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
Professional and timely. Also received an estimate to repair a chimney that included substantial masonry repairs but we decided not to perform the work at this time but estimate appeared reasonable and in line with other companies for the proposed work.
Description of Work: Has Water Heater Exhaust Installation
Rating Category
Rating 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 mentioning that the estimate we left was in line with other companies. Once in a while we get a review which states that we left a very expensive estimate. Granted, some chimney work is expensive, but we're often less expensive than other companies. We tend to be cheaper than the very expensive companies and similar to others that are more reasonable. But what we always provide is the best in service and the best in products. The one thing that really makes us stand out above other companies is our response to any issues that may occur over time and any issues that may come up during a project. The reason for that is we stress customer service excellence in everything we do. We receive few complaints, but when we do, we are right there to take care of it. I've been in this business longer than anyone I know. I'm 64 years old and I started doing chimney work when I was 19. I started this business six years later when I was 25. I am the most experienced chimney technician and diagnostician in the Washton DC Metropolitan Area and I still climb up the tallest chimneys regularly. We have about 35 employees, including An office staff of 5. I personally come from a long line of both craftsman and school teachers who took great pride in everything they did and I was brought up to believe that one of the most important things in life is to treat people with kindness, fairness, courtesy, and respect. I don't believe these values are lost today. But, I believe values are taught, not just by word but by example. It's important for each one of us to live by the standards that we want to see in others. Dave Myers, owner
Eric J.
06/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Excellent service and price. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Cleaning out flue of a wood fireplace
Rating Category
Rating 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 mentioning that you felt we had excellent service and that you would highly recommend us. Referring us to friends and neighbors and family really helps our business and we greatly appreciate it. Dave Myers, owner
Dave A.
06/2018
5.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
They were very good, very through and I appreciate the work that they've done.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Thank you so much for the kind review. Thanks for mentioning that our work is hard. It can be extremely labor-intensive and it's nice that it's appreciated. Dave Myers, owner
Julie R.
06/2018
1.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
 + 1 more
Company inspected chimney and then provided a very expensive quote for unnecessary work -- to replace entire exterior chimney as well as interior chimney damper. Tried to scare client by saying chimney was unsafe to use. Other contractors came and inspected, and said the recommended work was unnecessary and more than double what it should cost for necessary repairs. I would never recommend this company and their unprofessional "scare" tactics to generate unnecessary work.
Description of Work: Chimney Cleaning and inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'm sorry for your upset. I will call you and see if we can provide a free internal and exterior video and photographic record of your chimney so that you and I can see what actually exist and you can forward that information to the Chimney Safety Inst Of America or your local building officials and get an independent opinion of whether something needs to be done or not. As the business owner, I insist on no scare tactics ever being used and only accurate and pertinent information be provided to our clients. Often times other companies that aren't certified and educated in Chimney Safety overlook significant issues that can be potentially dangerous. I don't want to say that's what happened or that isn't what happened until I'm actually able to look at the chimney and see what the exact conditions are. Again, hopefully you'll allow me to do this and you can get as many other opinions as you'd like. The foremost expert in the country that I know of, is a guy named Dale who runs the countries only chimney inspection certification program and he's located in LA. It's 12 hours a day for six days straight. It's painful to sit through the course, but it's well worth it!! When I last checked I was the only chimney technician in Montgomery County, MD that had ever taken the course. The course course is called F.I.R.E. Chimney inspector's certification. Dale has dozens of photographs of minor defects causing houses to catch on fire. There have been so many chimney related fires that it is now a legal requirement to provide the owner a report itemizing all flaws in the chimney. Building a fire inside of your house is nothing to take lightly. Your chimney should be in extremely good shape. Minor flaws within the fireplace or smoke chamber or the liner and issues regarding clearances to combustibles should nevr be overlooked . I don't want to see anybody get hurt and of course I don't like getting F reviews. I hope to talk to you soon and provide you with all of the documentation necessary for you to make a educated decision and hopefully you will consider editing your review . Dave Myers, owner
The men working were extremely professional and kept the work site clean. When they finished, the inside and outside were left perfectly clean---you would never know they were even there!! HIGHLY recommend !!!!
