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Avatar for Charlie's Tuckpointing and Bricklaying
Charlie's Tuckpointing and Bricklaying
4.9(
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Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Ladue, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very pleased with the work done. Charles came by between jobs to inspect our two chimneys and provided a quote immediately after discussing the options and his recommendation. He did not suggest relaying rows of bricks, which would have been much more expensive and was not necessary in his estimation. They grinded and tuckpointed the upper portions of two chimneys and repaired cracks and openings in both crowns. They used a small boon that still extended 25-30 feet high, which allowed them to do the work in one day. They arrived on time, tarped the areas, and cleaned off the roof and patio and yard areas when finished. He took before and after photos as well. Very professional throughout the project."
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+90

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ENGLISH SWEEP
ENGLISH SWEEP
4.6(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Ladue, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job, they cleaned and inspected both fireplaces as requested and gave a detailed inspection with pictures showing damage with a quote that was emailed 24 hours later. We have white carpets throughout our house and I was worried that they would be stained. I could not see any evidence of soot when the work was finished."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SirVent STL
4.6(
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+3 more

Serving Ladue, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They are concerned with your safety. After checking around the solution they offered easy reasonable. I also think they are reasonably priced! My bad attitude initially is probably why they have not responded when I wanted them to fix my fireplace."
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+33

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MIRELLI TUCKPOINTING LLC
4.6(
413
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Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Ladue, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic! The crew arrived on time, was professional and courteous. Cleaned up thoroughly after the job was complete. Our binocular inspection of the chimney above the roof line shows a gorgeous renovation!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Performance Chimney
4.4(
7
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Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+10 more

Serving Ladue, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They came out cleaned chimmney did inspection on it . Requested a bid to install a wood burning stove where it was a wood burning fireplace . The bid was good we scheduled a date for install . Project was done on time , looks good . Very nice"
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+12

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T & A Masonry
5.0(
12
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Ladue, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They were wonderful. Incredible design, top notch work, friendly, on time, and they did this in the extrem heat. It was a blessing to have them do this project. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
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+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

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.

Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce—which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke—elm isn’t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.

Because elm wood is dense, it burns at a moderate pace and does a pretty good job of keeping your home warm. Hardwood like maple or oak may perform slightly better, but elm isn’t a bad choice overall.

Fireplaces can theoretically help you save on heating bills if you lower the temperature throughout the rest of your home and heat only a single room that you occupy using the fireplace. However, in most cases, homeowners won’t save any money on heating bills. Gas and electric fireplace inserts could actually lead to a spike in your respective energy bills if you use them frequently, and if you don’t keep up with chimney maintenance and repairs, your traditional masonry fireplace could actually be a source of heat loss in the winter.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

There are several ways to determine if your chimney or fireplace damper is open or closed. A simple method is to check for airflow by placing your hand near the fireplace opening; if you feel a draft or hear wind whistling, the damper is open. An open damper might also make the room feel cooler, similar to the outdoor temperature, or cause your HVAC system to work harder than usual. For a more definitive test, you can try a visual inspection, although it may be difficult to see. Alternatively, you can light a small piece of paper and observe the smoke; if it is drawn up the chimney, the damper is open. Always use the damper handle to adjust its position.

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