without the required permits and it was not installed correctly. Upon reaching out to them about this and some pushing, they tried to fix it. It failed inspection (vent cut, venting backwards, wrong chimney liner), and left us paying for a large portion of the repairs ourselves. 10/24/2013. Sarkinen installed a furnace in our home without the required permits and was not to code. 9/24/2015. The City inspected our AC installation and told us there was no permit for the furnace and it was not installed to code. He said the venting was wrong, the insulation was missing, and the chimney liner was missing. I called Sarkinen that day. At first they said they don't do that kind of work anymore. When told the work is still covered by the 2 year warranty, they said they would send qualified technician to take a look. 10/5/2015. The tech was scheduled for 9-11 am and showed up at 1 pm. He looked at the work and asked me what needed to be done. I told him the inspector said the vent was wrong, insulation was missing, and the chimney liner was missing. He then called the inspector to ask about what materials should be used. I asked him 3 times if he knew how to do this work. Hey said yes, it was easy; he just wanted to make sure he did it the way the City wanted it. He then left for 2 hours to buy the parts and came back at about 3pm and finished the work at ~6:30pm. 10/8/2015. The City inspector returned and said it was done wrong again. 1) the venting was cut. 2) One vent was backwards, as visible by the air flow direction arrow on the vent itself. 3) The wrong chimney liner was used. The inspector recommended we not use our furnace stating it was a safety issue and could damage our chimney. I called Sarkinen Plumbing. They spoke with the City inspector while I stood there and said they would call me back after talking with the technician and owner. 10/9/2015. Sarkinen called back. First they wanted my copy of the contract to see whether or not it spelled out that they were to do the chimney liner. I told them that based on how they installed the furnace, a chimney liner was required by Code. Second they were upset that the inspection was rescheduled and wanted to discuss that with the City. Not that it's relevant, but I told them the City scheduled it prior to speaking with me so it had to be rescheduled for when I was could be home. Then Sarkinen said their tech hadn't gotten back to them and all they had was my word that it wasn't done right. I pointed out they spoke with the City inspector's, plus the inspection slip stating corrections were needed. I told them they need to send a professional HVAC person to come out and do the job right or reimburse us to do it. They again needed to get back to me. 10/12/2015. Sarkinen emailed back. They said "what we are offering is that you hire a company to take care of the backwards venting portion only, whichever company you prefer, and when work is completed we will go 50/50 for the venting portion." They argued that the chimney liner wasn't in their scope so they won't pay for it (even though it's required by Code based on how they chose to install the furnace.) 10/14/15. After 17 hours of my time making phone calls and waiting around for people to fix the problem I found another company to repair it. The other company fixed it in a little over an hour, including the insulation that had mostly fallen off after only 3 days, and passed inspection. I sent them the bill and they paid for only 50% of the repairs (after sending 3 emails due to no response requesting payment) to bring their furnace installation to code. 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Our main priorities were having functional fireplaces and a chimney that would pass inspection when, down the line, we sell the house. Jozo did the work himself, functioning independently and efficiently. He took care to repair flue problems that in the past had caused back-draft problems and pulled smoke from the upstairs fireplace down into the lower level fireplace (and family room!). It's so nice not to have that issue anymore! He prepared the counter flashing for the roofing work that we were going to have done in the near future. Our roofer said he did a good job with that. The cracks in the exterior of the chimney were all ground out and filled to our satisfaction. It's important to note that he did this work at the end of November, in less than ideal conditions to be working outside, and he never complained or quit due to the weather. He did keep a close eye on the outside temperature and use tarps when it rained. Both are factors that can affect the building of a chimney. He also cleaned up after himself extremely well. We were very pleased about that. Jozo doesn't do chimney sweep duties, so we had another company come out to do that after Jozo was finished and before we started having fires in the fireplaces. The owner of the chimney sweep company noted that "some corners were cut" in the chimney work, but nothing that would affect the functionality or structural stability of the chimney. Honestly, had that not been mentioned by another chimney professional, we would not even have known. That's the reason I only scored a "B" in the quality category. That said, we were very clear that we didn't want or need anything more than a basic chimney rebuild. Our chimney is on a side of the house that is not highly visible at all. We were responsible for doing the sealing and painting ourselves later, and that was just fine with us. We are quite happy with the work and enjoyed having fires in our fireplaces again this winter. 