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Boston's Best Chimney

Chimney Repair, Chimney Sweep, Chimney Caps,

About us

Boston’s Best Chimney is your one stop chimney service company specializing in every aspect of chimney maintenance and repair. We feature chimney sweeping, chimney relining, chimney repairs, chimney rebuilding and chimney restorations at competitive rates. BBC has provided top quality service to homeowners and businesses in and around the Boston area since 1989. We have received numerous accolades for our old world craftsmanship and new world technology. Boston's Best Chimney has over 35,000 satisfied clients and is well respected in the local market both among homeowners and realtors. In addition to our residential homes serviced we have extensive experience with commercial venting. Award winning.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Chimney sweeping, repairs, reline or rebuild, masonry repairs, tuck pointing, animal removal, blockage removal, raincaps, dampers, all fuel chimneys, gas logs, gas inserts, waterproofing, snow removal.

Services we don't offer

Restaurant flue, dryer vents, air duct cleaning, cabinet making, tree removal and roofing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8506 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
7%
3
3%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 251-506 of 506 reviews

NANCY Q.
01/2010
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Everything went exactly as promised by Boston's Best Chimney. We are pleased with their high quality of professional service.
Description of Work: A bat had entered our house through the chimney, so, after researching a few chimney repair companies, we called Boston's Best Chimney to send a certified chimney sweep (Steve) to install a stainless steel chimney rain cap and to inspect our chimney. Steve showed us where the crown of the chimney was cracked and then repaired it with appropriate masonery. Then Steve and his associate installed the cap. As Steve cleaned out the base of the boiler flue, he found some large pieces of tile which had fallen from the inside of the original chimney lining. He informed us that our boiler flue was in poor shape and needed relining. We decided to do the relining due to Steve's findings, the fact that it had been recommended years earler and especially because it could become a safety issue. In addition, this house was built in 1938 and hadn't had any previous chimney repair. Another appointment was scheduled to have the lining done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,650

Amy T.
01/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It has been overdue. We have 2 floors. He was quick and thorough. He gave us an estimate on something that we needed to get done but there was no pressure to hurry up and do it. He just let us know.
Description of Work: Boston's Best Chimney is the chimney sweep we used in December.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

David G.
01/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I don't pay for it because it is a rental, but when they have came out they have been exceedingly professional. I have been pretty impressed with them. Their knowledge has also impressed me. Just by talking to him I could tell that he knew what he was talking about and that the other company that had came out was "off their rocker." He has done very good work. In the winter when it is nasty out the guys have offered to take their shoes off before they came in the house.
Description of Work: Boston's Best Chimney has cleaned my chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JOSEPH D.
11/2009
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
He is reliable, honest and comes on time. He sticks to his estimates and makes sure that the work is done right. The quality of his work is good and I have been satisfied with his service.
Description of Work: He built a fence, deck, installed my kitchen cabinets and currently he is building me a carport.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher W.
11/2009
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Raymond arrived on time with his apprentice. He was quickly able to figure out that the draw from our heating system was pulling air through the trap door in our fireplace into our basement. He plugged the hole, and then lit a fire to test the fix. Once he felt we were fixed for good, he was ready to go. Did not try to upsell, or over charge. Just fixed the issue, which was great.
Description of Work: My chimney was emptying smoke into my basement every time we lit a fire. Raymond from Boston's Best Chimney came in and explained why this was happening, and fixed the issue, quickly and thoroughly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

MATTHEW G.
11/2009
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I called to ask about having them install a top-sealing chimney damper. They were scheduling work five weeks out, but they gave me the price over the phone and I made an appointment. They gave me a two-hour window for when they would arrive, but they showed up an hour early. Luckily my wife was there and I was able to go home to meet them. They did the work quickly and everything went well. I can't really say much about it because I'll probably never see the top of my chimney, but the damper is doing its job. They gave me recommendations for other work that needed to be done. There was no pressure. They just stated what was needed and how much it would cost. They also took the time to help with a special request - a ball had fallen down the chimney (lucky shot) and they searched both flues until they found it.
Description of Work: Installed a top-sealing chimney damper.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$367

