This threw me a bit but after some consideration I decided to say yes that I would like him to do the drywall work. He said he needed to talk to his son and would contact me the next day. Today he calls and said he wanted to meet me at the house so he could walk through the house again this time with his son and get a better idea of what needed to be done. I asked "didn't we do this when you did the quote"? and he says that his $2500 estimate didn't include patching any of the cracks or some of the other work we talked about, only included fixing the kitchen, and chimney work. I proceeded to tell him heck no and hung up the phone. I do NOT recommend using this guy as he does a bait and switch, quotes you one price then says something different when its time to draft a contract. What a joke! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/franksville/mudslingers-reviews-400168.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Wisconsin Chimney Technicians Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Donn B."},"reviewBody":"Provider gave me a straight answer and only suggested I consider a liner for chimney. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/waukesha/wisconsin-chimney-technicians-inc-reviews-94531.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Peck & Weis Heating & Cooling Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michael S."},"reviewBody":"Very expensive for a few minor repairs.....work not done properly.....faucet still leaks. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/lake-geneva/peck-and-weis-heating-and-cooling-inc-reviews-6432537.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Accurate Basement Repair","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sheryl R."},"reviewBody":"Fred and his crew arrived at 6 am. They worked for 13 hours straight with no breaks/lunch (that's not including their travel time 1+ hours to and from Milwaukee). They brought a double crew in to do the job because of the distance we are from Milwaukee. We interviewed 6 foundation repair companies... We chose Accurate Basement Repair because of their plan of attack, warrantee, price and positive feedback from people. I would do it again in a heartbeat! They brought in enough people and equipment to do the job and they did it well! Fred even had his workers install a biomesh that we purchased to deter tree roots. There is a 70' tree about 8' from the house which we didn't want to lose. They maneuvered in between the house and tree wonderfully. They ended up rebuilding the south basement wall which was totally unexpected. Fred did say they'd have to charge a little bit more for that... They supplied the top row of cinder blocks that they had to put in because someone had used a very thin block and turned it up on it's side which was totally wrong -- Fred and his crew made sure it was done right! They charged an additional $500 to do that which was absolutely understandable considering the extra time and materials it took them to make sure it was done right! Fred also told us that the house sill plate was rotted and said we would need to get a carpenter in to repair that. Again, because of the long hours they put in, the fact that it wasn't included in the bid, I was ok with that...(see problem with that below) The only thing I was a little disappointed about was that the estimator said that they would tuckpoint the north and east walls as well as the south wall which needed to be straightened. The north wall had one vertical crack from settling, the rest were hairline cracks and cosmetic only. They tuckpointed the south wall beautifully. When I mentioned to Fred about the north and east walls, he apologized and said he didn't realize that was included in the bid. He did make sure the vertical crack was filled and I was ok with him not doing the hairline cracks because they had worked 13 hours w/ no breaks and it was cosmetic only. Had I insisted, I have no doubt they would have honored the estimators word... Now - on to getting the sill plate repaired.... we tried and tried to get someone out to repair the house sill... I probably called 10+ carpenters - either they were too busy or weren't quite sure how to fix it... this is a very old house.. there was a box beam that was rotted that had electric lines running through it.. pretty much a nightmare... so after trying to find someone to repair in the winter during hunting season w/ absolutely no luck... I called Fred pretty much in tears and said the had to come back out and fix the sill..... Fred told me they didn't do that kind of work that we'd need to find a carpenter to do it.. I told him I tried and couldn't find anyone... Fred said 'let me make a few calls'.... his secretary called me back shortly and said that Kip Kolich would be calling me w/ in the hour and he could do the job. Kip called and had someone out that night.. long story short, they jacked up the house that weekend and replaced the sill... was a 2 day job (like I said, it was a nightmare - and colder than h***!) In my opinion - not only did Fred (Accurate Basement Repair) do the basement job well, but he went above and beyond in finding us someone who could replace the sill! Would I recommend Fred, Junior and the rest of the crew from Accurate Basement Repair - ABSOLUTELY!!!! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/milwaukee/accurate-basement-repair-reviews-332980.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Addie Water Systems","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Paulette N."},"reviewBody":"Addie came in and repaired our failing iron filter along with our tired water softener. Very professional and affordable. I would recommend them to a friend in a heartbeat."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/janesville/addie-water-systems-reviews-352259.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Big Fish Contracting","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jason R."},"reviewBody":"I was extremely happy with the entire process. The price was good and from the time that I decided to go ahead with the new roof it was only a few days until they came and did the job. A large crew showed up at 7am and by 5pm they had the entire old roof torn off, and the new roof was on complete with flashings and everything was done. The crew was very courteous and even offered to put my rooftop antennae back up when they were done. They also did a very good job of cleanup as I haven't found a single nail or anything else left behind on the ground. They paid close attention to detail and the colors of the valley and chimney flashings match the roof and they also painted the ugly metal utility pole on my roof where the electric and phone lines come in so it blends in with the color of the roof and looks good. Excellent work and great people!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wi/colgate/big-fish-contracting-reviews-2066525.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Watertown, WI
Last update on October 15, 2025
Brian R.
