Regarding the casement sash, as it turns out, it had been redesigned by the Mfg and the first Hometown install team indicated it would need to either go back or require a custom retrofit. The casement windows are approx 18 yrs old. About a week later I received a call from Hometown that the window would only need a new type of weather strip and that would solve the issue with the design change. I had asked the first team to make sure I could get the sash ahead of time before the install, in order for me to prime and paint the interior portion. Unfortunately, that communication didn't take place and I never was able to pre-finish the sash. As it urns out when the weather stripping finally did arrive for the sash, a different team came out, to install the 2 windows without scaffolding and I raised a concern when I asked this. However, the 2nd team said it wasn't necessary and was able to easily fit the bay window glass in place and indicated the initial team should have done earlier when the bay window was available and I was waiting for the new weather stripping. All in all the work done was good and the 2 windows are now in place. I'm waiting for the first very cold day to confirm the casement is sealing properly. I'm sure if I do have an issue, HomeTown will help find a solution. I think this was just a case of miscommunication by the initial team of installers and their office "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/beaver-dam/hometown-glass-and-improvements%2C-inc-reviews-7985922.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Artisan Construction","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jean W."},"reviewBody":"Talked to Neil on the phone the night before, he said he was looking forward to doing the work...very good sign I had a winner! Neil got there about 5 minutes before he was supposed to be there. He asked me what I wanted to do first, which was the gutters. He got right to work, cleaning and then putting on the gutter caps. He mitered the corners of the gutter caps also, making it a very neat appearance! I was concerned about the downspouts being clear and he made sure downspouts worked. I gave him a list for the rest of the things and right down the line he did them: re-attached mailbox to pole, installed bird feeder pole, hung 2 pictures, replaced furnace filter, replaced water filter in basement, replaced broken toilet seat, fixed pull out drawer in kitchen, took out middle console on front seat of car & replaced with another console. I gingerly asked him if he would/could do them, but he did not refuse anything I asked him to fix, knew how!! Neil was amazing! There wasn't anything he could not do that I asked, he was very courteous, listened to what I needed. I gave him the things to replace, but had supplies I didn't have (i.e. wall anchors, etc). He also was very reasonable, I was happy, and he was worth every penny!! I even gave him an electric scooter that needed a tune up to take home and look at, he will look at it and give me an estimate on repairs.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/fond-du-lac/artisan-construction-reviews-6394674.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"GUSE APPLIANCES & FURNITURE","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jason W."},"reviewBody":"Service man came at scheduled time. Reviewed issues and repaired the unit. Great local company. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/mayville/guse-appliances-and-furniture-reviews-5576749.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"BUD'S AUTO REPAIR","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Gerald L."},"reviewBody":"First of all they gave me a ride home. I don't live that far away. Got an estimate for the repairs on a Tuesday and then had the work done on Thursday. This is the second time that I've had work done there. I was very pleased the first time and I am again this time. These people are genuine and will work with you. Campbellsport is a small town. I asked around and Buds was recommended. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/campbellsport/bud%27s-auto-repair-reviews-5561774.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Charles Weber Consutling","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jenny B."},"reviewBody":"It was awful. Chuck on two occasions forgot my situation and why I wanted him there. He yelled at me when I asked him questions and when I told him that I did not like the look of the repairs he was recommending and was wondering if there was an alternate method. He said that I seem to think I know it all alreay and obviously dont want his opinion and threatened to leave. At the start of his evaluation he said that the repairs needed were not all that extensive then after talking with a contractor in the basement privately he changed his approach and added a lot more repairs to his report. He then went behind my back and disclosed information to the seller that was supposed to be between him and I since I hired and paid him. He also convinced the seller that he is the only non-biased person in the area capable of performing a drain tile test which is untrue. I found 3 other Home inspection outfits who are not associated with contractors that were qualified and capable to perform the test for half the cost he wanted to charge me. I now walked away from the home my family and I have been looking two years to find and fell in love with. It was a huge mistake hiring Chuck Weber. He is not an engineer as I was lead to believe nor has he ever worked on a basement foundation in his carreer as far as I know. His whole business is presenting plans that he found on the Wisconsin Assocation of Foundation Repair Proffessionals website which anyone can look up and print out themselves for free! How he has been in able to get away with this for as long as he has beyond me. If you are looking for expert advice do yourself a favor and hire a REAL expert. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/milwaukee/charles-weber-consutling-reviews-277096.htm"},"position":10}]}
Gas Fireplace Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Ephraim, WI
I was able to get an appointment at the time I requested two days after calling them. (I still had heat.) The service person John arrived on time early in the morning, identified the issue and did his best to repair it. The furnace was very old and the part that needed replacement couldn't be...
David G.
5.0
03/2016
Sent an email late night. Had a call promptly first thing the next morning. They were out to do a roof inspection by mid morning. Received a prompt quote with a clear explanation of everything that needed done, and they had a repair guy out by late afternoon who quickly got the job done....
