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

Filter reviews by category

Showing 701-725 of 2315 reviews

Christopher K.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, home inspection, chimney repair
  + 1 more
We needed a sweep done due to a home sale inspection. We needed it quickly as we were relocating and American Professional did exactly what was required. Prompt, inexpensive, responsive and no upsell. Wouldn't use them only because we moved (unless they travel to California!) but I would highly recommend them to anyone local in Maryland!
Description of Work: Swept chimney

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

$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you so much! Incidentally I have a son in California, so who knows, maybe I can have a look at your future chimney :) Thanks for the wonderful words of satisfaction. For those who wonder, we do not upsell, meaning intentionally trying to sell more expensive work when it is not really needed or by exaggerating the necessity of a repair. We do provide an inspection as a part of a chimney cleaning and we do provide a list of any defects along with an estimated cost for those repairs. So that this very beneficial and important inspection procedure is not perceived as an upsell and so that our high degree of professionalism is upheld, we do not allow our employees to use high pressure sales tactics. We urge them to treat each customer as they would family or friends and actually this comes naturally to most people. Thanks again, Dave Myers, owner

Sheri S.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I purchased an on line coupon for this work for my rental unit. I sent a note to the provider and informed them that my tenant would be calling and scheduling the appointment. They worked well with my tenant and my tenant was happy with their services and clean up afterwards. All I had to do was click a few buttons and send an email. Easy-peasy, all landlords love that!
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
Sounds like you really found it super easy to work with us on line! Thanks for taking the time to review us. Dave Myers, owner

JANET H.
03/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were great even on price. They were careful not to make a mess and they were professional. They knew what they were doing. We haven't used the chimney's yet.
Description of Work: American Professional Chimney & Masonry replaced the liners and caps for all three chimney's.

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
$6,075

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you so much for your kind words. Mentioning the price was great is also very helpful. We price our work as low as possible and it's nice to hear it's so appreciated. Dave Myers, owner

Janet A.
03/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
They are a very good company. They are highly rated that I got from Angie’s List. They are very good and very smart. Their value is very good because I got another estimate from one of companies and they were twice as much. The project has been running for may be 10 days right now. They haven’t been working every day. They couldn’t work in the rain and so they came on every Sunday. I will definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used American Professional Chimney & Masonry Specialists for all chimney repair, new caps and new concrete tops. The project is just being completed and it’s not fully completed now. They worked on about 4 chimneys. They had to dig out from the old 5.10 and do the 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
$6,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for the leaving us a nice review. Hopefully next time the weather will be a little better :-) Dave Myers, owner

Rhonda R.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I can't quite remember the cost but I do remember that the services were mostly performed as called for. Unfortunately it was a really windy day when they came out so they were unable to inspect the chimney from the top. I would use them again and maybe this time they will be able to inspect the top.
Description of Work: They were hired to inspect and 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
It was a very very windy day. Most of the time we can get on the roof when the winds are strong but we have 5060 mile an hour gusts it's just not safe. Please give us a call. I'd be glad to swing by myself or have one of the guys swing by and take a look at the top of your chimney this year for no charge. Thanks for the a review. Dave Myers, owner

Paul R.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They came out to complete the work but were unable to when they did the estimate more extensive work needs to be done. So did not do the deal at this time.
Description of Work: They were to do a big deal chimney sweep.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
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 just want everyone to know that we did not clean the chimney because it would not have made the chimney useable with the construction problems that were found. Angie's List will give those with similar issues a refund for the Big Deal purchases. Dave Myers, owner

George W.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Unable to perform service to due to me have a furnace chimney, not a fire chimney . They were great!
Description of Work: Chimney sweep 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
Thanks for expressing your appreciation! Dave Myers, owner

John P.
03/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I thought that they were professional and did the work on time.
Description of Work: They repaired my chimney.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your excellent rating and comment on professionalismand promptness. Dave Myers, owner

Robert L.
03/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Everything went well, and it was a good experience. They charged a fair price, they were honest and pragmatic in their recommendations, and they did a great job in all respects.
Description of Work: They did tuckpointing, installed a new flexible cement crown, applied industrial grade sealant to the chimney's exterior, and sealed some flashing around 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
$1,275

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the great review it all respects :) Dave Myers, owner

malin L.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
good guys, cleaned and inspected as advertised. Kept area clean and were thoughful about proposed repairs.
Description of Work: chimney clean and inspect

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
$150

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm really glad to hear the guys seem thoughtful would recommend repairs. That suggests that they were considerate of your home and your individual needs and not just trying to sell you something. That's something that Catherine are not stress over and over again, because we believe were here to be of service, above all else. Thank you for your wonderful review! Dave Myers, owner

Deborah W.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Brennan and Alex were terrific. They were prompt, honest, courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. I would recommend them to anyone and certainly have them back for all of my chimney needs. The damper was a problem and has been for years. They replaced it and at the difference in the room is remarkable.
Description of Work: Cleaned the chimney and fixed the damper handle.

