"The McBriens Fire & Flue team arrived quickly and pinpointed the issue right away. My fireplace is now working again, just as the colder season approaches! Thanks, Omar!"
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.
"We hired Josh to completely transform our fireplace area and couldn’t be happier with the results. From the initial inspection to the final install, everything was explained clearly and handled professionally. The stonework and stove setup came out absolutely beautiful and completely changed the feel of the room. Josh was clean, punctual, and took real pride in his work. The before and after difference is night and day. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality chimney or stove work done right."
Paul Valle is a well established contractor based in Wilmot. Paul's focus is always quality and his work is a testament to that focus. Paul has been helping home and business owners with all of their chimney and fireplace needs for over 15 years. For the best of the best call Paul today!
"These guys are top notch. I reached out to them last minute, they came quick, and work was done FAST. We’ve been having issues with our gas fireplace and Eric and his team got the job done. I highly recommend and will use them again in the future."
We are locally owned and operated in Manchester.We are a full service residential and commercial masonry business with over 17 years in the trade.We specialize in custom masonry and outdoor kitchen build.For a free onsite quote please call us today.
"Gary was great to work with. He did beautiful work around our fireplace. We are so pleased with it. Gary was great at communicating with us about what we wanted and kept us up to date on how things were going since we couldn t be there for the construction. The price was reasonable too. Would be happy to recommend him."
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"The workers and office staff were easy to talk to, well informed, courteous , and efficient. They performed a thorough inspection. Recommended and installed a stainless liner and cap for the furnace flue and a new damper on the fireplace flue. Their price was better than previous quotes and even set up a partial payment plan. I am very pleased with the work they did."
If you would rather use vinegar to clean the stone fireplace instead of dish soap, this mixture should work fine. Vinegar is slightly acidic, however, so it may etch some kinds of stone without quite a bit of diluting. For a stone fireplace, dilute it to about one cup of vinegar for every gallon of hot water. It’s a smart idea to test the diluted mixture in an inconspicuous area of the fireplace and watch for etching. You can use vinegar to clean quite a few different items around your home, and it’s especially good at removing stains.
The main difference between an outdoor wood furnace versus an outdoor wood boiler is what each appliance is heating. An outdoor wood furnace burns wood to create heat, which warms the air and moves it through the ducts in your home. An outdoor wood boiler uses the heat from burning wood to warm water, which goes through pipes to radiators in the home.
Firewood tends to be cheaper during the spring and summer. When the demand for firewood is lower during these seasons, many firewood companies offer lower prices and added discounts. In addition, the supply of firewood is typically higher in these months, meaning the quality is typically higher as well.
A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.
With a gas fireplace, it’s important to stay up-to-date on your inspections. Learn more about how much gas fireplace inspections cost before you book one.
Find out if you really need a chimney to install a fireplace in your home. This guide helps you understand your options, such as a ventless fireplace, when choosing the right fireplace for your home if you don't have a chimney.
