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 Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 84% | ||
| 11% | ||
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Showing 1876-1900 of 2128 reviews
Ramona H.
Aug 2013
Decent job of filling in holes in brick steps. Mixup with the appoinrment time. They did not arrive as scheduled and I had to call to twice to remind them of the appointment. Service person tried to make up for their error by providing free materials and free consultation on my fireplace.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the overall A review! As you know from reading our other reviews, we rarely mix up appointment times, but with 8 to 10 crews out on the road, it does happen on rare occasions. I apologize for that and I will leave you and others my personal cell phone number to assure everyone that I will handle there concerns personally If they so desire. Dave Myers, owner 202-468-5596"
Mary F.
Aug 2013
I called American Chimney to try and find a solution for stinkbugs entering our home through the chimney and coming out of the fireplace. They suggested a screen that they would insert and hopefully that will work even though I cannot use the fireplace. Two young men came to our home and they were so polite and helpful. They arrived at the arranged appointment time and went about trying to correct the problem. After observing the chiminey they noticed a cracked cement crown. They gave us a estimate of 300 dollars which seemed a little high but it needed to be done and my husband can no longer do this type of work so we also had this work done.
Another young man arrived after I placed the call and did the crown work. He was also very polite and friendly. He took a picture of the crown before and after to show me the differance. I would definitely use American Chimney again.
Another young man arrived after I placed the call and did the crown work. He was also very polite and friendly. He took a picture of the crown before and after to show me the differance. I would definitely use American Chimney again.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the very good review. Actually $300.00 is low for a cement crown. Many companies charge $350 to $400.00 for a crown. I'm glad you decided to trust us with your repairs and were pleased with the results. Dave Myers, owner"
Sandy M.
Aug 2013
In a word: SUPERB! The crew leader, Neil Brown, was FANTASTIC--very, very competent and knowledgeable, and very willing to do whatever he could to keep the job within my budget while getting me the best possible finished product. The crew, who were at my house for four days, worked harder than anyone I've ever seen--they never even slowed down. And they were the most polite, courteous people imaginable--it was a real pleasure to have them here. They were so helpful and cooperative in every way. I can't say having a French drain put in your basement is one of life's pleasures, but this crew made it as painless as possible, they cleaned up every speck of rubble, trash, etc., when they were finished, and they truly were a joy to work with. And there aren't enough superlatives to say how great Neil Brown was; he made sure the job was done absolutely, 100 percent right, every step of the way....he is simply OUTSTANDING to work with! I would not hesitate to use this company again, and I would heartily recommend it to anyone who needs this kind of work done.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks so much for the truly wonderful review and page of happiness nomination. Neil certainly deserves it! Dave Myers, owner"
Monica M.
Aug 2013
It was fine. They didn't charge me more than what the deal was for. They were nice. How accurate their report is, I will find out when we actually get the chimney re-bricked. They were prompt. They seemed professional and I got a good feeling from them. They charged me what they said they would.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the excellent review. I could tell you were impressed when you commented that you had a good feeling about us. We will do everything we can to live up to our reputation for excellence. Dave Myers, owner"
Daniel J.
Aug 2013
Chimney sweep went well. The fact that their "inspection" resulted in $850 the majority of which was to pull sealant paint off my chimney crown to repaint it and apply water repellent to the bricks left a bad taste.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"I will review the work that was done and evaluate the pricing and give you a call. Our over all grade ranking in pricing is an A and I would like to have you completely delighted with the outcome of our services! I thank you for the B review and the A's in several categories and will be in touch soon. Dave Myers, owner"
Lilia R.
Aug 2013
I had 4 quotes through Angie's List. Chimney and Masonry were the most professional and the lowest price.
I want to recognize the excellent help and support of the manager Catherine. She called after the original handwritten quote, with an email and a PDF quote (original price was maintained).
I decided for Chimney and Masonry, Catherine was again very proactive suggesting some prospect dates without rain in the weather forecast ( work was outdoors). Catherine also called me the prior evening to the work date to remind me and to confirm there was no change for the scheduled work (no rain forecasted).
Workers arrived on time, they finalized the work in less time than expected and showed me several photos of the finished job on the roof.
We have one big rain day already and the work has hold. No water leaks.
I highly recommend Chimney and Masonry. Good job, good prices and good customer service.
I want to recognize the excellent help and support of the manager Catherine. She called after the original handwritten quote, with an email and a PDF quote (original price was maintained).
I decided for Chimney and Masonry, Catherine was again very proactive suggesting some prospect dates without rain in the weather forecast ( work was outdoors). Catherine also called me the prior evening to the work date to remind me and to confirm there was no change for the scheduled work (no rain forecasted).
Workers arrived on time, they finalized the work in less time than expected and showed me several photos of the finished job on the roof.
We have one big rain day already and the work has hold. No water leaks.
I highly recommend Chimney and Masonry. Good job, good prices and good customer service.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the wonderful review and the page of happiness nomination! We really do have the greatest employees in the world and Catherine is a clone of Ralph Nadar. She is and always has been committed to assisting the elderly, making lives better for those who are disadvantaged, making children feel loved and above all, equality and fair play. I have learned much from her. Dave Myers, owner"
Sandra G.