5.0
09/2024
I have had 2 brick chimneys repaired by High Rise from storm damage. They are fast friendly and professional. The brick work is outstanding! I highly recommend.
DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT call the BURLINGTON repair for Bigelow! Their service men spend literally 90 seconds in your home, don't even stick their heads in the refrigerator! Mark the owner no better. Call him for help, see how far you get!!!
Chris came to my house on a Tuesday and I walked him through every crack and repair that I needed done. He took measurements and seemed very professional. I also asked him to quote a price to paint all the walls and ceilings in the house from top to bottom. At the end he said he would email...
Donn B.
5.0
11/2014
Provider gave me a straight answer and only suggested I consider a liner for chimney.
Michael S.
1.0
10/2014
Very expensive for a few minor repairs.....work not done properly.....faucet still leaks.
Sheryl R.
5.0
12/2013
Fred and his crew arrived at 6 am. They worked for 13 hours straight with no breaks/lunch (that's not including their travel time 1+ hours to and from Milwaukee). They brought a double crew in to do the job because of the distance we are from Milwaukee. We interviewed 6 foundation repair...
Paulette N.
5.0
09/2013
Addie came in and repaired our failing iron filter along with our tired water softener. Very professional and affordable. I would recommend them to a friend in a heartbeat.
Jason R.
5.0
05/2012
I was extremely happy with the entire process. The price was good and from the time that I decided to go ahead with the new roof it was only a few days until they came and did the job. A large crew showed up at 7am and by 5pm they had the entire old roof torn off, and the new roof was on...
Midwest Fireplace & Chimney serves the Southeast Wisconsin area with superior chimney and fireplace services, ranging from annual maintenance, renovations, all the way up to brand new installations. Our range of services include: chimney reline, chimney sweeps and inspections, appliance liners, caps, crowns, tuck pointing, chimney rebuilds, water-proofing, power washing, flashings, fireplace gas logs, fireplace gas inserts, wood inserts, wood stacks, smoke chamber repair, heat shield repair, chase covers, full fireplace replace, chase rebuild, new fireplace construction.
Midwest Fireplace & Chimney serves the Southeast Wisconsin area with superior chimney and fireplace services, ranging from annual maintenance, renovations, all the way up to brand new installations. Our range of services include: chimney reline, chimney sweeps and inspections, appliance liners, caps, crowns, tuck pointing, chimney rebuilds, water-proofing, power washing, flashings, fireplace gas logs, fireplace gas inserts, wood inserts, wood stacks, smoke chamber repair, heat shield repair, chase covers, full fireplace replace, chase rebuild, new fireplace construction.
At Chimney Advocate the goal is to clear your chimney of any creosote, and leave you the homeowner feeling safe, knowing you just had a true professional in your house, and that you are safe to burn for years to come! While going to school I wanted to learn a trade. Although it was difficult to pick one, chimneys stood out among the rest. Many years later they have become a big part of my life.
At Chimney Advocate the goal is to clear your chimney of any creosote, and leave you the homeowner feeling safe, knowing you just had a true professional in your house, and that you are safe to burn for years to come! While going to school I wanted to learn a trade. Although it was difficult to pick one, chimneys stood out among the rest. Many years later they have become a big part of my life.
No matter who you are or what you do - big business or small - everyone needs a good roof over head. This idea has driven Dialed In Roofing & Exteriors to be the most dependable residential/commercial roofing company.
