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, thank you for your business. - VIP PLUMBING
"I had not had a working toilet for 7 months. I could not find a plumber in my area, Pagosa Springs, who would even talk to me about the job. No one returned my calls and one even hung up on me. VIP Plumbing told me what I needed to do and came on time and had the job done in under an hour. I now have my new toilet which is helping me no end. I am 76 years old, have movement issues and have my bathroom back instead of trying to navigate to the other end of the house at night. Thank you, VIP Plumbing."
Karen K on June 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, thank you for your business. - VIP PLUMBING
"I had not had a working toilet for 7 months. I could not find a plumber in my area, Pagosa Springs, who would even talk to me about the job. No one returned my calls and one even hung up on me. VIP Plumbing told me what I needed to do and came on time and had the job done in under an hour. I now have my new toilet which is helping me no end. I am 76 years old, have movement issues and have my bathroom back instead of trying to navigate to the other end of the house at night. Thank you, VIP Plumbing."
Karen K on June 2024
I'm Davitt M. Armstrong -- "jack-of-all-trades and Master of One"; with a Master Plumber's License here in the great State of Colorado. I'm engaged in highly custom plumbing and hydronic heating applications for discerning clients; with thirty-five years of highly pleased customers. I also provide utterly unbiased and extremely comprehensive home inspection services for buyers and sellers, for a select group of local real estate agents.
"Davitt was out within a couple of hours of calling. He is a really great guy. I do a lot of my own repairs, but after doing a bunch of troubleshooting on the in floor system, I knew it was time for a pro. He took time to work through explaining the system to me as this was the first house we have had an integrated furnace, water heater and flooring heat. It turns out he was the sub on the original 2015 construction. The issue was a bad control panel that operate the zone valves and furnace. Rather than go get the parts himself and incur more costs, he allowed me to go get the parts for him. That allowed him to spend the time pulling the old unit out. One thermostat needed replaced in addition which I did while he was putting the new control panel in. Yep, just see how many contractors would work with you to save costs by you working with them. He also provided the contact info for the other original subs on the house which is awesome info. The parts costs were very reasonable. They could have been easily inflated to double the material line item amount as control panels are typically very expensive components to any specialized system. To address the D rating review. You should have told him this was an insurance claim in the first place. Good luck getting folks to give you itemized materials list. Would you expect a carpenter to give you a materials list on every size board, nail and screw. Your expectations were unrealistic. After all this was supposedly an insurance claim. They are the ones to take it up with unless you were trying to pocket the difference. We are planning to construct another building on the property and will be strongly supporting Davitt as the sub for plumbing and heating."
Rick B on August 2019
I'm Davitt M. Armstrong -- "jack-of-all-trades and Master of One"; with a Master Plumber's License here in the great State of Colorado. I'm engaged in highly custom plumbing and hydronic heating applications for discerning clients; with thirty-five years of highly pleased customers. I also provide utterly unbiased and extremely comprehensive home inspection services for buyers and sellers, for a select group of local real estate agents.
"Davitt was out within a couple of hours of calling. He is a really great guy. I do a lot of my own repairs, but after doing a bunch of troubleshooting on the in floor system, I knew it was time for a pro. He took time to work through explaining the system to me as this was the first house we have had an integrated furnace, water heater and flooring heat. It turns out he was the sub on the original 2015 construction. The issue was a bad control panel that operate the zone valves and furnace. Rather than go get the parts himself and incur more costs, he allowed me to go get the parts for him. That allowed him to spend the time pulling the old unit out. One thermostat needed replaced in addition which I did while he was putting the new control panel in. Yep, just see how many contractors would work with you to save costs by you working with them. He also provided the contact info for the other original subs on the house which is awesome info. The parts costs were very reasonable. They could have been easily inflated to double the material line item amount as control panels are typically very expensive components to any specialized system. To address the D rating review. You should have told him this was an insurance claim in the first place. Good luck getting folks to give you itemized materials list. Would you expect a carpenter to give you a materials list on every size board, nail and screw. Your expectations were unrealistic. After all this was supposedly an insurance claim. They are the ones to take it up with unless you were trying to pocket the difference. We are planning to construct another building on the property and will be strongly supporting Davitt as the sub for plumbing and heating."
Rick B on August 2019
Service Monkey, serving Silverthorne, CO and the counties of Summit and Eagle, will provide quality installation, service and conversions for gas and wood fireplaces. Our staff has over 50 years of combined experience in our field. Products and services we provide are: • Annual gas fireplace tune-up, inspection and safety check • Mechanical and chemical chimney sweep • Video scanning of chimneys and venting systems • Dryer vent cleaning • BBQ maintenance and installation • Wood and gas fireplace or stoves, new construction or remodel installation • Gas line installation • Wood and gas fireplace repairs Service Monkey work with residential as well as commercial customers. We are here to ensure your safety and to give you the best possible service. Please don't risk a fire, have Service Monkey clean and inspect your chimney yearly! Call us today.
Service Monkey, serving Silverthorne, CO and the counties of Summit and Eagle, will provide quality installation, service and conversions for gas and wood fireplaces. Our staff has over 50 years of combined experience in our field. Products and services we provide are: • Annual gas fireplace tune-up, inspection and safety check • Mechanical and chemical chimney sweep • Video scanning of chimneys and venting systems • Dryer vent cleaning • BBQ maintenance and installation • Wood and gas fireplace or stoves, new construction or remodel installation • Gas line installation • Wood and gas fireplace repairs Service Monkey work with residential as well as commercial customers. We are here to ensure your safety and to give you the best possible service. Please don't risk a fire, have Service Monkey clean and inspect your chimney yearly! Call us today.
We are a full service hearth and home business which provides sales of wood/gas/pellet systems. To include service/repair along with chimney sweeping.
"The job was stalled due to staffing changes at their company and lack of communication. Started in September and didn't finish until November. When I went to pay the final invoice by credit card they charge 3.5%, that's $35 per $1000! Totally ridiculous especially for such a costly job. They want a paper check? Really?"
Sherry L on December 2020
We are a full service hearth and home business which provides sales of wood/gas/pellet systems. To include service/repair along with chimney sweeping.
"The job was stalled due to staffing changes at their company and lack of communication. Started in September and didn't finish until November. When I went to pay the final invoice by credit card they charge 3.5%, that's $35 per $1000! Totally ridiculous especially for such a costly job. They want a paper check? Really?"
Sherry L on December 2020
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A gas log fireplace should be inspected and serviced as needed once a year. Preventative maintenance can help keep your fireplace in working condition and save money in the long run by avoiding more costly repairs on parts that could have been fixed sooner with a regular inspection.
The cost difference between a gas fireplace and a wood-burning fireplace depends on the type of wood-burning fireplace installed. The cost to install a gas fireplace tends to be cheaper than the cost to install a brick wood-burning fireplace. Installing a gas fireplace costs about $3,600 on average, whereas the cost to build a masonry wood-burning fireplace can go up to $30,000. The cost to install a wood-burning fireplace insert or stove can cost from $700 to $6,500, about the same as a gas fireplace on average.
The cost to repair a fireplace depends on the type, extent of repairs needed, and your location. The average cost to repair a fireplace varies depending on the part of the fireplace that needs work:
Firebox: $160–$2,500
Refractory panel: $200–$300
Hearth: $150–$800
Mantel: $500–$1,200
Pilot light: $100–$350
Igniter: $100–$150
Gas valve: $150–$300
Thermocouple: $75–$350
Thermopile: $75–$350
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.