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Brody's Services

5.00(
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Brody's Services

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Brody’s services llc is super reliable, great communicating, punctual, EXCELLENT WARRANTIES WITH A PRICE HARD TO BEAT CO. We are a custom bath and shower remodel company. Locally ran with care and empathy for all of our customers. When you do business with Brody’s Services, LLC. – you’re family! Brody is the CEO & Founder of Brody’s Services, LLC, a reputable home improvement company specializing in shower installations and a range of other renovation projects. With over 12 years of industry experience, Brody brings a wealth of expertise in bathroom remodeling, excavating, swimming pool construction, and deck building to his role. Brody’s Services, LLC goes beyond shower installations to encompass a comprehensive range of home improvement projects aimed at enhancing property value and accessibility. His portfolio includes plumbing services, pool excavation, and the installation of accessible showers, tubs, and stairlifts.

"Brody was fantastic! My bathroom was 20+ years old and he transformed it into a up to date beauty. He personally took time to design the layout and we LOVE it. Extremely professional and a very wonderful person outside of his expertise. I am having him install a powder room on my third floor. I highly recommend him for your next project Diana"

Diana E on March 2025

Brody’s services llc is super reliable, great communicating, punctual, EXCELLENT WARRANTIES WITH A PRICE HARD TO BEAT CO. We are a custom bath and shower remodel company. Locally ran with care and empathy for all of our customers. When you do business with Brody’s Services, LLC. – you’re family! Brody is the CEO & Founder of Brody’s Services, LLC, a reputable home improvement company specializing in shower installations and a range of other renovation projects. With over 12 years of industry experience, Brody brings a wealth of expertise in bathroom remodeling, excavating, swimming pool construction, and deck building to his role. Brody’s Services, LLC goes beyond shower installations to encompass a comprehensive range of home improvement projects aimed at enhancing property value and accessibility. His portfolio includes plumbing services, pool excavation, and the installation of accessible showers, tubs, and stairlifts.

"Brody was fantastic! My bathroom was 20+ years old and he transformed it into a up to date beauty. He personally took time to design the layout and we LOVE it. Extremely professional and a very wonderful person outside of his expertise. I am having him install a powder room on my third floor. I highly recommend him for your next project Diana"

Diana E on March 2025


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C&H Excavation Services, LLC

5.00(
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C&H Excavation Services, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

C&H Excavation Services, 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.

"I've known Ed for years and he's always been a professional and upstanding guy. When getting a quote I just met his business partner Chevy, he knows his stuff about concrete with over a decade in the industry. Together they make a great team. We have done remodeling and construction for years and we knew exactly what we wanted and told them our plans and showed them the layouts. With a few suggestions and tweaks on their end, it was a fast easy project when we all worked together. Upstanding guys and a great price. We have them on board for our concrete contractors when we need them for renos."

Kyle K on April 2023

C&H Excavation Services, 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.

"I've known Ed for years and he's always been a professional and upstanding guy. When getting a quote I just met his business partner Chevy, he knows his stuff about concrete with over a decade in the industry. Together they make a great team. We have done remodeling and construction for years and we knew exactly what we wanted and told them our plans and showed them the layouts. With a few suggestions and tweaks on their end, it was a fast easy project when we all worked together. Upstanding guys and a great price. We have them on board for our concrete contractors when we need them for renos."

Kyle K on April 2023


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DryTech Basement Waterproofing

4.92(
12
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DryTech Basement Waterproofing

4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Welcome to DryTech Basement Waterproofing, we are excited to exceed your expectations! As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"Excellent customer service"

VICTORIA B on October 2023

Welcome to DryTech Basement Waterproofing, we are excited to exceed your expectations! As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"Excellent customer service"

VICTORIA B on October 2023


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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

4.59(
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

4.59(
193
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
163 local quotes requested

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.

"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."

L W on June 2023

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.

"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."

L W on June 2023


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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

5.00(
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!


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Sanders Plumbing

4.96(
14
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Sanders Plumbing

4.96(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Having served the greater Pittsburgh area for almost a decade for multiple other plumbing companies, our owner has decided to open his own company in order to serve the wonderful people in the area better than ever before. Offering reliable and affordable plumbing services, with an emphasis on making the work as comprehensive and as hassle free as possible. Specializing in home repairs large or small. We can handle anything from fixing a leaking toilet to removing the pinhole ridden copper water lines through your whole house and replacing them with new PEX lines. We thank you for taking the time to read this and look forward to you reaching out to us.

"Addison responded quickly to my inquiry about replacing the old copper pipe in my house with PEX. His quote beat all the other quotes substantially. The job was completed in two days and included extra work of installing 2 hose bibs and a new toilet. Addison was quick to respond to a call back about sewer gas which turned out to be unrelated to his work. He identified and fixed the problem quickly. I highly recommend Sanders' plumbing. "

Mark P on July 2025

Having served the greater Pittsburgh area for almost a decade for multiple other plumbing companies, our owner has decided to open his own company in order to serve the wonderful people in the area better than ever before. Offering reliable and affordable plumbing services, with an emphasis on making the work as comprehensive and as hassle free as possible. Specializing in home repairs large or small. We can handle anything from fixing a leaking toilet to removing the pinhole ridden copper water lines through your whole house and replacing them with new PEX lines. We thank you for taking the time to read this and look forward to you reaching out to us.

"Addison responded quickly to my inquiry about replacing the old copper pipe in my house with PEX. His quote beat all the other quotes substantially. The job was completed in two days and included extra work of installing 2 hose bibs and a new toilet. Addison was quick to respond to a call back about sewer gas which turned out to be unrelated to his work. He identified and fixed the problem quickly. I highly recommend Sanders' plumbing. "

Mark P on July 2025


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House & Home

4.50(
8
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House & Home

4.50(
8
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Customers say: Terrific value
187 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

I am an owner operated carpentry and maintenance service with 35 years of knowledge and experience. I work inside and outside. Working on any building from top to bottom. I have built new homes and remodeled all rooms in old homes. I build, install, patch, paint and fix most anything.

"The BEST workmanship, honesty, integrity that I have ever had. Great to work with. Kept me informed on all aspects of the job. I have told everyone that I know about him. I will definitely use him again and give him a raving review to everyone that is interested in getting work done. He definitely went above and beyond my expectations! My roof looks fabulous!"

Kim J on September 2025

I am an owner operated carpentry and maintenance service with 35 years of knowledge and experience. I work inside and outside. Working on any building from top to bottom. I have built new homes and remodeled all rooms in old homes. I build, install, patch, paint and fix most anything.

"The BEST workmanship, honesty, integrity that I have ever had. Great to work with. Kept me informed on all aspects of the job. I have told everyone that I know about him. I will definitely use him again and give him a raving review to everyone that is interested in getting work done. He definitely went above and beyond my expectations! My roof looks fabulous!"