"WOW! 24 hours from dumpster and shingle arrival to dumpster pick up. The roof was DONE in 10 hours - I'm stunned! And I could not be more impressed with Dialed In Roofing & Exteriors and Caesar Dumpster LLC. From the beginning, they were so down to earth and helpful answering all of my questions. Thanh was amazing - he brought the drone out to take footage of the roof and walked me through what he saw up there. Because of the urgency with the 2 bedroom leaks we uncovered, they worked to get the job in the week of - and the good Lord blessed us with a beautiful day for them to work. They adjusted some of the twinkle lights and opened the back gates and everything was put back perfectly and buttoned up tight. I have found less than 10 stray nails, which is amazing! As they did tear off, they WALKED arm fulls of shingles to the higher roof line to throw into the dumpster, instead of letting it all fall over the yard. They had all sides covered with giant tarps to catch debris and keep it as contained as possible. One thing they mentioned that another company didn't, was looking in the attic crawl space for mold. I was even told by others, "oh yeah, I don't need to see it, we'll just go ahead with replacement". Thanh made sure to check out the locations of the leaks, showed me what he found and was comfortable that there was no mold issues present. Caesar Dumpster LLC snuck the dumpster into the driveway, right next to the retaining wall, with zero issues! I was so grateful to see them placing 2x4s down for the dumpster to sit on to preserve the driveway! And he came in quick this morning to remove it - nice and simple! I will rave about this process for a long time, and will recommend Dialed In anytime I have the opportunity! Thanh and crew - THANK YOU for the peace of mind you have given us!!!"
Mary B on December 2023
No matter who you are or what you do - big business or small - everyone needs a good roof over head. This idea has driven Dialed In Roofing & Exteriors to be the most dependable residential/commercial roofing company.
"WOW! 24 hours from dumpster and shingle arrival to dumpster pick up. The roof was DONE in 10 hours - I'm stunned! And I could not be more impressed with Dialed In Roofing & Exteriors and Caesar Dumpster LLC. From the beginning, they were so down to earth and helpful answering all of my questions. Thanh was amazing - he brought the drone out to take footage of the roof and walked me through what he saw up there. Because of the urgency with the 2 bedroom leaks we uncovered, they worked to get the job in the week of - and the good Lord blessed us with a beautiful day for them to work. They adjusted some of the twinkle lights and opened the back gates and everything was put back perfectly and buttoned up tight. I have found less than 10 stray nails, which is amazing! As they did tear off, they WALKED arm fulls of shingles to the higher roof line to throw into the dumpster, instead of letting it all fall over the yard. They had all sides covered with giant tarps to catch debris and keep it as contained as possible. One thing they mentioned that another company didn't, was looking in the attic crawl space for mold. I was even told by others, "oh yeah, I don't need to see it, we'll just go ahead with replacement". Thanh made sure to check out the locations of the leaks, showed me what he found and was comfortable that there was no mold issues present. Caesar Dumpster LLC snuck the dumpster into the driveway, right next to the retaining wall, with zero issues! I was so grateful to see them placing 2x4s down for the dumpster to sit on to preserve the driveway! And he came in quick this morning to remove it - nice and simple! I will rave about this process for a long time, and will recommend Dialed In anytime I have the opportunity! Thanh and crew - THANK YOU for the peace of mind you have given us!!!"
WELCOME! Oliwill construction LLC. is a Wisconsin based roofing company here to serve Madison, WI and the surrounding areas. Please give us a call and we’ll be glad to offer the best price in the market to provide a quality finish for your home or business.
WELCOME! Oliwill construction LLC. is a Wisconsin based roofing company here to serve Madison, WI and the surrounding areas. Please give us a call and we’ll be glad to offer the best price in the market to provide a quality finish for your home or business.
At Tuck & Mason, we are proud to provide trusted professional services to business owners, homeowners, and companies throughout the state of Wisconsin. We have more than 13 years of experience in providing quality workmanship to our customers. Our team is licensed, bonded, insured, and ready to offer our Certificates of Insurance to each customer upon request. If you are looking for high-quality, affordable, and professional tuckpointing and masonry services! Trust your next project to our team of professionals.
At Tuck & Mason, we are proud to provide trusted professional services to business owners, homeowners, and companies throughout the state of Wisconsin. We have more than 13 years of experience in providing quality workmanship to our customers. Our team is licensed, bonded, insured, and ready to offer our Certificates of Insurance to each customer upon request. If you are looking for high-quality, affordable, and professional tuckpointing and masonry services! Trust your next project to our team of professionals.
At Arrow Exterior Design we offer roofing, siding, windows and decking. We don't believe in high pressure sales to get you to work with us. We want you to be comfortable in trusting Arrow Exterior Design with your home and help you get your job done. We have been in business for 4 years, but combine for many years of experience in this business. We are family owned and Russ, the owner is a veteran. Evenings, Saturdays's and Sunday's by appointment only.
