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

46 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 501-525 of 2315 reviews

Karen R.
12/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
  + 1 more
The service provided by this company was great. My Chimney has not been cleaned in over 2 years and I knew it was time. The technicians were prompt, professional and used protective gear on their shoes and my floors while cleaning my chimney. I have added this company to my list of service providers that I will use in the future. Thanks American Professional Chimney and Masonry for a job well done!!
Description of Work: Inspection and cleaning of 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your words of praise. The guys work very hard and diligently and it's always good to hear that they are appreciated. I will pass your kind words on to them. Dave Myers, owner

Aisha S.
12/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
We had some communication issues in the beginning. I had scheduled the chimney sweep/inspection for the 19th. I never got a call and no one came. When I called, the receptionist said that they did not get my scheduling request made through Angie's list, even though I had received a confirmation e-mail. I'm not sure if that was true of if the receptionist just said that to cover for their error. In any case, we rescheduled the appointment and they were very prompt and professional from that point on. Overall it was a good experience except for the original "miscommunication."
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected chimney. Gave estimate for repairs. Estimate is 800 for repairs and installation of a damper combo.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the good review, despite the original missed appointment. There have been 3 or 4 such issues out of several hundred fall appointments, but that is no excuse. I do know we have had a few problems with the Angie's scheduling emails, but since you received a confirmation, it certainly seems likely we were at fault and some how didn't get you on our schedule. I apologize for that and will ask the staff to be more careful and take responsibility for their mistakes. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Customer service excellence and safety are 2 of our primary focuses. Dave Myers, owner

Nick D.
11/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
This provider would've been given an A however on 2 occasions when I scheduled the appointment and was verified by a phone call both times that someone would be there to service between a time slot, one was a phone call at the end of the day past the time slot to say that the serviceman would not be able to make and I had to reschedule. Then the day that was rescheduled, it was a 'no-show' and I had to call after waiting the entire 3 hour slot plus another hour just in case and then called and left a message that the serviceman could not make it again. So these were the 2 occasions and I said if there was a 3rd incident like this then I would want a refund but after the 3rd scheduled attempt, they were there to provide the service. Other than that, they came in, did their job, and no issues, all was good.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep and Inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your very honest and frank review. We are almost always on time as our reviews indicate, but we definitely dropped the ball this time. Thanks for giving us a third chance. I really appreciate that. I will look into seeing what can be done to assure that this is not a recurring theme. We get overwhelmingly busy this time of year. That's a poor excuse, but for the benefit od other members, I would like to suggest a spring or summer cleaning as an alternative to the fall "rush." By next fall we plan to have a fourth person in the office and additional assistance in the field as well. Dave Myers, owner

Vanessa W.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, heating & air conditioning/hvac, roofing, water heater repair, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 5 more
A two person crew arrived at 9:00 a.m. as scheduled. After a brief discussion on what the job entailed, they proceeded to clean the fireplace and chimney. Two hours later, after the job was completed, they cleaned up the area around the fireplace. I was informed that the clay flute tile extensions were broken. (This explained why when I turned on the heat in the past; I would smell fumes in the basement and on the main level. I had assumed it was due to the lack of ventilation and opened more windows in the basement). They also pointed out that the furnace and hot water heater flute system was not connected properly and needed to be updated. I accepted the proposal for this job because I live in a 98 year house which was a foreclosed property that sat vacant for over 3 years. I knew that I needed the work done and was pleased with their prior work. On March 13, 2015, Alexander and his father performed the following: installation of a new stainless steel liner for the furnace and hot water heater connected the venting properly, installed two new flute tile extensions and the installation of a new steel rain cap animal guard. This job took four hours to complete. I?m happy to report 8 months later, I do not smell fumes when I turn on the heat. They also recommended that I go to my local hardware store and purchase a carbon monoxide detector for the basement and main level of the house, which I did. I?m pleased with the job performed and will recommend APC&M to my family and friends.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected the fireplace, flute and 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
Thanks for the detailed review. It is important to note the 2 hour cleaning and inspection. Many chimneys, particularly in modern town houses and other homes with prefabricated chimneys, a cleaning can take as little as 10 minutes. But, when a chimney does require extensive work to clean it, we are going to spend the time required. The father/son team that repaired your chimney, is a great team. Jose, the dad, has been with us for many, many years and is a wonderful person. His son has learned the trade well from him and has now been with us several years as well. Thanks for the detailed and wonderful review. I'm glad to hear everything is working well. Dave Myers, owner

