Unfortunately, he missed a couple of major issues. The basement wall has a diagonal crack through it, which was not mentioned in the report. When I contacted him to ask him about it, he sent an extremely brief reply, saying it wasn't a problem and could be fixed but not necessary. I replied to clarify, asking if he had noticed it or not during the inspection. He dodged the question, only saying it was mentioned in the report, but it wasn't. There was only a very generic disclaimer saying that hairline cracks that don't affect the structural integrity wouldn't be mentioned. This crack is 1/4"+, definitely not a hairline crack. The first reaction of one contractor who saw it was "WHOA!" I certainly would have liked it mentioned. Additionally, there is a subterranean termite infestation which he apparently missed. It appears they are gaining access through the unmentioned foundation crack. We are now looking at having to tear out all the finished basement walls, repair/seal the foundation, and spend thousands on a whole-house poisonous termite treatment right as we're expecting a baby. I understand it's impossible to have a 100% accurate home inspection, and Tom seems like a great guy, but the purpose of hiring a home inspector is to make an informed buying decision, and in this case, I don't feel I was equipped with all the necessary information to do that. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/portland/pacific-nw-home-inspections-reviews-355450.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"DAVID MCGEE CONTRACT SERVICES LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tres S."},"reviewBody":"David's a super personable guy and I'm happy with the window. There were some bumps in the road with this project, but the end result is good and all was made right. Communication was a little difficult with him, as his voice mailbox was often full and e-mails went unanswered for days, but he always did get back to me and started and finished the job on time. The day after the window was installed (Christmas Eve), I woke up to discover the well full of water and water leaking into the basement. They'd had to cut a drain to finish the project and did not install a long enough extension on it, so the rainwater all ran back into the well. I called him and he and Phil rushed out to my house on Christmas Eve within 20 minutes, pumped out all the water, cleaned everything up, and remedied the problem. Everything has been fine since, the permits and inspection all went fine, the project was finished on time and within budget, and the window is a BIG improvement in the basement. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/portland/david-mcgee-contract-services-llc-reviews-216417.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Shingle Express, Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John S."},"reviewBody":"I called several roofing contractors to get this work done on my roof, several would not work on this property due to the yankee gutter (wooden gutter built into the front eave of the house) and/or the height of the property ( roof eave is 40 ft from the ground in front). Mike took to the challenges without question and did a wonderful job. The yankee gutter was overflowing and leaking, and the soffit was rotting. Mike repaired the gutter, replaced the soffit and relined the gutter. Provided pictures of his finding inside of the opened areas. Storms had begun to show leaks into the house, Mike found the flashing around the front chimney in need of work. As he removed the flashing he found some rotted roofing which he replaced, matched up the roofing material to the neighbor, keeping us looking as historically actuate as possible. Several shingles were missing and the front facing shingles were replaced with shingles from the rear of the building and any new shingles where added to the rear of the building. The style of gutter needed to be replaced to meet historical guildlines and Mike was more than willing to work with us to replace the gutters and downspouts as needed. Overall it was a great experience working with shingle express.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/de/new-castle/shingle-express%2C-inc-reviews-7459013.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"OPC Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cody A."},"reviewBody":"The gentleman from Black Diamond inspected a house I was looking to purchase in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He did a thorough job and called me personally afterward and explained everything he did and what he found. On top of his phone call, he also emailed me the same information so that I could share it with my realtor. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ky/louisville/opc-services-reviews-282399.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"KEN'S AUTO & RV REPAIR","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan K."},"reviewBody":"Ken's is very honest and fair with their charges. I trust them 100 % to work on my car. Ken's does not try to upsell their customers on things they don't need. They go out of their way take great care of their customers. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new mechanic. He even helped me make a smart purchase while I was buying a new car, and did a free inspection on it for me."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/brookings/ken%27s-auto-and-rv-repair-reviews-5425932.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Blue Pacific Realty","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Katrina B."},"reviewBody":"I am thrilled with my new home and the support and service I received from Blue Pacific Realty. They worked with me from beginning to end through inspections, financing, etc. What a great experience! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/brookings/blue-pacific-realty-reviews-5425863.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Master Sweep","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"April A."},"reviewBody":"Jason arrived and was professional removing shoes and being sure to set a clean work space. He efficiently cleaned the fireplace, removed debris, inspected the firebox and reviewed the findings. He advised me of things to watch for, maintenance timelines and suggestions on good service locations for new doors etc. He was knowledgable and not pushy in his suggestions for future work. I had a previous suggestion to use Jason's services, I'm glad Angie's list had him has a deal of the day. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/milwaukie/master-sweep-reviews-2079196.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"STEVE CARLSON HOME INSPECTION","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bryan R."},"reviewBody":"When I arrived to the home, Steve struck me as a very prepared inspector. He had arrived prior to our meeting time and had done some pre-work on items that I would not be able to shadow him on. He was very thorough in explaining to me the process of how he inspects houses, then we walked through the house as he inspected various items. As he came across items of concern, he would not only explain what the problem was, but also give options for solving the problem, including what the consequences might be if the problem was left unaddressed. His PDF report was very well done with photos that captured what the issues were. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/hood-river/steve-carlson-home-inspection-reviews-5351273.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Brookings, OR
Last update on October 14, 2025
Deborah W.
5.0
08/2020
Home inspection completed by John Balthazar, John was thorough, honest, knowledgeable and priced fair. We highly recommend John. Deborah & Stephen
Kevin D.
