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
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 151-175 of 2315 reviews

Michael D.
10/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Very thorough and professional in all aspects
Description of Work: Cleaning my 2 living room 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

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the awesome review! Dave Myers , owner

Kelly B.
10/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Team arrived on time as scheduled and completed their work in a timely and efficient way. The supervisor reviewed the work of a junior mason and made a few additional adjustments to the repointed areas.
Description of Work: Repointing of exterior brick walls of a home

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$480

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your thorough review. Generally our lead technicians have 10-20 years or more of experience. training and supervision of less experienced staff is a one of the lead tech's primary responsibilities and a critical part of our business! Dave Myers,owner

Anson F.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were prompt and professional and did the job I hired them for.
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
99% of the time we are fast prompt and courteous. I wish it were 100%. But, things happen. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful review. David Myers, owner

Kim G.
09/2017
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very professional. All worked performed as indicated by Alex and they left the area neat and clean. Will definitely use their services again.
Description of Work: Repaired the exterior 100+ year old Chimney with new mortar. Removed the exterior concrete top and replaced with a new 13x13' flue extension & new concrete crown to top of chimney. Also installed a new stainless steel rain cap/animal guard. Less

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
$595

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review! . Alex is a gentle soul and a great guy and he'll be glad to learn to learn you were very pleased with his service.

Jared B.
09/2017
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Overall, very well. The initial consolation with Brian was very helpful and thorough. The work was preformed in a single day and was done professionally.
Description of Work: Old fire-burning chimney clay liner removed, new liner installed in both chimneys.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Brian is been in the chimney in the street for two decades or so. He's [Member Information Removed] great guy and [Member Information Removed] great chimney inspector. Is thorough and honest and straightforward. I'll let him know you were very happy with his analysis. Thank you so much for the great review!

Johanna V.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Excellent -- cannot recommend highly enough. Team is prompt, fast, courteous and left the house spotless. We has used this company in the past tpo do a full chimney repair with good experience which is why we hired again. We used Angie's list offer for the sweep.
Description of Work: Cleaning Chimney and Ash dump

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 mentioning you're a repeat customer. And thanks for the excellent review! Dave Myers, owner .

CHEN W.
09/2017
5.0
masonry, drain pipe, foundation repair
  + 1 more
They re-pointed the lower wall, water proofed it, cut through a bunch of concrete and set up a perimeter drainage system too. A total of about 55 feet of exterior wall. Bone dry ever since! Only thing was that they had to do some unexpected work, and had to charge more than was originally quoted. So the price column got docked a little.
Description of Work: I had a leak through the masonry wall at the ground/english basement level, causing water damage inside. Called a bunch of contractors, and only American Professional knew what to do, and was able to come out for a look right away.

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
$10,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review and for being completely honest and thorough about your experience. It's important that people understand our reviews are accurate and not embellished. Dave Myers, owner

Dave D.
09/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Everything went well. It was all according to plan.
Description of Work: They repaired my chimney and put in a liner. Excellent work.

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 always good to hear everything went well and as planned. Thanks for the A review! Dave Myers, owner

Lynn M.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Two men came to do the job. They were polite and efficient.
Description of Work: Basic 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
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I love to hear the guys were polite! I know they are polite individuals, but hearing our customers say it is heartwarming! Thank you! Dave Myers, owner

Kristian G.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Howard was great! He was prompt, courteous, and kept my house clean of any soot. He cleaned my chimney and fireplace to prepare for the upcoming season and even showed me where there may be future issues.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and 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
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Howard is a very conscientious and pleasant person- very affable, too! Thanks for mentioning his cleanliness and giving him a great review! Dave Myers, owner

Shari B.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Terrific job. Crew was on time, did the inspection as agreed. Found some additional repair that needed to be done before we use the fireplace this autumn. The company quoted us a reasonable price and scheduled and performed the additional work quickly. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Seasonal clean 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

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
A terrific job for a terrific customer! Thanks for the stellar review! Dave Myers, owner

Jamal W.
09/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They came on time, did their work at a great pace and explained to me everything they were doing.
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

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm glad you were informed of what was being done as the job went on. It can be scary having a crew come in and quickly start working on your home. Taking the time to explain the process is both informative and assuring. Thanks for your review! Dave Myers, owner

Frances J.
09/2017
5.0
water heater repair, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
It was a smooth process from start to finish. Manuel, who did the inspection and the estimate was honest, kind and backed up his findings with photos. Our chimney was a wreck so I wasn't surprised. We did the first 2 out of 3 phases on this project. We will continue the final phase next year. Catherine, the manager was kind and accommodating. She walked us through this process and made us feel very comfortable. Great company, we will be utilizing their services even after this final phase is completed. Old house, needs more work.
Description of Work: Chimney rebuild with furnace liner and hot water heater glue system installation.

