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OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY

About us

John Debar - RI Reg # 1719 - Since 1987 Heating Appliance License #7808 Ocean State Chimney (www.OSChimney.com) Fireside Stove Shoppe (www.FiresideOnline.com) 52 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879 401-783-6334 South Kingstown (services) 401-783-6054 South Kingstown (stove sales) 401-847-3882 Newport (services) 401-249-1818 Providence (services)

Business highlights

38 years of experience

Services we offer

CHIMNEY CLEANING, CHIMNEY RELINING CHIMNEY CAPS, DAMPERS, FLASHING REPAIR, LEAKS, MASONRY RESTORATION, NEW & USED WOOD BURNING STOVES SALES & INSTALLATION., STAINLESS STEEL PRE-FAB CHIMNEYS & CHASE TOPS, THERMOCRETE FLUE LINING REPAIR, WATER REPELLENT

Reviews
4.919 Reviews
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Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews
Christopher B.
Apr 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John is a true professional. He explained to us at his studio all I need to know about buying a Wood Stove. Patient with all our questions and concerns. His team when they came over were respect and professional. Will definitely call and use them again. Great job and thank you.

DUDLEY M.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35
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Amy K.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
It went very well.

Donald P.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$660
.Very responsive to inspection request.  Laddered the roof to inspect entire chimney.  Took photos to show issues.  Provided written proposal by email.  Prompt return to do the work.

Charlie W.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
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Joseph B.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155
Able to schedule chimney cleaning within days of contacting John. The services performed were exceptional as well as the education provided. Looking forward to continuing our business relationship for years to come.

George C.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5
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Ross E.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,350
We needed two chimney liners installed in a 100-year old house/chimney. When the project hit obstacles (literally), they kept on working to get it done. We were very satisfied.

Margaret G.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
He did a good job, was punctual, and was reasonably priced as well.

Linda D.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
I called to and told them what I needed.  They came out the next day or even that day.  Put the collar on and job done in less than an hour.

Jennifer R.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Very thorough job with Free inspection.  Honest and clear when discussing Chimney cleaning and repair and sent out detailed invoices.  Was kind and  willing to work with long distance Land Lord and current Tenants.

Maryann M.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$485
They were very prompt in scheduling an inspection and measurement visit. The work was performed about one week later. There was absolutely no cleanup needed after the chimney was swept.  Very pleased with the work.

Ashley D.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Went extremely well, exactly what we needed and expected.

Thomas D.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
The project was promptly investigated and the quoted. The work was done on time and within budget.

Kimberly R.
Feb 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100
My experience was very good.  They did what they said they were going to do in the amount of time they said they were going to take.

Andrew A.
Nov 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Called yesterday morning and John had someone out to my home that day.  I just moved into my home this summer and this is the first winter I would be operating my used wood stove, so I was expecting that my stove pipe was going to need a sweep.  After inspecting the stove and providing many helpful tips and suggestions, a sweep was not deemed necessary so they only charged for a service call / inspection instead of charging an additional $80 for an unnecessary sweep.  Thank you John and team!

Janet C.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
John Debar, owner of this company and of Fireside Stove and Fireplace, is very easy to talk with, low-key and very knowledgeable, informative, helpful, and patient.  (I contacted him by phone.)  it was the next day or the day after that  that the men climbed onto our roof and took photos of the chimney, outside from several angles and inside, and emailed them to us.  We could clearly see how deteriorated the chimney was .  We appreciated the photos since we as senior citizens could not have gotten onto the roof ourselves to look.  
John's contract spells out everything completely and well.  There is a lifetime guarantee on the liner and its components. 
The work was done very quickly, in fewer than seven days after my first call, even with 2 or 3  days of rain in the middle. 
We are very happy with Ocean State Chimney and are so glad to have now a much safer chimney (not collapsing above the roof, not letting fumes escape within the walls, protected in the house from further deterioration (this and the just-previous improvement are due to the stainless-steel flue), emptied of decades of soot, and with a new, convenient clean-out door in place.
The exposed part of the chimney looks nicer now, too.  An exanple of the care that John Debar takes is his attention to detail in matching the color of the new bricks and mortar to the old.
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Peter R.
Sep 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
They did a very good job. Arrived on time and did a thorough job of cleaning and explaining what repairs would be needed the next time.

Richard P.
Jan 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
John Debar E-mailed me a reasonable estimate and promised to perform the work as soon as the weather permitted. He did the work promptly and professionally. I feel very pleased to recommend his company to others needing chimney work. As a home owner living across the country and needing to rent the home for a period of time, Angie's List has proven a "God-Send." Seeing a number of "A": List businesses Angie's List provides gives me choices far surpassing the "semi-reliable" information I receive from the local Yellow Pages. Keep up the great work.

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FAQ

OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer free project estimates.

No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer a senior discount.

No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer emergency services.

No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer warranties.