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Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

Thermostat - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Repair or Reprogram, Concrete Flatwork - Repair & Resurface,

About us

Mark Jameson Chimney Contractors is one of NJ's most highly rated Chimney contractors praised by commercial and residential clients and town building departments alike since 1964. More importantly, the work is done by an HONEST, PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED company. 15 Employees, completely Family owned and Operated, no subcontractors. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. LICENSE # 13VH0149220. DBA: Mark Jameson Chimney, Inc.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
61 years of experience

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.735 Reviews
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Nick V.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Great!!

Michael P.
Oct 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We spoke on the phone several times, and he was incredibly nice on the phone. They ultimately, however, never showed up for the appointment.

Joyce B.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
I was extremely pleased with the service and the work performed.  Within 30 minutes of my initial call on Sunday morning, someone returned my call.  A short time later Mr. Jameson arrived and inspected the chimney.  He reported to me the situation.  The old pieced liner had deteriorated and collapsed. The mortar between the bricks had been eroded. He gave me a quote for the repair and was able to perform the work that day. By mid afternoon the work was completed, and the heater was working. I was thrilled!
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"We are so pleased that you were so satisfied with the services we provided for you. Please think of us again if you ever need help with your chimney in the future. 800-992-1019 Sincerely, Mark Jameson Chimney Contractors, Inc."


Debbie F.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
They were timely and professional and they work they did was great.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"I am so pleased that you were so satisfied with the services we provided for you. Please think of us again if you ever need help with your chimney in the future. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Chimney Contractors, Inc."


CYNTHIA C.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
They were professional and excellent. They came out when they said they would. They did a good job of sweeping the chimney. I had no problems at all.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"I am so pleased that you were so satisfied with the services we provided for you. Please think of us again if you ever need help with your chimney in the future. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Chimney Contractors, Inc."


Debbie K.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He did a very good job. His price was the best and he did excellent work.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"I am so pleased that you were so satisfied with the services we provided for you. Please think of us again if you ever need help with your chimney in the future. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Chimney Contractors, Inc."


Michelle D.
May 2012
3.0
$5,800
A couple of years ago, (though the actual date is very approximate) i noticed that our chimney was crumbling. i called Mark Jameson and he responded promptly. Before I could blink, I was given an estimate for the fix of the chimney but I was also told that my chimney liner was in need of replacing to the tune of $5800. I was scared into signing the contract ie: told that the house could catch fire. Sorry to say i did not get another opinion or estimate. The next day the job was done but i did not know if they really did the chimney liner. i guess they did but what do i know? All in all it took only a few hours. Years later an inspector from the town showed up at my door and asked to see the job. apparently the permit was 'open' and the job was never inspected. i wondered how they got the permit so fast the next day, though i never saw one when they were doing the job so i suspect they were working without one.... I have moved since and just got a new chimney liner in my new house and it only cost me 1800. So there you go, I feel ripped off years later. i can't imagine that the chimney repair was thousands of dollars to make up the difference. I think overall they saw a woman and they went for it......

Keri D.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,800
We worked direclty with Rich Jameson and I thougth he was awesome. He was very responsive, he did a good job explaining the process to us and did a great job in giving us status updates since this was a big job. I would use their services again and highly recommend.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"I am so pleased that you are satisfied with the service we provided. Rich and Mark have been working on chimneys in New Jersey for decades, so they have seen just about everything. Working on century-old buildings is not something all chimney companies are capable of or familiar with, but our guys are always up to the challenge! I hope we can help if you ever do need another chimney repair, and thank you for the positive review. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


Ryan K.
Feb 2012
2.0
$280
I had been looking for a chimney sweep/inspector that also had experience with flashing and slate - so I was excited when I found these guys who advertised/spoke about working with both. Had this contractor cancel my appointments at least twice day-of (could have been three, come to think of it) at the end of or after the appointment window each time.  When I finally got them to my house on a third/fourth appointment they arrived well after the appointment window.  To their credit, they pulled quite a lot garbage from my chimney (maybe four 5-gallon buckets worth) before concluding that I needed a new damper because the internal damper was stuck open.  One of the guys told me that the chimney was stuck closed - while they were cleaning up, I looked up the flue to see that it was stuck open, and that there was now a clear shot up my chimney from my living room for animals, rain, etc.  They were perfectly happy leaving it that way - until I insisted that they do something to close off what they just opened up and cleaned. They never followed up with the quote for the rest of the work that needed to be done or did much to even look at the roof issue that I was trying to bundle - which is for the best, since I didn't get the impression that they were really qualified to deal with slate or copper yankee gutters.

Michelle S.
Nov 2011
1.0
I had used this company 5 years ago and had wonderful service.  Now: Moving to a different house and needed a chimney inspection.  You can schedule for the day but you are not given the window of time until the day before.  This was problematic for the real estate agent and I but we worked it out.  30 mins before the end of the scheduled window time, the company called and canceled.  They had too many emergency calls and couldn't get to my appointment in the same day.  There was alot of rain the night before with flooding so I understood.  Unfortunately it was a holiday weekend, so we had to reschedule 5 days later.  Again the company confirmed the window of time the morning of but canceled 30 mins before the end of the scheduled window time.  The gentleman service rep was very polite even as I yelled at him.  I understand it was not his fault and he was just the messenger.  The company said they could reschedule in 2 days.  Unacceptable!  If I cannot trust the company to keep an appointment, how can I trust they complete the work on time?
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I cannot tell you how sorry I am that you had an unsatisfying encounter with our company. I see that you have used our services in the past, and that you were pleased with the work that was done. As a repeat customer, I apologize that we were not able to recreate a positive experience for you. Unfortunately, in our line of business, our scheduling can become a problem when there are calls from people without heat, or with carbon monoxide in their home. These are the types of calls we receive that we consider our duty to prioritize. The problem is, as you discovered, these types of calls can wreak havoc on our regular schedule. And, at times, we don't know until the last minute, so our customers may not get much notice either. Though compelled to provide an explanation, I also realize that this cannot erase the inconvenience you experienced. Again, I do apologize. And, as you were pleased with the actual work that we did, if you ever call us again, we will prioritze your appointment so that you would not have this same problem again. We would be thrilled at the opportunity to make this up to you. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


Michelle S.
Nov 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
The team was very professional both times they came to see us.  The first time was for a quote and explained the work having to be done and why. Scheduling, punctuality, and responsiveness was easy and great.  Team came back to complete the work.  They were very thorough, clean, and fast.  The work was great.  Would hire them again!  The price was middle of the road for the work needing to be completed.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"I am so pleased that you were satisfied with the work that our company did for you. We always do our best to explain prospective work to our customers, so that they understand what we are doing, and the reasons behind it. Thank you for your positive review. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


William U.
Oct 2011
2.0
Forget about it. No confirmation call and two cancelled appointment's was enough for me.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I am so sorry that your exposure to our company left you feeling so frustrated. During times such as this past Autumn, following Hurricane Irene, when we receieve a tremendous influx of emergency calls, unfortunately it can significantly disrupt our daily schedule. I apologize for the effect this had on you, as your time is valuable, and finding time for appointments is so difficult in these fast-paced times. I trust that you have had the desired services performed, but hope that this experience will not keep you from considering us in the future. With Sincere Apologies, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


Jim D.
Oct 2011
1.0
$95
Company was rated well, so I Called for a Chimney sweep and was given a date 3 weeks out on a Friday. Ok, I can stay home.
Received a confirmation call the day before. So far so good.
Friday comes, no one shows up. No Call, nothing.
I call and am not offered an apology, concession, or anything and am told they can still come clean the Chimney... in another 3 weeks.

Needless to say, I found another company.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I am so sorry to hear that your experience with our company was less than satisfactory. I certainly understand your frustration, having set aside time and then not having a fulfillment of your appointment. Though late, please let me now extend the apology that is due you for our mistake. You should have heard from us on the day of your appointment, and I'm sorry that you did not. Furthermore, though it does not make up for the delay in scheduling, I would like to offer a brief explanation. Hurrican Irene sent us an amount of calls, many of them emergencies, like we have seldom seen in all our years in this business. It definitely did have an impact on our Autumn schedule, and unfortunatley, you were also impacted. I do hope that you will consider giving our company another opportunity to serve you, should the need arise. We stand behind our work and we do care about our customers. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


Stephen H.
Oct 2011
1.0
Poorly
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I am so sorry that your exposure to our company left you feeling so frustrated. This fall, following Hurricane Irene, we receieved a tremendous influx of emergency calls. Though we always do our best to accomodate routine appointments, such as yours (especially a customer as proactive as yourself, scheduling a fireplace chimney cleaning before the cold season was in full swing), when we have calls from people with carbon monoxide in the house, or without hot water, we do have to rush to them, and this can be extremely disruptive of our schedule. I am sorry that you were adversely effected by these schedule changes. Apart from that, I sincerely apologize that you were made to feel unimportant when calling the office. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


Colleen M.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Professional on phone and EXTREMELY responsible about calling and telling me when they would be here. Clear explanations for all services. I cannot judge the price ($125) but service was prompt, polite, efficient, and they left with areas they worked in clean.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I am so pleased that you were so satisfied with the services we provided for you. Please think of us again if you ever need help with your chimney in the future. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Chimney Contractors, Inc."


Olaf W.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$197
An odor coming from the chimney sort of creeped up on us, until, on a very hot day, the odor became really horrendous- and we realized an animal must have died in there. We called Jameson at 4pm and they arrived at 6pm. We were surprised that 5 people were there, but it made for quick work. We were told that our chimney was not capped, and that there were 2 possibilities for doing this- one expensive way and one inexpensive way, and that we would be called and given a more accurate estimate. However, nobody ever called us. Although we liked the work they did and really appreciated how soon they were able to come, I was concerned that we were "dropped." We ended up using someone else to do the capping- a professional whose only business is chimneys- and it was about 300-.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I am pleased that you were satisfied with our responsiveness. Especially in the case such as this, with a critter stuck in the chimney, timing is everything! I am, however, sorry that you were not contacted following our visit in order to install your chimney cap. I am glad you found someone that you were satisfied with to do the work. I do hope that our reaction to your dilemna stays with you, and that you think of us again if you need help with your chimney. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


Maria K.
Aug 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700
My bathroom walls were getting wet after every rain So I thought the chimney might need a cap. The chimney was like a 100 years old and was never kept in good condition. I was told that the upper part was deteriorating. The chimney mortar was crumbling. They rebuild it from the roof upward and a lining was put inside and top with a cap. So far the walls in the bathroom are not wet from the last rains. They were great, they did the job in one day and thoroughly clean up afterward. They worked so hard to put that lining through that chimney, an exhausting job because the opening through the chimney was awkward size: small. I was watching as they worked and saw first hand the patient and how very careful they worked. They made sure as they worked in my basement hooking the connection to my gas heater and water heater the disruptions in the surrounding were kept to a minimum. Very professional. I got lucky finding them. My chimney looks absolutely beautiful.

FLORENCE O.
Jun 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
It worked out, but I thought that their price was higher than I expected.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I am glad we were able to accomodate your needs. We strive to keep our prices competitive, but also maintain a very high standard in our business. Inspection fees can be applied to any necessary work on the chimney inspected. I hope we can be of service in the future. Sincerely, Mark Jameson Contractors, Inc."


CASSI J.
Oct 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$205
He did a great job. I couldn't believe how fast he did it. He did it fast so he wouldn't disrupt our household. They were very professional. He put down cloths to protect everything and he did a clean, thorough job. He also advised me about some tuck pointing the brick work I may want to have done down the road and gave me an estimate on that.
Response from Mark Jameson Contractors Inc

"Member, I appreciate your report very much and am glad that you were pleased with the services we provided. Sincerely, Mark Jameson"

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FAQ

Mark Jameson Contractors Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Mark Jameson Contractors Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Mark Jameson Contractors Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Mark Jameson Contractors Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Mark Jameson Contractors Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Mark Jameson Contractors Inc offers emergency services.
No, Mark Jameson Contractors Inc does not offer warranties.