
American Professional Chimney & Masonry
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. Phone - 301-699-6050. Evening hours available but dependent on demand, requirements and availability of personnel.
Business highlights
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.
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| 84% | ||
| 11% | ||
| 3% | ||
| 1% | ||
| 1% |
"Thanks for the nice review. Sounds like you were very pleased. Dave Myers, owner"
"I'm sure the guys informed you of this, but just in case, I want you to know you can get a refund for your coupon by contacting Angie's list. Thank you so much for the awesome review we look forward to seeing you for your annual chimney cleaning. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the wonderful remarks. We are extremely fortunate to have such an awesome group of individuals in our employ. Over many years, we have found that reinforcing the desire of good people to treat each person and each project with TLC creates an environment where a "great bunch of guys" can thrive."
"Thanks for the clear and concise review! I am truly humbled by the volume of A's we are continually receiving. I was recently asked who was at the source of our outstanding review history. I answered, Catherine, the manager. For a business the size of ours, which receives hundreds of reviews per year, to get A after A is truly an amazing feat. Catherine has hired most of our employees and has been the business' general manager for many years. Every single crew gets outstanding reviews. That is amazing! Thank you, Catherine and thank you,Angie's List membership! Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks! Our commitment to promptness is one of several avenues to achieving customer service excellence. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks so much. As you might imagine, it's wonderful review for the business' owner to read. "We have found our company...." Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the straight A review. Getting an A review for chase covers is not always accomplished because they are often confused with rain caps, which are entirely different and are installed on the chimney liner or piping itself. When Angies members see our coupons for rain caps and then receive an estimate for several hundred dollars more than anticipate, they get upset. Most people do not have chases or chase covers, though they are becoming more common. Chases surround most prefabricated round metal chimney stacks, creating a more traditional rectangular shaped structure to dress up the round metallic colored chimney . Newer homes and town homes typically have chimney chases. The chase cover keeps water from entering between the rectangular chase and the round metal chimney . The rain cap covers the round chimney, which protrudes through the chase cover several inches. The manufacturers of prefab chimneys provide a chase cover that usually rusts badly after 8 or 10 years, staining the sides of the chimney and eventually causing interior damage to your home. We like to install stainless steel chase covers which will last indefinitely. I should also mention that rainaps for prefabricated chimneys are also more expensive than the standard caps that are available for masonry chimneys. They are generally only available form the manufacturer or custum made products. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the excellent grades. Howard is very conscientious as you noted. I suggest hiring an Angie's list super Service award winner in the roofing category for your roof repair. I am an Angie's List member myself and I also know the dedication to excellence it requires to earn that award. I don't normally consider an A average, by itself, good enough when Super Service Award winnwers are available. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the great review. Don't be shy. Please, feel free to call me at anytime with any and all the questions you might have. My cell phone number is 202-468-5596. I'll even come out and take a look and answer any questions you have in person, if you'd like. We are all about customer service excellence! Thanks again, Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. From all the A's I'm sure you were very happy. If you ever have any questions or wish to speak to me about your chimney or any masonary work around the house feel free to call me anytime. My name is Dave Myers& I am the owner. And I'd be glad to assist you in anyway I can."
"Thanks for the great review. So that other members know, I'd like to mention there are coupons on our storefront for chimney cleanings for $119.00. The $385 this customer posted included other work. Thanks again, Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the awesome review! Just as a point of information, our chimney cleaning prices are well below the DC vicinity average and the national average. Your price, of course, was for cleaning and inspecting 2 fireplaces with separate dampers, smoke chambers and flue linings. Thanks again. See you next year! Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for your wonderful review and for praising our thoroughness. Our employees are all trained and reminded to always do their best, no matter how small or large the task. It's easy for them to do so because they are truly kind and warm hearted individuals and it comes naturally for them. Dave Myers, owner"
"Straight A's. I guess that says it all. Thanks for the review! Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks! Clean and quiet. The quiet if a first as a comment. The only notably audible part of the procedure is usually running our vacuum. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the A overall review. Like many reviews, your only B grade is in the price category, so I have decided to comment on this. Have you ever heard of the phrase: "Fast, good or cheap, pick any ?." We provide all 3. Doing so cuts down on profits significantly. But what it adds to our business and to our lives is priceless. Very few headaches - happy customers - almost no complaints -nearly zero warranty claims - much higher referral rate - smaller advertizing budget and best of all peace of mind and self esteem. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the great review. The reason we schedule the day before is because we people will sometimes call to shuffle appointment times when their schedules change. Weather issues disrupt our schedule and from time to time a job takes much longer than anticipated. One small event might require several appointments to be rescheduled. There's much less chance of that happening in a short time frame. We do try to accommodate people with first or last appointments when we can. Dave Myers. owner"
"Thanks for the straight A review! Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for all of the A's! The $99.00 chimney cleaning is an awesome price as well. It's the lowest price around! Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks so much for a splendid and detailed review. Dave Myers, owner"
"Thanks for the all A review!!! Dave Myers. owner"
A call to say they were going to be early would have been appreciated; I had work in the AM and the afternoon (their window) wide open. I was on a call when they arrived!
The guys were friendly and knowledgable.
"Thanks for the A review and for your comments. We will take heed of them! Dave Myers, owner"
The additional professional was great about scheduling, following up, being on time, and providing a written estimate in a timely fashion. The estimate for the work was a lot of money ($6,000), but may need to be done (I have not done it yet). I was concerned that the estimate was for more than HAD to be done, reflecting more of what would be done to do make it all perfect.
As I am planning on selling the home, I may look for more functional and less expensive fixes.
But I would definitely use them again, and plan to this summer to get my mother's chimney cleaned and inspected.
"Thanks for the great review. Unfortunately there are no inexpensive alternatives to chimney relining and it is important to have an air tight liner. Dave Myers, owner"
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