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
Wow. It sounds like you were please with every single aspect of our service! I'll let Brian and Alex know how happy you were with them. Dave Myers, owner

Donald C.
03/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
This was a tricky job--I needed the work done in a specific time window and it was a challenging work space in the attic. Work was performed well, and I would use the firm again.
Description of Work: Sealed masonry in the attic.

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
$750

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Unusual and tricky jobs are our specialty. I personally have been in this line of work for a long time so coming up with creative solutions is something that I enjoy. Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner

Ping S.
03/2015
4.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
I went ok. I was told from another company that the chamber needs to be parched but American Professional Chimney & Masonry didn’t say anything about that to me. They said that this is a safety issue.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for $149 for New Stainless Steel Chimney Cap and Chimney Inspection!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$149

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
As you mentioned, your smoke chamber is not parged or coated with cement. Smoke chamber parging was not required prior to the 1970s. Many codes have changed since then. Your house more than likely has a few issues within the chimney and within other areas of the house that do not meet current code. It's never a bad idea to update your house to meet code, but that's a decision you have to make for yourself. I'm always curious as to why an individual will mention that a person's smoke chamber needs parging, yeah ignore other parts of the chimney that also don't meet code. Thanks for your comments. We always appreciate it when people leave reviews. Dave Myers, owner

Sara K.
03/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I had purchased a big deal for the service, and they were fine. There was no extra charge. The price seemed normal for the market, and they were very punctual.
Description of Work: They came out and they cleaned the chimney and inspected it.

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

Karen W.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, gutter cleaning
  + 0 more
Fantastic! The weather had been below freezing for a while, but we needed to get this completed before a move-out. The man was awesome, kept an eye on the temperature, and contacted me as soon as the temperature was right to do the job!
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning/sweep/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 so much for leaving a detailed review explaining our we were assisting you with your particular need for an expeditious repair. Our technician, do you describe is awesome, was one of several in our company that we are very proud of. Thanks for your review! Dave Myers, owner

MATTHEW C.
02/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Everything turned out good. They showed us that the deal was not needed and gave us a proposal that would work for us. They communicated with us well. They did an excellent job.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for $119 chimney sweep and inspection. We had to replace the flue instead.

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
$2,300

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for saying we did an excellent job. We try very hard to please each and every customer. Dave Myers, owner

Katherine H.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Everything turned out good and scheduling was very easy. The deal price was very fair.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for $119 for a 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm glad to hear everything went smooth and easily for you. We certainly appreciate it also grades! Dave Myers, owner

Tim W.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The service worked out perfectly. The guy was great. He came out and did his job. He showed up on time and he was professional. He did not overcharge me more than the $119 Big Deal charge. He cleaned up after himself.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for American Professional Chimney & Masonry. They came out and cleaned my chimney. They also inspected it.

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
Great, on time and professional! I'm really happy to hear such a wonderful review! Dave Myers, owner

NANCY G.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, roofing, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
The representative told me that it didn't seem as if the fireplace had been used, and that I should call to get a refund for part that was for cleaning. He checked chimney and noted a small pulling away of the flashing to mention to contractor. Extremely honest and professional.
Description of Work: Checked fireplace 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for the wonderful comments. I appreciate it very much. Dave Myers, owner

MICKIE C.
02/2015
4.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The people that came to the house were wonderful, but dealing with the office was atrocious. I called and it took awhile to get in touch with someone in the office. Once I did, they told me to go online and reserve an appointment. It asked me to put my best dates and times in. They decided to pick a date and time I submitted without informing me. They called the night before and left a message about when they were coming. At that late in the game, I wasn't able to be around for the service so we had reschedule. The work was done well though.
Description of Work: I purchased a $119 deal for a chimney sweep and inspection! I needed some additional work. They put new caps on the top of the chimneys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Sorry about that!!! If you are purchasing a coupon, you have to go on line, but otherwise we always schedule over the phone. I will certainly speak to the office staff and prevent such confusion in the future. I'm also not clear why the date they selected was not confirmed! Thankfully this is the first review of this nature that I recall, but I certainly don't want anyone else to experience this. Thanks for the feedback. Dave Myers, owner

Paul O.
02/2015
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
This was an AL deal for $150. I needed a cap over one chimney we never ,use as critters set up a nest every year and make a lot of noise before they final get their babies out into the world. They responded quickly and installed the cap. They left a detailed list of repairs they felt were needed on both chimneys but not a word about how dirty the flues were. I did not request this quote of other work, but I guess they were looking for more business and it was good to know about these issue. I actually wanted them to clean out on chimney we use often while they were here but they drove off before I could talk to them. Left bill and they got in car and left. I had prepaid for this deal so no money needed to be paid at the time. I need to get it done some time. They seemed to want to get the other business and were not interested in me when I seemed not interested. I thought about calling them back but figured I missed the opportunity to get a better dal while they were here.
Description of Work: Install chimney cap and look over 2 chimneys.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Please don't think we won't offer you a discount on the chimney cleaning. I will ask Catherin to give you a call and see if we can set that up for you. I suspect the guys had several other stops to get to, but I will let them know to take the time to make sure the customer is well attended to. I suspect that when they explained to you what their recommendations were and you declined, they had no idea you were looking for a chimney cleaning and you original request only mentioned a rain cap. Thanks for pointing that out. Dave Myers, owner

Bill S.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
They are a great company. They were not able to do my original job, but they were able to do other work on the exterior of my chimney. I was very impressed with their work and I would definitely recommend this company to other members.
Description of Work: I purchased a BigDeal #1756296 for some chimney work at my home. They came out and gave an estimate for the work that I needed done and also made me aware that the deal would not cover the work that needed done because the condition of my chimney was in too bad of shape. But they also gave me an estimate for the repair of my chimney and they also completed work elsewhere on my home.

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
Thank you. It is very heart warming to hear you say, "They are a great company." I am very sensitive to criticism and try to use that sensitivity to our advantage, allways striving to improve the quality of our services. Reviews like yours make it all worth while! Dave Myers, owner

Sandy K.
02/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Honest and thorough at a great price. What more would you want?
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and sweep.

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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I certainly couldn't ask for more than that, myself. Not in a company or in a client's review :) Dave Myers, owner

JALEEL S.
02/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
While scheduling was OK and they were responsive, they didn’t do the job and didn’t give me back my money after they indicated they would do this or issue a credit.
Description of Work: I purchased the Deal for a chimney cleaning and inspection. They indicated more work, including a new chimney liner, needed to be done, about $6,000 worth of work, that they provided an estimate for.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review! It is easy to get a refund for your Big Deal Coupon. Just call Angie's List and let them know that your chimney did not need cleaning. You see, with Big Deals, we don't receive your payment. You made your payment on line directly to Angie's List. They can issue a credit to you via whatever method of payment you made. They have done exactly that for all of our clients who did not need a chimney cleaning. Thanks for bringing that to our attention and thanks for the opportunity to set things straight. Dave Myers, owner PS: For those who are interested, a $6,000 repair is never for a fireplace chimney relining. Even 2 liners rarely cost that much. Rebuilding a chimney and installing 1 or 2 liners or other additional repairs along with chimney liners can add up to that much :)

SYLVIA B.
02/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The contractors, Manual and Pedro arrived on time, both were professional and considerate. Although the job was minimal, I appreciated that Manuel also took the extra time in accessing my roof to evaluate that the chimney was completely in good repair. All my additional questions were patiently answered. The job was left clean and orderly. Yes, I will hire them again. Additionally, I consider that time taken by the company to respond courteously to all reviews, indicates a commitment to the customer.
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned my 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
Thank you! I do care immensely for our customers and their homes. I know that reviews like yours are what allows us to receive business from Angie's List members as well as from other review sites. Poor reviews give us the feed back to see where we need to improve. Manuel and Pedro are wonderful employees and I will let them know you appreciate the extra time and effort they put forth. If there is one thing that truly separates us from other firms, it is our commitment to our customers. We do not pressure anyone to buy anything and we will spend the extra time it takes to assist our customers properly and respectfully. Thanks for noticing, 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