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Q: Is it worth capping a chimney?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s worth capping a chimney. Here are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-reasons-install-chimney-cap.htm">reasons to install a chimney cap</a>:</p><ul><li><p>Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris</p></li><li><p>Help prevent chimney fires</p></li><li><p>Reduce your chimney&rsquo;s exposure to moisture</p></li><li><p>Maintain your chimney flue liner</p></li><li><p>Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home&rsquo;s temperature</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What is the best type of firewood?

• <div><p>Wood is classified as either hardwood or softwood. For firewood, hardwoods are generally the best choice as they tend to burn longer, hotter, and produce less smoke than softwoods. Recommended hardwoods include oak, hickory, maple, cherry, ash, beech, birch, elm, and walnut. Oak is a particularly good option as it's widely available, slow-burning, and doesn't produce much smoke or sparks. Some woods, like oak, hickory, and cherry, also emit a pleasant scent. It is best to avoid softwoods such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, as they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes them difficult to light and burn efficiently.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to run a bioethanol fireplace?

• <div><p>A liter of bioethanol costs $11 and burns for around four hours, making it cost around $2.75 per hour to keep your bioethanol fireplace running. For comparison, natural gas costs around $0.50 per hour, and propane costs around $1.60 per hour. </p><p>How much it costs you to run your bioethanol fireplace largely depends on how often you use it. Hypothetically speaking, if you run your fireplace for four hours a week year-round, you&rsquo;ll go through one liter of biofuel per week or about $570 per year to run the fireplace.</p></div>

Q: What are the most common chimney problems?

• <div><p>Some of the most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/common-chimney-issues-and-repairs.htm">common chimney problems</a> include:</p><ul><li><p>Creosote buildup</p></li><li><p>Chimney blockage</p></li><li><p>Deteriorating brickwork or stonework</p></li><li><p>Cracked chimney top</p></li><li><p>Damaged flashing</p></li><li><p>Flue liner damage or deterioration</p></li><li><p>Damaged chimney cap</p></li></ul><p>If you suspect you have a chimney problem, contact a masonry contractor for an inspection. </p></div>

Q: Can you use a fireplace with a cracked flue?

• <div><p>You can, but you shouldn&rsquo;t. While you can still start a fire in your fireplace, the smoke and other fumes won&rsquo;t have a proper way to escape if the flue is cracked. By continuing to operate your fireplace, wood stove, or furnace, you are putting your home at risk of absorbing toxic byproducts of the fire source.</p></div>

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Last update on July 10, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
I contacted Angie’s List for a painter to trim the house. Picasso Painting gave me an estimate and was hired. They painted the front which is a one story and a one and a half stories in the back. They also power-washed and trimmed trees near the house. My garage door was painted too. A pleasant...
Picasso Painting
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Reviewed in November 2025
Don built an addition of a great room on the back of our home and he also removed an old chimney and reroofed the spot.
Hamilton's All Weather Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2023
He cleaned tge chimney, explained some things about the fireplace, and patched one of the panels. The patch ended up partially coming off, but maybe couldn't get clean enough for the mortar stuff to stick.
Allied Fireplace and Chimney
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Reviewed in February 2023
The Wicked crew were amazing in helping us, we needed porch railing and handrails installed to be able to close on our house! We had less than 2 weeks and they jumped in and created the exact look we wanted! I cannot thank them enough! They will be my first call for all my construction needs!
Wicked Construction Services
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Reviewed in November 2019
They were great from start to finish. He helped me purchase the right fireplace and the installation was great. I would highly recommend!
Home Solutions of Greater Grand Rapids
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Reviewed in February 2019
I selected Alpha & Omega because they offered a camera inspection of chimneys and since it was off season they were running a special promotion. Technicians were on time and professional, chimney was very dirty but the crew protected the area around the fireplace. They inspected the hot water...
Alpha & Omega Stove & Sweep
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Reviewed in August 2017
He was quite late in arriving, so I was concerned initially. While he was talkative and friendly, he still did a very good job on our windows. There is one window on the front side of the house, and three large windows and a sliding glass door on the walkout lower level. There are...
Inside-Outside Window Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in April 2017
Matt did a wonderful job painting our living room with 12' cathedral ceilings. His work was stellar, and he revamped our fireplace trim into a showpiece for the room. Matt was so great to work with, he showed up and cleaned up each day as promised, he performed quality work, and he was...
Quality House Painters
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Reviewed in May 2016
We schedule a time to do the work that was convenient for both of us (I was not in a rush to get this done). Larry came out on time and we discussed the job before he started. He set up quickly and got to work. Job took around 1 1/2 hrs and looks great. Took the time to explain what he did and...
All Star Mechanical
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Reviewed in December 2014
rBill responded to my initial phone call without having to leave a message. He was prompt when arriving for the service call. He called ahead to confirm the appointment. I has two issues for Bill. First, my fireplace would not come on. Bill performed maintenance on the gas fireplace and...
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Old Smokey's Fireplace & Chimney

4.7(

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Install+12 more

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Workman called beforehand and arrived on time. Took fireplace apart, thoroughly cleaned and inspected it. Explained what was wrong and what he did to fix it.

Very helpful and professional."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

4.5(

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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+3 more

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"The team did a fantastic job repairing and cleaning our chimney. They explained the entire process and were able to do repairs the same day . Highly recommend them !"

+31

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

81 neighbors recently requested a quote

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One pass masters

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Very hard working individual looking to subcontract work and make people some money and bring new jobs to housekeepers and cleaners daily

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SplashNowSplashLater

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a hardworking, reliable, and experienced professional with a strong background in construction, field work, and customer service. I take pride in being dependable, paying attention to detail, and getting the job done the right way. I’m respectful, easy to work with, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure customers are satisfied. I’m looking forward to bringing my skills, experience, and positive attitude to every job.

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Aire Serv of West Michigan

4.5(

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+9 more

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They've maintenanced my furnace before I required a new one and they've always maintenanced the new one since I got it replaced about 3 years ago. Very easy to work with. I think I've been using them since 2008."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - RepairPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - InstallPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - Repair

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Excellent service, on time and did a excellent job on cleaning as well as informing us of any potential problems. He was also able to install a gas log set. In the cleaned fireplace. No mess to clean after his completion."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate89%

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Nyboer Builders and Remodeling Inc

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Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nyboer builders did a great job with this project. They took a bit longer than expected to complete the project, but only a couple of weeks past the estimate and weather did play a part for some of the delay. The quality of the work was excellent. The roofing crew were all very friendly and very responsive to questions or small requests. The job supervisor was especially professional and courteous. I would highly recommend Nyboer builders to anyone. I hope to use them again in the future for some remodeling work.
M.Collins Charlotte, MI"

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Recommended by84%of homeowners

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Shaull Heating & Air Conditioning

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+9 more

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Shaull Heating & Air Conditioning specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Solutions for the comfort and safety of you and your family. All service and installations are clean, fast and friendly and we will work to accommodate to your schedule. We are committed to providing on time, clean, fast, friendly and most importantly guaranteed professional service to our customers on any Heating, Air Conditioning, Furnace, Water Heaters and Indoor Air Quality Solution needs.

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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RB Enterprises

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Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Non-Gas) - InstallPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Westphalia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

RB 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.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several reasons to install a chimney cap:

Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris
Help prevent chimney fires
Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture
Maintain your chimney flue liner
Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature

Wood is classified as either hardwood or softwood. For firewood, hardwoods are generally the best choice as they tend to burn longer, hotter, and produce less smoke than softwoods. Recommended hardwoods include oak, hickory, maple, cherry, ash, beech, birch, elm, and walnut. Oak is a particularly good option as it's widely available, slow-burning, and doesn't produce much smoke or sparks. Some woods, like oak, hickory, and cherry, also emit a pleasant scent. It is best to avoid softwoods such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, as they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes them difficult to light and burn efficiently.

A liter of bioethanol costs $11 and burns for around four hours, making it cost around $2.75 per hour to keep your bioethanol fireplace running. For comparison, natural gas costs around $0.50 per hour, and propane costs around $1.60 per hour.

How much it costs you to run your bioethanol fireplace largely depends on how often you use it. Hypothetically speaking, if you run your fireplace for four hours a week year-round, you’ll go through one liter of biofuel per week or about $570 per year to run the fireplace.

Some of the most common chimney problems include:

Creosote buildup
Chimney blockage
Deteriorating brickwork or stonework
Cracked chimney top
Damaged flashing
Flue liner damage or deterioration
Damaged chimney cap

If you suspect you have a chimney problem, contact a masonry contractor for an inspection.

You can, but you shouldn’t. While you can still start a fire in your fireplace, the smoke and other fumes won’t have a proper way to escape if the flue is cracked. By continuing to operate your fireplace, wood stove, or furnace, you are putting your home at risk of absorbing toxic byproducts of the fire source.

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