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 26-50 of 2315 reviews

Susan B.
07/2020
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
They did a great job and were very knowledgeable. I had a birds nest in the vent which was causing issues. Last company I called didn’t seem to care about helping me figure out what the problem was and told me the vent had nothing in it without even checking. I would hire them again,
Description of Work: Glue vent cleaning, repair to vent and cap.

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. Dave Myers, owner

Caroline W.
06/2020
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Frustrated that I wasn't getting a consistent assessment from a chimney service person, I ended up getting estimates from five chimney companies, plus an evaluation from a home inspector prior to finally choosing 301-Chimney. I chose Stefan and his company because he was really knowledgeable about flue replacements and did not advocate for excessive and unnecessary rebuild of my chimney, (House is 45 years old, and although builder grade, it did not require a chimney rebuild, as confirmed by house inspector/3rd party opinion.) Stefan did the evaluation and estimate. He is personable and knowledgeable, not pushy. His company uses quality products and hand parges the smoke chamber, and meticulous attention is paid to tuckpointing. Stefan loves his job and his industry and chooses people to work with him that are likewise engaged as shown by the team he sent for the job, lead by Chepe. Such a nice guy! Worksite was clean and protected every day.. Chepe knew that I was interested in the work product all the way up on the chimney, so he took pictures for me! I appreciated that! Great work by the company at a very reasonable price, and the work had the best and strongest warranty.
Description of Work: Tuckpointing; flue replacement

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
$4,600

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
We get a lot of work from people that are frustrated with the opinions they receive from other companies. We’re probably the oldest reputable company in the metropolitan area, having started In the late ‘70s. We take a lot of pride in our work and our diagnosticians some of the very best around. They have me as a resource and I got my first job in this industry 47 years ago. There’s pretty much nothing we can’t handle when it comes to Chimney’s or masonry repair work. Dave Myers, owner

Linda F.
05/2020
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
called back but never scheduled an appointment
Description of Work: did not get work done
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for stating that you would call us again. I’m sorry that we couldn’t do business this time. Maybe next time? David Myers, owner

James B.
05/2020
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were excellent, professional and did excellent work. They had enormous ladders that reached over my hip roof. Two guys would run up and down the ladders with the bricks and they worked very hard. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: They fixed my chimneys and completely rebuilt one of them.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review. We do have huge ladders. We even have ladders longer than the ones we used at your house! The tallest Chimney I’ve ever worked on was 300 feet tall! Luckily we had elevators to get close to the top there :-) Thank you so much for your review, Dave Myers, owner

Jennifer M.
05/2020
5.0
gutter cleaning, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Stefan was the first to come out and he was efficient and friendly. He didn't sugarcoat or appear "sale"-sy. We discussed various options and he provided quotes. He's a keeper for that organization. Those that came out to replace the chimney (approx 3 day repair) were respectful of my privacy and property.
Description of Work: Complete chimney replace, fix of gas fireplace, chimney insert replace

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
$5,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Our estimators are specifically trained not to be sales and pushy. We like to give options would like to give a thorough information, the good the bad and the ugly. But, we want you to make the decision for your house based on our educating you. Your approach to a chimney repair may depend on various factors such as, are you going to use your fireplace? How long are you going to live in the Hon? What would best suit your budget? Is it a decorative issue or a safety issue? If the chimney service is a furnace or water heater, how old are they? If they’re old would you get a different type of appliance? Factors like these are important to consider before you make a final decision. Some companies want to sell you was fast easy and profitable for them. if that would best suit your individual circumstances, then so be it. But if there’s something else that best suits your needs, that’s what you should do and you need to be informed of that. Thanks for reading my rambles :) David Myers, owner

William M.
03/2020
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Montgomery County requires a metal liner in chimneys used for gas water heaters and furnace exhaust. I needed a liner to replace my water heater and American Professional Chimney finished the job in one day.
Description of Work: Metal liner for 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
$1,600

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review. Furnace and water heater relining with stainless steel liner‘s can almost always be done in one day if you use our lighting system. It carries a lifetime warranty. We put them in the vice president’s house and we put them in my house and everything in between. David Myers, owner

