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

46 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
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.72,315 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 1076-1100 of 2315 reviews

Nicole K.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were on time, did a nice job - clean and fast. Provided us with lots of information about the chimney and possible repairs for the future No pressure.
Description of Work: Swept chimney, inspection

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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks and thanks for mentioning no pressure. I believe that is an integral component of costomer service excellence

Stuart K.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The service turned out great. I think they did a great job cleaning and they explained everything to me. The price is right in the ball park.
Description of Work: American Professional Chimney & Masonry did a chimney sweep.

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
$120

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks! I'm glad everything turned out so well. Dave Myers, owner

Michael H.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
workers were on time and did a great job
Description of Work: clean 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
$117

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
On time and a great job! I will pass on the very positive remarks to the crew. Just as a point of information, the average price for a chimney cleaning in the DC area is about $150.00. Our prices rage from $149.00 to $169.00 seasonally. The coupon you purchased saved you over $30.00 and put your price among the lowest prices in town!

Michael K.
03/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They came to our home and they offered to put a liner in our chimney. The homes in our neighborhood do not have liners. We canceled the Big Deal as they were unable to do the chimney sweep. They were very polite, straight forward, and accommodating to work with. They were on time and they called ahead of schedule.
Description of Work: This was a Big Deal for a chimney sweep and inspection for $119.00. We did not have them do the work as they were unable too with having no liner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review. Direct vent gas fireplaces don't utilize a chimney and neither do vent free gas log fireplaces. Thanks again! Dave Myers, owner

Karla C.
03/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were quick to respond and schedule appointment and arrived on time. American was professional and completed the work in a timely fashion. I ended up having a crack in my chimney that requires re-sealing the interior. American gave me an estimate for the repair. I'm going to get a few estimates before I have any work done but American Chimney is at the top of the list. The tech made sure I understood the problem, especially the hazard that exists if the fireplace is used, I would use American Chimney again and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection

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
$100

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the extremely nice review! We certainly appreciate it! Our estimates are very competitive, hence our A rating average in the price category. You may also qualify for a coupon discount. You can view them on our Angie's List storefront. Of course, if you do receive a lower bid, we would like the opportunity ti see if it matches ours in scope of work and if it does, we will almost always be willing to match it in price and assure you receive our Super Service Award winning quality work. Dave Myers, owner

Raymond H.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The crew was very polite and clean. They were very tidy with the ashes. They even emptied out my ash bin. Overall, they performed very well. That said, the woman who answers the phone really needs to take customer service classes. Perhaps they should just hire a different receptionist. I have a feeling it is the manager who answers. Unfortunately she is inclined to talk to customers in a way similar to how I suppose she addresses her employees. This is very inappropriate. After this phone experience, I would have not even used their services if I had not already been "stuck" by buying the coupon on Angie's List before calling.
Description of Work: Swept and inspected the chimney as well as cleaned the wood burning insert.

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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review of our crew despite what sounds like a very negative phone experience you had. I suspect you caught the manager in a moment of exasperation. She receives a huge number of compliments, but does time to time get stressed with the rush, rush high demands of this industry. I know I do, but I'm fortunate that I am such a slow paced, laid back demeanor, it doesn't show as much. I'll have her read your review. I'm sure if you got to know her, you would find Catherine a wonderful human being. I appreciate your review as it affords us the opportunity to see what works and more importantly, what doesn't. Dave Myers, owner PS: You're never actually stuck with an Angie's List Deal or Coupon. Just Call Angie's List and they will issue you a refund.

Nicholas K.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
All Good, just like it should. I will use them in the future for cleaning and for chimney repairs.
Description of Work: .

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
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review! We will see you soon! Dave Myers,

WILLIAM JOHN R.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
No serious issues to deal with. Everything went smoothly.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and 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

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I really appreciate it. Dave Myers, owner

Anne-Marie A.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
It was fine. The job was done well. It was a little difficult to get in touch with people, they had to re-schedule. The pricing was very good.
Description of Work: I used the "Big Deal" that I purchased for the services of American Professional Chimney & Masonry. They cleaned the chimney, added some bricks outside, built up a little bit of the top of the chimney and re-grouted inside the hearth.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review. Sorry you had to be rescheduled. Things should slow down a bit very soon. With all of the snow and severe cold, It has been a crazy winter and we can't go up on roofs until the snow has melted off of them. Thanks for your understanding this! Dave Myers, owner

Reina K.
02/2014
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The chimney cap was blown away due to strong wind on the previous day. They showed on time, reinstalling the chimney cap and giving me an estimate for other repair as I requested. They took a picture of the inside of chimney to explain why the repairs were needed.
Description of Work: Reinstalling a chimney cap and giving me an estimate for chimney repairing

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
$100

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the clear concise review. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you when it's time to do your repair. Thanks, Dave Myers owner

Shelley V.
02/2014
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The team came within 48 hours of my call to APCM. The work occurred over a few days owing to weather, weekend, and other things. The APCM was in constant contact with us, letting us know when the workers would be coming, etc. The workers were prompt, courteous, professional, clean, and quick about their job. I hope not to have to touch my chimney again for many, many years, but if I do, I'll turn to APCM for help.
Description of Work: Repaired the top third of our chimney (no longer in use), which was crumbling and had been merely plastered over by the developer who flipped our house.

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
$2,700

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for the wonderful review and for the page of happiness nomination! We believe in doing everything in our power to maintain superb customer relations. Treating clients like we hope to be treated ourselves results in fewer head aches, and is a source of great pride for us. Our business practices and our customer relations is a reflection of who we are as human beings. Dave Myers, owner

joy N.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very well, on time and did good job
Description of Work: Check and clean 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for the excellent review. Dave Myers, owner

David T.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were great. They were really, really good. I used them before I moved into the house that we bought. I want the chimney swept before we go into the house. They came out, they were timely, very polite, really thorough and they were nice guys. They did what they said they were going to do so it went good. They gave me some advice on the chimney but I felt better about it. There wasn't an additional fee but I think they were confused as to what I bought so I don't know if the communication break down between who they were dealing with. I'm happy with the price.
Description of Work: I used American Professional Chimney & Masonry.

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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the awesome review! Sorry if there was a little confusion, but I'm glad it all worked out so well. Dave Myers, owner

Bradley H.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, foundation repair
  + 1 more
Awesome! The owner, Dave came out & did the work. He walked me through everything he was doing, as well as operation of the stove, and a ton of helpful hints. They arrived on time, did a fantastic job, and cleaned up everything. Just an awesome group of people to work with. He provided a lot of helpful information and tips on things I could do myself rather than trying to gouge me for additional services/money. I will be using their services long into the future!
Description of Work: Inspected, cleaned, and serviced our pellet stove and chimney. Inspected stone foundation.

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
$175

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I've been doing this for a long time and I just enjoy what I do and don't feel any need to sell people things they don't need or want or are not in their best interest and if they want to do something with themselves, I am happy to give them advice to do that. It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to helping you next spring with your foundation. Dave Myers, owner

John S.
02/2014
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
They were very professional and did not put on a hard sell for additional work. I will use them in the future and recommend to friends and family.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected wood burning fireplace 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Years ago I wished I had the personality for a salesy approach, but somehow I just didn't have it in me. I'm very grateful now for that! I have come to find that a straightforward, frank, honest, no pressure approach is actually the best and most rewarding way treat people. Catherine, the manager,and I, both believe in that. Our employees are wonderful Individuals and we don't really have to tell them not to use hard sell tactics. Dave Myers, owner

Matthew K.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Seemed very knowledgeable. Very gently tried to upswell to a 900 repair of chimney. But no pressure. And I suspect that they are right that the repair will be needed-eventually.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney when they said they would and for the promised price.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review, I appreciate your taking the time to leave it. Dave Myers, owner

Joseph M.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Catherine Wilson worked with me closely on every detail. Crew did a great job. My neighbor Damian recommended them to me, but I looked at four other companies who offered alternative approaches and were willing to work with me, but thought American offered the best for me. Turned off my furnace on Christmas Eve and have been using my insert as the primary heater for my home - gas bill dropped in half and my house is at 70 (instead of 64) degrees.
Description of Work: Repaired leaky flue for hot water and furnace vent with new liner. Installed chimney liner and new wood burning insert. Inspected and cleaned third chimney flue for second fire place. Repaired other bricks on chimney. Installed new crown on chimney. Appreciate their recommendations for insert dealers.

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
$3,375

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm really grateful you chose us above 4 other companies! My gas bill dropped 90%, because I use my wood stove insert as my primary heat source! And you're right, the best part is being so warm! Dave Myers, owner"

Becki P.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
A two-person team came out to my house to provide the service. Courteous, called to let me know when they were behind at another job because of an equipment problem, did the job quick and cleanly. I have no way to tell what the chimney looks like inside, but seems to be working well, and they told me it looked good. Also appreciated them letting me know that with our use (not a ton) of the fireplace, we only need cleanings every other year at the most. Only minus was that their office was supposed to contact me to set up the appointment and I never heard from their office. I had to call and make the appointment myself.
Description of Work: Provider inspected chimney and did a cleaning/sweep.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review! I'm sorry you had to call us up for setting up a Big Deal. We contact our customers within 24 hours of their purchasing theme. This is actually the first time I've ever heard of somebody having to call us in this circumstance. So thank you very much for understanding and for your kind words. Dave Myers, owner

Eileen T.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Great! They arrived on time, were very thorough, and it took less than 30 minutes.
Description of Work: Chimney clean.

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
I'm glad to hear the guys were thorough and efficient! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Dave Myers, owner

Mary N.
02/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Incredibly. Very friendly, informative, respectful gentlemen. They whipped up an estimate for further chimney repairs and were honest.
Description of Work: Swept two chimneys.

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
$400

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
And thank you for the incredible review! I love it when customers mention that we are honest with them. That's something we would all like to take for granted when we have somebody work on our house or our car. Unfortunately, it's not always the case! Thanks again, Dave Myers, owner

Leila M.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Everything went well. They were great!
Description of Work: Chimney sweep.

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
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
And thank you! You're great, also! Dave Myers,owner

Mary Kathryn L.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Alex showed up right on time, was very professional and finished within an hour, and our fireplace has been working great since then. He also gave me an estimate to have a stainless steel liner installed, but he wasn't pushy and he clearly explained the pros and cons. I'd definitely recommend them. Our only issue was in scheduling (though, to be fair, there was a 'weather event'). Because of an ice storm, they rescheduled us for the next day, though no one showed up and when I called to confirm, they seemed not to be aware of the postponement.
Description of Work: Cleaned our chimney, fixed our rotating cowl.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review. Sorry about the mixup with the weather event. We look forward to seeing you again in the future, Dave Myers, owner

Glenn S.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were early, efficient and thorough with cleaning, helpful in explaining how to open and close the damper...
Description of Work: Cleaned 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
$116

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm happy to hear you were so well pleased. Catherine and I are lucky to have such a great group of guys working for us! Dave Myers ,owner

Patricia E.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very tidy and very professional
Description of Work: They cleaned 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you very much for such a short but sweet review. Very tidy and very professional are really nice words to hear. Dave Myers, owner

Chris H.
02/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Company was prompt and courteous in responding after purchase of the big deal. Set up an appointment via messaging on Angie's List and chimney sweep showed up as promised. Took care in moving items near my fireplace and left the house just as clean as they found it. Would definitely call upon again.
Description of Work: Cleaned fireplace flue and inspected chimney

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

$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for such a splendid review. We would definitely be grateful to be of assistance to you again in the future! Dave Myers, owner

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

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,Financing Available,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