Aug 2013
We were very impressed with them. They are the most professional company we have dealt with. Very responsive. They have such a good eye towards customer service. They would always touch base with you. The homeowner is kept aware of the progress. All questions are answered right away and they are eager to answer questions. The way the project was managed made it pretty much seamless for us. The workers would always check in and say hello each day. Masonry is very expensive, but their prices were in the reasonable range. We had to wait for them because they are very popular, but we are glad we waited. They really are a good company.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the incredibly generous review. We try extremely hard to do our best and if a customer is not satisfied, going to great lengths to make things right and we do so with a smile on our face. We treat you the same as our family and friends. Dave Myers. owner"
David B.
Aug 2013
Went great. Company was pleasant to work with; masons were skilled and efficient. Our chimney is surrounded by a big holly tree and lots of shrubs. Somehow these folks managed to erect scafolding and make repairs without damaging any of the plants. Price was competitive with the other chimney services that bid on the job.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the straight A review and for mentioning our price was competitive. We really do give the best service around and it takes considerable time, money and effort to do so. You recognized that excellent customer service at a competitive price deserves an A for price and an A for quality! Some people understandably award A's for price to the cheapest bidder, but actually the best value is the company who provides top notch service and also has reasonable prices . (If you buy a car and get a great price , but it frequently needs repairs or it gets horrible gas mileage, you may not feel the price was so great after all! Dave Myers, owner"
ELYSE S.
Aug 2013
From the first call to set appointment for estimate, the staff was responsive and professional. Manny and Eric were on time for all appointments. They were friendly and informative with Manny explaining in detail all the work that was required. They were careful in protecting the interior room where some very dirty work was performed. We were amazed to watch how agile they were working on a roof 3 stories off the ground yet they were very attentive to safety. They accomplished all work promised and they left the site completely clean both interior and exterior. We were very pleased with the entire operation. It was a pleasure to meet them and watch them work.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks not only for the stellar review, but for detailing the entire experience you had. We are the highest rated company in the area for chimney cleaning and repair and masonry work and will likely receive 4 to 6 Super Service Awards for 2013. Every single person in this company is dedicated to customer service excellence. Dave Myers, owner"
Becky F.
Aug 2013
Staff setting up appointment were friendly and respectful. Staff called to confirm appointment. Contractor was on time, professional and courteous. Inspection revealed additional repairs were needed. Price quoted for additional work was reasonable but I have a friend who is a mason who will do it for less.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner"
Richard A.
Aug 2013
The did an excellent. They were courteous and professional. They cleaned up after themselves.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks so much for the nice review. I read and respond to every review. Dave Myers 202-468-5586"
BESS G.
Aug 2013
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Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the excellent review and for mentioning the helpfulness of our staff. In our business, great employees are by far our most valuable assets. Dave Myers, owner"
Marguerite O.
Aug 2013
It went really well. They did a good job.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"I'm happy to hear you had a very good experience with the work crew. They are all a great bunch of guys and always put their best efforts into doing a great job. Dave Myers, owner"
Mark S.
Aug 2013
After some initial hiccups (due to email address mixup) everything went very well. The workmen ere professional and did courteous and they did a good job in short time frame. They completed the job faster than their estimate.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"I will ask the office to contact you today! Thanks for the A review and I am sorry for the delayed response! Dave Myers, owner"
Shelly B.
Aug 2013
It was great! I knew my chimney needed some work, but they said it wasn't as bad as I thought. I explained my concerns and they were very familiar with everything we talked about. They gave me an estimate for follow-on work that should be done.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for mentioning the repairs weren't as big a job as you anticipated. We always list every defect we see and then prioritize them as well. We appreciate your wonderful review and look forward to assisting you in the near future! Dave Myers, owner"
Jennifer O.
Aug 2013
It was easy to get an appointment for the next day, and the team called ahead and arrived on time. I was a little disappointed that they didn't clean the ash collector, but was told that they are not allowed to per state regulation - it guess its really nasty stuff. The lead technician was very helpful in showing my how to operate the flu (this is a new house for us), and gave good advice on how to maintain a clean chimney. He did the roof-top inspection, and came back with some suggestions for repair and maintenance, all at additional cost, of course. He was professional and not pushy about it, but since the house just passed inspection before we bought it, we won't be spending the $400 - $800 suggested.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the excellent review. Home inspectors generally don't go on the roof and they don't have the training or equipment to inspect the interior of the chimney so we often find things they missed. For that reason it is best to have a chimney service insect the chimney when you are involved in a real estate transaction. As for the ash pit there are 2 reasons we don't include them in our chimney cleaning and inspection. One is that many municipalities will not allow us dispose of large quantities of ash and the other is because it is not practical to include this service in the cost of a chimney cleaning. Many ash pits are 4 feet wide and 8 feet tall and can contain up to a pick up truck load of ash! It is not uncommon for them to be full in older homes. If you need the ash removed we could remove it on a cost per hour basis which would be reasonable and fair to both of us and we can transport it to a facility that will accept it. Dave Myers, owner"
Abby E.