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"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/indianapolis/ely-stokes-inc-chimney%2C-fireplace-and-masonry-reviews-57928.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A Better Chimney, LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Pat T."},"reviewBody":"Our home is 47 years old, and the brickwork of the chimney ABOVE the roof line had deteriorated to the point where bricks were spalling and had deteriorated so badly that rain was actually working through the bricks and waterspotting a celing nearby. Water entry was ONLY NOTICED in severe rainfalls (inch or more of rain - from northerly direction), so it took some time to notice the effects of the chimneys deterioration. A roofing company person actually finally figured out how and why the leak was occurring after being called on site due to the leak which we'd thought would be traced to an earlier re-roofing. A Better Chimney was contacted and was prompt to call back to provide a bid, and after we'd compared other bids, called them to do the work. One thing exceptional about their inspection and bidding visit was that everything was carefully explained to me, and that rather than 'a here's our bids, take it of leave it!' approach, three actual approaches to solving the problem - sort of 'a quick fix' - 'short term', and 'complete rebuild - long term solutions' were offered, and though their complete rebuild was a bit higher than some who offered little or no explanation, some other bids were as much as 35% higher than A Better Chimney's bid for complete rebuild. Though there was fairly miserable weather throughout the time the work was being performed, and some work was delayed as a result, the single craftsman (Pedro) who arrived and set up as promised on one day, did a teardown the next and rebuild the following, and did a commendable job keeping the site as clean and unaffected as possible, even though it was necessary to build a protective 'tent' of sorts over the work site so the masonry work could be done properly out of the rain. I'd very much recommend A Better Chimney LLC. They also did a proper [paperwork presentation, with all legal disclosure forms as required by CCB. Many estimators gloss over these requirements. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/portland/a-better-chimney%2C-llc-reviews-198290.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Banks, OR
Very well. They were on time, placed numerous drop cloths, and cleaned the chimney. If I had a chimney to clean, I would hire them again.
Theresa B.
5.0
10/2016
Went well. I had called a couple other chimney sweeps and was told it would be a minimum of 4-weeks before they could get to me. When I called he was very pleasant and was able to come out and clean my chimney that week. I told him that we had birds build a nest in our chimney over the summer...
Melinda B.
1.0
12/2015
Summary - in Oct 2013 Sarkinen was hired to install a furnace in our home (back when they did that work), which included a 2 year warranty on the work. In September 2015 when we had our AC unit installed, we found out they installed the furnace without the required permits and it was not...
Ginger H.
5.0
06/2015
They did a great job. He inspected and cleaned chimney. No problems with the chimney so yay!
Deena S.
5.0
04/2015
Euro Masonry LLC gave us the lowest estimate out of several companies from which I received quotes. We made it clear to all of the representatives that we did not want or need anything fancy. Our main priorities were having functional fireplaces and a chimney that would pass inspection when,...
Becky P.
5.0
04/2014
I purchased a Deal on Angie's list for chimney sweep services. I received a call to set up the service and I think it was rescheduled once due to the holidays and the winter weather. The technician showed up on time and cleaned the chimney. It was a basic cleaning and it was done very...
Pat T.
5.0
01/2013
Our home is 47 years old, and the brickwork of the chimney ABOVE the roof line had deteriorated to the point where bricks were spalling and had deteriorated so badly that rain was actually working through the bricks and waterspotting a celing nearby. Water entry was ONLY NOTICED in severe...
Murphy's Fireplace & Stove Inc. was started in 2000 when Paul Sanders saw there was a need for a certified and fully trained chimney service company in the Willamette Valley area. You never have to worry if the person that is entering your home and servicing your vent system or repairing your fireplace is trained and certified, because we guarantee it! Murphy's never uses subcontractors for our projects and is able to handle all of your home & hearth needs. Satisfaction Guaranteed CCB: 206435
"Showed up at 9:40 for 9:40 appointment. Job took 30 min. 2 workers. Nathan answered all my questions about the job and related fireplace issues. Happy to report that he stated when he didn't know the answer in depth, but suggested what may be the source of effects. The job was done quickly, professionally and cleanly. Quoted a list of optional improvements (chimney cap, brick cleaning/seal) and repairs (cement flue cap replacement) that should be considered, but that they not a limitation to safe usage of the fireplace. I would hire again."
Kirk B on January 2021
Murphy's Fireplace & Stove Inc. was started in 2000 when Paul Sanders saw there was a need for a certified and fully trained chimney service company in the Willamette Valley area. You never have to worry if the person that is entering your home and servicing your vent system or repairing your fireplace is trained and certified, because we guarantee it! Murphy's never uses subcontractors for our projects and is able to handle all of your home & hearth needs. Satisfaction Guaranteed CCB: 206435
"Showed up at 9:40 for 9:40 appointment. Job took 30 min. 2 workers. Nathan answered all my questions about the job and related fireplace issues. Happy to report that he stated when he didn't know the answer in depth, but suggested what may be the source of effects. The job was done quickly, professionally and cleanly. Quoted a list of optional improvements (chimney cap, brick cleaning/seal) and repairs (cement flue cap replacement) that should be considered, but that they not a limitation to safe usage of the fireplace. I would hire again."
Hello, I'm Kevin, Owner and operator of Lionheart Fire & Hearth, LLC dba Refiners Fire Services. My goal is to provide quality service at an affordable rate year after year. If I can't fix it, I don't charge. When I service a direct vent gas fireplace, 80-90% of my service does not require parts replacement, just a bit of expertise in cleaning and adjusting and knowing when to replace a part and when not to. I also install wood stoves and inserts, install and service freestanding gas stoves, inserts and built-in fireplace, install and service firepits and BBQs. I can extend and install gas lines indoors or out and underground. Cold, windy, rainy days still ahead, if you enjoy a warm cozy and romantic evening with your spouse in front of the fire, but it's not working or looking so good.... call me! I will come out and inspect, clean and adjust it so it's warm and cozy I have been in the industry for over 20 years and now own and operate my own fireplace business.
"The pros were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely hire them again."
Taylor H on June 2025
Hello, I'm Kevin, Owner and operator of Lionheart Fire & Hearth, LLC dba Refiners Fire Services. My goal is to provide quality service at an affordable rate year after year. If I can't fix it, I don't charge. When I service a direct vent gas fireplace, 80-90% of my service does not require parts replacement, just a bit of expertise in cleaning and adjusting and knowing when to replace a part and when not to. I also install wood stoves and inserts, install and service freestanding gas stoves, inserts and built-in fireplace, install and service firepits and BBQs. I can extend and install gas lines indoors or out and underground. Cold, windy, rainy days still ahead, if you enjoy a warm cozy and romantic evening with your spouse in front of the fire, but it's not working or looking so good.... call me! I will come out and inspect, clean and adjust it so it's warm and cozy I have been in the industry for over 20 years and now own and operate my own fireplace business.
"The pros were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely hire them again."
Dr. Chimney LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"James was quick & efficient. He cleaned the chimmy inside the house then went on the roof and cleaned the chimmy from the top down. He also checked for any damage the chimmy may have and reported any needed repairs to me (documented by a photo). I am retired and on a fixed income, I felt his chimmy cleaning price was reasonable."
Beverly B on October 2025
Dr. Chimney LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"James was quick & efficient. He cleaned the chimmy inside the house then went on the roof and cleaned the chimmy from the top down. He also checked for any damage the chimmy may have and reported any needed repairs to me (documented by a photo). I am retired and on a fixed income, I felt his chimmy cleaning price was reasonable."
We are a full service fire protection company with offices in Hillsboro and Portland, providing local service to the Portland Metropolitan Area. If you are located outside of our primary service area we have you covered with technicians on call 24 hours a day, ready to travel to all corners of Oregon; from Medford to Enterprise and everything in between. Peak Fire Protection is your one stop shop for protecting yourself and your property from damages caused by fire. When unsure of what route to take in meeting your fire protection needs, our professional and certified team is here to lead you in the right direction.
We are a full service fire protection company with offices in Hillsboro and Portland, providing local service to the Portland Metropolitan Area. If you are located outside of our primary service area we have you covered with technicians on call 24 hours a day, ready to travel to all corners of Oregon; from Medford to Enterprise and everything in between. Peak Fire Protection is your one stop shop for protecting yourself and your property from damages caused by fire. When unsure of what route to take in meeting your fire protection needs, our professional and certified team is here to lead you in the right direction.
HVAC, heating, cooling, fireplace, and water heater service and install. Sunstone HVAC LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. With over 10 years of experience in serving the Portland Metro area, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Book appointments online! https://book.housecallpro.com/book/Sunstone-HVAC-LLC/f1c9fd8718ae433e973d6a3d4c627845?v2=true
"This is the company to hire. First rate service. On time, both times. Matt explained everything that was needed, and why. Best A/C company."
Jim O on June 2024
HVAC, heating, cooling, fireplace, and water heater service and install. Sunstone HVAC LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. With over 10 years of experience in serving the Portland Metro area, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Book appointments online! https://book.housecallpro.com/book/Sunstone-HVAC-LLC/f1c9fd8718ae433e973d6a3d4c627845?v2=true
"This is the company to hire. First rate service. On time, both times. Matt explained everything that was needed, and why. Best A/C company."
Octopus Project Management LLC. is a Disaster Reconstruction firm focused on mitigation and rebuilding of residential and commercial buildings undergoing the restoration claims process. We are General contractors able to take on a multitude of different types of home projects. our project minimum is around $350 plus materials as a standard trip charge and increases hourly for smaller projects. Estimates are free and can typically be provided same day.
"Amazing customer service, did exactly what I needed done!"
Sidney S on June 2025
Octopus Project Management LLC. is a Disaster Reconstruction firm focused on mitigation and rebuilding of residential and commercial buildings undergoing the restoration claims process. We are General contractors able to take on a multitude of different types of home projects. our project minimum is around $350 plus materials as a standard trip charge and increases hourly for smaller projects. Estimates are free and can typically be provided same day.
"Amazing customer service, did exactly what I needed done!"
Pro Flame LLC is a leading and reputable Construction Company specialized in fireplace installations, serving the Portland Metro area. Ever since we opened for business in 2017 , we’ve taken a comprehensive approach to project management, providing our clients with a wide range of services to cover their needs. Get in touch today to learn more about what we can offer you and to receive your estimate.
Pro Flame LLC is a leading and reputable Construction Company specialized in fireplace installations, serving the Portland Metro area. Ever since we opened for business in 2017 , we’ve taken a comprehensive approach to project management, providing our clients with a wide range of services to cover their needs. Get in touch today to learn more about what we can offer you and to receive your estimate.
Breezy HVAC and Construction specializes in all your HVAC needs. Whether it be a check up on your current system, installing a whole new system, or a duct cleaning and repair. Breezy strives to keep our customers happy. We explain things to customers and work with their budget to the best of our ability. If we can repair your current system over replacing it, we will! Breezy HVAC and Construction is family owned and operated. The owner, Trevor Jaeger, has been in the field for 8 years but decided to open Breezy in February 2021. Trevor is accompanied by his wife Desirae. Together they work with customers to determine the best options available for them! Stay comfy and call Breezy! We make it easy!
"They were very friendly and thorough. The home is a 1971 home on the beach and the ducts were terribly filthy, clogged up with dust, sand and grime, perhaps the ducts have never been cleaned. Breezy took on the job and worked hard to clean the ducts thoroughly, and now we can breathe easy in our home! I would recommend them and use them again!"
Lisa G on October 2022
Breezy HVAC and Construction specializes in all your HVAC needs. Whether it be a check up on your current system, installing a whole new system, or a duct cleaning and repair. Breezy strives to keep our customers happy. We explain things to customers and work with their budget to the best of our ability. If we can repair your current system over replacing it, we will! Breezy HVAC and Construction is family owned and operated. The owner, Trevor Jaeger, has been in the field for 8 years but decided to open Breezy in February 2021. Trevor is accompanied by his wife Desirae. Together they work with customers to determine the best options available for them! Stay comfy and call Breezy! We make it easy!
"They were very friendly and thorough. The home is a 1971 home on the beach and the ducts were terribly filthy, clogged up with dust, sand and grime, perhaps the ducts have never been cleaned. Breezy took on the job and worked hard to clean the ducts thoroughly, and now we can breathe easy in our home! I would recommend them and use them again!"
Specializing In Portland Chimney Repair & Services Lifetime Chimney provides un-surpassed chimney repairs, masonry, maintenance, chimney sweeping and every other chimney related service to the greater Portland area including Happy Valley, Oregon City & Clackamas. Our chimney craftsmanship is a step above the rest and we guarantee all of the repair & installation work that we do to your chimney. Our chimney services include but are not limited to the following: Tuck Pointing, Flashing, Crowns, Crown, Chimney Caps, Brick Rebuild, Stone Rebuild, Masonry, Chimney Cleaning.
"I was quoted a flat rate for 2 chimneys via Yelp in writing, when the tech was here he refused to do both stating that only one was on the books and that we would have to pay double the quoted price to do the second chimney. I don't know if this is pure incompetence or malicious and predatory scheming, but either way STEER CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY."
Keegan B on September 2025
Specializing In Portland Chimney Repair & Services Lifetime Chimney provides un-surpassed chimney repairs, masonry, maintenance, chimney sweeping and every other chimney related service to the greater Portland area including Happy Valley, Oregon City & Clackamas. Our chimney craftsmanship is a step above the rest and we guarantee all of the repair & installation work that we do to your chimney. Our chimney services include but are not limited to the following: Tuck Pointing, Flashing, Crowns, Crown, Chimney Caps, Brick Rebuild, Stone Rebuild, Masonry, Chimney Cleaning.
"I was quoted a flat rate for 2 chimneys via Yelp in writing, when the tech was here he refused to do both stating that only one was on the books and that we would have to pay double the quoted price to do the second chimney. I don't know if this is pure incompetence or malicious and predatory scheming, but either way STEER CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY."
Air Duct Squad has many years of service in the HVAC industry. We're the go-to company for the heating and air conditioning service you need in Portland. Our experienced technicians are familiar with equipment makes and models from practically every manufacturer. Customer satisfaction is one of our highest priorities, and we'll work hard to get your ducts cleaned right the very first time we tackle it.
"Great deal, great service, and they are all beyond professional and courteous. Cannot explain to you enough how happy I am with the service I received!"
Kaylin B on March 2021
Air Duct Squad has many years of service in the HVAC industry. We're the go-to company for the heating and air conditioning service you need in Portland. Our experienced technicians are familiar with equipment makes and models from practically every manufacturer. Customer satisfaction is one of our highest priorities, and we'll work hard to get your ducts cleaned right the very first time we tackle it.
"Great deal, great service, and they are all beyond professional and courteous. Cannot explain to you enough how happy I am with the service I received!"
Kaylin B on March 2021
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FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Banks, OR
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
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 National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.
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.
On average, chimney repairs cost about $455. However, because of the vast range of potential repairs needed, the cost to repair a chimney ranges widely from $160 to $15,000, depending on the type and extent of repairs required.
The Banks, OR homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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