American Professional Chimney & Masonry

Chimney Repair, Chimney Sweep, Fireplaces,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

Multiple Super Service Award winner. We clean, Inspect, repair, install & reline chimneys, wood & gas stoves, fireplaces, sidewalks, driveways & do historic tuck pointing. Owner, Dave Myers, is the area's most experienced chimney diagnostician (since 1973). We have an A-Plus BBB rating & emphasize customer service excellence in every aspect of our business. What differentiates us from other companies is that we provide a thorough analysis and estimate for any necessary repairs, without any pressure or emphasis on sales. We are happy to prioritize any repairs that may be needed so that customer's can budget accordingly. Additional phones - 301-699-6050, Catherine Wilson, manager: 202-468-5590, 202-483-0440, 202-483-2223, and Dave Myers: 202-468-5596. Also doing business as: Artful Dusters Chimney Sweeps. Evening hours available but dependent on demand, requirements and availability of personnel.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Chimney Sweep, Cleaning, Relining, Chimney Covers, Air Tight Dampers, Patio, Sidewalk And Driveway Installation, Brick Block, Stone Walls, Walks, Paver Installation, Masonry Repairs, Tuck Pointing, Historic Restoration & Basement Water Proofing Systems.

Services we don't offer

Our team can do a lot, contact us today to see how we can help! (301) 593-2417

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.72,314 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
12%
3
3%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 2314 reviews

Greg C.
09/2024
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Reasonable pricing. Easy to work with. Knowledgeable technician.
Description of Work: Replaced pilot assembly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Dave Z.
05/2024
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
On time, on budget, mission accomplished!
Description of Work: Repaired and cleaned gas grill

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
$300

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Our mission to please was also accomplished :) [Member Name Removed] Myers, owner

Agustin B.
02/2024
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Very professional and knowledgeable
Description of Work: But a new 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
$10,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I loved you very professional and knowledgeable comment for your review! Professional is the result of dedication to customer service and just being kind, impatient and thorough. Knowledgeable takes years of training and experience. I’m pretty sure we’re the most experienced folks in the business. We’ve been here since 1979 with the same owner still climbing up chimneys! I even go down commercial chimneys on occasion. It’s actually kinda fun :) Thanks for the great review! Dave Myers, owner

Toya K.
01/2024
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Great customer service. Got job done fast and with good results
Description of Work: Fix gas fireplace

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
We aim to please! Mission accomplished! Dave Myers, owner

Timothy C.
07/2023
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
Excellent customer work. Work was professional. Service was great.
Description of Work: Replace gas fireplace.

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
$8,400

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks so much for the great review. Our gas log technicians are the best. I’ll let them know you really appreciate their work! Dave Myers, owner

Belinda D.
06/2023
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was wonderful, professional, respectful, clean after themselves, friendly, arrived on time and they gave good recommendations.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected my fireplace chimney.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Teresa J.
03/2023
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Good! The team was on time and courteous!
Description of Work: Rebuilt fireplace and interior chimney and masonry work on exterior chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the 5 star review and your nice comments! Dave Myers, owner

Leslie P.
02/2023
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 3 more
Excellent! I hired to fix a problem with leakage on my carport. The work was time consuming and the techs were hard working and focused. I cannot thank them enough for quickly scheduling and completing my job. From where I stand it looks great!
Description of Work: Fireplaces

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
$3,900

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Leaks like yours take a lot of time consuming and careful masonry. Water can find its way through the tiniest of spaces. It can even seep right through perfect brick & mortar, in which case a very thorough application of the best water repellent is indicated. (A blend of siloxanes/silanes) Thanks for method hard we worked! Dave Myers, owner

Frank C.
01/2023
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I've used American Professional several times at various houses I've lived in or owned. They are an honest and professional company that does good work and stands behind it. I recently got them to give me an estimate on rebuilding the top portion of a chimney that needs brickwork. They inspected the chimney, told me it was safe to use, and gave me a very reasonable estimate for the chimney rebuild, saying that it can wait until spring if I wish. From my experience, they will do everything they can to satisfy the customer, whether it's a simple chimney cleaning or custom work. This is the best chimney company in the DC area by far.
Description of Work: Chimney rebuild

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

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
It’s really nice to see the same people over and over! It says a lot, too! Dave Myers, owner

Cathie C.
01/2023
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
We contacted at least half a dozen companies prior and they either 1) did not show up or 2) never sent quote or 3) came up with ridiculous amount of work and 4) overpriced. Welcome to this team. Courteous, professional, gave us for the first time a real understanding of the different options and we were able to understand what was best for us. They even had brochures to see the options in finer detail. Between the first appointment and the job done, we were done in no time. Something that took us over a year to begin with others! Payment options was also perfect for us. Tip: Let them know what use you want for the chimney (decorative, to heat the home? Etc.). Anything else you want to do to that chimney aesthetics wise? They do it all. Thank you Stefan and team for being amazing!
Description of Work: Replace original to Gas with Remote

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

Dave S.
01/2023
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I have used American Professional Chimney and Masonry on three different occasions and I am very happy with the work and the service. They are my "go to". I had the upper 40% of my chimney rebuilt, I had chimney liners installed, and I recently had a couple of smart solutions done to prevent smoke from going up and out of one flue, and down the one right next to it. I'm confident that this problem has been eliminated in advance of the upcoming fall/winter wood burning season. I will continue to use APCM for maintenance.
Description of Work: Downdraft repair, Chimney repair & restoration

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

Charles D.
01/2023
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Second year owning a fireplace and I wish I'd gone with these guys again. The rates went up across the board in the area and I went with a group that was 30 dollars cheaper this year. Where American Professional did an excellent job explaining and cleaning, this other group wanted $1900 to replace hairline cracks and ultimately left the fireplace dusty and a mess. Next year I'll definitely spend a little more to get it cleaned and inspected by American Professional again, because they just did a much better job.
Description of Work: Chimney inspections, Chimney flue cleaning, Chimney cleaning

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

Bryan S.
01/2023
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
We had work done from them several years ago and we noticed water damage in our fireplace. They came out and honored the warranty with no issues or gotchas. They made it right and fixed all the issues including repairing the water damaged fireplace insert. Stefan was a pleasure to work with and explained everything. I would recommend American Professional Chimney without reservation for chimney or gas fireplace work.
Description of Work: Fireplace installations, Chimney repair & restoration

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom D.
12/2022
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
Timely, great communication, solid work
Description of Work: Clean and repair two gas fireplaces

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

Dan M.
02/2022
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 3 more
We had American Professional Chimney and Masonry perform repairs to the brickwork of our chimney and flue, inside and and out. We met with 3 chimney companies and selected APCM on the strength of their detailed analysis of our needs and full explanation of their proposed service. Their representative was very professional and offered no gimmicky "one day only" or "manager special" price quotes. He was knowledgeable on all aspects of chimney repair and walked us through the process and options of installing a gas fireplace. We also appreciated that APCM would do all necessary electrical, gas, and masonry work for a complete installation. All of their staff was friendly, professional, punctual and efficient. We were pleased with all aspects of our experience with APCM, from first visit to final installation.
Description of Work: Assess and repair chimney brickwork and mortar, inside and outside the house; convert existing fireplace to a gas insert fireplace.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jean H.
06/2021
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were excellent, prompt, courteous and i had a very good experience with the work of the company. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Rebuilt and Clean Chimney.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,700

Mesky B.
04/2021
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
American Professional Chimney installed a gas fireplace that is both beautiful (looks like a real wood fireplace) and warm. They installed a gasline that was done a very professional way, burying the line underground. Stephen and his team did an impeccable job, clearly explaining the pros and cons of the many options. Super happy with the service.
Description of Work: Installed a gas fireplace

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
$8,000

Edmund H.
02/2021
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Charged $99 for initial estimate in December. Told a part was needed, and we agreed to order it. A month later second appointment was cancelled because they said they obtained the wrong part. Then a third appointment was cancelled because of "inclement" weather -- slight rain and snow. Attempts to connect subsequent ignored. Net result: out nearly $100 bucks! And no fireplace this winter. Insufficient explanations. No apologies. Subsequent to review, American Professional Chimney manager contacted us and personally took charge of ordering and installing the part — indeed with extraordinary evening effort. The company also adjusted its charges to compensate us for our trouble. Management's effort to rectify our situation has restored our confidence in this enterprise.
Description of Work: Repair of a gas log

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$100

michael B.
02/2021
3.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I received a bid of $2100 and got it repaired by another place for $75. The problem was I suspected.
Description of Work: repair a damper

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0

$2,100

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I can see you weren’t entirely happy, but you were nice enough to give us a C. I’d like to offer an explanation for you and other people who might read this review. What our estimator was basing his proposal on was that you had a complaint regarding cold air coming down your chimney and ta bad smell. Throat dampers, like yours, typically leak cold air and odors. Yours was broken out of its track and apparently somebody was able to get it back up in there but I’m sure you’ll notice that you still have some cold air and odor. Throat dampers like yours come with two holes in them for different sorts of rotary control mechanisms and are not made airtight. We were offering you a throat damper with a 1 inch thick gasket that seals perfectly and stops all cold air and odor and saves quite a bit of energy. We tend not to like to do projects to leave the people feeling unhappy with the quality of our work. I’m glad you got the situation straightened out enough to partially prevent the heat loss and if you still want to get an airtight damper system I believe are the only company in the area that offers it. Some of the fireplace stores offer gasketed glass doors that they claim or air tight, but they’re not nearly as airtight as our dampers and cost considerably more. We also offer senior discounts and discounts to active military personnel. Dave Myers, owner

Morgan T.
01/2021
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The project went really well! The team that came out for the estimate and inspection were very prompt and friendly. They walked us through the issues that needed resolving and even uncovered an issue with the roof and gutters. The team that came out to do the chimney repairs were very communicative and efficient in their work. The chimney looks great. I would definitely hire this company again.
Description of Work: Chimney repair due to water damage

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
$1,750

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your detailed explanation in the great review. , David Myers, owner

kenya M.
12/2020
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Did not move forward with project, however the general manager came to deliver deposit personally.
Description of Work: lining for fireplace
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice review. David Myers, owner

Patricia F.
12/2020
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
I contacted American Professional Chimney for repair of my gas fireplace. I found them to be professional, courteous and very quick to respond to my request for service.
Description of Work: Repair gas fireplace
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it. I look forward to seeing you in the future. Steve Myers, owner

Birgit N.
10/2020
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Crew was on time, very professional, performed the work efficiently and left our house as clean as they found it. I have worked with American Professionals Chimney & Masonry for years now and they always provide excellent service. Highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning

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

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you some much for the review.

Pam R.
09/2020
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
They came when said and did what I requested at a great price. Thanks
Description of Work: Chimney caps were rusty

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
$200

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I’m very glad you were happy with our service and our price. We look for a time you need work. David Myers, owner

Allan V.
07/2020
1.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Their bid was $4250 more than the next highest bidder - more than twice as much. It was $5700 more than the highly rated company I selected.
Description of Work: Concrete Pad

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0


Contact information

4519 Buchanan St, Hyattsville, MD 20781

https://www.americanprofessionalchimney.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
33149
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Trade License Expiration
05/22/2022

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Gas Logs

FAQ

American Professional Chimney & Masonry is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Professional Chimney & Masonry accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers free project estimates.
Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers emergency services.
Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers warranties.
American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers the following services: Chimney Sweep, Cleaning, Relining, Chimney Covers, Air Tight Dampers, Patio, Sidewalk And Driveway Installation, Brick Block, Stone Walls, Walks, Paver Installation, Masonry Repairs, Tuck Pointing, Historic Restoration & Basement Water Proofing Systems.
Our team can do a lot, contact us today to see how we can help! (301) 593-2417

Contact information

4519 Buchanan St, Hyattsville, MD 20781

https://www.americanprofessionalchimney.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM