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 101-114 of 114 reviews

Jim S.
10/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great workers .
Description of Work: Replace chimney cap. Tuck point chimney. .

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
$1,100

Angela W.
10/2016
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Great, friendly service.
Description of Work: Needed my fireplace looked at.

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

Stephan B.
09/2016
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Perfectly. No mishaps or redos.
Description of Work: Rebuild 17 courses

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
$3,500

Shirley F.
06/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Wesley Ann G.
01/2016
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspect our chimney

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
$199

Barbara F.
12/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Diane T.
09/2015
2.0
chimney repair, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Did not have service because what was advertised for the price was not what was going to be provided. I cancelled the service and found another provider to complete the work for what was advertised.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from HearthMasters Inc
This was an Angie's List Deal that the customer purchased - but she only bought an inspection for one fireplace and flue, not three for the three fireplaces and flues in her chimney. Additionally, after looking at the very tall chimney we informed her that in order to access the top of the chimney to inspect the top portion we would need to build scaffold, which would be an additional charge. This is our normal policy and a requirement by OSHA. The customer did not understand this and wanted us to do all of this additional work at no charge. I am sorry she was disappointed, but it looks like she did not read the offer or understand it completely. Additionally, this was categorized in dryer vent cleaning and chimney repair, which is incorrect. It should be under chimney inspections.

Kate B.
06/2015
1.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I have used this company in the past and was pleased. But this time, it was clear they did not want to do any work for me. I have a 75-year-old home. The original chimney needs to have the bricks refaced and possibly the chimney cap replaced. They took a look at the chimney in late October. I never received an estimate of work until the spring, and then it was an estimate for work that I did not request or need. To even get that estimate, I had to call and e-mail several times. Then when I got the erroneous estimate, I e-mailed back and asked what it was all about, and I got no response. I will never call this company to do work on my house ever again. I am searching for someone who can do this work because it is causing water problems in house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from HearthMasters Inc
The customer requested an estimate to repair her chimney. After our senior technician looked at it he informed her that it was in very poor condition and a patch job would only be temporary and fall apart soon, and that the chimney needed to be torn down to the roof line and rebuilt with hard bricks. We don't have control over the condition of the chimney and won't do substandard work that the customer is not going to be happy with. Our company strives to do quality, professional work, and patching spalling bricks is not a solution to the problem. Also, we did send emails to the customer concerning this matter.

Alice T.
04/2015
5.0
chimney repair, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Excellent job...didn't need the complete package. He isolated the problem and fixed only what was needed.

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

Donald A.
01/2015
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Chimney/Fireplace 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
$125

Tami A.
04/2014
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did extensive repair on outside chimney as well as inside with new damper. It took approximately 2 days. They started earlier than quoted and all went well.

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
$3,200

Shirley F.
09/2013
4.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They cleaned the dryer vent and installed an electric alert system to let us know it needs cleaned. Their service was good. They did the job and I got the recommendation of the Toby Tobin show. They were responsive and I had no trouble scheduling. The people that did the work were very nice. They had to move the washer to install the alert system. After they moved it back there was some noise coming from the washer. It ended up being a step ladder that they didn’t put back in the original spot that was causing a vibration.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from HearthMasters Inc
The work was excellent but the rating she gave us was a B? We went back out a year after the service was completed, at no charge, to find that the customer had moved a ladder next to the washing machine since we were on site 12 months earlier.

Tim H.
01/2013
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
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Description of Work: I had another company from Angie's List clean the chimney and do an inspection. They were ok, but didn't seem to take much time or be very thorough. They recommended filling in mortar joints in the chimney flue, and parging the smoke box. They described the procedure they would use, but it sounded like a "Quick-fix" repair with only a limited time guarantee. I did some more checking around and was referred to Hearthmasters by some friends who had recently used them for chimney repair. I was impressed that they are the only licensed chimney masons in the KC area. I set up an appointment to have my chimney inspected and they showed up on time as promised. After a very thorough inspection, the technician showed me photos of the problems he found, which were much more extensive than the first company had seen. Gene sent me a written report and recommendation for repairs, which were quite extensive. We scheduled the work, and the two-man crew showed up on time and got right to work. The repairs took two days, and the technicians were very friendly and patient with me, answering my numerous questions about what they were doing. Afterward, they cleaned up thoroughly before leaving. And the work has a 10 year guarantee. We just had our first fire since the repairs, and the newly repaired chimney works well, and draws much better than before. The new chimney cap with the new damper seals much better that the old smokebox damper, and we have noticed the family room stays warmer than before when the chimney is not in use. I would recommend Hearthmasters to anyone needing chimney 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
$3,700

Karrie H.
12/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Prompt and friendly
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

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