Steven P.
4.0
10/2015
Work was finally completed mid October. Hometown came out in July and did an a measure of the windows needing repair and located the Semco brand and Mfg. There were some initial delays given they had to order the windows and wait for shipment from Semco. Perfectly understandable. Once the...
Jean W.
5.0
05/2014
Talked to Neil on the phone the night before, he said he was looking forward to doing the work...very good sign I had a winner! Neil got there about 5 minutes before he was supposed to be there. He asked me what I wanted to do first, which was the gutters. He got right to work, cleaning...
It was awful. Chuck on two occasions forgot my situation and why I wanted him there. He yelled at me when I asked him questions and when I told him that I did not like the look of the repairs he was recommending and was wondering if there was an alternate method. He said that I seem to think...
Honey Badger Heat is a family owned and operated business. We are here to provide the best quality at the most affordable prices. We work on furnaces, air conditioners, humidifiers, fireplaces, dryer vents, and duct work. Also anything in between. We offer 24 hour service. No extra fees for after hours and weekends on maintenance calls. We have over 5+ years of experience in the HVAC and fireplace industry. Installs and service we do it all. New house? No problem we would love to help you. Have a certain brand you like? We can get all brands. Also our team can provide you the best possible unit for your home. Builders are welcome!
Honey Badger Heat is a family owned and operated business. We are here to provide the best quality at the most affordable prices. We work on furnaces, air conditioners, humidifiers, fireplaces, dryer vents, and duct work. Also anything in between. We offer 24 hour service. No extra fees for after hours and weekends on maintenance calls. We have over 5+ years of experience in the HVAC and fireplace industry. Installs and service we do it all. New house? No problem we would love to help you. Have a certain brand you like? We can get all brands. Also our team can provide you the best possible unit for your home. Builders are welcome!
Hello from Marcell's Specialties Inc.! Since 1949, we have been building, repairing, and renovating fireplaces all across Wisconsin for both commercial and residential locations. Our showroom offers a wide variety of fireplaces including accessories, fire pits, fire tables, and pellet style stoves. We even do stonework, chimneys, and mantles! With our full-service chimney sweep service, we can keep your fireplace prepared and safe. Marcell's Specialties Inc. is available for either indoor or outdoor work, with the best equipment available. Give us a call or visit our showroom to have a member of our staff help you pick out the perfect piece for your home! We can even create a custom design based on your specifications!
Hello from Marcell's Specialties Inc.! Since 1949, we have been building, repairing, and renovating fireplaces all across Wisconsin for both commercial and residential locations. Our showroom offers a wide variety of fireplaces including accessories, fire pits, fire tables, and pellet style stoves. We even do stonework, chimneys, and mantles! With our full-service chimney sweep service, we can keep your fireplace prepared and safe. Marcell's Specialties Inc. is available for either indoor or outdoor work, with the best equipment available. Give us a call or visit our showroom to have a member of our staff help you pick out the perfect piece for your home! We can even create a custom design based on your specifications!
ZH LLC. Will provide all of your General Contractor, Remodeling and Property Management services necessary. We have people that handle every aspect of full remodels, repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial properties. We can handle the regular repairs and your emergency needs. We also remodel forclosure homes for investors currently and complete all repairs. We have people available at all times. We can also handle all of your Rental Applications, Repairs and Remodels, etc. We have all tools available at all times, to assist We provide Property Management Services to all Northeast Wisconsin. We are Licensed and Insured. We are your Company to handle all your Real Estate Management and Repairs Needs.
ZH LLC. Will provide all of your General Contractor, Remodeling and Property Management services necessary. We have people that handle every aspect of full remodels, repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial properties. We can handle the regular repairs and your emergency needs. We also remodel forclosure homes for investors currently and complete all repairs. We have people available at all times. We can also handle all of your Rental Applications, Repairs and Remodels, etc. We have all tools available at all times, to assist We provide Property Management Services to all Northeast Wisconsin. We are Licensed and Insured. We are your Company to handle all your Real Estate Management and Repairs Needs.
Full Service Auto Mechanic. We can do anything from New Engine Install to Transmission Install, and everything in between. We also deal in Welding, Tires, Lawn care and many other avenues.
Full Service Auto Mechanic. We can do anything from New Engine Install to Transmission Install, and everything in between. We also deal in Welding, Tires, Lawn care and many other avenues.
Dillon's Small Engine is a growing locally owned and operated small engine repair shop that offers reasonable repair rates and quality work with quality parts. We work on almost anything from chainsaws to motorcycles.
Dillon's Small Engine is a growing locally owned and operated small engine repair shop that offers reasonable repair rates and quality work with quality parts. We work on almost anything from chainsaws to motorcycles.
