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 851-875 of 2315 reviews

Margaret G.
11/2014
5.0
masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
The two men were here on time. Although it was 98 degrees, they carefully removed the loose bricks and the remaining ones in that row, mixed matching mortar and relaid the bricks so that it all looked the same. We are very happy with how beautifully they matched the mortar in the repair. They cleaned up after they were done. I would not hesitate to call them again if I ever needed work on my fireplace.
Description of Work: Repaired the loose bricks on the fireplace, checked the flue and repaired the very top of the chimney stack.

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
$900

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Matching brick and mortar is our specialty. We also do Historic restoration. Luckily a close mach was readily available, so your chimney match was a breeze. Dave Myers, owner

Aaron L.
11/2014
5.0
masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
I received several estimates to repair my chimney and American Professional's was the most reasonable and thorough. Rudy and Alonso worked hard for two days and were courteous and professional. Catherine from the office is very responsive and kept me informed throughout the process. We have used our fireplace a couple of times and it is working well. I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Exterior and interior chimney work - Installed a new stainless steel liner, flue tile extension, damper combo; removed and re-layed brick; grind out and tuck point weak and/or missing mortar; applied crown coat and fixed cracked crown

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
$2,340

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for mentioning that we were the most economical of the estimates you received. We try to be very reasonably priced. Rudy and Alonzo are both great guys and typical of the staff here at American Professional. Thanks for the awesome review, Dave Myers, owner

Eric B.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The job went fine. The crew had to work extra hard to scrape away remnants of vines that had crawled up the side of the house. But they did a careful job at a good price. I am very satisfied and would recommend Abel and American Professional Chimney & Masonry again.
Description of Work: Abel and his team repointed and painted the damaged brick wall of my house. They did a great job. Abel was professional and considerate. The wall of the house looks like it is in great shape now.

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
$1,950

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Able is another example of a great employee and a class act as a human being. I love working with people of his caliber. Just a great guy. Thanks for the wonderful review. Dave Myers. owner

Arlene H.
11/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I got a refund because there was n o need for cleaning. I will call next fall for an inspection.
Description of Work: 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
$195

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Glad to hear you received your refund. We like to assist our clients get the work they need and want and when no work is needed, that's what we say! Dave Myers, owner

Sandra Q.
11/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Always on time, polite, get right to work. Would use them again.
Description of Work: Cleaning 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
Thanks for the concise and super nice review. Dave Myers, owner

Vernon S.
11/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I'd say the services went well and they did what they were supposed to do.
Description of Work: They did a complete chimney inspection and cleaned the interior of chimney, firebox, and gave a report on things that needed fixed.

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! Dave Myers, owner

Michele D.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
They accommodated my request for an earlier time (than what was originally scheduled) which was really appreciated. The team was professional and courteous. They did a great job removing debris and vacuuming the inside of the fireplace. The lead let me know that the exterior and interior of the chimney looked fine (which is what I really hired them to do - assess the chimney's structure and work-ability). After vacuuming the fireplace, they noticed that the "floor" in the fireplace was cracked and would need to be replaced. He provided a written quote and they were done in under 20 minutes. It was a very positive experience and I'll most likely use them for the repairs needed.
Description of Work: Inspect chimney and cleaned wood burning 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
$90

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
And thank you for your very positive review! Dave Myers, owner

Douglas L.
10/2014
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I am in an "emergency mode" in regards to unexpected repairs for selling out house. A new chimney cap was one of those repairs and Angie's List had a good deal with a contractor. However, the Angie"s contractor did not contact me as of two days later. Another contractor called me and said he can come out tomorrow to fix the problem. Since I need this done right away, I'm going with him.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A review. If you have any future needs, please call me directly and I will see if one of us can get out to your house quickly. Dave Myers, owner Cell # 202-468-5596

