"The repointing work was generally done well. Old mortar and bricks were removed and new bricks were installed. The craftsmanship was excellent. However, the color of the mortar used differed from that in the rest of the brickwork, so at present it stands out. Sixpenny said to wait a period and then re-evaluate whether any change should be made. I would rate this as an "A" but for the color difference in the mortar that was not expected. The chimney cap work was done well."
"Very professional. Good communication as to arrival and what work was going to be done. Jamie is a pleasure to work with. I've had him clean my dryer vents several times over the last few years. Will also be using him and his crew to fix some issues with a chimney. Highly recommend."
"Vitaliy came to my house to inspect the chimney and was extremely professional, knowledgeable and patient in explaining what needed to be done to the chimney. I was very pleased with the experience and will recommend this company without hesitation. Any follow up work was done in a timely manner and very professionally. Keep the good work!"
"I was a little apprehensive at first about hiring Nathan to install my chimney caps given there weren't many reviews on his company. When he came out to give an estimate, he was very thorough in explaining the job. His price was also very reasonable and he was able to start the job the very next day. I'm happy with his work and will hire him again."
"Problems with the chimney tiles were identified during the chimney cleaning. They estimated the cost of the repairs and returned a few weeks later to fix the problems. I don't know enough about chimneys to comment on whether they did a good job, but it appears to be fixed and they offered a 2-year warranty on the work performed. I was disappointed with the clean-up after the work. They unhooked a garden hose to get water and did not re-attach it. There was an attempt to clean the area in front of the fireplace, but it wasn't thorough. Both minor offenses, but worth noting. "
"I purchased their big deal for chimney inspection and cleaning ($99). They contacted me promptly and we arranged for a date for the service. They arrived on time and began the service quickly. Both the office staff and the chimney sweeps were personable and professional. Following the cleaning and inspection the senior tech recommended replacing the existing chimney crown and replacing some missing mortar between flue pipes. I accepted their recommendation and estimate ($240, which included a $150 credit from the big deal) and we arranged a second visit 2 weeks later. I was not able to be on-site for the visit, but it was not required. They arrived and performed the repair work as scheduled. I arrived home to find the work completed and the area cleaned up. The crown looks a lot better now. I discovered a masonry hammer someone had accidentally left behind and the company sent someone around to pick it up when I called. "
"The service was fine. The only thing is that they were really late coming. So, it was like dark when they got out of here. They left the area good when they were finished. It took them an hour-and-a-half to complete the job. They sent me a picture of the chimney. The price was great. They did show up."
"Two gentlemen arrived, very courteous and professional. I escorted one gentleman to the furnace area to investigate what would be cleaned. I was amazed to see what I saw! Soot (looking more like crumbled dirt and sand) nearly filled the flue; solid evidence there was a serious and potentially unsafe problem in that side of the chimney. The other gentleman shared that he'd go to the top of the chimney to advise me of the condition. He also took pictures on their phones so I could see the condition above. There was no cap on the furnace chimney (I had one on the fireplace chimney). He also looked into the fireplace chimney which I greatly appreciated. One gentleman advised me of the cost of the repairs, I agreed to the cost, and they began working. These gentlemen were outstanding; demonstrating great concern for the safety of my home. I would not hesitate to use them again. "
Regular cleaning of filters and checking ducting ensures effective operation.
Yes, they can assess the size, kitchen layout, and ventilation requirements to make recommendations.
Most residential range hoods have a CFM between 200 and 600. A higher CFM means your range hood is better at removing smoke and odors from your kitchen. The measurement ultimately depends on your stove’s width and heat output as well as the size of your kitchen.
Compared to the average size of a stove and kitchen, 350 CFM would be the minimum recommended rating for the average kitchen. However, selecting a higher CFM range hood would guarantee better ventilation to match your cooking habits, whether they’re minimal or extensive.
A higher CFM will make the price of your range hood more expensive. It can be challenging to speculate how much the CFM rating affects price, but ductless range hoods—that don’t need as high of a CFM as ducted range hoods—are less expensive than their alternative. On average, ductless hoods cost between $100 and $300, while ducted hoods can cost as much as $1,000.
Yes, professionals can often retrofit models with minimal disruption.
The West Springfield, VA homeowners’ guide to chimney cap services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Not all chimneys have caps, but most fireplaces can benefit from having one. But what is a chimney cap, and why is it important? Our guide breaks it all down.