1.0
09/2017
My experience with Devco continues to be very frustrating, disappointing, expensive, and is still unresolved. I have a leak in my domestic water line. I say "have" because the line continues to leak at a valve that Devco installed. The last time they inspected the leak was over two weeks ago...
Tres S.
2.0
03/2015
Tom was personable, friendly, and professional in all our interactions leading up to and at the conclusion of the inspection. The report he produced for the house was great, with plenty of pictures indicating the specific problem areas, and good explanatory text. Unfortunately, he missed a...
Tres S.
5.0
01/2015
David's a super personable guy and I'm happy with the window. There were some bumps in the road with this project, but the end result is good and all was made right. Communication was a little difficult with him, as his voice mailbox was often full and e-mails went unanswered for days, but...
John S.
5.0
03/2014
I called several roofing contractors to get this work done on my roof, several would not work on this property due to the yankee gutter (wooden gutter built into the front eave of the house) and/or the height of the property ( roof eave is 40 ft from the ground in front). Mike took to the...
Cody A.
5.0
09/2013
The gentleman from Black Diamond inspected a house I was looking to purchase in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He did a thorough job and called me personally afterward and explained everything he did and what he found. On top of his phone call, he also emailed me the same information so that I...
Jason arrived and was professional removing shoes and being sure to set a clean work space. He efficiently cleaned the fireplace, removed debris, inspected the firebox and reviewed the findings. He advised me of things to watch for, maintenance timelines and suggestions on good service...
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!"
SCHRADER Remodel and Construction Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB# 209821 SRC (Schrader Remodel & Construction) offers a wide range of services from simple handyman fix it jobs to complete home construction projects or remodels. We do all phases of construction at reasonable prices, affordable quality craftsmanship and always treat customers with the utmost care and respect. SRC is locally owned and operated here in Douglas County. Please call for a free estimate today. Contact Nathaniel @ show contact info
SCHRADER Remodel and Construction Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB# 209821 SRC (Schrader Remodel & Construction) offers a wide range of services from simple handyman fix it jobs to complete home construction projects or remodels. We do all phases of construction at reasonable prices, affordable quality craftsmanship and always treat customers with the utmost care and respect. SRC is locally owned and operated here in Douglas County. Please call for a free estimate today. Contact Nathaniel @ show contact info
I have been a licensed contractor for twenty years. I am the only employee of my company but I handle all of the general contracting. I do very high quality work and make sure that you, the customer, is very happy with the finished product. I hire experienced sub-contracts who all do high quality work.
I have been a licensed contractor for twenty years. I am the only employee of my company but I handle all of the general contracting. I do very high quality work and make sure that you, the customer, is very happy with the finished product. I hire experienced sub-contracts who all do high quality work.
BOISINEAU MASONRY Boisineau Masonry is a full service masonry contractor in Bend Oregon (CCB#150239) specializing in custom natural full dimension stone veneer, natural thin veneer, manufactured stone, brick, CMU block, custom wood burning fireplaces, Tempcast masonry heaters and concrete caps as well as being an ICPI certified interlocking concrete paver installer. 541-788-3330 [email protected]
BOISINEAU MASONRY Boisineau Masonry is a full service masonry contractor in Bend Oregon (CCB#150239) specializing in custom natural full dimension stone veneer, natural thin veneer, manufactured stone, brick, CMU block, custom wood burning fireplaces, Tempcast masonry heaters and concrete caps as well as being an ICPI certified interlocking concrete paver installer. 541-788-3330 [email protected]
Complete slab stone and Quartz fabrication, and installations. Owner is 5th generation stone worker, and has been doing stone slab fabrication full time since 1982. We do residential, and light commercial jobs. We specialize in Marble, Limestone, and Soapstone (and all of the other stones as well!). Our clients are all from word of mouth referrals (except for Angie's list). We specialize in custom work. I invite you to call us for your work- large jobs or small ones, they are all important. We also do repair work, either in our shop, or on site if needed. Your broken table, or other stone may be salvaged. Just call and I can tell you if it is possible (I have personally repaired "Humpty Dumpty" at least 1000 times, and most of the time you couldn't tell he fell off of the wall!) I could go on, and on, and on, but I think you've read enough. For more info on our services, just call. If you don't get thru, keep trying as my voicemail gets filled up quickly some days, or send me an email. We are a small business, and focus on the little details which take longer. The final product, and customer satisfaction are the most important factors.
Complete slab stone and Quartz fabrication, and installations. Owner is 5th generation stone worker, and has been doing stone slab fabrication full time since 1982. We do residential, and light commercial jobs. We specialize in Marble, Limestone, and Soapstone (and all of the other stones as well!). Our clients are all from word of mouth referrals (except for Angie's list). We specialize in custom work. I invite you to call us for your work- large jobs or small ones, they are all important. We also do repair work, either in our shop, or on site if needed. Your broken table, or other stone may be salvaged. Just call and I can tell you if it is possible (I have personally repaired "Humpty Dumpty" at least 1000 times, and most of the time you couldn't tell he fell off of the wall!) I could go on, and on, and on, but I think you've read enough. For more info on our services, just call. If you don't get thru, keep trying as my voicemail gets filled up quickly some days, or send me an email. We are a small business, and focus on the little details which take longer. The final product, and customer satisfaction are the most important factors.
We specialize in all types of Masonry, we have been serving Central Oregon for over 18 yrs. We do Commercial and Residential, small jobs and repairs are welcome.
We specialize in all types of Masonry, we have been serving Central Oregon for over 18 yrs. We do Commercial and Residential, small jobs and repairs are welcome.
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FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Brookings, 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 Brookings, 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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