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 601-625 of 2315 reviews

Alicia D.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were very punctual for the appointment...actually early. Came in and immediately got started cleaning the chimney. The service was quick and my chimney has never looked cleaner! I would recommend American Professional to anyone else looking for a good chimney sweep.
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
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
That's such a nice review! I guess you really stuck your head in the fireplace and checked out the chimney :) Thanks!! Dave Myers, owner

Ramona K.
07/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It was a very good service. It was just the big deal. There was nothing else that needed to be done. They were prompt. They came out when they said they would. Their price was competitive. They were really good.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for American Professional Chimney & Masonry.

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 really good review! Dave Myers, owner

Valerie N.
07/2015
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
It went fine. They were in and out very quickly.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal for chimney sweeping.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the good review. Dave Myers, owner

Jennie G.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Provider came at a time that we told them was convenient, and was fast!
Description of Work: Chimney sweet

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
Glad to be of service! Dave Myers

Abby F.
07/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
This is a great company that understands service. Katherine, in the office, was diligent and thorough; always checking in and providing personal care to the project. Rudy, Tito, and team were highly skilled, punctual, and very hard working. Their craftsmanship is stellar, and considering the disruptive nature of relining chimneys -- they were quiet and you would hardly know they were even there. A wonderful team of professionals that deliver great work.
Description of Work: Relined the chimney (3 flues) with stainless steel, repaired masonry, recapped the flues -- all excellent 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
$4,500

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
As the owner and tickled that we've received two page of happiness nominations in a row. Most Angies members are aware of our super service awards and our commitment to customer service excellence. I thank you for your additional comments about Rudy's professionalism, being quiet, and being a pleasure to work with. As you noted Catherine is also very hard-working and diligent and keep customers well-informed. Thanks for the stellar review, Dave Myers, owner

KWANGWOOK A.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, roofing, pavers, gravel, chimney repair
  + 2 more
We chose American Professional Chimney & Masonry to fix rain leaking from Chimney place after we had 3 estimations from 3 different company. The estimated cost from American Professional Chimney is not the lowest one, but their repair plan seemed to be best for me, and the cost was also reasonable compared to other estimation. In actual repairing, they came to my house as scheduled and did an excellent job. there was no rain leaking after the repair.
Description of Work: Repair Chimney leak by replacing rain caps, flue and crown, re-seal flashing, and replace stone slate at shoulder.

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
$950

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am very pleased to hear your chimney is not leaking, particularly considering the volume of rain we've been getting. So other readers may know, it is not unusual for a chimney that has been repaired for water leaks to leak again with hard torrential downpours. If you have had your chimney repaired by U.S. in the last few years we will come out and look at it for free and if the indicated repairs are along the lines of what we originally did to repair your chimney we will redo what's needed it at no charge. A very heavy dose of water repellent along with any necessary masonry repairs will often fix chimney leaks. But when extremely hard driving rain for hours at a time occurs, water repellent may not be entirely effective. Repellents do not withstand water pressure. Waterproofing agents do but they can also trap moisture and cause brick to deteriorate and they are generally either a glossy or colorful product which may be aesthetically undesirable. Colored aterproofing agents are usually only used on chimneys that have previously been painted. Thanks again for the great review. Dave Myers, owner

peter E.
07/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Everything was fantastic. They were nice and I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: They cleaned the chimney area and the fireplace. They painted the chimney cap and did 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
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for the "fantastic "review! I'm glad to hear he would recommend us and use us again! Dave Myers, owner

William L M.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
It turned out very well. I was pleased. They did a thorough job. It was clean. They moved it along. They documented what they had done.
Description of Work: They ended up doing major work on 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
$2,900

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm really glad to hear how pleased you were. From your comment on documentation, I'm assuming you're referring to the before and after pictures. Thanks for such a splendid review. As you know we put great emphasis on Quality and customer service and it's nice to hear about it is recognized. Dave Myers, owner

Edward T.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The crews where all very good and professional. Very happy with the customer service and work
Description of Work: rebuilt the top of 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
$4,100

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks! We put great emphasis on excellent customer service and quality, which I believe is a very important component thereof. Dave Myers, owner

Bozidar D.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
no issues, everything went well
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 the A review. I'm glad you are in good shape for next fall. Dave Myers, owner

Sarah M.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Howard was wonderful. He and his assistant did a great job and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: cleaned chimney and inserted screen over chimney top to prevent animals from coming in the house

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
I will let Howard know how please you are. He will be delighted! Dave Myers, owner

Suzanne S.
07/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
We were purchasing a home and the lender required chimney repair before closing. It was falling apart above the roofline, and video inspection of the interior revealed structural issue inside as well. They completed full rebuild of the chimney above the roofline and replacement of the interior (sorry - I don't know all the terminology). They told us in advance that the new brick would not be an exact match with the existing brick, but the difference is more subtle than we expected and a passer-by wouldn't notice. We are very happy with the result. It looks great, we got the house, and we're looking forward to some nice fireside evenings later this year. They were easy to work with, very responsive, and really worked hard to accommodate us on a tight and changing schedule, which included a holiday weekend. I'd give them an even higher grade on responsiveness if I could.
Description of Work: extensive rebuild/repair 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
$5,500

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you so much for the pleasure of working for you! I really appreciate the wonderful and detailed review as well! Dave Myers, owner

Melissa S.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very prompt and professional service. Would happily schedule another cleaning. They were very honest and did not try to upsell. They also did a fabulous job cleaning up after they were done. Highly recommended.
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 and detailed review! Dave Myers, owner

Keli W.
07/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They did a great job. The work was done on the time schedule they told us.
Description of Work: They cleaned the chimney and repaired the wall and put in a new flue.

