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Doctor Flue, inc.

Chimney Repair, Fireplaces, Chimney Sweep,

About us

The chimney sweep specialists at Doctor Flue are CSIA certified, so they can provide an accurate system evaluation, certified chimney inspection, consultation, and service recommendation for your chimney or fireplace. Video Inspections can reveal dangerous problems inside your chimney not visible with just a flashlight. If you need chimney cleaning, chimney relining, waterproofing, or chimney repair, we even offer written warranties on products and services, as well as our LIFETIME WARRANTY Floating Chimney Crown. Need a chimney rebuilt? We have a lifetime mason to handle even the largest chimney project. Our services aren't limited to the chimney. We also provide wood stove installation, fireplace installation and repair, gas fireplace inserts, and more. Our chimney doctors serve large portions of Michigan and Ohio, incl. Ann Arbor, Jackson, Canton, Dearborn, Toledo, Dayton and Columbus. Additional email - kevon@drflue.com Additional phones - (734) 457-0747, (517) 423-2832,. Additional fax - (517) 423-6969. Award wining.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Chimney inspections, sweeping, fireplace installation & rebuilding, wood stove, gas fireplace sales & installation, floating concrete crowns, waterproofing & leak repairs, custom designs and surrounds, chimney caps, chase covers, replacement dampers

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8654 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 501-525 of 654 reviews

Eric S.
09/2018
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They did an Excellent job
Description of Work: Chimney cleanup

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 Doctor Flue, inc.
Hello Angies List Member, Thank you for the wonderful review. We here at Doctor Flue are glad to hear of your satisfaction as well as the great review. It is always great to hear from the clients how their service was. We look forward to many more continued years of service with you. Sincerely, Doctor Flue Inc.

Robert K.
11/2017
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 1 more
They worked hard
Description of Work: Removed damper and took out dead rotting squirrel. Installed stainless steel chimney cap and damper.

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
$700

Response from Doctor Flue, inc.
Thank you, dear member, for taking your valuable time to submit a great Angie's List review. When our technicians are out to a clients' home, they work very diligently. They focus on the task at hand to make sure that the work being performed is done in the most efficient manner. Our goal is to make sure that you feel comfortable as homeowner. Thank you for your excellent review. We look forward to servicing you in the future. Office Team Doctor Flue

WIlbur L.
10/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Everything top notch
Description of Work: chimney inspection and cleaning

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
$300

Response from Doctor Flue, inc.
Excellent reviews like yours brings the team at Doctor Flue great joy and helps aid other members into making the proper selection as to which chimney professional to trust in their home. Looking at your file, I do see that our technician did perform some repairs to the chimney when he was out to your home. When our technicians go out to any of our clients' home, their desire is to be able to make repairs to the chimney and fireplace during the initial evaluation. We love being able to give our clients a peace of mind on what is going on inside of their home. Thank you again for your excellent review and we are looking forward coming out to your home again. Office Team Doctor Flue

Lisa S.
08/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Went well.
Description of Work: Replaced switch, inspection, and cleaning.

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
$429

Response from Doctor Flue, inc.
My team here at Doctor Flue thanks you, dear member, for taking your valuable time to submit an Angie's List review. When our technicians come out to a clients home, they want to make sure they see everything that is going on with your system so that we can see what repairs might be needed. It makes our technicians thrilled when they are able to make repairs to your fireplace or chimney at the time of service. It brings the team at Doctor Flue joy when we are able to serve our clients. Thank you for your excellent review. Office Team Doctor Flue

Darlene D.
08/2017
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
It went well!
Description of Work: Gas Fireplace wouldn't light. They cleaned and started it again.

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
$148

Response from Doctor Flue, inc.
Outstanding complements as given by you is always acknowledged by our team at Doctor Flue. Our technicians try their best to find out what is going on with your chimney and fireplace in the most effective way. When going out to a client'[Member Information Removed] home, their goal is to be able to repair what is needed at the time of service. It brings the team at Doctor Flue joy when we are able to help our clients. As seen in your report, your technician mentioned how to light the fireplace so that even after we leave, you are able to understand what we did inside of your home and give you the tools needed so you can light the fireplace as well; we are here to serve. Thank you for the excellent review and we look forward to helping you with any future chimney and fireplace needs. Office Team Doctor Flue

Gloria M.
07/2017
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Very good. There were no problems.
Description of Work: We had spent hundreds of dollars using different people to solve our chimney problem. Water was leaking through brick in or sunroom. Dr. Flue's crew first came and took various videos of our inside of our chimney. They told what was needed to be done. The 3 times they were here,they were always on time or early. They explained very thoroughly what had to be done and fixed the problem. They were very professional and cordial. They sent us the videos of before and after the work was completed. We were very happy with them. We would recommend them highly to anyone with chimney problems.

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 Doctor Flue, inc.
Wonderful praises as given by you is never taken for granted by our team at Doctor Flue, inc. All of our technicians goal when inside any of our clients home is to make sure we see all repairs that are needed. This is why they perform a thorough evaluation. We want to make sure that when we come out again that we perform all repairs that are necessary instead of coming back multiple times to repair the same issue. It brings us joy to know that you are pleased with the technicians that were out to your home. Doctor Flue invests in our technicians so that they can keep up with the latest technology to better serve our clients, such as you! We look forward to working with you in the future. Office Team Doctor Flue

Patricia L.
07/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Professional and excellent work.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection; replacement of chase on 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

Response from Doctor Flue, inc.
Excellent Angie's List reviews such as yours aids other members to make the proper selection when searching for a chimney specialist in their area. Doctor Flue, inc highly values professionalism. All Doctor Flue staff upholds a professional manner, whether that is during the initial phone call or when a technician is out to your home. When coming out to your home, our technicians love sitting down to discuss what repairs might be needed in your home and to be able to give you the knowledge of your system. Thank you for letting us come back to your home to perform the necessary repairs that the technician discussed. We look forward to working with you again! Office Team Doctor Flue

Christina N.
09/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Excellent experience. Dr Flue allowed me to submit detailed photos, of the chimneys requiring new crowns, from which they provided a written proposal. Saved me the cost of an estimate service call. Very professional proposal sent to me via e-mail with photos of the completed job emailed as well. Keron showed up to work a little early & was very professional. I really had a great experience with this company.
Description of Work: New crowns installed on two 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
$610

Alison W.
09/2011
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I miss having a fireplace, but we were not able to get one. The inset that was installed has been a good alternative. We have not seen much change in our heating bill, but there was a small difference. We have to learn how to use it more practically. The company was fine. The owner of the company was very available to us, and that impressed me a lot.
Description of Work: We had to replace our fireplace. We could not use our chimney anymore, so we had to buy an inset for the fireplace.

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
$4,000

Lisa O.
09/2011
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
It was okay. The only reason I had any reservations was because the chimney was clean, but there were cracks in many spots and they gave us a large estimate for the repair. They claimed that there was a chimney fire, but we have been living here for ten years and not experienced that. Their work was really good, but I just was a little put off by their presentation for repairs and information with my insurance company.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning and they installed a screen on the top of the chimney.

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

LEE W.
09/2011
4.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They inspected the chimney and said it did not need cleaned. They didn't close the damper and it was open all winter..which caused us a heat loss. We were not pleased with that. Other than that they were courteous and professional.
Description of Work: They inspected 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

RICHARD C.
08/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. The system that the worked on was built by a company that was no longer in business, so they actually had to some running around and making contacts to find new flue part that it needed. I really appreciate the work that they did. The guy that did the work was certified to in chimney field and he was very competent. Overall it was an excellent experience and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They repaired/replaced my chimney flue. They also worked on the chimney cap and replaced the rusty cap with a stainless steal cap.

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
$2,000

Michael M.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
We use them regularly and they come out twice a year. We have been customers of theirs for over ten years. We have been very pleased with them; they do a good job. They show up when they say they are doing to, do the work, and they are gone.
Description of Work: They have cleaned out fireplaces, they have replaced an inner chimney liner, and they have also repaired and rebuilt our 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

BARBARA E.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
He did a good job from what I can tell. He’s neat and he cleaned up well. He is very professional.
Description of Work: He did some repair work and cleaned out the chimney.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jean P.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The work turned out great. They took very good care of me. They were the most prompt and honest. They did a great job. They cleaned up everything and they were very polite.
Description of Work: I had dead critters in the chimney. They had to take apart part of the chimney to clean it out and then repair it. They did a lot work for me.

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

Gregory B.
08/2011
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The final work looks perfect. There were no unexpected costs or issues at all. They removed all trash as was outlined in the contract. Highly recommended...and competitive pricing. This was an entirely pleasurable experience with no gotcha's. Their phone communications and email were both excellent. They initially provided a rough estimate based on photos I emailed to them so I had an idea of how much the work would cost.
Description of Work: Our galvanized chase cover had rusted badly and needed replacement. Kevon arrived on-time, Inspection was performed, photos taken on a digital camera to show me the rust/damage (a nice convenience that saves a trip up the ladder...realistically not an option for most homeowners at 25+ feet) and measurements made. Recommendation was for a stainless steel cover with lifetime warranty. Initial estimate took about twenty minutes and they arrived promptly. I was phoned prior to verify the appointment time, all very professional. The chase cover was ordered, per recommendation and a few weeks later an additional appointment was scheduled to install it. The owner actually phoned the day prior and asked if he could come then rather than early the next morning. That worked better for me. Installation took about an hour. The two guys were friendly, professional and obviously knowledgeable in what they were doing. They took time to answer questions.