"From start to finish this was a seamless process. I was contacted immediately and given an estimate within a day or so. Roof was replaced during the COVID pandemic and was handled extremely professionally and with no contact. Roof was replace in one day and completed within a week of my receiving the estimate. Even paying the invoice was seamless. Will definitely recommend Arrow to all my family and friends"
Lynn S on April 2020
At Arrow Exterior Design we offer roofing, siding, windows and decking. We don't believe in high pressure sales to get you to work with us. We want you to be comfortable in trusting Arrow Exterior Design with your home and help you get your job done. We have been in business for 4 years, but combine for many years of experience in this business. We are family owned and Russ, the owner is a veteran. Evenings, Saturdays's and Sunday's by appointment only.
"From start to finish this was a seamless process. I was contacted immediately and given an estimate within a day or so. Roof was replaced during the COVID pandemic and was handled extremely professionally and with no contact. Roof was replace in one day and completed within a week of my receiving the estimate. Even paying the invoice was seamless. Will definitely recommend Arrow to all my family and friends"
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!
Complete Renovations of home repairs, upgrades and new construction. Free estimates and timely repairs. Fully licensed and insured Wisconsin. We accept all forms of payment. We have references gladly given out.
"Paid him over 12k for a job he said would take 6 weeks. It has been over 6 months and only completed some stairs to the camper. Has lied saying work has been completed. Still owes us over 9k and refused to pay us back. We now will be taking him to court. The picture provided is proof of his lies. I have him texting me saying he completed painting the roof. Well you can see he did not."
Rich K on November 2020
Complete Renovations of home repairs, upgrades and new construction. Free estimates and timely repairs. Fully licensed and insured Wisconsin. We accept all forms of payment. We have references gladly given out.
"Paid him over 12k for a job he said would take 6 weeks. It has been over 6 months and only completed some stairs to the camper. Has lied saying work has been completed. Still owes us over 9k and refused to pay us back. We now will be taking him to court. The picture provided is proof of his lies. I have him texting me saying he completed painting the roof. Well you can see he did not."
Arx Innovations, LLC is currently a sole proprietor, multi-faceted business. Typically I bid smaller projects and am able to provide a high level of quality while saving my customers in some cases, substantial amounts of money. Even though my forte is masonry related applications, I have a significant amount of experience in other applications as well. I will not bid on a project if I believe I cannot provide the highest level of quality and professionalism. If there is a larger project that you would like me to place a bid on, I would also be willing to hire employees on a temporary basis for your project needs. For new customers, I typically require a down payment of 50% on the day of the jobs commencement. Please contact Arx Innovations, LLC and I would be glad to show you options which may save you money. Also, since this is my first year as an LLC, I would like to offer a $50 good will referral fee from any job over $500 labor cost after final payment is received.
Arx Innovations, LLC is currently a sole proprietor, multi-faceted business. Typically I bid smaller projects and am able to provide a high level of quality while saving my customers in some cases, substantial amounts of money. Even though my forte is masonry related applications, I have a significant amount of experience in other applications as well. I will not bid on a project if I believe I cannot provide the highest level of quality and professionalism. If there is a larger project that you would like me to place a bid on, I would also be willing to hire employees on a temporary basis for your project needs. For new customers, I typically require a down payment of 50% on the day of the jobs commencement. Please contact Arx Innovations, LLC and I would be glad to show you options which may save you money. Also, since this is my first year as an LLC, I would like to offer a $50 good will referral fee from any job over $500 labor cost after final payment is received.
The cost to replace the chimney crown or top is about $1,550 on average. The range varies widely depending on the size of the chimney, the materials used, accessibility, and the extent of the damage. If you suspect a problem with your chimney top, call a professional masonry contractor for an inspection.
If you suspect you have a chimney problem, contact a masonry contractor for an inspection.
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 cost to replace a chimney is about $10,000 on average and can cost up to $15,000, depending on the size, accessibility, materials, and extent of the replacement. Sometimes tearing the chimney down to the roof line and rebuilding it is an option. But if the chimney's internal structure deteriorates badly enough, a complete demolition down to the fireplace or the foundation may be necessary.
The Watertown, WI homeowners’ guide to chimney repairs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The typical chimney removal costs between $1,000 and $10,000, but much of that price depends on whether it’s a full or partial removal. Get the full cost breakdown here.