Edward D M.
03/2020
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Came on time and did the work as requested.
Description of Work: Chimney repair and cap
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your short but sweet review. We are always working on improving our services and with the COVD 19 pandemic going around we’re obviously working on sanitation practices. But it’s also giving us an opportunity to re-look at our communications and our scheduling and all aspects of our business. We have a little more time on our hands and we’re trying to make the best possible use of it. Thank you and thanks to our first responders and Every other person trying to keep themselves and each other safe. David Myers, owner

Javed H.
03/2020
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Very Well. Good after sales service
Description of Work: Chimney Replacement

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
$3,500

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
We have some of the best trained diagnosticians in estimators in the business. I myself might be the most experience chimney person in the country given I started not long after I graduated from high school. Our technicians and bricklayers are also some of the best in the business. I haven’t actually calculated how long our average employee has been at this company, but I can tell you offhand our crew leaders have been here an average of 10 or 15 years. They all know that we expect the highest levels of quality and care when working at someone else’s house. We stress Safety and quality over all else. Thanks again for the great review, Dave Myers, owner

Barbara S.
02/2020
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They showed up the same day I requested the service for the estimate and will be completing the work next week. While their representative was lovely, they are very aggressive in getting you to the sign the contract but do feel they will do a good job. Just feel they would have offered the same discount had I waited a day or two/slept on it.
Description of Work: Need two flues relined with stainless steel.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review. I’ll mention not being so aggressive to the guys. David Myers, Owner

Kathryn G.
02/2020
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Very professional workers. They made sure my furniture was protected and cleaned up well after the work was completed. The workers were congenial and punctual each day.
Description of Work: I had my fireplace chimney and my furnace chimney repaired.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the review and thanks for you business! We put great emphasis i’m doing a good job and paying attention to detail including protecting peoples homes. David Myers, Owner

Scott S.
02/2020
2.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Disappointed after seeing all the positive review. I’m sure the repair was needed; however, it did not fix my problem. Poor communication, received an additional invoice for work not preformed. Had to provide the employee, making the repair, a ladder standoff, otherwise he would have put the ladder against newly installed gutters. Never mentioned an Angie’s List coupon which appears I was eligible, would have made the repair more reasonably priced....Tread lightly
Description of Work: leak in basement at the base of chimney. they installed a new cap, which i sure was needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

HARRIET E.
01/2020
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
It went very well. The bricks are posing a hazard because some of them would actually fall out when stepped on. Mr, Rodgers did an excellent job of repairing and securing them.
Description of Work: I had several bricks on the front steps, that were loose, repaired with new mortar.

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
$270

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Steve Rodgers is a great guy! I’m glad you are pleased with his great work and thanks for leaving a review!! Dave Myers, owner

William M.
12/2019
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
The 2 Brians did a great job. Very professional. They explained exactly what they would do and exactly what was needed to bring the chimney up to code. Their cleaning was thorough and did not dirty our house. We highly recommend them. They even showed up a little early which was to our advantage.
Description of Work: sweep chimney and perform an 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! I’ll let them know how please you are! The Brian’s are a great team. We’re fortunate to have a high retention rate and consequently, an excellent staff. Most of our crew leaders have been with us for 10 - 25 years. Dave Myers, owner

A William S.
11/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Excellent work. Very friendly and cleaned up well. I will hire them again for chimney cleaning and inspection. Next Summer we will have them put in a new insert.
Description of Work: Clean Chimney 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
We look forward to the opportunity to install a gas or wood insert for you. Many of our clients are choosing to have an insert in one or more of their fireplaces. I have a wood burning insert in mine and my son installed a gas In his living room. The added heat is a real bonus and they even work in a power outage. Thanks for your Review and the anticipated continued patronage! Dave Myers, owner

Ronald K.
11/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Excellent work. Very friendly crew and they cleaned up very well when done. I am going to hire again for chimney sweep and hopefully, someday, an insert.
Description of Work: A new liner and cap.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the nice review. We are lucky to have such a talented and loyal group of men and women working for us, many of them for decades. We have a widespread reputation for the superb quality of our work and our technicians take pride in their work and cleanup is the final step of that process. I’ll let them know you were very appreciative! Dave Myers, owner

sherwood P.
11/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very good, company did a good cleaning job and comprehensive inspection.
Description of Work: clean fireplace and inspect for minor moisture during heavy train.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review. Note: We are actually required by law, (it is written in the home improvement code to perform a level 1 inspection when we clean a chimney. Dave Myers, owner