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
$4,335

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for taking the time to leave a thorough explanatory review. Manwell is a wonderful person! Catherine is also! They and the rest of our team make this business very special and I am very grateful to them and to our wonderful customers. Dave Myers, owner

Sylvia D.
09/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
All went very well, I took advantage of one of the Big Deals of the Day. The lead technician Brian and his support were very prompt and went about the work of cleaning the inside of the chimney and inspecting its outside structure. After completing the chimney cleaning the two clean-up, packed their tools, and left the room spotless without a speck of dirt or debris. The chimney was built in 1921 and had some repairs years ago but was in need of some major repairs (e.g., a new lining, removal of its old flacky terra cotta lining, and some mortar repair). The details of the repair were discussed with me and I was given an estimate, with recommendations, on the cost to complete the repairs to ensure the safety of the chimney and my home.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and 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
Thanks for the awesome review and for going into detail about the process and about what was wrong with your chimney and how old your house is. Those details are important for other people to know why you were given an estimate. Dave Myers, owner

Marcie H.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It was fantastic. It's reasonably priced, they're very responsive and do a good job. The workers were very professional; they're great.
Description of Work: This was an Angie's List Big Deal for $119 for a chimney sweep and safety 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 for the A review! Dave Myers, owner

Jeffrey S.
09/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
American Professional Chimney & Masonry was very responsive and professional. The repair team arrived on time, provided a clear estimate, and completed the work in a timely fashion. They repointed the chimney, repaired the cap and a few bricks. They did a nice job blending in the new brick with the older brick. The work has held up well through winter and heavy storms.
Description of Work: Repointing 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

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review. I appreciate your patronage! We look forward to seeing you again one day. Thanks, Dave Myers

Joan D.
09/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very well. Did a good job and cleaned up after themselves.
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
Thanks for the great review. I'm glad everything went well! Dave Myers, owner

Mira S.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Great, came in did the cleaning and estimate of replacing the prefab fireplace panels that had cracks
Description of Work: Cleaning and assessment of repair of cracks

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
$619

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review! Replacing refractory panels in a prefabricated fireplace is a common repair. People with town houses and newer houses often have prefabricated fireplace and sometimes those panels crack. Dave Myers, owner

Bonnie W.
08/2017
4.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
They did the cleaning, which did not present much soot! They discovered the old damper was loose and some other tiles in a deteriorating condition. Fixed nothing but provided an estimate for work which included a five year warranty-unheard of in my time! And they left the chimney cap off and I had to contact to have them return to fix that! They were very courteous and professional during the job. It was done quite fast! I have to get two more bids.
Description of Work: I needed was the tiles fixed!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for leaving a good review. A five year warranty is common these days with masonry work. Chimney relining and rain caps and the other stainless steel products actually have a lifetime warranty! You should find our price very competitive. If you don't, give us a call. We can usually match our competitors prices when they are less. Dave Myers, owner

Vaile W.
08/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Overall I would give them great, the top one.
Description of Work: .I had the chimney liner done.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your awesome review! The guys often tell me and I hear it myself as well, that Angies List members call us because we are the number one company on Angie's list. That's humbling to hear and not necessarily an easy thing to live up to, but we always give it our best. Thanks again. Dave Myers, owner

David M.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
There were two workers. They were here for about an hour.
Description of Work: .

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
$89

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review. A chimney cleaning and inspection can take anywhere from about 15 or 20 minutes to an hour or an hour and a half and in rare cases even longer. The length of time is not indicative of how good a job was done and in some cases not even how dirty the chimney is. On metal chimneys, the soot can be cleaned off very quickly, in most cases. A large brick chimney with a heavy buildup could take much longer. Chimney cleaning time depends on how's the chimney is constructedof the chimney and on the consistency of the soot. A tar like or crusty build up is much harder to remove than a powder build up. Powdery buildups are more common, thank goodness! Dave Myers, owner

Marianne H.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Perfectly. The crew called to ask if they could come early which as it happened worked great for me. They were done and gone before the original appointment time. How often does that happen>
Description of Work: Routine chimney sweeping

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
A perfect review from a perfect customer! Dave Myers, owner

Michele R.
08/2017
3.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They were punctual arrived on time, and went directly to the chimney. I expected there to be some discussion on the process of cleaning and exactly what they were going to be doing. In the past when I've use other companys they explained the process and after they finished they provided me with a detailed layout of the chimney and explanation of what was cleaned and any recommendations. This company finished in about 20 minutes; di not explain much other than we cleaned the chimney and went out side and looked at the roof and came back with repairs to be done. I reached out to the owner with my concerns about not receiving an invoice or receipt when they were done. She explained it something they don't do. I also explained to the owner that I thought the service was quick and her team did not communicate. She explained the quickness could be that the chimney was not that dirty an she apologized for the lack of communication on her team part and offered me a discount on the repairs they recommended. Since, I was not happy with not receiving more information about what was done or an right-up once completed. I declined to have any other work done. Also, when it rains I can here drops of rain from the fireplace and smell the burned wood odor.
Description of Work: Chimney to be cleaned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$105

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I apologize for our crew not being more explanatory when they completed your inspection. I think when you called back, you must've talked to Catherine. She is the manager and I am the owner. My name is Dave Myers. If you'd like to speak to me, feel free to call me on my personal cell phone at 202–468-5596. I'd be more than happy to give you a free inspection myself and let you know what I think is going on with your chimney. Hearing raindrops and smelling an odor is not unusual, but it can be an indication that you either need a rain cap or water repellant or masonry work.. Feel free to call me anytime. I always make myself available to our customers. Thank you so much for leaving a review as it gives me valuable information they can be used to improve our services then we can use to train our cruise and improve our services. Dave Myers, owner

Walter T.
08/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
very well They did an excellent job
Description of Work: Cleared and installed a chimney lining

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
$3,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the very good review! Dave Myers, owner

Darrell V.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The crew that showed up was professional and friendly. They even went out of their way to pose for a little girl next door who is a fan of Mary Poppins wanted a picture of real chimney sweeps.
Description of Work: Clean and inspect 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
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I really believe we have the friendliest group people I know of working for us. That's really cute, the girl next-door wanted her picture taken with the guys. I love that! 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