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75 We started this journey by visiting the showroom and looking at the available models. We were interested in a high-efficiency wood burner, but after looking at specs of the units we discovered that it wouldn't work for our setup. We settled on the wood burner with a recirculating fan....
I called the provider (who was one of several recommended by a home inspector ) to come out and give me an estimate for any chimney/fireplace repairs. He said he didnt just come out if I wasnt sure anything was wrong. He charges $145 or maybe he said $175 to come out and inspect. I was...
He was terrible. He burned my carpet. He tried blaming it on my dog. It was a bad experience. He was sweeping off the chimney and he took the gas logs out of the fireplace and one was next to the pilot light and he put it directly on my carpet and I just had new carpet installed the week...
The person who showed up for service was very nice and professional, he gave us good tips on general maintenance and how to use the fireplace as we have never had a fireplace before. He ensured the area around the fireplace was all covered before cleaning and everything was cleaned up after.
Quality Fireplace & Chimney ServiceOur gas fireplace wouldn't start. The service tech tested all the components and cleaned them. Everything has worked since than. Took about an hour. Service tech was very professional did not try to sell me any replacement parts.
Labor: 245.00 (2 1/2hrs @ 98.00/hr) Parts: 87.43 (log lighter value kit 53.03, ball valve 34.40). Description of Problem: I would occassionally smell gas in the vicinity of my gas fireplace. With some research, I figured out it was probably a dried out valve. Description of Repair: The...
Dan Grandlich is very knowledgeable about all aspects of fireplaces. Turns out the fireplace is obsolete and flue is no longer manufactured so we will have to replace everything. We would have definitely hired Dan to replace the flue, had this been an option.
Things went well. I called they were to us within 2 weeks. On time and honest. They did work at our old house and we have not been disappointed. It has been great having a working fireplace.
Wisconsin Chimney Technicians Inc
Arthur Karos has been an expert in Masonry for 23 years and a Master Mason for 12 years. With 85 year of combined experience along with his five employed master Masons, you can expect the job to be expedited in a professional manner. We do chimney brick laying and stone work, chimney repair, flue installs & repair, ash-pits doors, stainless steel flue caps, Tuck Pointing, replace bricks, and insurance work for brick damage. Chimneys, masonry and stonework are done with expertise. We can custom match stone and color match mortar for Tuckpointing or masonry repair. FOR FASTER SERVICE, PLEASE USE ANGIE'S LIST MESSAGING!
"Excellent work. Job was performed very efficiently. All work was ex- plained in detail to me. Work crew was very friendly and experienced. Job proceeded exactly as quoted. Would definitely hire them again and strongly recommend them to anyone needing chimney work."
Richard F on July 2022
Arthur Karos has been an expert in Masonry for 23 years and a Master Mason for 12 years. With 85 year of combined experience along with his five employed master Masons, you can expect the job to be expedited in a professional manner. We do chimney brick laying and stone work, chimney repair, flue installs & repair, ash-pits doors, stainless steel flue caps, Tuck Pointing, replace bricks, and insurance work for brick damage. Chimneys, masonry and stonework are done with expertise. We can custom match stone and color match mortar for Tuckpointing or masonry repair. FOR FASTER SERVICE, PLEASE USE ANGIE'S LIST MESSAGING!
"Excellent work. Job was performed very efficiently. All work was ex- plained in detail to me. Work crew was very friendly and experienced. Job proceeded exactly as quoted. Would definitely hire them again and strongly recommend them to anyone needing chimney work."
Richard F on July 2022
As the trusted neighborhood HVAC service team in Milwaukee, Mr. Holland’s Home Services is committed to running their business based on five important principles: care, empathy, and trust, being always available, outworking the competition, quality workmanship, and using their “find a way” method. By keeping these five principles in mind, the business is able to deliver nothing less than excellent work when it comes to heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality services. The professional team at Mr. Holland’s Home Services always gets the job done right. They never cut corners and are respectful of a customer’s property. Additionally, Mr. Holland’s takes their community involvement seriously; that they have a personal responsibility to help the people in their community, not just through quality services but also through the endless support they give to organizations and charities throughout Milwaukee and even outside the country. To learn more about Mr. Holland’s Home Services, please visit the company website or call the office today.