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
$400

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I am very happy to respond to several A reviews today! Thanks for your comments regarding the work we did and how pleased you are with it! Dave Myers, owner

Tony F.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They didn't charge us more than the "Big Deal" but they gave us an estimate if we wanted to a job on the chimney. They are very professional and they checked all the chimney, they cleaned it and they told us we still had other problems we had to take care of. They were very available. They explained everything. The guy who came was very kind and everything.
Description of Work: They cleaned the chimney.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review. Judging by your comment about the professionalism and the kindness, I am sure you felt there were no high pressure sales tactics in the guys presentation of your estimate. That is key to our customer service approach. Dave Myers, owner

John M.
06/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Went great, they were on time, very helpful, and honest. Would use them again.
Description of Work: Completed chimney 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
$199

Shannon G.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They did a great job. Would definitely use again. Very helpful.
Description of Work: Clean 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
$125

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your vote of confidence and words of appreciation. Dave Myers

KENNETH K.
06/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
"They met expectation, but they did not exceed expectation”
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I guess your review means you were pleased, but not overly so. If there is anything we might have done differently that would have made your experience even better, I would love to learn what that would be. We are always striving to improve! My cell phone # is 202-468-5596. Feel free to call me anytime. Your constructive criticism would be appreciated. Dave Myers

Tammy C.
06/2015
5.0
masonry, roofing, chimney repair
  + 1 more
American Professional Chimney and Masonry, Inc. is one the best companies I have hired. The work was done in a very professional manner and the men were polite, nice, kind, and patient. They did not rush to finish the project. They took their time until they were pleased with the outcome and then asked me if I was satisfied as well, which I was. They took before and after pictures of the work they did at the top of the chimney since I was unable to climb on top of the roof to view the problem that existed, and then I was shown the picture of what it looked like once the work was done. They cleaned up the area in which they had been working before they left and you would not have known they had ever been there. Excellent!!!
Description of Work: Installed a new cement crown to top of chimney, cut out and replaced brick, sealed the flashing, grinded out and tuckpointed the weak or missing mortar joints on the shoulder of exterior chimney. Sealed holes of bricks on shoulder steps, removed old silicone from both sides of chimney where the chimney meets the siding, and sealed with new silicone.

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
$1,200

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the detailed and extremely nice review and for your page of happiness recommendation! Dave Myers, owner

Melinda C.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
They showed up on time. Equally importantly, they agreed to cover the opening to the fireplace while they did the work, causing me not to have to try to clean soot out my woodwork, floors, and carpeting. Friendly and professional.
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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review. We aim tp please! Dave Myers, owner

John C.
06/2015
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They got the job done quickly and I appreciated that.
Description of Work: .

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 the good review. Dave Myers, owner

Alanna T.
06/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They did a great job and were on time.
Description of Work: Cleaned 2 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
$200

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm really proud of the office staff and the guys for being so prompt. Promptness is a very important part of customer service excellence. I particularly appreciate the efforts of our staff because it is one of my personal shortcomings. I have a struggle with time management! Dave Myers, owner

Devon V.
06/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Our service provider came by on a Friday, but unfortunately didn't have the right sized chimney cap on his truck. Came by the next day while we were out running an errand and installed the chimney cap. Looks great. No complaints! Service provider also recommended some mortar replacement, but wasn't pushy; likely will be done in the future. Great deal!
Description of Work: We purchased an Angie's List Deal for a chimney cap - and said chimney cap was installed.

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
$199

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review. We usually carry the 3 common sizes for masonry chimneys. Metal chimneys vary so much we usually have to measure them and return to install them. I'm glad to hear we were able to come out so quickly. Thanks for the mention that the guys were NOT PUSHY when they mentioned minor masonry repair is needed. Most people appreciate the information and an explanation with out sales pressure. I know I do. Dave Myers, owner

michelle F.
06/2015
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Apparently not using our fireplace for 15 years left tons of dust accumulated in chimney. Company was very neat and thorough and we were happily able to use our fireplace.
Description of Work: Cleaned 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
I'm glad to hear routine cleaning was all you needed to make your fireplace usable. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Enjoy! Dave Myers, owner

Carol V.
06/2015
3.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I am suspicious of their assessment.
Description of Work: was asked to provide a chimney cleaning for our rental house. Instead said we needed $7,000 of work. I then recalled that the same company had done the same in our own house. I did some of the work, but different companies charged far less.

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

$7,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for leaving your review. Many people are distraught when they receive a large estimate. I suggest giving us a call so that we can come out and VideoScan your chimney. This will allow you to see exactly what the problems are. as far as price, we usually get A's or B's in the price category in our reviews and many people comment that we were less expensive than other estimates they received. It's always a good idea to get two or three estimates. If after doing so, you get estimates that are less the nurse, feel free to give me a call. My personal cell phone number is 202-468-5596. We can compare apples to apples and oranges orangesand make sure the estimates are for the same products and services. If we do turn out to be higher than your other estimates, we can often adjust our price accordingly. 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