Aug 2013
Neal Brown was the technician who came to our home. Neal was very patient with us with scheduling. He was very helpful as well. He actually ended finding very extensive mold in our basement. He was on the phone with my husband for quite some time explaining everything out. Neal suggested that we call in a mold remediation company out as soon as possible. He even suggested a company that could test the level of mold toxins in our home for health purposes. Neal told me to call Angies List for the best company and best price. He seemed concerned for me to save money and find a great company.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the great review. Mold is a serious concern and we are always looking out for our clients best interests, Dave Myers. owner"
Arthur E.
Aug 2013
They did a nice job. It was a quick service. They did what they said they were going to do. It was one of those deals in which they provided a day or two days of service and they were definitely there the whole time. They have good customer service and follow through. I felt that I got what I paid for. They had a fair price.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the detailed review and all of the A's! Not everyone knows we do general masonry and basement water proofing and have a super Service Award and an A rating in these categories. Dave Myers, owner"
Michelle M.
Aug 2013
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Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the detailed and comprehensive review. I read every review and the satisfaction od each and every customer is very important to me. Dave Myers, owner"
Brenda M.
Aug 2013
They were neat, took pride in their work. Mr. Able Ribas, the superintendent and his assistant was very patient, diligent and able to please. Very attentive to listen to what his client wanted done. He was very professional and even stated hmself to make sure everything was concise. He did everything that I wnted hm to do. They came back out and treated the wall. Everything was matched up precisely and finished in one day. They came early in the morning and cleaned up very well. He also explained everything very well.
They did roofing for me years ago. They work with you with payment plans and understand how the economy is. The owner worked with me and made sure that the payment plan was affordable for me to handle. If something isnt done to your likeness they will fix it but they will also let you know what needs to be done to make it even better. They were very neat. They use the best quality materials. They used real mortar, no sand. That is the strongest you can get for any brick foundation. They were on time. They deserve 5 1/2 stars.
They did roofing for me years ago. They work with you with payment plans and understand how the economy is. The owner worked with me and made sure that the payment plan was affordable for me to handle. If something isnt done to your likeness they will fix it but they will also let you know what needs to be done to make it even better. They were very neat. They use the best quality materials. They used real mortar, no sand. That is the strongest you can get for any brick foundation. They were on time. They deserve 5 1/2 stars.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the ultimate review! We aim to please and give each job our best effort! Dave Myers, owner"
Peter O.
Aug 2013
It went good. It seemed like an estimate that I normally get for free. It seemed reasonable, I guess.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for all of the A's. I will contact the estimator, Neil Brown, and see if we can worth with you on the price of the quote. As for the $59.00 Big Deal which you mentioned seemed like what could have been a free estimate, the actually are distributed and fees set and collected by Angie's List, not us, but we do perform a detailed inspection of numerous facets of the foundation, basement and drainage in and aroung the home to make the small fee well worth the expense. Dave Myers, owner"
Krystal S.
Jul 2013
It worked out good. I really liked the fact that the guy that came out was knowledgeable about my fireplace. He went and did a thorough check and gave me a lot of knowledge about the chimney.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the great review! As they say, an informed consumer is our best customer. That is actually very true. Dave Myers, owner"
Burton B.
Jul 2013
Well.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for sharing your review with the band of neighbors and thanks for the A review. Catherine, the manager tries her very best to provide excellence in every phase of our operation. Dave Myers, owner"
Peggy F.
Jul 2013
I received same day service - purchased the deal, received a call within an hour and the men were at my home within 3 hours. Everything went as promised - I'd definitely recommend them!
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the concise review and the great grades. We are always glad to be able to help in any way we can. Dave Myers"
Kathleen N.
Jul 2013
The gentleman from American Professional Chimney and Masonry arrived on time. I showed him the basement and he inspected it carefully. He explained what might need to be done (e.g., separate circuit for sump pump). I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the basement was in good shape. The house was built in 1917 and part of the basement had been left as crawl space. It was, essentially a cement box full of dirt. The cement had cracked (sealed and recracked after the earthquake) in several places, but did not leak unless there was a lot of rain (like a hurricane). He made some suggestions about removing the crawl space and laying down a floor, which would provide much more storage space. Otherwise, the basement needed no further repairs.
A few days later, I received an email detailing what needed to be done to remove the crawl space. While the estimate was fair, I couldn't afford it at the time. However, I would recommend American Professional Chimney and Masonry. Their representative was polite, efficient, and professional. I will certainly use their services again if I need them.
A few days later, I received an email detailing what needed to be done to remove the crawl space. While the estimate was fair, I couldn't afford it at the time. However, I would recommend American Professional Chimney and Masonry. Their representative was polite, efficient, and professional. I will certainly use their services again if I need them.
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
"Thanks for the page of happiness nomination. Neil, who is our foundation and waterproofing expert is amazing and gets many compliments in his evaluations and his work. He will be glad to hear about your review. Dave Myers, owner - personal cell # 202-468-5596"
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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.