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This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.
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American Professional Chimney & Masonry

Chimney or Fireplace Service, Brick or Stone Fireplace Installation, Brick or Stone Fireplace Repair,
This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star 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. Phone - 301-699-6050. Evening hours available but dependent on demand, requirements and availability of personnel.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
Emergency services offered
46 years of experience

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
Reviews
4.82,128 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
11%
3
3%
2
1%
1
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John H.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
It went well. They are good. It was quick and the job was good. They were responsive.

Laverne M.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
They covered up my furniture and all of the workers were very polite.They also were prompt.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the nice review. Sounds like you were very pleased. Dave Myers, owner"

Jessica M.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
The gentleman was very friendly and professional.  I purchased the chimney inspection and sweep but ended up not needing to have it done.  We purchased our home in October of 2013 and just wanted to make sure everything looked good and was in good order.  Even though they were here for less than 15 minutes I was glad to have a professional tell us everything looked good and we could use our fireplace safely.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Jason R.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
They arrived on time, performed the service as advertised, and were very professional. They even did a little extra job on the higest part of the roof so I didn't have to borrow a ladder and do it myself. Great company and great group of guys.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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."

Pamela S.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
the service was great. they arrived on time. They called before they came to say they were on their way. All work was completed when they said it would be. Workers cleaned up after themselves and left the place looking clean and neat.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Marti M.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
It went very well. I was supposed to see about 4 contractors and everyone was running late except for him, he was right time.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks! Our commitment to promptness is one of several avenues to achieving customer service excellence. Dave Myers, owner"

Sandra Q.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
On time, polite, efficient, and professional.  We have now found our company for handling our fireplace needs.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Monique B.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050
It went good. I contacted them they came out did an estimate.  I called them back to set up an installation date. They came out and installed the Chimney Chase Cover. I was able to set up a payment plan.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Sherry P.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
They went right to work, first laying a blanket in front of the fireplace.  They cleaned the chimney together and while one man finished cleaning (sorry don't remember his name), Howard inspected the roof.  He told me the roof was soft in one area and I should look into replacing the roof immediately, but the chimney area was in good shape.  I didn't know about the roof  issue, so now I can l take care of it.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Janet S.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
They did do a good job with the service. I should have asked more questions but they did a good job. They were very responsive about scheduling and they were pleasant to work with. The clean-up was excellent.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Linda W.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
unknown
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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."

Daniel I.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$385
unknown
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Kim C.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$238
unknown
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Michael K.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
unknown
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

John F.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
unknown
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Straight A's. I guess that says it all. Thanks for the review! Dave Myers, owner"

Rebecca S.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
unknown
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Jim S.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
unknown
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Michelle B.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
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Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner"

John F.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were clean, timely, reasonably priced, and very friendly.  My only (very minor) complaint is they utilize an odd scheduling system, by which you get to schedule for a specific a date, but they don't schedule a time until 4:00 p.m. the day before.  I suppose waiting a little bit could allow them to be far more precise with their scheduling, though.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Suzanne C.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the straight A review! Dave Myers, owner"

Jim S.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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"

Christina S.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
That all went well. They were prompt and professional. It was a good experience all around. Two employees came out and it took them about an hour. Their clean up was excellent and they put out some blankets; the house as clean as it was before they arrived.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks so much for a splendid and detailed review. Dave Myers, owner"

Joshua H.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the all A review!!! Dave Myers. owner"

Kathleen R.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
The inspection and sweep went well. They arrived early so went up on the roof to inspect the exterior first. They covered all services around the fireplace while they cleaned it and wore booties within my home. They took a picture on my roof that it would have been nice to have received to help understand their recommendations.
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.

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the A review and for your comments. We will take heed of them! Dave Myers, owner"

Jennifer B.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
It went extremely well.  They were very clean and respectful -- wearing shoe cover-ups (booties) in the house, etc.  They identified some flue damage, and were honest about their opinion AND their personal limitations and made a call right on the spot to have another person from the company come and give me an estimate for additional work that needed to be done.
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.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"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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FAQ

American Professional Chimney & Masonry is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

American Professional Chimney & Masonry accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers free project estimates.

No, American Professional Chimney & Masonry does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, American Professional Chimney & Masonry does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers emergency services.

Yes, American Professional Chimney & Masonry offers warranties.