HearthMasters Inc

About us

Hearthmasters, Inc. dba Padgitt Chimney & Fireplace offers consulting services, Chimney and Fireplace Inspections, Chimney Sweeping, Dryer vent cleaning, Gas hearth appliance service, Masonry chimney repair and construction, and Fire Investigations. Gene Padgitt is a Licensed Master Mechanical Contractor, State Certified Fire Investigator, Certified Heater Mason, NFI Certified Gas Specialist, and has a degree in HVACR. Gene is a national award-winning masonry expert who trained our staff. See our website for more information. We do not repair manufactured fireplaces or chimneys or sell parts.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Chimney sweeping, level 2 internal camera inspections with a written report and photos, dryer vent cleaning, consulting services, insurance evaluations with full reports, fire investigations, second opinions. We restore historic chimneys, repair any type of masonry chimney, do relining with Guardian ceramic flue systems, stainless steel flue liners, and repair chimney flues with Fireguard. We build new custom fireplaces, chimneys, brick ovens, and masonry heaters and do fireplace remodeling in brick, stone, or tile. By Gene Padgitt, State Certified Private Fire Investigator, CSIA Certifed Chimney Sweep, NFI Certified Gas Specialist, Degree in HVACR Technology, Certified Heater Mason, and our expert crew.

Services we don't offer

No parts or installation of appliances we do not sell. No sales of appliances out of our service area.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8114 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 114 reviews

Joe V.
06/2021
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were professional and let us know they felt the work doesn't need to be done.
Description of Work: " Need a chimney removed. Walkout basement, so 3 story job. "
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for posting this. We strive to be honest with our customers and don't try to sell them something they don't need.

Audrey E.
10/2020
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Inspector was very professional, pulled woodstove out and inspected entire two story chimney. He showed us why the fire occurred and explained what work needed performed to prevent another fire. He reinstalled the woodstove and cleaned everything from the inspection.
Description of Work: Had chimney inspected after a chimney fire
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you so much for the nice review - we really appreciate it!

Lola C.
10/2020
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Could not be happier with HearthMasters. From the moment I called until work was completed, they were professional, reliable and answered any and all questions I had. There was an issue with my chimney cap after all the other work was done and it took three tries to finally get the problem resolved and not one time did they leave me hanging. They were determined to solve the issue at no extra charge to me, and they did just that. I went from a fireplace that was damaged and unsafe to use, to feeling confident I now have a safe, usable asset to my home that I regularly enjoy. It was a battle from the beginning with my insurance company and HearthMasters saw me through the entire process encouraging me not to give up because it was a cost that should be covered by insurance. When I felt like giving up, Marge kept me from doing so and I am so grateful for her help and encouragement. After a long battle, the insurance company finally did the right thing and covered the repair cost. Again, I could not have asked for a better experience from beginning to end and will only use HearthMasters for any future cleanings, repairs, etc.
Description of Work: New liners in both fireplaces

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 HearthMasters Inc
Thank you so much for the nice review - we really appreciate it. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Patty R.
10/2020
5.0
appliance repair, gas logs
  + 0 more
Perfect! Fireplace insert was repaired and serviced perfectly!
Description of Work: Gas log fireplace repair

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 HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for the review - I'm glad your insert is working great!

ROGER D.
10/2020
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Very happy with service.
Description of Work: chimney sweeped

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for the review - we really appreciate it!

Linda M.
10/2020
5.0
appliance repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
Gene rebuilt the chimney with a gas insert in our 98 year old house about 15 years ago. It works great and has given us many years of enjoyment. Gene also does a good job with the maintenance.
Description of Work: Rebuilding chimney with gas insert and maintenance

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
$250

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for the nice review. I'm glad your insert is working well!

Dave S.
10/2020
5.0
appliance repair, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 3 more
HearthMasters did a great job of repairing the damage to my limestone chimney, which was damaged when a large tree fell on it. They had to replace broken stones, the chimney crown and cap. They also sealed the entire chimney to ensure there will be no water leaks. The workers were courteous and communicated very well with me throughout the process.
Description of Work: Tree damage to limestone chimney repaired.

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
$4,200

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Hello [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for the nice review.- we really appreciate it! It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Eric S.
10/2020
2.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Wanted $90 just to bid on a project, Never heard of such a thing.
Description of Work: Estimate on remodel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from HearthMasters Inc
I'm sorry you have never heard of this- most specialty service companies do charge for an estimate since there are so few of us and we are in big demand. We do credit the cost of the estimate towards any work that we do.

