We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at 90ish); wooden backs, seats worn through and what appeared to be kapok stuffing falling out here and there. Not particularly good quality chairs I don't think, but of sentimental value to me. We also had another, nonmatching wooden chair which I wanted reupholstered in a matching fabric. All had dings and scratches and occasional loose joints, and we had put sticky felt on the bottoms of the legs to avoid scratching our dining room floor. I telephoned to ask if he could do the job, phone was answered promptly and pleasantly by Mr. Hayden himself, appt made for us to bring chairs to him the following day (a Saturday in early June 2013). I did not have upholstery cloth picked out, he said fine to get it elsewhere (he could tell us how much needed after seeing chairs) or he had some we could look at. Address he wanted chairs brought to was different from that listed as Havenhouse Upholstery on Google (it appears on Google as Havenhouse all one word); appeared to be his home when we got there. He had a furniture-filled workshop in his back garage which is where we dropped off the chairs; he had about a dozen different rolls of upholstery cloth of different patterns/fabrics in the back of his minivan and we chose one we liked from that selection (I am perfectly happy with what we chose, but do not consider myself a picky shopper in matters of style -- durability and stain resistance more important as we have kids, and he recommended some of what he brought as more durable than other fabrics, we chose from those). Estimate was $575 for reseating/upholstery/stain guarding and $200 for repairs to chairs (he said refinishing was not recommended for chairs like these, and that was not our focus anyway), paid by check $250 deposit. He said it would take several weeks. Late June I called to check and let him know we would be unreachable for a week, he said he was almost done. As arranged he called me after we returned to arrange pickup, appt made for next day. He stated repairs had been more extensive than estimated and would be an extra $75 (I made no quibbles). Place to pick up was another different address. I had to call to confirm address twice (trouble entering into GPS) but each time Mr. Hayden answered right away himself and was immediately helpful. and quot;Haven House Upholsteryand quot; or similar not seen on signage of building at that address when I arrived so I phoned; he drove to where I was (took 1 minute) and led me back to a storage unit containing a workspace and lots of furniture including our chairs. He helped me load up and I paid remainder by check to him personally, receiving receipt with both Haven House Upholstery and his name at the top which lays out work done nicely but does not include tax line (I have to assume sales tax was included in the price). Quality of the work: seats look great, very comfortable to sit on with good firm/soft balance for both me (short and fat) and husband (tall and thin), fabric fits tightly and is beautifully folded over corners and evenly trimmed underneath, a lot better than the original seats even before they wore through. The fabric we chose had a herringbone pattern which would show minor faults in alignment easily and this was perfectly aligned on each chair. Wood had greatly diminished ding/scratch appearance, still present (as expected) but have to look a lot harder to find them. Joints very stable now, no leaked glue visible (if he used glue; I didn't ask how he made repairs). Unasked, he had replaced the sticky felt pads under each chairleg with the same color and thickness we had used. Overall, I am very pleased with the work quality. Timing and what would and could not be done was all accurately explained in words I could understand. Cost was a bit more than original estimate but I believe the chairs deserved this as he hadn't tested the joints a lot before making his estimate, and this is not a visible problem. I had expected more of a storefront experience given the name and quot;Havenhouse Upholsteryand quot; but reaching and dealing with Mr. Hayden was easy at all times. My only concern is the lack of evidence of having paid sales tax on the receipt, which I did not notice until I got home. I would use him again if needed; he seems to be a real craftsman who cares about quality and that is well worth putting up with a slightly less-than-slick business demeanor. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/sshenectady/havenhouse-upholstery-reviews-6200939.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"OWL HOMES OF FREDONIA INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Carolyn J."