Donald F.
10/2014
1.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
The vender posted upon my purchase dates that the service could be done. We selected 10/27 or 10/28. Then vender sent back email saying they couldn't perform service on those dates and next available was 11/10/14. As chimney is used to heat house, 11/10/14 is to late. Vender said they don't care. Very disappointed in Angie's list for allowing this vender to work this way. Do all your venders try to steal from your clients this way?
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
As you can imagine, it is very disturbing and hard to imagine a staff member saying they don't care about the heating your home. Please call me on my private cell phone 202-468-5596 and let me know who said that and a little more about the circumstances. I will not tolerate any such rudeness from any employee. It is true that we are booked up for a week or so this time of year, but if someone's heat has been turned off due to chimney failure, we always find a way to get a technician out quickly. Thank you for your review. Dave Myers, owner

Michele R.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
It took a while to get in touch with and schedule the appointment after we paid. We had to wait over a week. But the two gentlemen showed up and did an inspection and cleaning. They showed up over an hour early, which wasn't a problem. They did a fine job. Very professional and thorough. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
It's always great to hear a client is happy and would definitely use us again. Just as a point of information, if a chimney service isn't booked up for a week this time of year, somethings wrong. For fast service, call us in the spring or summer and we can get out very quickly. Dave Myers, owner

Lynda H.
10/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Catherine and Helen (?) were wonderful contacts in the office. Everything was professionally arranged, from the estimate to the work being performed. Ronaldo and Pedro arrived slightly earlier than the scheduled time. They called prior to arrival to make sure it was okay to arrive. Both men were very professional and we talked about what was going to be done. There was a little misunderstanding about the color to be painted, but when I contacted the office, another visit was quickly scheduled to repaint. Customer service was iimpeccable and I really appreciated the cooperativeness of this company. I had to make arrangements to pay the pending invoice and was again appreciative of the company's leniency. I would definitely recommend them. Thank you for a job well done and a caring approach to your customer.
Description of Work: Install new stainless steel Case Cover, reinstall existing raincap, paint

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
$1,400

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thorough and positive review. As you noted, we really do care about our customers. Dave Myers, owner

John M.
10/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Very happy with the service they provided
Description of Work: Replaced chimney liner, furnace liner, new smoke chamber

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
$4,200

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

Phyllis B.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry
  + 0 more
My chimney was supposed to be cleaned. Howard, the service tech, said it needed a lot of work and said he could not clean it.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A grade on your review. Howard is a great guy and felt cleaning your chimney when it was not going to be useable afterward didn't make sense. Judging from the grade you gave him, you agreed. Thanks, again! Dave Myers, owner

Kelly R.
10/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
My appointment was from 12:30-1:30. The company called me and said they were 5 min away at 11:00 and if they could come now... So that was fine. 2 guys showed up with a vaccuum and a tarp and went to work. The chiseled the old grount and laid new grout. I even had them patch a hole inside and outside where I ran a propane line into the house. They were in and out within about 30 min. Cleaned everything up and it looks like new.
Description of Work: Re-grouted inside of my fireplace on the floor.

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
$125

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Glad to hear your masonry works looks good as new! Thanks for the great review. Dave Myers, owner

Bozidar D.
10/2014
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
came out with the vacuum and vacuumed the chimney in 10-15 minutes
Description of Work: vacuumed the chimney

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

$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the good grades. Just to clarify, we also ran a chimney cleaning brush throughout the chimney system & inspected the chimney. The average cleaning takes 20 to 30 minutes, but the entire process, including inspecting the chimney, takes 2 experienced men about 45 with set up & removal of ladders, vacuums, chimney brushes & drop clothes. With driving time. we allow at least an hour and a half. Dave Myers, owner

Zailu G.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
The company sent staff in yesterday. They are quite nice and professional. After checking my fireplace, one of the guys told me that they are not servicing that kind. Nothing is done and I was not asked to sign anything.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the A grade. It is true that we do not generally service direct vent gas fireplaces which do not have chimneys. There are specialized factory authorized repair facilities that service these sealed gas fireplace systems. Dave Myers, owner

grace H.
10/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Jose and Juan showed up at the scheduled time and began work immediately. The work took about 4 hours and they took care to cover the new crown with plastic since there was a possibility of rain. Manuel came the next day to remove the plastic. They did a great job, cleaned up the jobsite (all that grinding generates LOTS of dust) and were very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Installed a 4" x 25' stainless steel liner in old flue for connection to gas hot water heater. Removed and installed new sandmix cement crown and re-parged the brick at corners of crown (chimney has 3 flues). Ground out upper brick joints where mortar was loose and tuck pointed those joints with new mortar. Installed new stainless raincaps on two of the flues.

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
$1,100

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I'll forward your wonderful remarks to the guys! Dave Myers, owner

Brian A.
10/2014
1.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
After repeated customer service issues, the crew not showing up on the scheduled day, showing up over an hour late on the rescheduled day, and finally arriving with insufficient equipment (ladder was too short), I simply told them to leave. I will admit that Catherine was very apologetic and offered a substantial discount on the work, however, the totality of my experience with this company was horrible.
Description of Work: Was supposed to clean the chimney and repair the crown....

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$520

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I do apologize for the troubles you experienced. 95% of our reviewers are delighted by our prompt courteous service and then something like this occurs! I know the scheduling is tough this time of year as it is so incredibly busy, but no excuses. We clearly failed you! If you are interested, I will clean your chimney at no charge, myself! Thanks for leaving a review. We will do our best to get back on track! Dave Myers, owner

Robert F.
10/2014
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
First came and provided a free estimate. The estimate was significantly less than a competing masonry service (and a third mason never arrived to give the estimate). The subsequent repair was done on time and as promised. The mortar was a good color match to the original mortar (which was not the case for previous repairs by other masons). I cannot know now for how long the repair will hold, but it does look solid.
Description of Work: Repaired loose bricks and crumbling mortar on front steps with fresh mortar.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for leaving such a nice review. We stand behind our work and you shouldn't have issues with the new tuck pointing for years to come! Dave Myers, owner

John S.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Service went excellently! Workers were knowledgeable, prompt, courteous, professional and respectful. Excellent customer service and all around great service.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney and fireplace of a birds nest and other debris. And placed metal mesh cover on bottom of 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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
I love to hear such wonderful remarks! Thanks so much. Dave Myers, owner

Reiko R.
10/2014
3.0
chimney sweep, masonry
  + 0 more
He did a good job on chimney. He recommended some cement work outside. It was a high quote.
Description of Work: $119 Chimney Sweep and Inspection!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
It seems you loved the service, but the estimate concerned you. I always advise getting estimates from other A rated service providers to better evaluate an estimate. If our bid should be very competitive. Let me know how we fare, I would really appreciate that and I will see if we can provide the lowest price. Dave Myers, owner

Melissa A.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very happy with Alex and his crew! They were on time, polite and did a great job!!
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
$119

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Alex is a great guy. Thanks for your praise. I'll pass it on. Dave Myers, owner

Paul G.
10/2014
4.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Don't do brick work on the exterior of a house in my area.
Description of Work: Masonry work
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
True. We don't advertise or perform masonry, other than on chimneys in Virginia, because we have only 4 masonry crews. We do repair and clean chimneys there, because we have 10 chimney crews! Dave Myers, owner

Katrina K.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The provider was efficient and inspected both chimneys, and very honestly told us one did not need cleaning, while the other did. The price was great, and they were very quick in responding to all of my queries through Angie's List. They did tell us about $1000 of things we should do to the chimney, but were honest on the phone that we could wait a while on doing them.
Description of Work: Inspected two chimneys, and cleaned one.

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 very clear and descriptive review! Dave Myers, owner

Keith S.
10/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
We had a great experience with this company. The came out to perform an estimate on time. The estimate provided was the best out of the three companies that we had interviewed. On the job day they showed up on-time and performed all work. The work turned out great and all mess was cleaned up before they left. Would recommend this company!
Description of Work: Replaced crown, repaired chimney shoulder, tuck point 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
$850

Response from American Professional Chimney & Masonry
Thanks for the very nice review and recommendation! 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