Great. Chris did thorough inspection, told me I should have top 8feet replaced, but could hold off until next summer to do it. Also gave me several helpful pointers on how to protect the rest of the old cinderblock chimney.

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- Dezhou S.
reside the chimney, now is very good
- Lifei H.
Chimney Sweep and Inspection itself went well. The job was done cleanly. They gave me a quote for replacing the chase cover which was higher than another quote I got. So I ended up using the other service provide for the chase cover work.
- Greg S.
The work went very well from start to finish. The owner was very prompt in setting up an appointment to inspect my chimneys and spent quality time with me outlining the options: restoration of existing or total replacement. Once we agreed on the work, he provided me with a written...
- Laurie W.
Found chimney didn't need cleaning. Appreciated his honesty and help.
- Ronald J.
We had some serious leaks before the work. All American Chimney inspected the original defects and recommended different solutions for each chimney. Both of them worked well. We haven't had any problems since.
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United Home Services 2
United Home Services 2
We are a locally owned and operated company with 18 years of service. We value honesty, integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in dryer vent cleaning and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They did great"
Amy A on January 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with 18 years of service. We value honesty, integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in dryer vent cleaning and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They did great"
Amy A on January 2025
Advanced Masonry & Restoration. LLC
Advanced Masonry & Restoration. LLC
With over 20 years of experience, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. Committed to create a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors, we look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Seth showed up on time and worked extremely hard for two weeks - even in the bad "smoke/haze" we had in August. His work is excellent. Be sure to have the estimate include exactly the services you want accomplished. i.e.. whole chimney vs top etc"
James S on August 2018
With over 20 years of experience, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. Committed to create a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors, we look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Seth showed up on time and worked extremely hard for two weeks - even in the bad "smoke/haze" we had in August. His work is excellent. Be sure to have the estimate include exactly the services you want accomplished. i.e.. whole chimney vs top etc"
James S on August 2018
Optimal HVAC llc
Optimal HVAC llc
Service and installation of all residential heating and air conditions equipment. Including but not limited to furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water heaters and tankless water heaters.
"The service provider was quick, professional, friendly, and did excellent work. I would recommend them and use them again in the future."
Donald B on August 2018
Service and installation of all residential heating and air conditions equipment. Including but not limited to furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water heaters and tankless water heaters.
"The service provider was quick, professional, friendly, and did excellent work. I would recommend them and use them again in the future."
Donald B on August 2018
Timberline Patio Covers
Timberline Patio Covers
Timberline Patio Covers is the leader in high-quality outdoor roof structures. Patio and deck covers extend your living space outside your home. We are a residential construction company, locally owned and happily serving the Greater Puget Sound since 2009. We pride ourselves on the breadth of our services, the depth of our designs, and quality of our craftsmanship. Our Design Leaders and Project Managers expertly and patiently guide all of our customers from start to finish, regardless of the complexity of the project. We even provide Permitting Services, when needed. Our employees are held to standards that exemplify the values that have allowed Timberline Patio Covers to grow into a company you wouldn't hesitate to refer to your neighbor. Whether you’re having a barbecue with family and friends, or relaxing with a book, patio covers protect your deck from the sun, rain, snow, and other elements. We build custom patio and deck covers to fit every budget. We can create a new addition to accommodate a front porch, backyard patio, or second story deck, build a freestanding roof or gazebo, add skylights, recessed lighting, heaters, fans, TV and speaker systems. It is your outdoor living space. Let us help you make your dreams a reality!
"Timberline Review We had an amazing experience working with Timberline Patios. They designed a 500sqft addition to our already existing covered patio and it is simply amazing. We first met with Skylar who was extremely knowledgeable about the design process as well as offering his take on different styles and what would work for our area. We are still working with him on completing the outdoor kitchen to go with our new patio! After the deigns were submitted to the city, we met with Mario who came to our house almost weekly to walk the project and ensure it was up to our standards, which it always was! Something I really appreciated about Mario was his opinion regarding the concrete pad which Timberline doesn’t do. He referred us to Casey who did an awesome job with our stamped concrete. They then worked together to make sure the concrete and patio were both up to our standards. Jake and Eli were the primary builders for our project with Kyle coming in for the last week or so. I could not recommend Jake and Eli more. They worked so fast and hard to get this project done before our newborn arrived while still maintaining their high standards. They were very communicative about their progress. I really appreciated how clean they were too, especially with a toddler that liked to wander the construction area. Kyle was great when he came in to finish the post wraps and trim work. His attention to detail was suburb. I would recommend Timberline to anyone looking to build or expand an outdoor living area. They are top notch and I can’t wait to continue to work with them through our kitchen design and build!"
Jacob T on August 2023
Timberline Patio Covers is the leader in high-quality outdoor roof structures. Patio and deck covers extend your living space outside your home. We are a residential construction company, locally owned and happily serving the Greater Puget Sound since 2009. We pride ourselves on the breadth of our services, the depth of our designs, and quality of our craftsmanship. Our Design Leaders and Project Managers expertly and patiently guide all of our customers from start to finish, regardless of the complexity of the project. We even provide Permitting Services, when needed. Our employees are held to standards that exemplify the values that have allowed Timberline Patio Covers to grow into a company you wouldn't hesitate to refer to your neighbor. Whether you’re having a barbecue with family and friends, or relaxing with a book, patio covers protect your deck from the sun, rain, snow, and other elements. We build custom patio and deck covers to fit every budget. We can create a new addition to accommodate a front porch, backyard patio, or second story deck, build a freestanding roof or gazebo, add skylights, recessed lighting, heaters, fans, TV and speaker systems. It is your outdoor living space. Let us help you make your dreams a reality!
"Timberline Review We had an amazing experience working with Timberline Patios. They designed a 500sqft addition to our already existing covered patio and it is simply amazing. We first met with Skylar who was extremely knowledgeable about the design process as well as offering his take on different styles and what would work for our area. We are still working with him on completing the outdoor kitchen to go with our new patio! After the deigns were submitted to the city, we met with Mario who came to our house almost weekly to walk the project and ensure it was up to our standards, which it always was! Something I really appreciated about Mario was his opinion regarding the concrete pad which Timberline doesn’t do. He referred us to Casey who did an awesome job with our stamped concrete. They then worked together to make sure the concrete and patio were both up to our standards. Jake and Eli were the primary builders for our project with Kyle coming in for the last week or so. I could not recommend Jake and Eli more. They worked so fast and hard to get this project done before our newborn arrived while still maintaining their high standards. They were very communicative about their progress. I really appreciated how clean they were too, especially with a toddler that liked to wander the construction area. Kyle was great when he came in to finish the post wraps and trim work. His attention to detail was suburb. I would recommend Timberline to anyone looking to build or expand an outdoor living area. They are top notch and I can’t wait to continue to work with them through our kitchen design and build!"
Jacob T on August 2023
Ram Jack West - Portland
Ram Jack West - Portland
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."
Kevin S on March 2022
Armageddon Arms
Armageddon Arms
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Get everything you need to be completely prepared at our firearms dealership. To view our selections, visit us in Gold Bar, WA.
LG General Construction
LG General Construction
LG General Construction LLC (LGGC) has been providing remodeling services to Thurston, Mason, King, Lewis, and Pierce County since 2015. At LGGC we pride ourselves in affordable services, excellent customer service, and peace of mind. Give us a call for a free estimate
LG General Construction LLC (LGGC) has been providing remodeling services to Thurston, Mason, King, Lewis, and Pierce County since 2015. At LGGC we pride ourselves in affordable services, excellent customer service, and peace of mind. Give us a call for a free estimate
Precision Energy LLC
Precision Energy LLC
Your Gas Fireplace Specialists! Any gas fireplace repair or cleaning we can help you with. Check us out on Yelp or on our website! Please call for any questions.
"Renting a unit, landlord had turned off the fireplace 10 years prior and it wouldn't come back on. Chase came out, diagnosed and fixed everything, cleaned it all up, and showed me how to keep it going even if we turn it off every summer. I've since been able to help several other folks in our complex sort out minor issues with theirs, but when it's not dead simple I refer them to Chase. 10/10, would use again, have recommended to others. Total was 723.36$, I believe that broke down as 159$ base fee, 499$ for all the work, plus tax. I don't remember the distribution in the work/cleaning/etc."
Dan H on February 2021
Your Gas Fireplace Specialists! Any gas fireplace repair or cleaning we can help you with. Check us out on Yelp or on our website! Please call for any questions.
"Renting a unit, landlord had turned off the fireplace 10 years prior and it wouldn't come back on. Chase came out, diagnosed and fixed everything, cleaned it all up, and showed me how to keep it going even if we turn it off every summer. I've since been able to help several other folks in our complex sort out minor issues with theirs, but when it's not dead simple I refer them to Chase. 10/10, would use again, have recommended to others. Total was 723.36$, I believe that broke down as 159$ base fee, 499$ for all the work, plus tax. I don't remember the distribution in the work/cleaning/etc."
Dan H on February 2021
MCS Roofing and Construction Inc
MCS Roofing and Construction Inc
***CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING ROOFING PROJECTS AND NOTHING ELSE*** MCS Roofing and Construction is a family owned and operated business with unparalleled expertise. We are committed to setting the standards for safety and quality, while providing a positive experience for our customers, vendors and employees. We are absolute roofing professionals with Certifications with the Owens Corning and CertainTeed brands. At MCS Roofing and Construction we know that everything you love is under your roof. Our company and staff take this into consideration and treat every roof as if it were our own. We want our clientele to be secure in the fact that we value satisfied customers. At mcs roofing and construction , we educate all of our customers on the benefits of our roofing products and services. Our business depends on making sure you have a quality roof for years to come. Call MCS today at 425-224-7277 or send us a message! We look forward to fulfilling your roofing needs!
"They did great jobs, and I am very satisfied with their work."
Eyob Y on October 2024
***CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING ROOFING PROJECTS AND NOTHING ELSE*** MCS Roofing and Construction is a family owned and operated business with unparalleled expertise. We are committed to setting the standards for safety and quality, while providing a positive experience for our customers, vendors and employees. We are absolute roofing professionals with Certifications with the Owens Corning and CertainTeed brands. At MCS Roofing and Construction we know that everything you love is under your roof. Our company and staff take this into consideration and treat every roof as if it were our own. We want our clientele to be secure in the fact that we value satisfied customers. At mcs roofing and construction , we educate all of our customers on the benefits of our roofing products and services. Our business depends on making sure you have a quality roof for years to come. Call MCS today at 425-224-7277 or send us a message! We look forward to fulfilling your roofing needs!
"They did great jobs, and I am very satisfied with their work."
Eyob Y on October 2024
FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Startup, WA
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 $200 per 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 $50 per 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 Startup, WA homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Your chimney inspection cost will vary based on the type of inspection, how accessible the chimney is, the chimney size, and the number of flues.
Chimney sweep costs can be dramatically affected by the type of chimney, its location, and how dirty it is.
The average cost to repair or replace a chimney crown depends on the damage, material, and any other chimney maintenance services bundled into your project.
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.
Fireplace size depends on the type of fireplace, where you’re installing it, and much more. Learn about average sizes and what affects dimensions.
Many issues cause chimney leaking inside a house. Here is how to identify the source of the problem and take steps to prevent future issues.
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