},"reviewBody":"(After many phone calls, the delivery of the mobile home occurred.) First of all, the man in charge of all ground work told us he would build up the ground where the trailor would be sitting, this was not done as the trailor sits on a flat depression. After she delivery, there were no steps for her to get inside and I called them and they said she would have to pay an additional 500.00 for steps, 2100.00 for a driveway, pay for an electrical meter, outside wiring, water system, and a septic system. None of these additional charges were mentioned before signing and while I understand that many people would not assume/or assume these were included, my mother did ask SEVERAL TIMES about any additional fees, the manager told her \"oh we will take care of that later\" \"dont worry we will do this or that'\". When we found out the additional charges, we found free driveway and water hookup since my mother is an elder. She paid seperate for the electric (1600.00) A few weeks after the home was delivered, the manager called my mother is tell her he needed an additional 6500.00 to install the septic tank as the bank did not approve for the full asking price of the home and she would need to pay the extra cost. (This was done without my knowledge, only after the fee was paid by money order did my mother let me know.) I called Owl homes and was told the same thing. I asked owl why wasnt this done in the office, they told me that the bank only approved a certain price and they needed to get their fee. I told them that this was not explained to us before hand, that she would be responsible for the septic system, the driveway etc. I personally and my mother felt there was some hedging going on, and i could not get a satisfactory explanation, I was talked to like I was a dumb woman who needed things explained to her like a five year old. So I called my brother who called the owner and complained. In the meantime, my mother was told that the bank would be calling her to ask her some questions regarding the loan and to be sure to tell the bank, if they asked, that the septic tank was included in the deal and that it was already put in along with a set of stairs and a deck. My mother told Owl she would have to call then back. After considering whether to lie to the bank, (as no stairs or deck would be built by Owl homes per their statement) she called Owl and told them she was not going to call the bank after all. The manager called me and left me a message stating, \"i just called your mother and she said she was not gonna call the bank so we can get our money after we already delivered the trailor out there. Thats a pretty crappy way of doing business.\" I called him and then called my mother so we could have a 3 way conversation. The owner and the manager got on the phone and I told them that my mother did not want to lie to the bank. Owner said \"we are not asking her to lie, but if the bank asks if we did install the septic and the stairs and deck to say yes\" This sounded like a lie to me. When I told them it was up to my mother and I had nothing to do with it, the tone of the conversation on Owl Homes part became hostile. Owner---\"I can just come and get my trailor off the lot rite now! This is no way to do business\" My mother chuckled to herself and I guess he heard her and yelled out, \"this is no laughing matter. You have your brother call and tell me we are not delivering what we promised to you.\" I then told them that they had failed to let us know in the begining, that there would be all this extra expense, steps, driveway, electric. Owner says \"oh yes we did tell you.\" I said \"no because I asked what would be done and none of this was mentioned.\" owner says\" yes i told your mother all this\" i say . \"No because i was there everytime.\" Owner says, \"oh there was a time when just your mother came alone and we told her this\" (my mother is elderly and does not drive, which i informed him. \"oh then she came with her sister and I told her then. ' my mother says \"ive never met you.\" Owner, \"yes u dont remember.\" Mother says, \"okay then what did i look like.\" owner says, well you have gray hair.\" (my mother dyes her hair black) she tells him, \"no I dont have a gray hair on my head.\" The owner then begins yelling again and I interupt and tell him that he should be ashamed to talk to some one, a customer like that, especially asking her to lie to the bank. and that I heard enough. The bank was told by Owl homes that the home they were selling my mother was a brand new out of the factory model and they got full brand new price for it, while my mother got a show model home with nail holes in the wall, stained carpet, toilet that did not flush, loose sink fittings, missing panelling, a hole in one of the closets, shabby, falling apart skirting on the outside and loose rooffing. We have given Owl homes a list of things to be repaired and so far only the tar paper on the roof has been nailed down after several rain storms. There is evidence of the trailor shifting (the closet doors do not shut, the back door does not shut right and will pop open, the front door does not shut right and the front screen door is falling off the hinges) and sinking into the ground even after I was assured that once the trailor was set it would not shift and not sink. Because they did not build up the foundation, the water pools during a rain and runs right under the trailor. They left the yard in a mess, they did not properly install the skirting, nor do we have stairs or a deck built by them. My mother had to pay someone to do this and have a ramp built because of her handicap. We have given Owl homes a chance to right this but as of this date no one has even contacted us. Our advice DONT BUY FROM OWL HOMES"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/fredonia/owl-homes-of-fredonia-inc-reviews-4933386.