Description of Work: The terracotta insert in my chimney was cracked and had to be removed and replaced. They inserted a new "Clean-out" and a new raincap, too. We received a 7 year warranty. It was a 2-story chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for mentioning how clean the guys left your House. Terra-cotta chimney liner removal and new stainless steel chimney liner installations can be very messy work. But if the time is taken to cover your fireplace and take other appropriate measures like running a vacuum constantly and keeping close tabs on things, after work can be done with the mess inside the chimney and not inside your house. Thanks again for mentioning that. And thank you for your patronage! Dave Myers, owner
Gerald W.
05/2018
1.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Vendor call and said they don't service my area.
Description of Work: none at all
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Kimberly W.
05/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
I was pleased with the courtesy and professionalism of the team they sent out. Raul informed me of the condition of my chimney, the repairs needed to have it fully functional and how much time it would take to complete. He also provided an estimate and pictures of the work needed for my chimney. The were prompt, the price was fair, the work was completed in a timely manner and a warranty was provided for work performed. I would recommend this company to anyone needing chimney work.
Description of Work: Repair to exterior chimney and crown and firebox work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$945
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks so much for the really nice review. I'll pass your praise on Raul. He's a great guy and everybody likes him! Dave Myers, Owner
Katie V.
05/2018
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
 + 1 more
Fantastic! We were on a tight deadline, and they made it work. The price was more than fair. I highly recommend!
Description of Work: New crown and masonry repair
Rating Category
Rating 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
Fantastic! Wow! Thank you so much.! Dave Myers, owner
Jennifer K.
05/2018
5.0
concrete repair
 + -1 more
Very well. Steve, their masonry guy was very prompt on the estimate, and they gave me a reasonable price, and the work was done in a timely manner (after the rain decided to stop for a few days!) and was well done, too.
Description of Work: Exterior sidewalks and stairs repaired
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Steve is great! He believes in reasonable prices in this era of inflated costs. He's been with us for 15 years or more and he's a wonderful guy as well. Dave Myers, owner
Christine L.
05/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
 + 1 more
I tgo really smoothly; they were on time and did a great kjob. no problems
Description of Work: Chimney repair. Mortat joints
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks so much for the great review. It's good to hear from so many happy customers. As corny as it may sound, I'm a consumer too and I understand how important good work and reasonable prices are. As simple and as important as they are, they can be hard to find. Catherine, Heather, Mariela, Deenie and all of the guys (to many too mention) are all committed to just that. I am lucky to have them as employees and am humbled by our excellent reviews. Thanks again! Dave Myers, owner
Linda G.
05/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
 + 1 more
Had them out in the fall to clean and inspect the chimney during which time they identified a small repair that was needed. They did a great job on everything, and we safely enjoyed our fireplace all winter!
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and minor repair
Rating Category
Rating 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
Small repairs are as important as larger repairs in many cases. I went to the LA area for the nation's most intensive chimney inspection course a few years back. Strangely, at the time, I was the only Chimney technician or sweep in my county to have ever taken the course! The instructor showed us dozens of photos of house fires cased by improper chimney installation and deterioration within chimneys. Many of these defects where very small and only a minor, inexpensive repair would have prevented the fire. In several cases, a small gap between a prefabricated fireplace and the surrounding decorative slate or granite allowed hot airflow to reach combustible wood framing and ignite! Thanks for your nice review! Dave Myers, owner
Leland J.
05/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Exceptional service. Explained what needed to be done and didn't try to sell me anything extra.
Description of Work: chimney cleaning
Rating Category
Rating 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 so much! It really helps everyone relax & trust us when they hear from our previous customers that we don't pressure.anyone to buy. Dave Myers, owner
Jordan B.
05/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Great company, small but well managed. The crew was extremely professional in their work and the office staff was great as well.
Description of Work: I needed a liner in my chimney and for the chimney to be rebulit done to damage by the 2011 earthquake.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Great office staff and the professionalism of our technicians is great to see in our reviews. The training of employees with great character is the key to our success. Incedentally we are a relatively small company, but not too small. We use 10-15 vehicles daily to meet the needs of our clients. That provides enough manpower and resources to tackle the larger jobs and to provide the opportunity to train new hires for a few years to achieve the skill and learning they need to thrive. Very small companies sometimes struggle when work slows down and have difficulty performing warranty work or have financial difficulty when a job takes longer than expected. Big companies tend to use high pressure salespeople and rush through work. We're in the middle and we strive to maintain old fashioned values and an informative, no pressure estimating approach and our emphasis is on quality, not speed. Dave Myers, owner
HOLLY F.
05/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
 + 0 more
The technicians were kind, professional and efficient. They inspected all chimneys and repaired the hot water heater chimney flue.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection and repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Your kindness is also appreciated :) Thanks! Dave Myers, owner
Janet F.
05/2018
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
 + 0 more
Completed all work expeditiously and provided photos after to assess repair. Everyone was very professional and accommodating, from the office staff to the chimney repairmen.
Description of Work: Replaced chimney crown and some crumbling mortar between bricks; relined flue and replaced connection to furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Tom M.
04/2018
2.0
chimney sweep
 + -1 more
I responded to an ad on Angie's list for chimney cleaning for $98. After cleaning the chimney they told me I would about $2000 more work to repair the chimney, when I just had a repair made to the chimney the year before and the earlier contractors showed me pictures before and after their work. If American Professional Chimney & Masonry had showed me a picture to support their recommendation, I would have considered their recommendation was more credible.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$98
Jean H.
04/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
 + 0 more
Excellent service! Everyone was highly professional, friendly and very knowledgeable as well. The finished chimney is beautiful. I highly recommend this company!
Description of Work: Rear chimney rebuilt.
Rating Category
Rating 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
As the owner, it warms my heart to hear the guys are giving you the kind of care and attention that I would. I still go out and work on chimneys myself but I have to stay away from some of the heavy lifting. Thank you so much for your review ! Dave Myers, owner
Marcia B.
04/2018
5.0
masonry
 + -1 more
Steve came and did an estimate which was way below the other person I contacted from Angies List ($166 vs. $750). The work done was excellent.
Description of Work: Masonry repair on my front steps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$166
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for your review! I'll let Steve know how pleased you are with his work and the price. Dave Myers, owner
Sarah R.
04/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Excellent! Great service at a fair price!
Description of Work: Repair lining and tile
Rating Category
Rating 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 your review! Dave Myers, owner
Rebekah H.
04/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
They did a great and timely job. Everything looks great, and they were very professional. All the workers were courteous and showed up on time
Description of Work: chimney repair and chimney sweeping
Rating Category
Rating 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
It really feels good to know the guys are really doing a great job. Thanks. Dave Myers's, owner
APCM came by with what was basically a huge vacuum with a brush. Efficient, clean, professional - would definitely recommend them. Their inspection turned up some needs that we decided not to pursue but appreciated knowing about.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and inspection
Rating Category
Rating 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 your review. Recommending us is a great way to show your appreciation and it really makes a difference for us. Thank you, Dave Myers, owner
Brian C.
03/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
Arrived a little before the arranged time; worked quickly and efficiently, provided recommendations for repair and even sent out another crew with more experience with my particular issue to get a more exact estimate.
Description of Work: Fireplace inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thank you for such a nice review. We tried very hard to get the best possible service. Dave Myers, earlier
Patricia S.
03/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
What a wonderful crew! They did an amazing job, arriving on time and working straight through until the job was completed. Even fixed the pointin goutid on the brick all the way down the chimney.
Description of Work: chimney relining
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
We are only a wonderful company with a wonderful crew because we have wonderful customers! Thank you for such a nice review. Dave Myers, owner
Horace C.
02/2018
4.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
 + 1 more
Chimney sweep was thorough while repair (masonary costs seemed high
Description of Work: Chimney Sweep and repair estimate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for leaving a review. I understand that our prices seemed a little high to you. In general our prices are lower than our competitors. Most of our customers give us an A in the pricing category, but everybody's entitled to their opinion. I don't like paying today's prices for auto repairs or roofing or a lot of other things myself. I totally understand. Dave Myers, owner
Bill J.
02/2018
5.0
chimney repair
 + -1 more
American Professional Chimney rebuilt our rooftop chimney a couple years ago. They returned once when one of the chimney caps blew off. Most recently, we needed to replace our gas water heater between Christmas and New Year's. Because we were an established customer, they worked very hard to get us an estimator on Wednesday and a crew to upgrade the flue on Thursday. We were thrilled! They also removed a disused wood burning stove and came back a week or so later (when it was warmer) to repair some cracks in the mortar of the chimney. We were so happy and grateful!!!
Description of Work: When our 20-year-old gas water heater died, we needed to have our chimney lined and brought up to current code.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
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 your very detailed review and letting people know you've used it several times. It's great to hear from repeat customers like you. Dave Myers,
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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