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
where the chimney was leaking and I contracted them to do the fixing instead of the cleaning.
Description of Work: repaired parts of chimney outdoors and fireplace inside. I'll give them a "3P" rating. Prompt, Professional, and Polite They arrived on time and had given us a phone call to say that they were on the way, They seemed to be very professional and showed me areas of the chimney where the mortar was cracked or missing. Although I had signed up for a chimney cleaning I was more interested in finding out
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks so much for the "Three P" review! Prompt professional and polite. I like that. Dave Myers, owner
Steven K.
01/2014
1.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
The technician claimed that we needed to have our entire chimney torn down and rebuilt. This could have cost us more than $20,000. After getting reputable second and third opinions, it turns out that our chimney only needs minor repairs and is in working condition.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$100
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
After reading your review, I tried calling you, but never got a response. Our bid was $17,000.00 not over $20,000.00. I sent Brian back to look at the deterioration of your chimney exterior again and then drove by to view it myself. I think Brian's appraisal - that the wisest approach is to either replace the chimney entirely or save your money until you do replace it, is the best approach, I tried to contact you, but never got a return call. Brian gets almost entirely A reviews and is a conscientious and talented individual. His assessment, that spending a few thousand dollars every few years in continued patching of flaking brick and to reline a chimney that is waterlogged and has hundreds of crumbling brick from the top down (about 20 feet) is not a prudent expenditure of money and that you are better off not using the chimney until you can replace all or most of it, makes sense. Anybody who disagrees is not giving you good advise for the long term use of your money. Ultimately you will need to replace your chimney, whether you opt for patching it now or not.. Understandably, most people believe that if 2 companies suggest one approach and a third suggests a different approach, the 2 in agreement are correct. If their approach is less expensive, price also influences this perception. As unnatural as it feels, there is about a 1 in 3 chance that the different approach is a wiser expenditure of your money. It is very rare for us to bid on entirely replacing a chimney.Neither Brian nor I would suggest it if it were not in your best interest. Thanks for the review. Reviews like yours are reminders of all of our sensitivities to getting huge estimates. Brian and I have since discussed ways of explaining the deterioration process of waterlogged brick chimneys and their future needs in such a way to not offend or disturb our prospective clients and still leave them correct;y informed. For more information on the deterioration of brick. known as spalling, you may want to contact the Chimney Safety Institute of America in Plainfield, Illinois. Thanks again, Dave Myers
Fran L.
01/2014
4.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
All Aspects did an excellent job
Description of Work: provided an estimate of requested service for water leak in basement. Cost was very high, I also got other estimates and went wit All Aspects to perform the work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$59
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the good review scores despite the higher price. I will review the prices we provided you and see if the estimates were utilizing the same approach and included similar scopes of work. Some of our estimates include drywall, painting, etc. and some are for exterior vs interior French drains. Thanks again for the review and the "heads up" on our pricing. We do everything we can to keep our prices competitive and I will certainly do what I can to match a competitors quote, when it is lower. Dave Myers, owner
josefine D.
01/2014
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
arrived promptly, the job quickly, didn't leave a mess.
Description of Work: clean chimney
Rating Category
Rating 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
Prompt, quick and no mess! Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner
RUPA B.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Excellent service. I bought the Angie's List Big Deal after my gas fireplace service contractor noted that the chimney should be cleaned and offered to do it for more than double the Big Deal price. Scheduled through the Big Deal website, which allowed me to designate three preferred day and time slots; the company responded by email within hours confirming for my first choice day and time. They called the day before to confirm the appointment, showed up on time, completed the work quickly (and cleanly!). They noted that some further work needed to be done at some point in the near future (replacing some flashing) and provided an estimate on the spot -- but no pressure to agree immediately. Will definitely use them again. Thanks!!
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and inspected chimney interior and exterior.
Rating Category
Rating 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 wonderful review. I am delighted you chose us and equally our crew performed impeccably. Dave Myers, owner
Carrie B.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Excellent service. Chimney cleaner arrived on time, was efficient, and left everything very clean.
Description of Work: Cleaned and swept 2 chimneys
Rating Category
Rating 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 so much for leaving a wonderful review on our company. We try our very best to provide service worthy of your patronage. Dave Myers, owner
Ellen G.
01/2014
4.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
The service provider informed me that I had requested the contract twice and they told me the order number that I should cancel. Of course, the most important thing is that the order is really cancelled. I don't know whose responsibility it is to cancel the order, but that is who I would like to evaluate at some point. Right now, I have no confirmation that the order has been cancelled
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from American Professional Chimney & Masonry.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Only Angie's List can sell, collect money for, cancel or reimburse funds for Big Deals. For that reason only they can verify your cancellation. I will have Catherine, the manager give you a call and provide you with Angie's List's phone number so you can get a "live confirmation." Thanks for your Big Deal purchase through Angie's List. We look forward to being of assistance to you with your chimney cleaning and inspection. If you have any other questions. you may contact me directly at 202-468-5596 on my cell phone. Dave Myers, owner
Helen K.