Holly R.
10/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They came on time and were fast; they were in and out quickly. They looked at everything and we were confident with them. I would use them again in future.
Description of Work: Boston’s Best Chimney inspected our chimney when we moved in a few weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Len S.
10/2009
1.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I called to setup an appointment to have them look at our chimney and let us know if it was useable and what repairs were needed. The earliest appointment was 2 weeks out but they gave a time window in which they would arrive, so I decided to give them a try. The day of the appointment my wife waited for them to arrive. They never showed or called. At the end of the window in which they said they would show, she tried to reach them at their office but got no response. She left a message saying she had to run errands and couldn't wait for them and asked them to call me. I got a call about 15 min later. When I asked why they didn't show I was told they were running late. When asked why they didn't call and let us know I got a non-answer. I asked when they can get there then and was told that he told the driver not to goto our place since my wife left, and it would be another week before they could get there. I explained that I had already waited two weeks and I don't want to wait another week because they were unable to keep their appointment or let us know they were running late. His attitude was completely unhelpful and unprofessional and gave the impression that it was our fault we didn't wait for them. He was not willing to do anything to other than schedule another appointment a week out. I would not recommend them.
Description of Work: I scheduled an appointment where they were to stop by and look at our chimney and let us know if it was useable and if not give an estimate of the work needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Boston's Best Chimney
I received a message that one of our techs has yet to arrive for an appointment. The message indicated that she was leaving and to call her husband to reschedule. I contacted the tech out on the road, he had lost track of time fighting an obstruction and is still a ways out. At that time I informed him that his afternoon appointment wished to reschedule. Within 10 minutes after retrieving the message he received a phone call to set up another time, as requested. We are currently booking a month out so trying to coordinate a time can be tricky. The member was offered an appointment the following Wednesday, less than a week away, and at that point he told me he did not wish to do business with our outfit. Not arriving on time to an appointment and/or not letting a client know we are running behind schedule are not common business practices. We understand people's schedules are hectic and value our client's time, for that we are truly sorry.

Catherine O.
10/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I used a $20.00 coupon from my Angie's List book. They were good. They made an appointment and came on time. They cleaned the chimney, were very pleasant, gave me an invoice, and left. I don't have anything to compare thier prices to, but I think they were fine. They are very knowledgeable people. The office staff was nice. They called to confirm the appointment. They were earlier than the time they gave me.
Description of Work: I used Boston's Best Chimney to clean my chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Mathieu Z.
10/2009
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Rich and Mike did a great job. They were on time and very nice. When they were finished it was like they were never there. I would highly recommend them
Description of Work: Replaced flue for boiler; Re build top of chimney; added cap; repointed 1/4 of the chimney; filled void in fire place.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Georgia M.
10/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Rich was prompt and courteous in returning our call. Everything about the process went smoothly. I would highly recommend this outfit
Description of Work: A stainless steel chimney liner was installed, our old chimney was rebuilt, new stainless steel raincap put on. We also had the fireplace chimney flashing repaired and mortered and a new stainless steel raincap put on this chimney as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Blair R.
09/2009
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
He came out with the objective of placing 2 chimney caps on and cleaning the chimneys. After looking at them he said that they don't need cleaning and I should wait on getting the caps put on to see how the chimney performs over the winter. Talk about honest! This attitude is almost unheard of! He could have taken me to the cleaners (excuse the pun) but he instead honestly said that nothing was needed at this time. Hire him, you will not regret it!
Description of Work: hired to put on two chimney caps and clean 3 chimneys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Howard G.
08/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Pleasant and competent young man gave estimate and also performed the work a few weeks later. Called before coming and completed work when promised. Nice job.
Description of Work: Remove old bricks and re-brick chimney from roof to cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Carol K.
08/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Dana Storrs did an excellent job of explaining what needed to be done on the day that he gave the estimate. Due to changes in their work schedules Boston's Best Chimney was able to complete the work earlier than expected. On day of work Dana arrived 15 minutes before appointment time with a crew of three to complete the job. All were very hard working and did an excellent job, explaining what they were doing and why, completed the job by the end of the day, and did an excellent job of cleaning up the area and replacing everything as they had found it. They did all of this on the hottest day of the year
Description of Work: Lined flue with 6 inch stainless steel liner, ran B-vent to furnace and hotwater heater, installed stainless steel raincap on chimney, and made minor masonary repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

LOIS T.
07/2009
1.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Their estimate was absolutely ridiculous. He was using scare tactics to try to get us to purchase his product. I think he thought I was going to fall for his tricks. I would never recommend him or use him in the future.
Description of Work: I called them out to give an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