Kim J on September 2025


"I found him through Angis and called twice to verify that he had good ratings. I should have be leery from the start when he could not look me in the eye and gave me an undated piece of notebook paper when I gave him 500$ to start the job. About a week later they framed in the porch and steps. Then he texted me Easter morning that he would pour the cement that week but needed the 500$ to pay for the cement. And he wanted me to leave a check in my mailbox. (I will send screen shots of texts. (I only spoke with him once on the phone when I asked him to come here so I could meet him and give him the deposit. The rest were all texts except the 3-4 times we spoke at the house. I reminded him of our agreement - 1/3 of payment to start, 1/3 of payment at halfway point and the rest at completion. Then i heard from him again the Tuesday after Easter saying they would pour the cement Wednesday or Thursday but needed the $ for the cement. I again said no money until more work was done as per agreement. Then he texted at 7:21 am at work again saying he needed money to pour cement. I immediately called him & it went straight to voicemail and I left him a message saying no more money until he did more work . (At this point, they had only framed in the area with 2x4 lumber and some mounting screws. I also told him to call me back because I was at work and I didn’t have time to go and forth back-and-forth via text all day. Then he proceeded to text me more about how much the cement cost and how he needed the money to buy the cement and that he had spent the deposit money of $500 on bills. The initial 500$ payment on notebook paper said it was for supplies. I indicated that it was not my concern how much the cement costs nor was it my concern what he did with the deposit or anything else & that we had an agreement in writing. I also said it didn’t make a sense. How if I gave him a check in the morning how he was gonna turn that into buying cement since it would take two days for the check to clear. He also had changed his mind from mixing the cement themselves with metal so it held up longer to having it delivered. He also was allegedly making the handrails at their shop during this period as well. He said they would be solid and better and cheaper than that “ Chinese crap” that would have cost me 2k. He also give me a long list of accomplishments & credentials etc and how they were an all American business and I was gonna get my moneys worth.. So they finally did pour the cement and I then gave him 500$ more. He said it had to set a few days then they would be back to put up the railings. During this period they had left a wheelbarrow with a flat tire and 1/2 full of cement that we could t even move. We also threw out the carpet that had been sitting in front yard since the first day of work and now covered with some cement . We disposed of that ourselves. I was tired of waiting and did not know why they left it. So almost a week after they poured the cement, they were back putting up tailing when I arrived home from work. The railings that were up looked older and rusty and certainly not recently handmade?! Then they welded them together and spray-painted them getting spray paint on the cement on our front door, etc . I don’t know why they wouldn’t have been painted at the shop before they were put up. I was gonna address some of these concerns with them cause I saw they were starting to clean up went up to use the restroom and I was gonna take my son to work and I came down and they were gone. And part of the base of railing base was absent. Mind you they have been out here several times to take all the measurements for this stuff in our professionals all allegedly. And then texted saying they would be out to finish railings. They needed another piece. So then they came out, finished it and disappeared again. Then they returned for the final payment and I expressed many of these concerns to him. He said the that’s the railings naturally just turn rusty color. And didn’t have much to say about the other concerns that I wrote here and that I told to him. So who is like so you don’t wanna pay for all of this and I was like no not the full price. So yes what I would give them and I said how about 400 and he seemed to jump at that. Then I asked him for an invoice please what you gave me which wasn’t very detailed or anything but just verified I gave him $400. I didn’t even thank him. I just said Sia as he and his partner was sitting in their truck out front. Well, the main reason is higher than was because they were on Angis and because I was told by two different people from Angis that they got great reviews. I find it hard to believe based on my entire experience how we got more than two stars on any other job. I’m not satisfied with how the job was completed how it looks now and I’m not very optimistic about how long the railings are gonna last or what they’re gonna look like in a few months or next summer. I’m not sure what could be done in regards to railings unless he came back and put up new good railings but then I’d have to take it out of cement and everything else… I also feel that I overpaid for the project although I know the cement was a high part of the cost cost of the project. I also thought it was strong arm tactics, which I told him and unprofessional how he was blowing up my phone asking for a $500 before we could or would pour the cement. I think it would be fair to ask for $400 back and some kind of assurance that these railings were gonna last based on what I saw ( I sent you pictures- I did not get a picture of the railings before they painted them). I also would like to prevent any other customers from going through an ordeal like this. I don’t know how legitimate or good this business really is. It did get done, but like I said, I’m not too pleased, but the outcome or their entire process. I’ve dealt with many contractors and never had one like this before."