Tina B.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The service provider actually showed up early to the appointment. The service was very quick and thorough.
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep and Inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks! Yes we are sometimes a little early! The guys are actually very good.at being on time. Thanks to Catherine, and the office staff's support & schadeuling. I, myself, generally run behind. I seem to over commit myself and get easily distracted by phone calls and such. Just being honest :). After all, many of you know me well! Dave Myers, owner

Robin J.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Very polite and efficient. Explained masonry work that need to be done and gave me an estimate. Left my home clean and dust free.
Description of Work: cleaned and inspected fireplace and chimney

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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We certainly appreciate your business! Dave Myers, owner

Warren A.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
It went well - work done as promised
Description of Work: Clean / 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
$175

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
That's wonderful. I never take anything for granted! Dave Myers

Anthony S.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, roofing, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 3 more
Fantastic all around services. The Chimney sweep/inspection was extremely thorough and provided a detailed itemized list of issues and cost for various repairs. I waited several months to contract to have the repair work done but when I did they honored their quote; crews arrived on time completed the work in one day in a workman like and professional manor. Office staff was extremely helpful and responsive in scheduling the work and handling payment.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and full inspection. Repaired cracks in fireplace floor; removed loose nails from chimney interior, re-pointed brick, sealed around chimney flashing and closed up a hole in the fireplace interior.

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
$1,250

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
It's very rewarding to hear a review like this. We try so hard to do our best to each time.i know it we are not perfect. by any means, but that doesent discourage us. We just try harder! Dave Myers

Leigh V.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
On time, followed through, left no mess.
Description of Work: cleaned the 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
$140

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
A short, but sweet review! Thanks! Dave Myers, owner

Ana G.
11/2015
1.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They called me again to asked for my email,,, so I could approved the estimate! BUT I ALREADY SIGNED THE CONTRACT. They promised to came to the house on 11/20/15 to perform the job....never to be see or hear again. I called 3 times more and always the same answer 'we will send you an email for me to sign'. No email THE JOB PROBABLE WAS TO SMALL FOR THEM, ONLY THE CROWN MASONRY NEEDED TO BE DONE.
Description of Work: I called then AND A WEEK LATER they send 2 technicians - Howard and Alex Jr. - on 11/7/15 to give me the written estimate for $1000 that I signed.

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

$1,000

David E.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Perfect ! The two gentlemen that came out were prompt and very friendly and professional. They did a nice job with the cleaning and left zero mess behind. They inspected the chimney and found some cracking in the brick. The gave me an estimate and I will be using them in the future for the repairs.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected 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
$119

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

William W.
11/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, roofing, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Quick to schedule, showed up on time. Not sure if they did everything they were supposed to do. I don't think they went up on the roof like they were supposed to in order to inspect the outside of the chimney. They did clean the inside of the fire place etc.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'll check, but we pretty much always go on the roof for our inspection. Thanks for the review. Dave Myers, owner

Arthur T.
11/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Fine. They called ahead of time to note arrival time. They were cordial and courteous, protected the carpets, finished the job and cleaned up as expected.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and provided estimate of other services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Ranjini I.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Second year in a row we used this company to do a chimney sweep. Professional and they do a great job of cleaning up after themselves.
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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for being a repeat customer and for your review. Dave Myers, Owner

Anna G.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 3 more
Great company and great people!
Description of Work: Inspected the chimney and the fireplace.

