Classic Chimneys is locally owned and operated with over 18 years of experience. We take pride in doing quality, professional work at honest prices. Free estimates given in the Madison area.
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
specialize in residential brick, block and stone chimney rebuilds and repairs,stainless steel chimney liners and furnace/water heater conversion, chimney crowns/cement caps, metal rain caps/animal guard, chimney cleaning, tuckpointing/mortar match, glass door installation, cultured stone.
Description of Work: We had just bought a house with a chimney that needed a lot of work. Jake did a great job fixing the chimney. He's super busy, so it's tough to get a hold of him, but overall we give him a 5 star for his work, and we would use his services again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Dan Z.
08/2017
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Just fine.
Description of Work: While I did not choose to have Classic Chimneys complete our chimney repair, their quote was the lowest of the three quotes I received. More importantly, Mr. Kleinsmith provided an option of installing a cement chimney for $550 or a complete replacement using bricks of the same color as we had for $1200. He was very professional. The company I chose provided a third option of a B-Vent and was able to install it soon after I received the quote (just by luck). If you read the negative reviews for this and other chimney repair companies, the reviews are primarily regarding not returning calls. Please note that these companies are very small businesses with no support staff and they are very busy. Be persistent, but most of all, be patient.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rachel H.
05/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: ..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Heidi H.
05/2016
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charles H.
03/2016
3.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Brenda J.
03/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They rebuilt my chimney and put a liner inside of it within 3 hours. Jake was very professional and kind. The price was amazing. We got an estimate from another establishment and Jake saved us at least $300.00. He is not out to charge you an outrageous fee. Thank you Jake.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
STEVEN A.
01/2016
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Kevin B.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
 + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: cleaned the fireplace chimney. Did a great job!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Kristin R.
10/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Date of service: November 10, 2015
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Roger H.
10/2015
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: date of service: October 12, 2014 cost of service: $159.00
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Terry O.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed a chimney liner because condensation from high efficiency furnace was causing water damage. Very easy to work with and very responsive.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Barbara Z.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
 + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Classic Chimneys cleaned and inspected my wood burning fireplace. They also recommended that I replace my chimney chase cover & rain collar. Showed me some photos and I agreed to have them replace it for a total cost of $425. They were responsive and while a little late for the appointment they called to let me know they were running late.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$159
Kaya F.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Used them to replace chase cover after initial sweeping. Friendly service and good at explaining chimney/fireplace to us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
DAVID D.
09/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
 + 1 more
Jake arrived just a few minutes late. He and his helper jumped right in, worked hard and did a fine job. There were a couple of loose bricks which he repaired. He was very professional and efficient. He also went on the roof and checked things out there. Last year he put new caps on my chimney and did a great job of that. I think he really knows his chimneys. He left the room clean and tidy.
Description of Work: We had our annual fireplace & chimney cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Penny R.
08/2010
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
 + 0 more
We woke up one night to a bat flying over our bed. We suspected it came in thru our chimney as we'd had this problem in the past. I had Jake out to take a look. He discovered that the current chimney screen had openings large enough to allow animals to get thru. Also a fair amount of bat droppings near the chimney cap. We set a date for him to do the repair. He was prompt for both appointments, his price was very fair and I feel confident in his work. I will definately call him again when I need the chimney cleaned or any other chimney work.
Description of Work: Installed chimney screen, repaired crack in back firewall
Everything was terrific. They came when they said they would come. They did the job quickly. We spent $3000. I will consider using this company in the future.
Description of Work: Classic Chimneys did some work in April this year. They relined the fence from the gas water heater that is outside. They tuck pointed the entire chimney top and roof of the chimney. They put a new concrete cap on the top of the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
David G.
06/2010
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
 + 1 more
They did an excellent job. I had gotten another quote that was extremely high. They were very timely and the quality of their work was excellent. I thought they were extraordinary.
Description of Work: I used Classic Chimneys for fireplace repair. They repaired a couple of cracked tiles in the chimney itself. They also repaired the cap. They also did tuckpointing underneath the chimney cap. They also tuckpointed some brick on the outside of my garage that was deteriorating and they didn't charge for that. They had noticed it themselves.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Cindy G.
01/2010
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
He was great and I would definitely recommend. The final cost was exactly what he quoted me.
Description of Work: They rebuilt the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Heather C.
10/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
Superior experience with this team! They were on time, friendly, informative (a big plus) and professional. Not to mention they were very reasonably priced and efficient. I will definitely call them again!
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned our wood burning stove and chimney. Very clean and didn't notice they had been there at all.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
LAURA B.
06/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
The guys at Classic Chimney were punctual and professional. They came out within a week of my initial phone call. They cleaned out the chimney and the fireplace and the area was spotless when they left. I needed a new chimney cap and they were able to replace that during the same visit.
Description of Work: Cleaned the fireplace chimney and replaced the chimney cap
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
John L.
11/2008
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
They were a great crew on time cleaned the chimney painted the metal caps and suggested to fill some cracks on the cap. Would recommend them to anyone. Also great price compared to other companies.
Description of Work: They came into my house and cleaned the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
dan F.
09/2008
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Very professional, didn't try to talk us into extra work like another company did. On time, very good price compared to the competition. We'll use them in the future for our chimney sweeping and on going house maintenance (since we have a brick house).
Description of Work: We had them rebuild the tops of our chimneys and tuckpoint both chimneys. We also had them install a liner in one of the two chimneys. All done on a high roof with a steep pitch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
Ellen S.
07/2008
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
They were excellent. They came on time and they seemed to be very knowledgeable. They were neat and they seemed to be very willing to write up and describe what was wrong with my chimney and they also told me what was right with the chimney and didn't need repair.
Description of Work: They cleaned two chimney flues for me. They examined the flues for damage and structural integrity.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Galen M.
04/2008
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Jake came within 24 hour to give a quote, and returned the quote immediately. Compared to another quote, which wanted to rebuild the whole chimney from the roofline, and cost 2-3 times as much, he was very reasonable. We discussed whether rebuilding was really required, and I felt confident of his assurance that its not. Schedules required a two-week wait to get the work done, but it was partially due to our travel. They were on time and performed the work within the 4-5 hour window projected. They was professional, clean, and willing to show me what was going on. A friend, who is an HVAC specialist, told me later that the detailed connections of the flume exiting the boiler and into the chimney should be tilted opposite to the way it was installed, but it is probably not a big deal. So, this loses points for me on Classic Chimney. But the no-nonsense professionalism and a sense that I was not being taken advantage of by prescribing more than needed work is of great value.
Description of Work: They lined our chimney to prevent exhaust gases from condensing and leaking through to the house, causing water damage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Chamond L.
06/2007
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
 + 0 more
Showed up when promised, both for the estimate and the work itself. Professional, clean and thorough.
Description of Work: Rebuilt brick chimney and poured new crown.
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Service Categories
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry,
Gas Logs,
Foundation Repair,
Basement Waterproofing
FAQ
Classic Chimneys is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Classic Chimneys accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Classic Chimneys does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Classic Chimneys does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Classic Chimneys offers emergency services.
Yes, Classic Chimneys offers warranties.
Classic Chimneys offers the following services: specialize in residential brick, block and stone chimney rebuilds and repairs,stainless steel chimney liners and furnace/water heater conversion, chimney crowns/cement caps, metal rain caps/animal guard, chimney cleaning, tuckpointing/mortar match, glass door installation, cultured stone.