ELISABETH Z.
06/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Mike checked both our chimneys and said they were in fine condition. He sealed a small gap in one chimney, showed me how to use the damper, and gave me advice on what to look for in the older chimney. He discovered a small problem with the vent from the furnace (the one that led into the chimney-- part was sloped down, which would hinder escape of gases). He fixed that for us. His work was rapid but thorough and I appreciated his attention to detail.
Description of Work: Check chimneys and clean if necessary

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

JUNE B.
06/2009
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were professional. They came on time and did a good job.
Description of Work: They did a relining of our chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

JUDITH F.
06/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
R.Hymon and Mr.Wilder did a wonderful job. They cleaned up very good and worked extremely hard. They watched out for my plants. I interviewed 4 other companies and they were the cheapest and the best.
Description of Work: They completely rebuilt my chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,486

JOE T.
05/2009
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Called several companies for estimates and Richie was the most professional and thorough. They were a little late on the day the work was done, but Richie called to say they were running behind and then apologized when they did arrive. They had a slight problem removing the old liner, but once that was out the rest of the job proceeded smoothly. They cleaned up after the job was finished both inside and out. All in all a very good experience.
Description of Work: Cleaned out chimney. Installed new liner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,375

Mary Lucia G.
03/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Workers were courteous, efficient, and did exactly the job they described at the estimated price.
Description of Work: FSB applied to exterior of chimney in attic where gases had been escaping and crumbling the mortar.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Kristin K.
03/2009
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
When you call in the schedulers are very nice and professional. Rich is always on time and very good at explaining anything that comes up - I've had questions about insulation and glass doors and he always answers them completely. One of the few companies I've found that I never worry about scheduling and quality of work.
Description of Work: Each fall I have Boston's Best Chimney come out to inspect our two chimneys and three flues. Most of the time they need to be swept since we burn a lot. I think the inspection cost goes down for the second and third flues, and if it needs to be swept the inspection cost goes towards the cleaning cost. I've had the same sweep, Rich, for the whole 10 years I've been in our house and he is really great. He comes with an assistant who also cleans up inside (you'd never know they'd been there). They are also doing some repair work this spring to the chimney and flue, and they offered us a discount as long time customers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$169

FREDRIC C.
03/2009
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
they were booked for a period of time. so I had to wait. Considered going with another company rather than wait. But very pleased with service. Raymond was knowledgeable, competent, pleasant and polite.
Description of Work: Installed chimney cap on my chimney. Fast professional and on time. I was impressed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Michael F.
02/2009
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The work was fine, but I thought they were a little expensive. They did a good job. They were on time.
Description of Work: They repaired my chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

FRANCES Q.
02/2009
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were very clean and very good. I liked them and they came with a very good reputation. Everybody did what they said they would do. They knew what they were doing. I don't have anything to compare their pricing to. I would use them again.
Description of Work: They checked the system and then relined my chimney. They put in a clean out door and put a cap on the chimney. They replaced some tiles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,850

James S.
01/2009
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
We put in a new oil furnace and we were told that we needed a new liner in the chimney because the old tile liner was cracked and leaking. Our first quote was $2900 but we just didn't feel comfortable with the company. We called Boston's Best Chimney based on their rating on Angie's List and they were great. They came out to look at the job on the same day we called and gave us a quote for $2500 on the spot. They came back to do the work on a Sunday in spite of 6 inches of new snow. They were polite, neat, and completely professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any chimney related work.
Description of Work: They put in a stainless steel chimney liner with slurry mix insulation and a new chimney cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500


Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
126455
Trade License Locale
MA
Trade License Authority
Massachusetts Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracting
Trade License Expiration
06/02/2024
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Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry,
Fireplaces,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
General Remodeling,
Roof Ice/Snow Removal

FAQ

Boston's Best Chimney is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Boston's Best Chimney accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Boston's Best Chimney offers free project estimates.
No, Boston's Best Chimney does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Boston's Best Chimney does not offer a senior discount.
No, Boston's Best Chimney does not offer emergency services.
No, Boston's Best Chimney does not offer warranties.
Boston's Best Chimney offers the following services: Chimney sweeping, repairs, reline or rebuild, masonry repairs, tuck pointing, animal removal, blockage removal, raincaps, dampers, all fuel chimneys, gas logs, gas inserts, waterproofing, snow removal.
Restaurant flue, dryer vents, air duct cleaning, cabinet making, tree removal and roofing

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM