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36 Our home inspection went very well. James was thorough and pointed out any defects that were found while we were there. His written report was very detailed and professional. We would recommend James without hesitation.
Advanced Home Inspections LLCDean took our call at 10:00 Monday evening and was out to our home around 10:00 Tuesday morning. He identified the source of the leak and used clear caulk to repair it. Without our even asking, he also checked and reinforced other potential leak areas around the remaining roof vents and did a...
Dercon Construction Services IncWe needed a home inspection due to many problems, primarily attic insulation and ventilation issues. Bryan did a great job pinpointing the source of the problems. He also adjusted the cost of inspection since we did not need electrical, etc. Bryan was knowledgeable, responsive and considerate...
The team at Executive Exteriors and Remodeling were quick to come out to the house and inspect the damage to my roof an give me a few different options on what they could do to repair and/or upgrade my roofing. Mike was very helpful with working with my insurance company to make sure I filed...
Executive RemodelingDave the technician called prior to his visit as promised. He arrived on time and went to work immediately. He kept the work area clean and worked efficiently. He showed me the soot/creosote recovered from cleaning the chimney. He encouraged me to have the chimney cleaned annually due to...
Twin Cities Furnace Cleaning IncI called Jeff to schedule service and he was extremely prompt with returning my phone call and was able to fit us in the next day. He was thorough and got us our inspection report almost immediately. I highly recommend him and regret that I didn't hire him to do the full inspection on our home.
SureSpect Home InspectionMy husband dealt with them primarily, and he seems to be happy with the job that they did. The gentleman did a thorough inspection, followed up with a detailed report of his findings, and did some sealing around any areas that might have needed it. Furthermore, he responded very quickly and...
Providing quality, professional services for years, our work and your total satisfaction are guaranteed. Our many years of industry experience reflects in everything we do. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I wanred brick specislists for an undesirable brick job. John was the first estimator who seemed to know all the details of the project by sight. When his two craftsman showed up, I knew I did good. In terms of integrity, courtesy, skill, craftmanship, and attention to detail, they exhibited OLD-SCHOOL values that just aren't around much anymore. I didn't find one tiny item to pick up after they cleaned. I was glad I met them, and even tipped the two people repairing the brick. It looks great at a fair price."
Greg P on August 2025
Providing quality, professional services for years, our work and your total satisfaction are guaranteed. Our many years of industry experience reflects in everything we do. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I wanred brick specislists for an undesirable brick job. John was the first estimator who seemed to know all the details of the project by sight. When his two craftsman showed up, I knew I did good. In terms of integrity, courtesy, skill, craftmanship, and attention to detail, they exhibited OLD-SCHOOL values that just aren't around much anymore. I didn't find one tiny item to pick up after they cleaned. I was glad I met them, and even tipped the two people repairing the brick. It looks great at a fair price."
Greg P on August 2025
Top Quality Chimney Repair is family owned and operated We are proud to provide the Twin Cities area with the highest level of professional service to our customers. Our goal is to Provide you with a full range of chimney and fireplace services, including repair and maintenance, inspections, and sweeping. Our masons are skilled in complete chimney repair and restoration we make sure your needs come first, and offer a variety of top-quality services.
Top Quality Chimney Repair is family owned and operated We are proud to provide the Twin Cities area with the highest level of professional service to our customers. Our goal is to Provide you with a full range of chimney and fireplace services, including repair and maintenance, inspections, and sweeping. Our masons are skilled in complete chimney repair and restoration we make sure your needs come first, and offer a variety of top-quality services.
AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.
"It went well. It was wonderful to see a family work together like that father and two sons they got along with. They got the job done. I wanted to pitch in and help myself sometimes just because it's something I used to do. I had to force myself to stand back and just let them do their work. I would absolutely hire them again. It was a pleasure to have them out here. I even cooked them a barbecue one day. It was awesome."
Cliff T on September 2025
AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.
"It went well. It was wonderful to see a family work together like that father and two sons they got along with. They got the job done. I wanted to pitch in and help myself sometimes just because it's something I used to do. I had to force myself to stand back and just let them do their work. I would absolutely hire them again. It was a pleasure to have them out here. I even cooked them a barbecue one day. It was awesome."
Cliff T on September 2025
Hello I have been doing masonry work for about 7 years now. I can do removal of old existing stone/brick and install natural thin stone/ thin brick or manufactured stone. I take pride in my work and like to keep the customer involved in each step so at the end of the project everyone is satisfied.