David S.
11/2019
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I've tried three times to have APC perform work for me based on the strength of their Angies List reviews, and they have let me down each time. The first time, in fall of 2017, their technician arrived without the tools needed to perform a chimney sweeping. The gentleman was apologetic, explained that he was using a different company truck than normal that day, and that the tool he needed wasn't in this replacement truck. He did helpfully inspect the chimneys while he was there, and diagnosed a smoke problem we were having as needing a smoke guard installed. Later that season, we scheduled APC again to do the work they couldn't the first time. This time, their technician was a no-show. The company later called to explain that the assigned crew had requested the day off, which hadn't been noticed when APC made their assignments. At that point, I just let the work go for a year out of frustration. Then last week, I scheduled them for today, explained my earlier problems with them, and was assured they'd be able to perform the necessary services. After the technician missed the arrival window, I called to ask for an update and was told that an earlier job had "several difficulties" and so they'd be hours late to arrive. It's not clear to me if they would ever have called to tell me what was happening if I hadn't initiated the communication. I couldn't wait at my house for a couple more hours - I had made work plans based on their earlier representations - and canceled the appointment. I understand that lots of folks are having great experiences with APC, but I've struck out three times now, and can't see trying for a fourth.
Description of Work: Chimney sweeping and installation of smokeguard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


A L.
10/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Prompt, professional, and courteous. Will use again.
Description of Work: sweep of chimney and wood stove
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Stating that you use us again is one of the best reviews [Member Name Removed] person could give us. Thank you so much for trusting us to work on your home and we will look forward to seeing you again one day, hopefully soon! David Myers, owner

Ron B.
09/2019
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
These guys were great. They did a quality job at a fair price. I had other companies come for estimates and they would not address the one chimney which was high. I highly recommend APC&M and I will not call any other company for chimney work, if needed, in the future.
Description of Work: Chimney crown replacement and re-pointing on two 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
$2,400

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
It’s really nice to get such a wonderful compliment. Thank you so much! Dave Myers, owner

Melinda C.
06/2019
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Work was done perfectly, and I got some great advice for my fireplace.
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
$139

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

Harold G.
06/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Great - quick, thorough work. I really would recommend them.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I appreciate your patronage and your recommendation. Dave Myers, owner

m P.
06/2019
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Great service again this year - this company is one of the great companies performing chimney cleaning and inspection in this area. I will use them again next year.
Description of Work: This company, which I have used for the last 6-7 years performed as I expected - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE! They cleaned and inspected my fireplace and again this year, I was TOTALLY satisfied with their expert service.

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
$120

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review! Repeat customer's are a great example of our good work. Dave Myers, owner

Tara S.
06/2019
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Everyone at American Chimney was professional, patient in answering questions( we had a lot of them), & were reasonably priced. From the guys who did the quote ( Howard ), to the bricklayer ( Oscar), to the office manager ( Catherine), they are great! We would and will definitely hire them again for any masonry work we need. Highly Recommend!
Description of Work: Chimney repair, Brickwork & Waterproofing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for mentioning our professional handling of your services! We certainly try our best! Dave Myers, owner

Andrew P.
05/2019
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Scheduled an appointment for an estimate for chimney chase cover replacement. A detailed estimates are provided and their price was reasonable. Technicians were very professional and courteous. They completed the work as proposed and did an excellent job. I'd definitely recommend them and use them for the future work.
Description of Work: Chimney Chase Cover Replacement

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
$1,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for the wonderful review we emphasize customer service excellence and do our best to provide it! Dave Myers, owner

Stacy W.
05/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
I've used this company twice. The technicians are SO friendly, service is thorough and price is right. Would definitely recommend and I'll be using them again.
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
$120

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
It's always great to hear from repeat customers. Thanks for everything! 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