"On September 11, 2025, I hired Mr. Holland’s to clear and diagnose a main line clog. I was charged $738.04 for drain cleaning with a snake. The invoice states the technician attempted to snake the line multiple times but could not get it open, and because the drain was still impacted they were unable to camera the line. I was told the blockage was around 90 feet from the access point, but my own measurements showed that distance would place the problem across the street, which did not make sense. In reality, the blockage was never cleared and the scope I paid for was never attempted. Even though the line was still blocked and never scoped, I was given a written estimate for $39,900.34 to excavate and replace about 7 feet of my sewer lateral. That estimate included removing two sections of sidewalk, excavating down 9 feet, cutting out and replacing pipe with PVC and a cleanout, slurry backfill, and sidewalk replacement — but no landscaping restoration. No spot-repair options were offered. I later hired Subterranean Sewer Experts, who scoped the line and found the actual blockage about 30 feet inside the basement, not 90 feet away. They also scoped another access point closer to the street, which confirmed the sewer lateral was clear and did not need replacement. I had paid Mr. Holland for clearing a clog and performing a scope, neither of which were done. I was told by both phone and text that my payment would be refunded; I even saw the refund pending, but it was later reversed without notice. Because the blockage was left in place and the scope was never done, I was forced to hire another company and pay an additional $747.40 to complete the work Mr. Holland’s failed to perform. Based on my experience, I was charged for a service that was not performed, left with a blockage still in place, given a nearly $40,000 estimate for unnecessary sewer work, and denied a refund that was promised."
Kevin S on September 2025
As the trusted neighborhood HVAC service team in Milwaukee, Mr. Holland’s Home Services is committed to running their business based on five important principles: care, empathy, and trust, being always available, outworking the competition, quality workmanship, and using their “find a way” method. By keeping these five principles in mind, the business is able to deliver nothing less than excellent work when it comes to heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality services. The professional team at Mr. Holland’s Home Services always gets the job done right. They never cut corners and are respectful of a customer’s property. Additionally, Mr. Holland’s takes their community involvement seriously; that they have a personal responsibility to help the people in their community, not just through quality services but also through the endless support they give to organizations and charities throughout Milwaukee and even outside the country. To learn more about Mr. Holland’s Home Services, please visit the company website or call the office today.
"On September 11, 2025, I hired Mr. Holland’s to clear and diagnose a main line clog. I was charged $738.04 for drain cleaning with a snake. The invoice states the technician attempted to snake the line multiple times but could not get it open, and because the drain was still impacted they were unable to camera the line. I was told the blockage was around 90 feet from the access point, but my own measurements showed that distance would place the problem across the street, which did not make sense. In reality, the blockage was never cleared and the scope I paid for was never attempted. Even though the line was still blocked and never scoped, I was given a written estimate for $39,900.34 to excavate and replace about 7 feet of my sewer lateral. That estimate included removing two sections of sidewalk, excavating down 9 feet, cutting out and replacing pipe with PVC and a cleanout, slurry backfill, and sidewalk replacement — but no landscaping restoration. No spot-repair options were offered. I later hired Subterranean Sewer Experts, who scoped the line and found the actual blockage about 30 feet inside the basement, not 90 feet away. They also scoped another access point closer to the street, which confirmed the sewer lateral was clear and did not need replacement. I had paid Mr. Holland for clearing a clog and performing a scope, neither of which were done. I was told by both phone and text that my payment would be refunded; I even saw the refund pending, but it was later reversed without notice. Because the blockage was left in place and the scope was never done, I was forced to hire another company and pay an additional $747.40 to complete the work Mr. Holland’s failed to perform. Based on my experience, I was charged for a service that was not performed, left with a blockage still in place, given a nearly $40,000 estimate for unnecessary sewer work, and denied a refund that was promised."
Kevin S on September 2025
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Pratt's Professional Chimney Service is a Family and Veteran owned and operated full service chimney company! We pride our-selves in providing the highest quality of workmanship at the fairest possible price! Our chimney sweeps are Nationally Certified and our company is a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Our honest and friendly service is unmatched. We truly care about the safety and security of your family and will treat your home as if it was our own. We Strive to be the best and run our company with Honesty, Integrity, and Quality Workmanship.
"Top notch! I have been in the construction business for almost 40 years, including spending time as a mason tender. I was concerned about them matching the mortar color. Pratt’s crew matched it almost exactly, and the entire job is high quality, left the jobsite clean, and courteous service. Could not ask for more! Herb Katt Katt Construction"
Herbert K on March 2024
Pratt's Professional Chimney Service is a Family and Veteran owned and operated full service chimney company! We pride our-selves in providing the highest quality of workmanship at the fairest possible price! Our chimney sweeps are Nationally Certified and our company is a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Our honest and friendly service is unmatched. We truly care about the safety and security of your family and will treat your home as if it was our own. We Strive to be the best and run our company with Honesty, Integrity, and Quality Workmanship.
"Top notch! I have been in the construction business for almost 40 years, including spending time as a mason tender. I was concerned about them matching the mortar color. Pratt’s crew matched it almost exactly, and the entire job is high quality, left the jobsite clean, and courteous service. Could not ask for more! Herb Katt Katt Construction"
Herbert K on March 2024
We are family owned and operated and we are proud to work in our local communities. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry and we take pride in the work that we provide to our customers. You can have confidence that we are going treat your home as if it were our own. We ensure the cleanliness of your home before during and after any job. Our service areas include Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. Give us a call today!