Hello I have been doing masonry work for about 7 years now. I can do removal of old existing stone/brick and install natural thin stone/ thin brick or manufactured stone. I take pride in my work and like to keep the customer involved in each step so at the end of the project everyone is satisfied.
Ace Fireplace Services provides professional chimney sweeping and fireplace maintenance services to the local area. To maintain your safety, you should always employ a professional chimney sweep to clean your chimneys. It is our experience and knowledge that will protect you from harm, and we always use the most appropriate tools for the job. Keeping your fireplaces and chimneys in good working order also maintains their efficiency and helps you to negate problems before they occur. Standards must be adhered to for your chimney and fireplace to be considered safe, and trained and certified chimney sweeps will make sure this is the case. You can be certain that the team at Ace Fireplace Service are fully certified and will give all residents of the local area, a value-for-money service that guarantees safety.
Ace Fireplace Services provides professional chimney sweeping and fireplace maintenance services to the local area. To maintain your safety, you should always employ a professional chimney sweep to clean your chimneys. It is our experience and knowledge that will protect you from harm, and we always use the most appropriate tools for the job. Keeping your fireplaces and chimneys in good working order also maintains their efficiency and helps you to negate problems before they occur. Standards must be adhered to for your chimney and fireplace to be considered safe, and trained and certified chimney sweeps will make sure this is the case. You can be certain that the team at Ace Fireplace Service are fully certified and will give all residents of the local area, a value-for-money service that guarantees safety.
We take pride in being the best in the masonry restoration business. When you hire Top Tier Masonry Solutions you will receive top of the line quality with fair prices. We specialize in Tuck Pointing, brick replacement, foundation repair, chimney repair, concrete and much more. Give us a call with your problems, we would love to solve them. Call or email for free estimates.
We take pride in being the best in the masonry restoration business. When you hire Top Tier Masonry Solutions you will receive top of the line quality with fair prices. We specialize in Tuck Pointing, brick replacement, foundation repair, chimney repair, concrete and much more. Give us a call with your problems, we would love to solve them. Call or email for free estimates.
Luxury Tile & Stone is a local family owned business. Providing services since 2007. Years of experience in the remodeling and tile industry. We have worked overseas in Europe in the high end industry and provide high quality work! We specialize in full bathroom remodels, shower upgrade remodels, bathroom expansion, backsplashes, flooring, fireplace tiling. We provide superior service. Expert craftsmanship, we strive to exceed your expectations, we are professional, we add value to your home, we pay attention to details, we use high quality materials. We love working for you and with you. We will guide you every step of the way share our tip and give best advice during the process. Feel free to reach out with any of your needs we are here for you!
"Exceeded my expectations."
NJ C on January 2023
Luxury Tile & Stone is a local family owned business. Providing services since 2007. Years of experience in the remodeling and tile industry. We have worked overseas in Europe in the high end industry and provide high quality work! We specialize in full bathroom remodels, shower upgrade remodels, bathroom expansion, backsplashes, flooring, fireplace tiling. We provide superior service. Expert craftsmanship, we strive to exceed your expectations, we are professional, we add value to your home, we pay attention to details, we use high quality materials. We love working for you and with you. We will guide you every step of the way share our tip and give best advice during the process. Feel free to reach out with any of your needs we are here for you!
"Exceeded my expectations."
NJ C on January 2023
Here at Rock Masters Solid Surface we are a new company owned by the employees. We have been in the Industry for 20+ years. Me personally have been a Journeyman Bricklayer for 24 years. Throughout these years in the Residential and Commercial Industry we have learned to hone our craft. We are able to communicate with the customer and deliver exactly what they want. Whether it is a countertop, vanity, cladding a bathroom wall or a building a brick wall this is all we have done for a living. I used to work for the man but now i am trying to grow my own business after 24 years in the trades.
Here at Rock Masters Solid Surface we are a new company owned by the employees. We have been in the Industry for 20+ years. Me personally have been a Journeyman Bricklayer for 24 years. Throughout these years in the Residential and Commercial Industry we have learned to hone our craft. We are able to communicate with the customer and deliver exactly what they want. Whether it is a countertop, vanity, cladding a bathroom wall or a building a brick wall this is all we have done for a living. I used to work for the man but now i am trying to grow my own business after 24 years in the trades.