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"D.W. Body Shop","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rose W."},"reviewBody":"my daughter hit a bear on the highway at night. the collision sprung the front end. we delivered the car to the shop ourselves, since it was drivable. he gave me an estimate by phone and commenced work immediately. although the car is 10 years old, he was able to get 2nd hand parts as good as new but at half the cost because he personally drove to the recycling facility. the car was repaired within a week."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/esperance/dw-body-shop-reviews-2319985.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Ackermans Appliance","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Larry R."},"reviewBody":"Someone from Ackerman's came and picked up the units to take into their shop on 2/6/2009. Once in their shop, we assumed that they would inspect and access the necessary work to repair the appliances. They just started working on them without providing any time or cost estimate or even to tell us what was wrong. After about a week, I was told that the 2-drawer refrigerator was repaired but they were still working on the ice maker. I had asked if they could at least deliver the refrigerator and was told that they can not (or would not) deliver them separately. As months went on, I would call with regular frequency to find out the status only to be told that someone would call me back later. Of the two dozen times I called over the almost 6 months they had the appliances, only 2 phone calls were ever returned. Eventually, I called one Friday at 4:30 p.m. and got an answering machine telling me that they were closed and their hours were Monday through Friday, 8-5. I left a scathing message saying that I was fed up with the lack of returned phone calls and information and insisted that someone call me back the following Monday. As expected, Monday came and went without a phone call. Finally on Tuesday, someone called me to tell me that they appliances were fixed and ready to be installed and that someone would call me Wednesday or Thursday to set up a time to install them as well as give me a cost. As expected, no phone call was ever received. We didn't know when they were going to arrive on Friday as they never called to let us know and after re-installing all the appliances, demanded to be paid on the spot for an amount we had no idea what was going to be. Luckily we had the money to do so, but if you don't happen to have a spare couple thousand dollars in your account when they show up, you might be in trouble. Absolutely horrible experience and torture to deal with."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/hudson/ackermans-appliance-reviews-2192563.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"John's Hardwood Floors","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"JERRY T."},"reviewBody":"John called me before I got off the computer. I explained that I had a small repair to be done when I e-mailed you people I said that in my e-mail but that wasn't sent to john. He explained to me he only got my tel. #. He ref'erd me to a gentleman that could take care of my small job. I like john and would use him on a later date. He's honest and upfront a trait that's missing from a lot of contractors these days."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/hawley/johns-hardwood-floors-reviews-1.htm"},"position":10}]}
Gas Fireplace Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Irving, NY
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"I called for a free estimate, Justin came promtly and inspected the chimey. He showed me pictures of the problems and spelled out all the options. I explained to him that my cellar has floode due the problems and was anxious to get the repairs done. Justin quoted a price that was fair and much lower then any other estimates. To my surprise he said that he could do the job that day. He kept sending me pictures as the work progressed so I knew exactlywhat he was doing. He was professional and honest about what needed to be done. I was more then pleased with him and the company. I highly recommend .Chimneys are us."
Andrea R on March 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"I called for a free estimate, Justin came promtly and inspected the chimey. He showed me pictures of the problems and spelled out all the options. I explained to him that my cellar has floode due the problems and was anxious to get the repairs done. Justin quoted a price that was fair and much lower then any other estimates. To my surprise he said that he could do the job that day. He kept sending me pictures as the work progressed so I knew exactlywhat he was doing. He was professional and honest about what needed to be done. I was more then pleased with him and the company. I highly recommend .Chimneys are us."
We are a small, Veteran & Woman, owner-operated Residential Plumbing Service Company located in Western New York. We are licensed and insured for your protection. We are honest and reliable, woking in the plumbing industry for more than 15 years. We value all of our clients and provide discounts to all Military, First Responder and Senior Citizen personnel.