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
$75

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks! We also have great customers! Dave Myers, owner

PETER B R.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, masonry, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Technician was very good. Informative, thoughtful, thorough.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Informative, thoughtful, thorough. I really appreciate those words of praise. Dave Myers, owner

Anthony O.
11/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Very well. Got a quote for some extra work which was well explained.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your review and for mentioning your inspection was well explained. That is very important. Dave Myers, owner

Jennifer J.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, hauling services, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 3 more
After getting our chimney cleaned by the American Professional Chimney and Masonry Service this fall, we learned that it needed a lot of work. The work took two and a half days, but the guys were fantastic - friendly, professional, careful to keep our house clean and letting us know what they were doing. They even went above and beyond by installing the new fireplace doors I had purchased on-line and hauling off the old ones! I would highly recommend them to anyone needing their chimney serviced, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again in the future.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and repair work

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
We do try to go above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks for highly recommending us! Dave Myers, owner

Cathy W.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, masonry, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Communication with provider was prompt and they arrived right on time. The cleaning and inspection took only a few minutes and they provided a detailed proposal about further work that need to be done. The proposal and price seemed fair and we are still considering it. Workers were clean and tidy, put everything back in its proper place and were pleasant to deal with. Would definitely recommend, especially if you knew masonry work had to be done.
Description of Work: cleaned and inspected my chimney; made a proposal to do further 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
$120

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks dfor the detailed review and your mentionin g our masonry expertise and for your recommendation! Dave Myers, owner

Jill S.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Very prompt and professional
Description of Work: Clean Fireplace 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
$200

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
We are almost always on time. Once in a while, particularly in the fall and early winter months, it gets so busy we get a little backed up, but we really do our best to be prompt. Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner

Jeremy D.
11/2015
3.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
This company exhibits poor professional behavior. Who call's at 10:30pm on Sunday night to confirm an appointment for 9am the next day? And, arriving 3 hours after you say you will arrive is generally poor form.
Description of Work: This was a pre-paid chimney evaluation and clean up using an Angie's List coupon. We set the date of service for Monday. On Sunday night at 10:30pm someone called to confirm the appointment for the next day. On the date of service, they were supposed to be here at 9am. They then changed that to 10am. Then, they ultimately didn't show up until after noon. They also had the wrong address... which likely could have been verified had they not called at 10:30pm the night before the service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I will speak to Catherine about calling people so late in the evening. I agree with you, that is much too late. Catherine overextends herself and takes on too much.This time of year things are hectic in the chimney business and every time it rains or a project takes longer than expected, our scheduling suffers. I spoke with the office personnel today about leaving some time open for such events. Thank you for leaving a review to use our best way for us to monitor our service to see where we are doing well and where we can improve. Dave Myers, owner

john G.
11/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Although I hated to spend the money, the work done was perfect. From the front office to the actual work done inside and outside my home, I could ask for nothing better. I live in an old town home in Georgetown and neighbors noticed how polite and tidy the workers were. Inside my home they performed messy work for over two weeks and we never noticed. Our home was left spotless at the end of each day.The workers took pride in their craft, you could tell. So the work is done and I have paid my bill in full. I give my highest recommendation to this company.
Description of Work: rebuilt 3 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
$21,303

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you so much for trusting us to do such a large job at your home. I'm delighted that you are delighted. Dave Myers

Jessica F.
11/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were informative and reliable.
Description of Work: Chimey cleaning and repair.

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 informative and reliable review! :) Dave Myers

Chris O.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They communicated the time of the appointment the night before, they arrived on time, they were very tidy, and they provided me with an estimate with pictures of the work that needed to be done in the future on my chimney. I was very satisfied and would recommend them to my friends.
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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your avid recommendation! Dave Myers, owner

Kristin H.
11/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Jose and Alonso arrived on time and were polite and professional. I feel that they did an excellent job. They took photos of the chimney before and after the work was done.
Description of Work: Removed old chimney crown and installed new cement chimney crown. Installed a new rain cap /animal guard.

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
$625

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review and mention of the photos. Dave Myers

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