Crossroad Concrete and Masonry LLC is a masonry contractor from Elko New Market, MN, specialized in custom colored and stamped concrete sidewalks, steps, driveways, patios, fire pits, foundations, excavation and more. Lonsdale, MN;New Prague, MN;Cannon Falls, MN;Hampton, MN;Jordan, MN
"Many delays mostly due to him accepting other jobs and pushing mine back weeks. 2 week job took 3 months to complete; the job did grow in scope - so 3 weeks might have been reasonable, but... I was probably too nice, but was smart enough to hold back final payment until completed. Super nice man and employees. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things concrete - an expert. Unfortunately he was rushed, had higher value projects come up (mine was $8K), and doesn't provide guarantees. Some of my hearth bricks were damaged during grouting - upsetting to me; admittedly we were chatting while he was working. the garage leaks worse than before - the waterproofing painted on the exterior and interior is flaking and peeling after only one winter (I did not request this, but was already in process when I noticed - he said it would last long) - (it will need wired brushed removal) and the exterior caulking is not preventing leaks - he added expansion joints to floor to prevent other cracks. The basement post work was done to high standards - great job just very messy, poor cleanup. The new steps are holding up well thus far - a little pooling of water on one side of two of the steps - he back filled with concrete debri before the pour of the concrete (seems like that is a common industry practice) - it seemed like an inaccurate estimate concrete order - he used good quality concrete. Some other work done seems to be okay. The biggest issue is organization, lack of prep to have all he needs when he arrives, timing, responsiveness, rushing and lack of follow-up to resolve issues. He was squeezing in my projects between his higher value projects; when we started he wasn't very busy - so things changed. He was trying to maximize outdoor jobs before winter - probably a MN thing for contractors. That's why he didn't complete my indoor stuff till later. He didn't provide a written contract although I asked; I had to insist on a written receipt. I think if I had been a stronger project manager of his work and I had more energy for that, I would hire him again - but that's not really what I want to do. He does need a strong project manager. Very disappointing but kinda, sorta okay. I really wish it was different. Two neighbors had similar experiences. If you want to project manage and work alongside him... you would learn a lot and have fun. That might be a really good and very unique business niche for him."
Linda K on May 2022
Crossroad Concrete and Masonry LLC is a masonry contractor from Elko New Market, MN, specialized in custom colored and stamped concrete sidewalks, steps, driveways, patios, fire pits, foundations, excavation and more. Lonsdale, MN;New Prague, MN;Cannon Falls, MN;Hampton, MN;Jordan, MN
"Many delays mostly due to him accepting other jobs and pushing mine back weeks. 2 week job took 3 months to complete; the job did grow in scope - so 3 weeks might have been reasonable, but... I was probably too nice, but was smart enough to hold back final payment until completed. Super nice man and employees. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things concrete - an expert. Unfortunately he was rushed, had higher value projects come up (mine was $8K), and doesn't provide guarantees. Some of my hearth bricks were damaged during grouting - upsetting to me; admittedly we were chatting while he was working. the garage leaks worse than before - the waterproofing painted on the exterior and interior is flaking and peeling after only one winter (I did not request this, but was already in process when I noticed - he said it would last long) - (it will need wired brushed removal) and the exterior caulking is not preventing leaks - he added expansion joints to floor to prevent other cracks. The basement post work was done to high standards - great job just very messy, poor cleanup. The new steps are holding up well thus far - a little pooling of water on one side of two of the steps - he back filled with concrete debri before the pour of the concrete (seems like that is a common industry practice) - it seemed like an inaccurate estimate concrete order - he used good quality concrete. Some other work done seems to be okay. The biggest issue is organization, lack of prep to have all he needs when he arrives, timing, responsiveness, rushing and lack of follow-up to resolve issues. He was squeezing in my projects between his higher value projects; when we started he wasn't very busy - so things changed. He was trying to maximize outdoor jobs before winter - probably a MN thing for contractors. That's why he didn't complete my indoor stuff till later. He didn't provide a written contract although I asked; I had to insist on a written receipt. I think if I had been a stronger project manager of his work and I had more energy for that, I would hire him again - but that's not really what I want to do. He does need a strong project manager. Very disappointing but kinda, sorta okay. I really wish it was different. Two neighbors had similar experiences. If you want to project manage and work alongside him... you would learn a lot and have fun. That might be a really good and very unique business niche for him."
Linda K on May 2022
We specialize on designs to fit your budget for all your remodeling needs, big or small. With impeccable attention to detail, we will work with you to ensure that your project is completed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. We believe that the testimonials of our clients reflect the individualized attention we provide to each project. We invite you to contact us for a free consultation.
We specialize on designs to fit your budget for all your remodeling needs, big or small. With impeccable attention to detail, we will work with you to ensure that your project is completed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. We believe that the testimonials of our clients reflect the individualized attention we provide to each project. We invite you to contact us for a free consultation.
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 $200 per 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 $50 per 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.
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