01/2014
4.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
The tech who checked the top damper told me it was corroded and could not be made to close and needed to be replaced. Since my husband had to leave before they arrived, I asked for an estimate to discuss it with him. I went up on the roof to look at the damper myself, and found that although there was corrosion on the fasteners, none were near a point of failure. We were able to order a cable replacement kit online, and I had no difficulty in removing the old cable and installing the new one. The damper now closes satisfactorily. A problem the tech didn't mention and may not have noticed was that the old adhesive that secured the damper to the chimney flue had let go. It was easy to chip away however. I don't disagree that the top damper is getting old and some years from now will need replacement, but with a new cable it is working properly.
Description of Work: I asked for a new cable to be installed on our chimney-top fireplace damper as its cable had become very tight and the damper had gotten very hard to close completely. The tech was caught in traffic so arrived two hours later than scheduled, but did call to say they were running late.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the good review and for mentioning the circumstances surrounding your damper's problems. Issues we consider when evaluating a repair are not only the longevity of a given repair, but our inability to warranty old products coupled with the expenses involved. Making multiple trips out to diagnose a damper problem and then order replacement parts and return to install them is nearly as expensive as replacing the damper and in most cases we can provide a higher quality damper with a lifetime warranty for slightly more than the repair. However, you as a home owner can order the parts and install them for a small fraction of that amount because there is no labor or service call charges and the parts are shipped directly to your house eliminating driving back and forth. Kudos! I applaud your initiative, saving money. I do that whenever I can! Dave Myers, owner
Dina Y.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
We called them and they were able to come out within a few days of us purchasing the deal. Two technicians came out for the service. They were out for what seemed like a reasonable amount of time. They did an excellent job cleaning up after the service.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $119 Chimney Sweep and Inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the excellent review as well! Dave Myers, owner
Gary F.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
I used them through a big deal on Angie's List. My experience with them was excellent. I signed up for the $119. Later that night, they sent me an email stating that they were ready to schedule it and asked me to give them dates. I gave them the dates. They came when they said that they were going to come. It was very easy to schedule with them. I was actually very surprised how quickly they turned it around. They came in and did exactly what they said they were going to do. They gave us recommendations on fixtures. They followed through, did their job and left; that's all I can expect from a contractor. It was a good experience. I was not here; my wife was here. We have no complaints. Everything was great. We had quotes. We knew what needed to be fixed, and we are good. If we have repairs, we will have them do it.
Description of Work: American Professional Chimney & Masonry did chimney sweep and an inspection for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
Amanda S.
01/2014
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
Bought the deal on Angie's List. They arrived on time and cleaned the fireplace and inspected the chimney. They said we needed a new chimney cap because ours was rusted and that it would be about $1200, which seemed expensive to me but this is my first time dealing with a chimney. Aside from that, a very pleasant experience. They were careful to cover the family room around the fireplace with a dropcloth and move baby stuff out of the way so no ash would touch it. I'd definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Clean and inspect chimney and fireplace
Rating Category
Rating 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 great review. Just to clarify, you need a new chase cover which is different from a chimney cap. A chase cover is the steel covering of the entire wood framed structure surrounding your metal chimney. The top of a chase can be anywhere from 4 feet long by 2 feet wide to over 10 feet long by 3 feet wide. The chase cover not only covers the entire top of the chase, it over laps all 4 sides by 4 inches and has a hole in the center with a collar welded to it allowing the metal chimney to protrude through it. The chase cover also comes with a storm collar, which is a secondary flashing that keeps water out of the chase. The storm collar is sealed with flashing sealant and the chase cover is nailed in place. This is done after the old chase cover is removed and discarded. The rain cap is removed and reinstalled to accomplish all of this. Chase covers rust quickly SO we replace THEM with 100% stainless steel chase covers. Each one is custom made and shipped to us from Illinois. They're the best available and come with a lifetime warranty. Dave Myers, owner
Patrice A.
01/2014
4.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
He came out and was very professional and kind. He came on time. He didn't give me an estimate right away, so I ended up going with someone else.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $59 for a Professional Foundation and Basement Water Leakage Inspection, Including Drainage Assessment
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the good review. It does take a few days to generate a detailed report and estimate on some jobs. If you or anyone else needs an estimate immediately, please feel free to call me directly and I'll expedite things for you. Dave Myers, owner 202-468-5596
LINDA J.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
The gentlemen arrived within the stated time period and were very easy to work with. The work was performed professionally and in a timely manner. Care was taken to avoid getting any dirt or debris in the house. The chimney was inspected from the firebox and on the roof. A written estimate was provided for additional repairs deemed necessary to fix problems identified as a result of the inspection.