Andy Z on May 2025

Family owned business with over 25 years experience - Handyman - Electrical - Roofing - Plumbing - HVAC - Remodeling -

"I found him through Angis and called twice to verify that he had good ratings. I should have be leery from the start when he could not look me in the eye and gave me an undated piece of notebook paper when I gave him 500$ to start the job. About a week later they framed in the porch and steps. Then he texted me Easter morning that he would pour the cement that week but needed the 500$ to pay for the cement. And he wanted me to leave a check in my mailbox. (I will send screen shots of texts. (I only spoke with him once on the phone when I asked him to come here so I could meet him and give him the deposit. The rest were all texts except the 3-4 times we spoke at the house. I reminded him of our agreement - 1/3 of payment to start, 1/3 of payment at halfway point and the rest at completion. Then i heard from him again the Tuesday after Easter saying they would pour the cement Wednesday or Thursday but needed the $ for the cement. I again said no money until more work was done as per agreement. Then he texted at 7:21 am at work again saying he needed money to pour cement. I immediately called him & it went straight to voicemail and I left him a message saying no more money until he did more work . (At this point, they had only framed in the area with 2x4 lumber and some mounting screws. I also told him to call me back because I was at work and I didn’t have time to go and forth back-and-forth via text all day. Then he proceeded to text me more about how much the cement cost and how he needed the money to buy the cement and that he had spent the deposit money of $500 on bills. The initial 500$ payment on notebook paper said it was for supplies. I indicated that it was not my concern how much the cement costs nor was it my concern what he did with the deposit or anything else & that we had an agreement in writing. I also said it didn’t make a sense. How if I gave him a check in the morning how he was gonna turn that into buying cement since it would take two days for the check to clear. He also had changed his mind from mixing the cement themselves with metal so it held up longer to having it delivered. He also was allegedly making the handrails at their shop during this period as well. He said they would be solid and better and cheaper than that “ Chinese crap” that would have cost me 2k. He also give me a long list of accomplishments & credentials etc and how they were an all American business and I was gonna get my moneys worth.. So they finally did pour the cement and I then gave him 500$ more. He said it had to set a few days then they would be back to put up the railings. During this period they had left a wheelbarrow with a flat tire and 1/2 full of cement that we could t even move. We also threw out the carpet that had been sitting in front yard since the first day of work and now covered with some cement . We disposed of that ourselves. I was tired of waiting and did not know why they left it. So almost a week after they poured the cement, they were back putting up tailing when I arrived home from work. The railings that were up looked older and rusty and certainly not recently handmade?! Then they welded them together and spray-painted them getting spray paint on the cement on our front door, etc . I don’t know why they wouldn’t have been painted at the shop before they were put up. I was gonna address some of these concerns with them cause I saw they were starting to clean up went up to use the restroom and I was gonna take my son to work and I came down and they were gone. And part of the base of railing base was absent. Mind you they have been out here several times to take all the measurements for this stuff in our professionals all allegedly. And then texted saying they would be out to finish railings. They needed another piece. So then they came out, finished it and disappeared again. Then they returned for the final payment and I expressed many of these concerns to him. He said the that’s the railings naturally just turn rusty color. And didn’t have much to say about the other concerns that I wrote here and that I told to him. So who is like so you don’t wanna pay for all of this and I was like no not the full price. So yes what I would give them and I said how about 400 and he seemed to jump at that. Then I asked him for an invoice please what you gave me which wasn’t very detailed or anything but just verified I gave him $400. I didn’t even thank him. I just said Sia as he and his partner was sitting in their truck out front. Well, the main reason is higher than was because they were on Angis and because I was told by two different people from Angis that they got great reviews. I find it hard to believe based on my entire experience how we got more than two stars on any other job. I’m not satisfied with how the job was completed how it looks now and I’m not very optimistic about how long the railings are gonna last or what they’re gonna look like in a few months or next summer. I’m not sure what could be done in regards to railings unless he came back and put up new good railings but then I’d have to take it out of cement and everything else… I also feel that I overpaid for the project although I know the cement was a high part of the cost cost of the project. I also thought it was strong arm tactics, which I told him and unprofessional how he was blowing up my phone asking for a $500 before we could or would pour the cement. I think it would be fair to ask for $400 back and some kind of assurance that these railings were gonna last based on what I saw ( I sent you pictures- I did not get a picture of the railings before they painted them). I also would like to prevent any other customers from going through an ordeal like this. I don’t know how legitimate or good this business really is. It did get done, but like I said, I’m not too pleased, but the outcome or their entire process. I’ve dealt with many contractors and never had one like this before."