Diversifying over the past 120 years, from a blacksmith shop to a full-service supplier of home comfort products Wulf Brothers has grown in response to expanding customer satisfaction. Wulf Brothers began as a blacksmith shop in the 1870 s and over the years went through many changes and transitions. In 1982 Wulf Brothers Inc. expanded into heating and air conditioning systems for homes and businesses. As the main part of our business today we have two licensed HVAC Design Engineers on staff and have over 65 employees serving our customers. Our staff and crews are continually trained in the latest products and features for your home or business. Customers have trusted Wulf Brothers to professionally design, install and service their comfort system for many years. As the HVAC Division grew, Wulf Brothers diversified into helping customers find solutions when experiencing electrical or fuel outages (Low Temperature Alert Systems). This was the beginning of our security division Home Systems Integration. In 1998 Wulf Brothers relocated to the current Sturgeon Bay location along the highway and expanded product offering to include Hot Spring Spas and more of a variety of fireplaces and stoves. Stop by or call Wulf Brothers today and experience exceptional customer service Wulf Brothers . . . At Your Door . . . When You Need Us
Diversifying over the past 120 years, from a blacksmith shop to a full-service supplier of home comfort products Wulf Brothers has grown in response to expanding customer satisfaction. Wulf Brothers began as a blacksmith shop in the 1870 s and over the years went through many changes and transitions. In 1982 Wulf Brothers Inc. expanded into heating and air conditioning systems for homes and businesses. As the main part of our business today we have two licensed HVAC Design Engineers on staff and have over 65 employees serving our customers. Our staff and crews are continually trained in the latest products and features for your home or business. Customers have trusted Wulf Brothers to professionally design, install and service their comfort system for many years. As the HVAC Division grew, Wulf Brothers diversified into helping customers find solutions when experiencing electrical or fuel outages (Low Temperature Alert Systems). This was the beginning of our security division Home Systems Integration. In 1998 Wulf Brothers relocated to the current Sturgeon Bay location along the highway and expanded product offering to include Hot Spring Spas and more of a variety of fireplaces and stoves. Stop by or call Wulf Brothers today and experience exceptional customer service Wulf Brothers . . . At Your Door . . . When You Need Us
Not only a gas station, but a full fledged convenience store; Fishcreek BP of Fishcreek, Wisconsin is here 24 hours a day to provide you with all of your fuel, grocery, propane, lottery tickets, tobacco products and Dry Cleaning services. In addition, we also provide ice, wine, beer, liquor, firewood and DVD rentals to name a few. Stop by today for the most convenient gas station/service station around!
Not only a gas station, but a full fledged convenience store; Fishcreek BP of Fishcreek, Wisconsin is here 24 hours a day to provide you with all of your fuel, grocery, propane, lottery tickets, tobacco products and Dry Cleaning services. In addition, we also provide ice, wine, beer, liquor, firewood and DVD rentals to name a few. Stop by today for the most convenient gas station/service station around!
I am a general contractor with 22 years of experience. I don't just do it all I do it all WELL, and I take my time to make sure that the customer is happy with the end result. I generally work on a half down, half when the job is completed basis, but I will look at each situation individually and determine what is fair to the customer.
I am a general contractor with 22 years of experience. I don't just do it all I do it all WELL, and I take my time to make sure that the customer is happy with the end result. I generally work on a half down, half when the job is completed basis, but I will look at each situation individually and determine what is fair to the customer.
Gas Fireplace Repair questions, answered by experts
The most inexpensive option is to paint the brick facing of your existing fireplace. You can create an interesting design with the right color of paint, as long as the brick is in good shape. Sometimes, simply cleaning the brick fireplace makes a big difference in the way it looks. Otherwise, covering an existing stone, brick, or masonry fireplace facing with stucco or concrete is an inexpensive option versus tearing out the existing material and refacing the fireplace.
When it comes to painting your bricks, you’ve got a few options. Traditionally, lime wash (a mix of aged, burned, and crushed lime and water) was used to whitewash brick or stone. You can also find premixed brick whitewash paint that cuts out a few steps and lets you get started faster. However, for the best results, we recommend using a DIY whitewash (white acrylic paint mixed with water).
Yes, it’s a good idea to use paint primer on your brick fireplace before painting it. Brick is highly absorbent, so your first few coats of paint will likely seep into the surface of your fireplace, allowing the natural color of the brick to seep through. To avoid this, you’ll want to use one or two coats of primer, followed by the topcoat.
Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source.
The best color to paint a brick fireplace comes down to personal taste. However, neutral colors—like white or gray—will open the space and create a bright modern look, making them popular options. However, choosing a bold color can turn your fireplace into a feature piece that will be the talk of all family gatherings.
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The Ephraim, WI homeowners’ guide to gas fireplace repair services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Understanding what a fireplace hearth is can help you determine what type you want in your home or how to remodel an existing fixture for optimal results.