"Wonderful"
Karyn L on February 2023
We are family owned and operated and we are proud to work in our local communities. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry and we take pride in the work that we provide to our customers. You can have confidence that we are going treat your home as if it were our own. We ensure the cleanliness of your home before during and after any job. Our service areas include Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. Give us a call today!
"Wonderful"
Karyn L on February 2023
Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very well As they say "All systems are go""
Douglas V on September 2025
Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very well As they say "All systems are go""
Douglas V on September 2025
We are 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.
"Called Eric, he called back within a couple of hours. Came over to my house that evening with a new hot water heater per my requested specs.. Got it installed in about 2 hours. He also rerouted my gas pipes to the new hot water heater to meet code. He also explained what he was doing and answered all my questions. I will call Gans Plumbing for any future plumbing needs."
Bruce H on November 2024
We are 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.
"Called Eric, he called back within a couple of hours. Came over to my house that evening with a new hot water heater per my requested specs.. Got it installed in about 2 hours. He also rerouted my gas pipes to the new hot water heater to meet code. He also explained what he was doing and answered all my questions. I will call Gans Plumbing for any future plumbing needs."
Bruce H on November 2024
Proudly serving Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties since 1966, Wilde Plumbing is your neighborhood plumber. Mike Wilde now runs the family owned and operated business, and has over 20 years of experience with residential plumbing service. The team at Wilde Plumbing is experts in all facets of residential work including water heaters, new plumbing installation, and drain cleaning, etc. Call now to get an estimate.
"Great service, quality install"
Kenneth G on April 2024
Proudly serving Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties since 1966, Wilde Plumbing is your neighborhood plumber. Mike Wilde now runs the family owned and operated business, and has over 20 years of experience with residential plumbing service. The team at Wilde Plumbing is experts in all facets of residential work including water heaters, new plumbing installation, and drain cleaning, etc. Call now to get an estimate.
"Great service, quality install"
Kenneth G on April 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Submitted request at 8am. They were out working by 9am and the job was completed by 10:30. Haylee was kind and professional. Will be coming back if I need anything else. "
Paris L on August 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Submitted request at 8am. They were out working by 9am and the job was completed by 10:30. Haylee was kind and professional. Will be coming back if I need anything else. "
Paris L on August 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Friendly, knowledgeable, and a true professional."
Edmond L on September 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Friendly, knowledgeable, and a true professional."
Edmond L on September 2024
We specialize in chimney repairs, masonry work, chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, chimney relining, tuckpointing, power washing, gutter cleaning, and some landscaping.
"Everything went well"
Tyawanda A on May 2025
We specialize in chimney repairs, masonry work, chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, chimney relining, tuckpointing, power washing, gutter cleaning, and some landscaping.
"Everything went well"
Tyawanda A on May 2025
Fixing a gas leak costs about $45 to $150 per hour for a plumber or gas line specialist. The job’s overall cost will vary depending on the location of the leak. A leaky junction or connection behind the stove or dryer will likely cost about $120 to $170. But for a leak that requires a gas fitter or plumber to excavate a pipe in the yard, the cost could rise to $1,500 to $5,000. Keep in mind that gas leaks are very serious issues, so don’t hesitate to contact a plumber or gas line specialist immediately.
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 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.
Yes, it can be worth installing a gas fireplace, depending on your home heating needs. The cost to install a gas fireplace can be much lower than the cost to install a comparable wood-burning fireplace. The convenience of starting a fire with the flip of a switch and turning it off just as quickly makes a gas fireplace a big time saver over starting and maintaining a wood-fueled fire. A gas fireplace also does not require ash cleanup or frequent chimney cleaning to remove creosote and other buildup that can lead to chimney fires. Gas fireplaces burn and heat much more cleanly than wood fireplaces.
A gas fireplace insert costs about $3,600 to install, on average. The cost to install a gas log insert ranges from about $700 to $6,500, depending on the size, type of insert, how it works, and heating needs. Gas fireplaces need electrical and gas lines installed properly, so hiring a pro is recommended rather than trying to DIY installation.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Find costs to repair a gas line and plan your budget based on the problem, from excavating for a new line to making a minor repair to an existing one.
The cost of removing a fireplace insert depends on the type of insert that’s installed. Read on to learn why electric is cheaper than a gas or wood insert.
Many homeowners upgrade their old fireplace with inserts to get more heat and save energy and money. Learn more about the cost of installing a fireplace insert.
Installing a gas line is a job for a licensed plumbing professional. Let’s take a look at who installs gas lines and how much you can expect to pay.
There are four fireplace types: wood-burning, gas, electric, and ethanol. The right one for your home depends on your desired aesthetic and level of upkeep.
Need to know how to clean a gas fireplace? Our guide includes the steps, cost, time commitment, and tools you’ll need to get your fireplace looking good as new.