Andy Z on May 2025


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RedLine Contracting

4.90(
41
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RedLine Contracting

4.90(
41
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
907 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

RedLine Contracting Is A Fully Insured, Family Owned And Operated Company. From General Contracting, To Handyman Projects, You Can Always Rely On Us To Get The Job Done Right! With Free Estimates, Theres No Need To Wait! Reach Out Today On Google, Angi, Or Directly Through Our Website. We Look Forward To Working With You!

"Gino @ Redline did several repair and upkeep jobs for us, including installing a new kitchen faucet, replacing the ballcock in the toilet tank, installing a new door knob, among other help. He was professional, reliable, courteous, got the jobs done. He even went above and beyond when we had issues with a fridge install (different company): he came back free of charge to help us move our heavy kitchen island to make space for moving the fridge. We offered a tip, but he declined that, too. To top it off, he told us to call him when it's time to move the island back. I highly recommend him. "

Pat L on August 2025

RedLine Contracting Is A Fully Insured, Family Owned And Operated Company. From General Contracting, To Handyman Projects, You Can Always Rely On Us To Get The Job Done Right! With Free Estimates, Theres No Need To Wait! Reach Out Today On Google, Angi, Or Directly Through Our Website. We Look Forward To Working With You!

"Gino @ Redline did several repair and upkeep jobs for us, including installing a new kitchen faucet, replacing the ballcock in the toilet tank, installing a new door knob, among other help. He was professional, reliable, courteous, got the jobs done. He even went above and beyond when we had issues with a fridge install (different company): he came back free of charge to help us move our heavy kitchen island to make space for moving the fridge. We offered a tip, but he declined that, too. To top it off, he told us to call him when it's time to move the island back. I highly recommend him. "

Pat L on August 2025


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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

4.30(
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

4.30(
577
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
31228 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls

"Super helpful"

Michele H on November 2025

NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls

"Super helpful"

Michele H on November 2025

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Wood Stove Companies questions, answered by experts

No, a chimney crown is not the same as a chimney cap. A chimney crown is a flat cement area on top of a masonry chimney. It starts where the masonry part of the chimney ends at the very top and domes upward toward the flue opening. A chimney cap sits on top of the crown over the flue. It is usually made of metal and allows smoke to escape without letting in rainwater.

While chimney caps are an essential component of maintaining a safe, long-lasting chimney, they have disadvantages, too. The mesh of the chimney cap clogs easily with creosote, making it more difficult for the necessary oxygen to reach the fire. Chimney caps also develop discoloration and rust stains over time, causing damage to interior chimney walls.

Cracks in the chimney can be very serious, depending on their location and size. Even small cracks can become serious over time if left unrepaired. Cracks allow heat and moisture to deteriorate your chimney and harmful carbon monoxide gas to seep into your home. Small cracks can often be caulked, while large cracked sections may require full replacement.

Sap, despite its stickiness, is primarily made of water and is responsible for wood being “green” when it’s first cut. Green wood doesn’t burn very easily and will snap and crackle a lot, not ideal for a fire pit or fireplace. That’s why it’s best to let fresh, sap-filled wood season or dry out for at least a season before you start burning.

A fireplace hearth is necessary in most areas per building codes, especially for gas and wood-burning fireplaces. Electric fireplaces may not require a hearth, so check local building codes or ask a pro for guidance if you’re leaning toward electric. A fireplace hearth can decrease the risk of flying embers creating a fire and burning your home down. That’s why fireproof material, like tile, is used for the hearth.

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