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
$500

Daniel D.
08/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Dr. Flue is a very dependable & professional company. The owner is very competent. Totally satisfied.
Description of Work: Check & clean chimneys 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
$150

Rachel P.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were excellent! They were early to show up. They took less to complete the job than expected.
Description of Work: They did a chimney inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jason W.
08/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Dr Flue was a pleasure to work with. They were easy to schedule and called ahead to give me an exact time for the service call. The service technicians displayed a large volume of knowledge and they did not undertake any services they did not feel were required at the time. All photos and videos from the inspection is given to the customer on a flash drive for future reference. A very easy and honest company to do business with.
Description of Work: Chimney inspection

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
$80

George T.
08/2011
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Job was well done, timely and professional I would refer this company to anyone that needs work done on a chimney
Description of Work: Stone chimney was inspected and Chimney Saver applied. During the inspection problem with the cap was noticed. Pictures were taken so I could see what they were talking about and an estimate for repairs left with me. No pressure to do the other repairs, but will have them back out to fix other contractors mess.

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
$1,000

David L.
07/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They inspected two chimneys and cleaned only the one that needed it. They also helped me by detaching the surround/insert so that it could be painted/repaired at no additional cost. Very good work.
Description of Work: They inspected two chimneys and cleaned only the one that needed it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Sanderson M.
05/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
They did what they said in a prompt professional manner and left job site spotless.
Description of Work: They removed the existing crown and built a new custom crown. they removed loose mortar and replaced mortar, caulked cracks and flashings, applied water repellent to crown after it was set. They also applied water repellent to entire stone 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
$2,400

Tony and Joanna M.
02/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They showed up exactly on time, clean and professional looking. They took extra care not to track dirt into the house, which, since it was raining and quite muddy outside, was very appreciated. They walked us through the inspection and cleaning, and gave us a USB memory stick with photos of the entire job. They noticed that the top of our chimney needed some repair work, and provided an estimate. They also noticed that the log set was in a bad state of repair, and needed to be replaced. Several of the ceramic logs were missing or misplaced, and the soot built up on the existing logs indicated improper (and dangerous) use. They provided a catalog of replacement sets, and also offered to do the installation at a later date. All in all, a very professional, very courteous company. When all you want is a working fireplace, this is the company to call.
Description of Work: We had just moved in, and wanted to be sure the fireplace was in good working order. It was a gas fireplace, with the ability to swap out for wood burning. We wanted to get the chimney inspected, cleaned and fixed if necessary in time for the holidays.

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
$127

Kathryn R.
11/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They do chimney sweeps, chimney repair and chimney inspections. I was highly impressed as was my friend who recommended them. I had some damage in my chimney so I am very glad they came out. They had a camera on a long thing that went up all 2 1/2 stories. One of the flues was perfectly fine and the other flue had what scared me to look at. I had noticed a warm spot on the wall behind the chimney. I had thought that I didn't remember it getting hot there and there was damage that could have caused a fire in the house. I was very impressed that they found the damage. I watched him do the camera inspection right on the computer. You could see a hole where the brick had moved. I am going to have them put a new liner and insert in. He was very professional and knowledgeable. They had up to date equipment. They were clean and did a good job. They immediately put those little things over their shoes when they walked in which impressed me. There were two guys that came and they both put the things on their shoes. They were incredibly professional and I was impressed. They will be coming back to do the installation of the insert and the liner. They were slightly more than I've paid in the past but I got more.
Description of Work: I used Doctor Flue for chimney sweep and to do an inspection. They swept two flues, one of which was tall and then did the inspection.

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
$178

03/2006
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THEY CAME ON TIME. THEY GOT RIGHT TO WORK. THEY WERE VERY QUICK BUT, THOROUGH. THEY CLEANED UP AFTER THEMSELVES WHEN THEY WERE DONE.
Description of Work: THEY 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
$100

Contact information

1610 Dinius Rd, Tecumseh, MI 49286

http://www.doctorflue.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Trade License Number
7108478
Trade License Locale
Michigan
Trade License Authority
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Construction Codes
Trade License Expiration
08/31/2019

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Caps,
Gas Logs,
Masonry,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Roofing,
Home inspection,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Plumbing

FAQ

Doctor Flue, inc. is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Doctor Flue, inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Doctor Flue, inc. does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Doctor Flue, inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Doctor Flue, inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Doctor Flue, inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Doctor Flue, inc. offers warranties.
Doctor Flue, inc. offers the following services: Chimney inspections, sweeping, fireplace installation & rebuilding, wood stove, gas fireplace sales & installation, floating concrete crowns, waterproofing & leak repairs, custom designs and surrounds, chimney caps, chase covers, replacement dampers

Contact information

1610 Dinius Rd, Tecumseh, MI 49286

http://www.doctorflue.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM