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":"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":5},{"@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":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Big Guys Moving","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathryn T."},"reviewBody":"I will break this hellacious experience into categories so I can show which parts of this process failed -and give a total picture.
The coupon: On angies list there used to be a coupon that gave 50% off the total cost of a package deal: which included packing, moving, and cleaning. This was one of the reasons I chose this company: that plus the total time it would take to move my house was less than the other two moving companies I had received estimates from.
Estimate: Came over for an estimate aprx 2 weeks prior to having service. Showed up late - but called first, which is always wonderful. Estimate was for packing of entire house, moving, cleaning, and delivering my stuff to a storage place. Individuals that came to give estimate were two woman, one who I came to find out was the sister of the owner, one in training. Very polite and thorough. Gave estimate as to how big my storage unit should be as well - which was helpful due to me having no idea what size would work for all my stuff.
Packing: When they were thirty minutes late, I called the owner. Apparently there was no record of my move - even though I had been given a schedule of when the packers, movers, and cleaners were going to come, and specified the exact date. The owner said they were going to take care of me. I called back 2.5 hours later - he was still working on it. 3.5 hours later "packers are on their way". Since I am on an extremely tight schedule, I went out - bought boxes - and had 55% of the job done and packed prior to them showing up. The only room that was totally left was the kitchen, and some clothing items since they TOLD ME they would provide wardrobe boxes. When the packers showed up - I was informed that one was the brother of the owner, the other the mother. They did the best they could with packing, but I think they were in over their head - as items throughout the house were left unpacked at the completion of service. Again I had already packed numerous boxes, and everything had been staged in the hours waiting for them to show up. They were surprised to hear I was told they would supply wardrobe boxes.
Moving: When the movers came- they start to immediately move. It was a normal moving process, nothing to report that stood out good or bad EXCEPT the owner told me that he was going to have to call in the movers as no one was available. I came to find out that these individuals who were sent to my house were "sitting at the office" with nothing to do. After helping the packers pack all my stuff, I then helped the movers move the stuff from my house into the moving van. I was an active participant in this process - and although I did not handle any "heavy stuff" I had a dolly, and helped load/unload to quicken the process.
Getting the stuff into the storage unit: The initial estimate the people had given me was unavailable at my storage unit - so I went one size up. THANK goodness I did, as we barely had enough room. The movers told me we were going to unload everything out of the van, and get the big stuff in the unit first. That seemed fine - as by this time I was exhausted beyond belief and just wanted this day to get over. Well, it started to pour down rain. We then frantically got all the 'destroyable' stuff inside, and attempted to dry all the items prior to stacking/packing them into the unit. Again I actively helped throughout this process, not looking over the shoulder help - actually carrying things and being told were to place things, etc.
Cleaning: After finally coming home, I was exhausted, and just assumed my house was up to normal standards. I also was dealing with the coupon issue [will discuss at the end] so I did not inspect. My mistake, I had to hire another set of cleaners - as my renters were moving in the next two days. The worst part was the fridge. I recently bought a stainless steel fridge - worth over 1500 dollars, and the cleaners apparently destroyed the front by using some scrubbing brush [unneeded] and scratching up the surface. My property manager is now working to get that sorted out.
THE COUPON: Even though they were 4 hours late, did not bring the proper equipment, did a sub par cleaning job, and scratched my fridge I would have been okay and they would have gotten a much better review. [Granted, if they had showed up on time my stuff would not have been downpoured on]. When I produced the coupon upon completion of service the mover had to call the owner who said he would NOT ACCEPT IT. The owner - who is the most unproffessional man I have ever spoken to over the phone - accused me of forging it. Clearly it was from angieslist [it had the website address on the bottom of the page]. The kicker is that I did the majority of the packing, and was an active participant in the moving process. At the end of the day - over the phone, because the owner never appeared or apoligized for the h*** that was my day - I just paid what they told me to pay.
I have already contacted Angies List regarding this "coupon" issue, but want to warn anyone looking for a moving company: steer well away from this company."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/fl/jacksonville/big-guys-moving-reviews-6179018.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Environix Testing & Remediation","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"BILL R."},"reviewBody":"Overall, we were put off by the charge for an estimate after such a minor inspection and would not use or recommend this company."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/lynnwood/environix-testing-and-remediation-reviews-443686.htm"},"position":8}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Grand Ronde, OR
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...
April A.
5.0
05/2013
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...
I will break this hellacious experience into categories so I can show which parts of this process failed -and give a total picture. The coupon: On angies list there used to be a coupon that gave 50% off the total cost of a package deal: which included packing, moving, and cleaning. This...
Bill R.
2.0
08/2010
Overall, we were put off by the charge for an estimate after such a minor inspection and would not use or recommend this company.
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."
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.
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!"
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!"
At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.
"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."
Kevin S on March 2022
At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.
"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."
10% discount to all service veterans as we are part of a military family and appreciate the commitment to our country! 10% for senior citizens! Please feel free to call us directly at (503) 881-9880 and mention Angie's List! We are a family owed business, located in Salem, OR. We will travel if needed. No job is to big or small!! Our crew has 25 years of experience in all trades.CCB#213694
"Very pleased with our new roof! Gentry did a great job on both ours and my parents home. Very responsive whenever I had a question and great at explaining the process. Family owned with a lot of heart. They were careful and respectful with our homes during the process as well. Highly recommend them if you’re needing construction done at your home."
Tina E on September 2025
10% discount to all service veterans as we are part of a military family and appreciate the commitment to our country! 10% for senior citizens! Please feel free to call us directly at (503) 881-9880 and mention Angie's List! We are a family owed business, located in Salem, OR. We will travel if needed. No job is to big or small!! Our crew has 25 years of experience in all trades.CCB#213694
"Very pleased with our new roof! Gentry did a great job on both ours and my parents home. Very responsive whenever I had a question and great at explaining the process. Family owned with a lot of heart. They were careful and respectful with our homes during the process as well. Highly recommend them if you’re needing construction done at your home."
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
We are a small local owed and ran company, we me meet you talk to you and listen to your needs and we do the work. anything from basic maintenance to full home remodels and add-ons.
We are a small local owed and ran company, we me meet you talk to you and listen to your needs and we do the work. anything from basic maintenance to full home remodels and add-ons.
Retail Sales of Gas Pellet and Wood Stoves and accessories...Brands include LOPI, AVALON and FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR
Retail Sales of Gas Pellet and Wood Stoves and accessories...Brands include LOPI, AVALON and FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR
Showing 1-10 of 30
FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Grand Ronde, 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 Grand Ronde, OR homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Sealing your chimney is one of the most affordable ways to prevent water from penetrating the bricks. This guide breaks down the cost to seal a chimney.
Cracks in your chimney crown will grow over time and cause serious structural problems. Learn how to repair a chimney crown and prolong your chimney’s lifespan.
A clean chimney can reduce your risk of poor indoor air quality and house fires. Use this guide on how to clean a chimney to keep you and your family safe.
Keeping your gas fireplace lit shouldn’t be a struggle—but sometimes, it is. If so, you might wonder: Why does my gas fireplace keep going out? Let us explain.