We are a small, Veteran & Woman, owner-operated Residential Plumbing Service Company located in Western New York. We are licensed and insured for your protection. We are honest and reliable, woking in the plumbing industry for more than 15 years. We value all of our clients and provide discounts to all Military, First Responder and Senior Citizen personnel.
Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. GNM Stone Masonry LLC was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas.
Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. GNM Stone Masonry LLC was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas.
We are a group of experienced professionals dedicated to helping you transform your yard into a part of your home; we use the latest tools, products, and practices to deliver a service we take pride in. We have been in business since 2000, but our family has been landscaping for generations. Our employees are personally and professionally trained in house and by the manufacturers of the hardscape and irrigation products we use; Unilock, Belgard, Techo-Bloc, Rainbird, Hunter, Toro, and even the sod farms.
We are a group of experienced professionals dedicated to helping you transform your yard into a part of your home; we use the latest tools, products, and practices to deliver a service we take pride in. We have been in business since 2000, but our family has been landscaping for generations. Our employees are personally and professionally trained in house and by the manufacturers of the hardscape and irrigation products we use; Unilock, Belgard, Techo-Bloc, Rainbird, Hunter, Toro, and even the sod farms.
Solutions and service are our specialties. That's why if you need propane gas and equipment, or other related products and services, Paraco is your one-stop energy shop. Since 1968, businesses and families that rely on propane have turned to Paraco to be their full service gas company.
Solutions and service are our specialties. That's why if you need propane gas and equipment, or other related products and services, Paraco is your one-stop energy shop. Since 1968, businesses and families that rely on propane have turned to Paraco to be their full service gas company.
We have over 18 years of automotive repair experience. Our high standards make sure we fix your car right the first time at the best prices. No job too big or small.
We have over 18 years of automotive repair experience. Our high standards make sure we fix your car right the first time at the best prices. No job too big or small.
We will build your dream home from the foundation to the roof.We specialize in custom masonry, USA Metal Roofing, log siding,and even log homes that are built in Europe and shipped to the US. Roofing Contractor, Deck Builder
We will build your dream home from the foundation to the roof.We specialize in custom masonry, USA Metal Roofing, log siding,and even log homes that are built in Europe and shipped to the US. Roofing Contractor, Deck Builder
FAQs for gas fireplace repair projects in Irving, NY
Fixing a gas leak costs about $45 to $150 per hour for a plumber or gas line specialist. The job’s overall cost will vary depending on the location of the leak. A leaky junction or connection behind the stove or dryer will likely cost about $120 to $170. But for a leak that requires a gas fitter or plumber to excavate a pipe in the yard, the cost could rise to $1,500 to $5,000. Keep in mind that gas leaks are very serious issues, so don’t hesitate to contact a plumber or gas line specialist immediately.
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 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 $200per 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 $50per square foot, depending on the design. Stone is a more expensive material, averaging between $60 and $70 per square foot.
Yes, it can be worth installing a gas fireplace, depending on your home heating needs. The cost to install a gas fireplace can be much lower than the cost to install a comparable wood-burning fireplace. The convenience of starting a fire with the flip of a switch and turning it off just as quickly makes a gas fireplace a big time saver over starting and maintaining a wood-fueled fire. A gas fireplace also does not require ash cleanup or frequent chimney cleaning to remove creosote and other buildup that can lead to chimney fires. Gas fireplaces burn and heat much more cleanly than wood fireplaces.
A gas fireplace insert costs about $3,600 to install, on average. The cost to install a gas log insert ranges from about $700 to $6,500, depending on the size, type of insert, how it works, and heating needs. Gas fireplaces need electrical and gas lines installed properly, so hiring a pro is recommended rather than trying to DIY installation.
The Irving, NY homeowners’ guide to gas fireplace repair services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Many homeowners upgrade their old fireplace with inserts to get more heat and save energy and money. Learn more about the cost of installing a fireplace insert.