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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
4.2(
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shamrock Maintenance Corp. did an excellent job cleaning and inspecting our wood burning stove. The technician arrived on time, was professional, and explained everything clearly before starting the work. They made sure the area was protected and left everything clean once the job was completed. I appreciated how thorough the inspection was and the time they took to answer our questions. It’s hard to find reliable service these days, but they definitely delivered. Highly recommend."
Shamrock chimney
Stainless steel chimney liner
Broken Chimney crown
Crown and caps
Stainless steel cap

+60

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
557 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimneys R Us, LLC
4.0(
35
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
COPPER CAP
CUSTOM CAP
CUSTOM CAP
OLD CHASE COVER
NEW CHASE COVER

+9

Response time1 hour
Response rate99%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pacific Stone & Tile
4.6(
321
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very pleased with the job that was done. Only critique would be a slight gap between the backsplash and wall, which had I noticed sooner I am sure they could have corrected with caulk or pushing backsplash closer. It is hardly noticeable. Everybody that I dealt with was extremely friendly. I am very happy with the counter top."
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Albany ny
marlboro ma

+3

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
138
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Astar has done three jobs for us, a top of the line regency gas fireplace, an indirect hot water heater and now, the most impressive - a Kohler natural gas whole house automatic generator. All of these are top of the line equipment. The owner, Ed always answers his phone if you ever have a question. Astar is not the cheapest, but there's something to be said for you get what you pay for.
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Red Carpet Treatment
Furnace
AC
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Anthonys Masonry & Chimney
5.0(
3
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Anthony Masonry and chimney did an excellent job clearing a ton of trees and vines from my property. They were efficient and pleasant to work with - would 10 / 10 higher this company again. I also had them do some stonework leading up to my house, which came out phenomenal."
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
Air Comfort Inc
4.4(
13
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of Air Comfort's work is outstanding! I have used them several times to install Mitsubishi ductless A/C units throughout the house. Pricing is fair and reasonable. Jim Brady sends me a reminder every year to do a "service call" to make sure the units are fully charged and clean them. I cannot say enough good things about him. I had a couple of units installed by another contractor (prior to finding Air Comfort) and the quality of his work is so much better + he knows what he's doing and is able to get the job done quickly! Jim has been in the business for years so he's really experienced at doing installs of the ductless A/C units whereas so many contractors these days have "jumped in" and don't know what they are doing. It takes them longer and the install is sub-par. You can't go wrong with Air Comfort. I recommend them highly."
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+50

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Skyline Maintenance Inc. (Chimneys)
3.8(
16
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have no relationship with Skyline Maintenance. This work is the first job they have performed for me, a result of contacting them through this website. Work, the same day that the vendor was contacted, was performed by the chimney master and a helper after dark using flashlights on the roof. The job took 3 1/2 hours. All debris was vacuumed from furnace closet and discarded items were removed from premises. Satisfactory operation of both the furnace and hot water heater was obtained."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

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.

A hot fire alone will not remove significant creosote buildup and can be dangerous, as it risks causing a chimney fire. While the warmth from a fire can help loosen stuck tar, making treatments like creosote logs more effective, it is not a substitute for proper cleaning. For existing creosote, the safest and most effective method is to have your chimney professionally cleaned by a chimney sweep.

Most homeowners put a layer of compact sand or gravel at the bottom of their firepit, but you can also choose more decorative options like fire-resistant paving stones, bricks, or fire pit glass. Dirt by itself can even work, but other materials do a better job of spreading the heat around.

No, you should never leave a fireplace burning overnight or unattended during the day. While fireplaces are made to contain fires, fires can and do spread from fireplaces, so it’s crucial that you’re there to monitor them and put them out if needed. If you’re worried about putting out a fire before bed, stop feeding it fuel long before bedtime and actively put out the fire using your poker, a shovel, and some baking soda.

Both vented and ventless gas fireplaces have pros and cons, and the best choice depends on your needs and preferences. A ventless fireplace may be a good option if you do not have a chimney, but you should check local regulations as they are banned in some areas, such as California. On the other hand, if anyone in your household has allergies, asthma, or other respiratory sensitivities, a vented fireplace is a better choice for health and air quality.

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