Robert P.
10/2020
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Excellent quality of work. Workman were friendly and very professional. They did high quality work. They called each day to let me know when they would arrive and told me when they were leaving. Time and cost estimates were right on target.
Description of Work: Major tuckpointing on 2 chimneys and stone and brick tuckpointing at ground level

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for taking time to write a nice review. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Cari F.
12/2019
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Very well. Gene is a knowledgeable pro and did a great job with the work on our chimney. We will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Chimney 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
$240

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for taking time to write a nice review. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Paul B.
11/2019
1.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
I was quoted a $289.00 service call fee. No explanation of what was included. but no parts. Seemed a bit much! Did not Use Paul
Description of Work: Gas Fireplace would not light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0


Response from HearthMasters Inc
I'm sorry there must've been a misunderstanding. Our service call is $89.00 for our technician to come out. That does not include any parts. The $289.00 is a Gas DV Service charge and we usually recommend doing that if you are having issues. We remove the gas logs, clean the logs, clean the burner assembly, check and clean all components, run a test burn, visually check the cent and clean if necessary, clean the glass cover, change the batteries in the remore sensor and remote control, reset the logs and embers and test for CO leaks. This is all done by our senior technician. So maybe there was a bit of confusion. I truly apologize.

Kurt P.
11/2019
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Very Good. I highly recommend this company for their service, their communication was great along with a friendly crew and staff.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaned from Racoon and then repair of cracked mason blocks

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
$5,800

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you so much and we are glad you are happy with our services. It was a pleasure working with you as well.

Kenneth B.
09/2019
5.0
chimney repair, gas logs
  + 0 more
The troubleshooting went great and everything was explained so that I could understand what was happening.
Description of Work: Clean connectors and adjust pilot lite.

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 HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for your review. And we are glad you are satisfied with your services. If you need anything else don't hesitate to call us. Thanks

Mark U.
08/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
I feel compelled to rave about the work that was finished today. From the gentleman that performed the inspection through the team that accomplished the project, I could not be more impressed. Everyone was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and extremely hard working. I can't imagine a customer being happier or more satisfied than my wife and me.
Description of Work: Chimney (3 story) lining removed and SS lining installed.

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

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for taking time to write a nice review. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

chad H.
05/2018
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Gas Fireplace pilot light fixed + maintenance in fall of 2017. Somehow, pilot ended up going out again in spring of 2018, owner stood by previous repair and came out to check it out and get it working again at no charge.
Description of Work: Gas Fireplace Pilot

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
$242.1

Marian W.
01/2018
5.0
masonry, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 1 more
We had a new stone fireplace with gas insert installed to replace one removed by a previous owner. We could not be happier with the results. It looks (and heats) even better than expected. Everyone who worked on it was not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, but really enjoyed his job. They made sure every detail was correct. We really liked that they did everything - none of the work was contracted out. For anyone needing masonry work or a gas insert installed/maintained I would highly recommend this company..
Description of Work: Installation of new stone fireplace with gas insert

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
$15,000

Gene A.
07/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
It was successive work being done by the chimney and they had to come in and really analyze it to give a good estimate. That’ll probably be a discount toward the bill, but for now. I’ve been travelling a lot and haven’t had a chance to get the work done. If I get the work done, I will use them. He was there for about an hour or so taking pictures up in the chimney. He took pictures up on the roof and everywhere else so, it was an extensive job.
Description of Work: I’ve gotten an estimate from them, but I’ve not had any work done with them yet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Karen B.
07/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Great. Guys showed up and immediately fixed the problem.
Description of Work: Chimney cap was blown off during a storm and they put it back up there.

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 HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for your kind review!

Gene M.
04/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Terrific. We picked this company partly because they'd done work on our house too. We were extremely satisfied then; remain so now.
Description of Work: Chimney work on son's house to fix some long-neglected maintenance.

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 HearthMasters Inc
Thanks for the great review! We love to get feedback from our customers.

Shawn W.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Went very well. Service man inspected and gave recommendations on service intervals.
Description of Work: Chimney and flu inspection and cleaning.

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 HearthMasters Inc
Thanks for taking the time to post a review! We strive for customer satisfaction.

Mark R.
01/2017
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Checked out all components of the fireplace including getting on the roof to inspect chimney.
Description of Work: Serviced Gas fireplace

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

Mark R.
01/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Gene arrived at scheduled time & diagnosed the problem very quickly. was able to fix the problem with a good cleaning of equipment. Gene made adjustments to the gas equipment and the fireplace works perfectly! My wife thinks the best its ever worked. Gene showed great professionalism, knowledge, & customer service!
Description of Work: Gas fireplace wasn't working correctly or efficiently. Hasn't been serviced in 8 years.

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
$242

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for the nice review. We love to get feedback from our customers!

Lisa M.
12/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
I initially thought I was going to have to wait a while before an inspector came out, but Tammy was able to fit us into their schedule knowing we had other contractors waiting on the inspection. Their inspector, Ricky, called me the day of our appointment to let me know he was 45 minutes away. He inspected the outside of the chimney taking many photos to help explain what we needed repair. He informed me once pulling the wood burning stove out of the fireplace that a liner had not been installed when the stove was. Due to the lack of an insert apparently the fireplace had caught on fire unbeknownst to us. Ricky cleaned the fireplace and then sent a camera up to see what damage had been done internally. The first tile he inspected with the camera showed a crack in it. He finished his inspection and we are now waiting for the quote to fix the damage done. I am happy we hired the professionals we did. They were courteous, thorough and easy to work with. Although we are waiting on a quote for the repairs I feel HearthMasters was the right choice for us. I would highly recommend them for anyone's chimney needs in the future. In the future we will have our fireplace cleaned and inspected every year from now on. It's a shame that when purchasing this home the inspector who should be working for the potential homeowner and finance company didn't even bother to check the fireplace/woodstove for the proper equipment. As far as I'm concerned HeartMasters saved our lives along with our grandchildren who sleep over often. Our house could have easily caught fire due to the chimney fire. Thank you again Ricky and staff at HearthMasters for your honesty and thorough inspection. Trust in the best like we did, it could save the lives of your loved ones!
Description of Work: An inspection of our chimney needed to be performed in order to proceed with other contract work scheduled.

