, chimney repairs cost about $455. However, because of the vast range of potential repairs needed, the cost to repair a chimney ranges widely from $160 to $15,000, depending on the type and extent of repairs required.
The Holton, MI homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost of removing a fireplace insert depends on the type of insert that’s installed. Read on to learn why electric is cheaper than a gas or wood insert.
A clean chimney can reduce your risk of poor indoor air quality and house fires. Use this guide on how to clean a chimney to keep you and your family safe.