Description of Work: The chimney was cleaned and inspected.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner
wesley H.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Service was prompt and workers were efficient.
Description of Work: Clean and inspect chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm glad te see you were pleased with the prompt, efficient service! Dave Myers, owner
sarah G.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Two lovely men arrived on time. They performed the services efficiently and neatly.
Description of Work: The provider swept the chimney (actually vacuumed it) and then climbed on the roof to inspect the stacks.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Thanks for the great review. We actually did sweep up the chimney with a brush on a set of poles. However, with the vacuum running loudly it seems like we're vacuuming up the chimney, but the vac sucks out what we brush down. Thanks again, Dave Myers, owner
David W.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
The team arrived right on time as scheduled. They worked promptly and cheerfully; the work was done neatly and they cleaned up to my satisfaction. I would hire these guys again.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney flues and provided recommendations for repairs.
Rating Category
Rating 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 for the awesome review and I'm glad to hear the guys were cheerful. They almost always are. They are truly wonderful individuals. Dave Myers, owner
Venise D.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
+ 1 more
punctual, provided estimates on future repairs without being a salesman
Description of Work: clean and inspect the fireplace and chimney flute
Rating Category
Rating 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 so much for acknowledging our not being sales men in our approach!!! Dave Myers, owner
Gianluca P.
01/2014
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
+ 0 more
Cold air was coming out of the fireplace and from a wall adjacent to the chimney. I called in American Professional Chimney and Masonry to diagnose the issue and to clean our fireplace and chimney ($99). One of their team members performed the cleaning , diagnosed the issue and recommended a couple of fixes to the damper and the chimney cap for $200. We decided to go ahead with the fix. The original issue is now solved. Their crews are punctual and very professional. We are happy with their work, would use their services again and would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Description of Work: Performed fireplace and chimney inspection. Suggested repair of damper.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Thanks for the detailed and very positive review and for the page of happiness nomination! Dave Myers, owner
Ruthanne S.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
they did a great job, very professional and seemed dedicated to doing a good job
Description of Work: cleaned our chimney
Rating Category
Rating 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 love your review. I'll pass on the wonderful remarks! Dave Myers, owner
ERIE S.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, heating & air conditioning/hvac, chimney repair, fireplaces
+ 2 more
They arrived on time and provided the chimney service to our full satisfaction. They also provided advise and an estimate on a matter for future consideration with the chimney masonry.
Description of Work: Cleaned & inspected the chimneys -- fireplace and furnace.
Rating Category
Rating 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 excellent review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Dave Myers, owner
Scott D.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
Great Job, very professional. Would use them again in a heart beat! Was not pushy on selling additional services but did give recommendations
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep and inspection.
Rating Category
Rating 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 for the great review. I'm very proud of our guys for being professional and not being pushy. I believe customer service excellence and high-pressure sales do not go together. Dave Myers, owner
Jody L.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
They were terrific, absolutely wonderful! They gave me all the information I needed. They did the services and gave me estimates and I was very pleased. There were additional charges beyond the big deal but they gave me an estimate to repair the things that needed to be repaired. They didn't really do any work but they were very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for American Professional Chimney & Masonry to perform chimney sweep.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
Carolyn R.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
Went well. They were professional, clean and quick. They even located a crack in our furnace flu.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and thanks for the very nice review. Dave Myers, owner
Deborah B.
01/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
+ -1 more
I purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for this service and it worked out just fine. They were clean, efficient and quick, but not so quick that I did not feel like they did the job properly. My interaction with them was good as well. The Angie's List price is always great.
Description of Work: I used American Professional Chimney & Masonry for chimney cleaning and sweeping.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Paul W.
01/2014
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
+ 1 more
There were two crews involved - different tasks on two different days. Both crews were very proficient and worked steadily each day with only a short break for lunch. They prepared the site carefully, were attentive to minimizing dust and debris, and obviously knew what they were doing. Both crews have worked with this company for at least a decade and were very efficient. The company did the work (expensive, but I will not post the price) without a deposit, accepting 100% payment upon completion and inspection of the job. After having other other unscrupulous but well-advertised chimney companies bid on the job ("It's $4000 but if you do it today it is $1500"), we were wary of yet another chimney company's promises. You can't see inside your chimney easily, and you have to take what they tell you at their word. We decided relining was a good idea because chimney safety and fitness would likely be an issue on an home inspection upon sale. So, American Professional Chimney's professional, low key, and matter-of-fact description of their inspection's findings and recommendations -- plus the reviews on Angie's List -- sold us on this being the company to do business with.
Description of Work: Reline chimney, tuck point, replace damper.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you very much! We take great pride in our staff and their ethical standards. Catherine and I frequently mention how lucky we are to have people of such great character and loyalty working with us. We have also been delighted with the acknowledgment we continually receive from Angie's List members. We are humbled and grateful. I will pass on your comments to the crews who worked at your house. Dave Myers, owner
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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