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 HearthMasters Inc
Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our services. Unfortunately, too many home buyers do not have the chimney inspected by a professional chimney sweep prior to home purchase, and they are often led to believe that a standard home inspector will also inspect the chimney. Home inspectors do not inspect the interior of chimneys and it states so in their contract or report. The result is usually that the buyer is stuck with a non-working fireplace or expensive repairs. For this reason, we always recommend having chimneys inspected by a pro prior to purchase of a home.

Lisa M.
11/2016
1.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair, fireplaces, gas logs
  + 2 more
It took HearthMasters FOURTEEN DAYS to respond to my request for a quote. The day I heard back from them was the same day another company was at my house already performing the requested service.
Description of Work: Gas log fireplace inspection and cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from HearthMasters Inc
Due to a glitch in the Angie's List system emails were not going to my assistant as we set it up, so we did not get this notice. I am sorry for the delayed response as we usually respond very quickly. Angie's List is working on fixing the problem.

Katie T.
05/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
First of all, I cannot state enough how much anxiety the prospect of repairing my leaky chimney was. My husband and I had been battling this leak for the last couple of years doing everything from getting a new roof to slathering gallons of tar at the base and sides of the chimney. The problem was that it would only leak a couple times a year when we would get a torrential downpour. The rest of the time, no leaks. Anyway, I knew the old chimney and irregular design of our roof was to blame so, I finally called Padgitt Chimney/HearthMasters for help. When they came out for the estimate, they were very thorough in their investigation of my leak. Taking pictures inside and out. The employee that performed the estimate was very courteous and professional. He answered many of my questions and concerns and, what he could not answer was answered in the complete and detailed estimate I received a few days later from their office. It outlined with color photos the work that would be done with an itemized list of all the issues that would be addressed and an estimated timeline of what would be done when. It was definitely the most thorough and professional bid I have ever received from a contractor. When they began the job a couple of weeks later, the crew was professional, courteous and maintained a tidy work area. The only hiccup through the whole ordeal was my husband mowing over their extension cord, which they were very understanding about. The rest of the job went smooth. They worked around me and my husbands schedule as much as possible, since we work evenings, and wrapped up each day around 1 or 2 in the afternoon, which was perfect for us. By the end of the 4th day, they were putting the finishing touches on the chimney and picking up their equipment. One of the best surprises was when they informed me that they could use my existing vent pipe from my furnace and so would actually save me almost $1000.00 off my original bid! I was so surprised and excited, not only about the savings but, that they were honest and cared enough to not charge me for work that they didn't need to do. Much appreciated! They will definitely have a customer for life.
Description of Work: Tore down 90 year old 5 Ft + chimney to below the roof line and hauled off debris. Completely rebuilt chimney from the roof up with new brick and concrete chimney cap with drip edge. Replaced rotten wood around the base of the chimney, re-shingled, tarred, flashed and sealed the chimney. Relined the fireplace side to bring up to code as well as repairing the furnace exhaust side of the chimney. Cleaned up mess afterward.

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
$7,000

Response from HearthMasters Inc
Thank you so much for your nice review! We really appreciate it when customers take the time to let others know about our work.

Contact information

1134 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050

http://www.chimkc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
141210
Trade License Locale
Independence, MO
Trade License Authority
City of Independence
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2017

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


FAQ

HearthMasters Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

HearthMasters Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, HearthMasters Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, HearthMasters Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, HearthMasters Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
No, HearthMasters Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, HearthMasters Inc offers warranties.
HearthMasters Inc offers the following services: Chimney sweeping, level 2 internal camera inspections with a written report and photos, dryer vent cleaning, consulting services, insurance evaluations with full reports, fire investigations, second opinions. We restore historic chimneys, repair any type of masonry chimney, do relining with Guardian ceramic flue systems, stainless steel flue liners, and repair chimney flues with Fireguard. We build new custom fireplaces, chimneys, brick ovens, and masonry heaters and do fireplace remodeling in brick, stone, or tile. By Gene Padgitt, State Certified Private Fire Investigator, CSIA Certifed Chimney Sweep, NFI Certified Gas Specialist, Degree in HVACR Technology, Certified Heater Mason, and our expert crew.
No parts or installation of appliances we do not sell. No sales of appliances out of our service area.

Contact information

1134 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050

http://www.chimkc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed