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PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES

Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps, Chimney Sweep,

About us

Professional Chimney Services was established in 1986 and is a basic family owned and operated business offering a variety of chimney services at a very affordable price to the Schenectady, New York area. Serving the capital district of NY, we do it all when it comes to chimneys. No amount of chimney work is too tough or too small for us to handle. We are fully insured with workers compensation and liability. Our goal is to perform the highest quality of work, leaving the customer telling their co-workers, friends, and relatives about us. Many homeowners may not be aware that the chimney's interior, when not maintained, will decay and break down - just like neglecting your teeth and not having them checked annually may result in cavities. It's the same thing with your chimney. The incomplete by product of combustion is soot, which contains carbon and sulphur. Sulphur, when mixed with rain water (from a missing rain cap) or moisture from the flue gases themselves is absorbed into the flue tile and starts a deteriorating process called flaking or spalling. Just like tartar on your teeth, annual brushing will remove these soot deposits and keep the deterioration process to a minimum. Annual visual inspection by Professional Chimney Services will find these problems and give you recommended corrective actions. When we arrive at your home to do the annual visual inspection and sweeping of the chimney, we will set up our equipment (vacuum, etc.), remove and inspect the connector pipes (the pipes from the oil furnace to the chimney) - careful as not to spill soot into the home. The chimney connector will be cleaned and closed off so that when the chimney is swept, no soot will enter the home. A visual inspection of the exterior chimney will be made, the chimney swept, and then the interior of the chimney inspected for deterioration and soundness. The sweep completes the exterior work and next returns inside and removes the soot that was brushed down the chimney. When the connector pipes are re-installed, the furnace will be restarted and checked for proper chimney draft.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chimney Sweeping, Chimney Relining, Chimney Repairs and all other Masonry, Animal Removal and Guards, Smoking and Blockage Solutions, Wood Stove and Gas Insert Installations. As a courtesy we always provide free estimates.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.890 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
7%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 90 reviews

Wes C.
09/2018
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The work was done as agreed. The worker was professional, made changes when we asked, and did more than expected. The owner came and verified that we were satisfied before his worker left the site. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.
Description of Work: Demolish 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
$1,500

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
Thank you very much for the work sir, Doug

Colleen P.
08/2018
5.0
masonry, roofing, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
From my first call to Doug I felt completely confident in his knowledge and expertise with my chimney issues. He listened to my concerns and spent quite some time on that first call with me. The work was able to be done fairly soon after. His pricing was fair and he and his coworker were friendly, punctual and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone for any chimney issues.
Description of Work: Reverting of a furnace and hot water tank in apartment along with new lining in main house 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 PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
Thank you for the kind review. Glad to be of service. Doug

Leslie M.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
All went well. Very professional service.
Description of Work: A chimney sweep and cap installation.

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

Donald H.
12/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Emailed Doug to schedule service in October, he was very busy so we agreed I would call when I got back from vacation in November. Upon my return, I called and we scheduled for the following Monday. Doug arrived on time, swept my chimney, checked the wood stove and cleaned up after himself. No issues found and we will schedule again next fall. I have had Doug out several times, including a visit to install a new wood stove insert, and only this year noticed he was on Angie's List. Always provides prompt, courteous service.
Description of Work: Periodic maintenance on chimney and wood stove 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
$179

Vince M.
11/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
At our request, Mr. Bergen preformed inspections of both chimneys on our 100+ year-old home. Inspection disclosed both were in need of demolition and rebuilding from below the roofline. We contracted the job to Mr. Bergen's company (Professional Chimney Services). The work as done in a most professional manner...Scaffolding was assembled and the chimneys were demolished and rebuilt from below the roofline to their previous height including new brick, mortar, liners and top caps. Mr. Bergen selected a brick which closely matched the original color preserving the appearance of the chimneys. Both chimneys were re-flashed and waterproofed and animal caps were installed. All construction equipment was removed and the area was thoroughly cleaned of all construction debris.
Description of Work: Inspection and Structural Integrity Report of 2 chimneys with estimate and scheduling of any needed repair/reconstruction.

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
$4,100

Jessica W.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
We had Doug install our chimney liner and have been using him for years now for chimney cleaning. He is professional, polite, and highly trustworthy. I very much recommend him.
Description of Work: Liner 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

steven J.
11/2017
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Doug came right out and helped us maneuver through a few different vendors without pointing fingers and saying he couldn't help. We also had him fix some issues we had been putting off. His price was reasonable but most importantly, he was professional and concerned with taking care of us and our problem. We would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: We had a terrible smell coming from the fireplace and were being told by everyone we called that they couldn't fix it and we should try someone else. It was very frustrating.

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 M.
11/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They did a fantastic job, and I was very pleased. They got back to me right away, scheduled me right away, and did the work right away! They were very fair and worked with me on the payment for services, which I appreciated greatly. I even wrote a thank you note to Doug for being such a great person to work with. I would recommend Professional Chimney Services to anyone!
Description of Work: I needed my chimney rebuilt.

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

Daniel M.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Received a number of high quotes from other chimney companies for a home in Scotia, before talking with Doug. He was honest, provided a fair quote and completed the work quickly... was even under budget! I could not be happier with the quality of the work and the people at Professional Chimney Services. Thanks Doug!
Description of Work: Chimney 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
$1,400

Anton S.
11/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Doug and his crew do excellent work. We have been using him for a long time. I think that says a great deal. You can't find a better service to maintain and repair your stove pipes and chimneys.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning. Woodstove chimney pipe replaced. Brick furnace chimney repaired.

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

Kathleen P.
11/2017
1.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I did not hire Doug, as it was clear to me that he never went up ONTO the roof... just quoted a bogus fee of $1,200. I had the work done by another very reputable, responsive firm for $250, so you see how far off he was. Make sure he shows you pictures of your roof or chimney or what ever you need fixed. He's a con artist.
Description of Work: I needed a roofer/chimney person to go up onto the roof and fix the flashing around the chimney and repair any other possible areas needing. work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0


Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
I am not a con artist. That statement is just not fair and should be removed from the review. For over 30 years I have provided quality chimney services in my community. Hence being an A rated Super Service Award winner many times over. EXAMPLE : We recently did a job for a new home owner that needed chimney repairs for the heating system. They asked if they could give me a deposit that they could afford. Then pay a what they could each month for the balance due. That is not our policy but I agreed to do it since it seemed to help them out. Once we started the job I found that the chimney needed additional work not in the contract. I just did it ( new liner) and didn't even tell the customer. Not sure "con artist" acts in that manner. I just got a nice thank you letter and the final payment from the customer the other day. As for the above review : The review is a bit misleading. I was not hired to provide a service. Just asked to drive by and look at why the chimney might be leaking and why the customer could see light in the attic. A ground view visual inspection showed various faulty types of flashing and roofing around the base of the chimney. To guarantee my work not to leak and provide a 15 year warrantee on the finished product. I estimated the job to include new chimney cap flashing , new chimney base flashing and the roofing adjacent to the chimney be removed and replaced. The chimney was to be waterproofed as part of the job. Also, the given price was a maximum. When and if is determined once on the roof that the job would not take as long or is not as complicated. We always consult with the customer and adjust the price accordingly. In all fairness. Please read this review and my response. Once done please read the past reviews dating back almost 11 years. Out record stands on its own. Respectfully, Doug Bergen

Dianne K.
07/2017
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Very professional workers willing to answer my questions and explain process. Arrived exactly when they said they would. The office caught a mistake in billing and called me immediately saying a refund check was in the mail ( which arrived). Since the work being done is not easily viewed without climbing on the roof it was important to trust that the work was being done well. I felt that this crew was trustworthy.
Description of Work: Chimney clean and inspected. Liner installed and chimney cap replaced.

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 PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
i am not sure you have reviewed the correct company. please look at your records and reply accordingly doug

Suzanne B.
06/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Doug was very clear about what we needed to do immediately and what could probably wait a few years. His bid was lower than others we got. He and his crew were very pleasant and polite, worked quickly, cleaned up well. A completely positive experience.
Description of Work: Chimney rebuild.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thank you very much for the work. doug

Stephen D.
05/2017
2.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Liner installed is apparently too restrictive in that the furnace makes a loud continuous noise when it starts up, as if it is struggling to move the exhaust out the chimney. Also told us that he would be back to seal the bricks and mortar when mortar cured. He never came back to do that part of job. He blew off our phone calls.
Description of Work: Living room fireplace had efflorescent on the front facing living room. Doug Bergen recommended a liner to prevent the brick from efflorescing in the future. Also discussed replacing brick and sealing ***** on exterior of chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$2,000

Peggy O.
04/2017
5.0
chimney caps
  + -1 more
It went really well. He came out right away, he first came out and got the bird out, He then came back on Monday and put a screen on, and I did not realize they came in a standard one inch, I then called him back to put a bigger screen on, he had to order one me, and about a week later he came back and out the new one on. He only charged me for the shipping. Doug is a really good guy.
Description of Work: They put in a new cap 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 PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thank you very much for calling our company. let us know if we can be of any further help. Doug Bergen

Sherry A.
03/2017
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They arrived on time, cleaned, did a thorough inspection and cleaned up. Will definitely use again
Description of Work: Chimney sweeping

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 PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thank you for calling us Doug

Renee B.
12/2016
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Doug was terrific. He was very accommodating and professional. The job was quick and clean. I couldn't be happier with his service.
Description of Work: Two stoves cleaned and chimneys swept.

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
$275

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thanks for calling! see you next year. doug

Jeff F.
11/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Service was quick, both guys were polite and helpful. All in all a great service.
Description of Work: Sweeped and inspected the chimney, in addition provided tips for how to use it.

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
$179

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thanks for the work and the review. Doug

Seamus H.
08/2016
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Doug, called very soon after my request for an estimate. He arranged a date and arrived promptly to view the situation, gave a clear explanation of the problem and a worst case scenario estimate. We arranged a work date and Doug arrived as agreed and spent the day grinding out and then replacing the old mortar. He installed new clay flue tiles, and secured the metal cage. As promised, the next day Doug came to waterproof the job, and cleaned up all debris from the work. I appreciated Doug's honest and clear explanation of what he was doing and how he was doing it. He also provided me with very useful advice on how to do some self maintenance of the flashing, as a way to avoid more expense - that is rare! A very positive experience with a professional who enjoys what he does and cares for the customer.
Description of Work: I needed work to repair the decaying brick structure of the chimney and prevent continued water leakage into the home. There were also issues with the clay pots and the metal critter cage.

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

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
great working with you. I hope the product we suggested works. need anything else just give us a call. Doug

Veronica F.
06/2016
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I was called within an hour after my request for assistance since painter on tight schedule and some of wall had to be torn down. They used scaffold to get to our high roof, so no damage done to our windows or siding. They were very professional. Doug, Matt, and Tony their carpenter were all very hard workers. The job took 2 days and before and after pictures were taken to prove damage being repaired. It had been tarred over previously by other workers - this time done correctly. They cleaned up after themselves and were easy to get along with and we were very satisfied with the work. We would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Checked roof and chimney when painter discovered problem with chimney and leak. Rebuilt cricket on chimney and made other repairs. Inspected flute and cleaned both chambers of chimney and 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
$2,500

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
it was a pleasure to work with you on this project. Thank you for hiring our company. Doug

Bernard G.
04/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
, and the work was done neatly and quickly for the quoted price.Doug responded to my request for a quote promptly, and he gave a reasonable price for the work. He said it was too early in the season to do the work at that time, but he promised to let me know when the weather was good. Doug and his crew showed up the first warm days after his notice and quickly and neatly completed the promised work for the quoted price.
Description of Work: Replaced chipping bricks and flue tile. Repaired chimney shoulder. Replaced metal flue 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
$1,800

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thank you very much for hiring us Doug

Virginia/Michael R.
08/2015
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
From the estimate to the job completion, the job was handled professionally and on time. The job site was left clean. Doug called us back when we werer looking for estimates (unlike many others...) and worked with us on the price to get us exactly what we needed and wanted.
Description of Work: Professional Chimney services rebuilt the top of our chimney, replaced the chimney cap and installed a screen on the top.

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

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thank you for having us do the work. doug

Maureen M.
08/2015
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Doug and Matt came when I expected them, did the work quickly, cleaned everything up. They also returned the next day to finish up the weatherproofing. So far I am very pleased.
Description of Work: repointed 1 chimney and rebuilt small 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
$2,000

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
Thank you for hiring us to do the work we appreciate it very much. Doug

Jeffrey S.
05/2015
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Doug was extremely responsive and professional. He was very knowledgeable and explained every detail of what he was doing along the way. He maintained great communication and did exactly what he said he would do and when he said he would do it. He didn't try to sell me anything that I didn't really need. I'm very pleased to have worked with this company and would definitely recommend them. I didn't get any other bids so I can't comment on the price competitiveness, but for the amount of work they did I don't feel like it was out whack.
Description of Work: Chimney rebuild from the roofline. Repair spalling bricks throughout the chimney. Seal the bricks with sealant.

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
$4,000

Response from PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
thanks for the work and review doug

Daniel S.
05/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I left a message with Doug this morning and he called me back quickly. He was able to stop by my house to inspect my chimneys and had an estimate to me before the end of the day. He gave me a no BS assessment of what needed to be done. Turns out that at this time things were not as bad as I feared, so a couple minor touches and I'm ok. I really appreciated his time and how he handled the whole deal, and while no work is being done by him at this time, if I do need any chimney work in the future, he is the first person I'm calling.
Description of Work: Estimate on work for minor repairs to 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 PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES
glad to be of help. thank you for the kind review. we really try hard to do the best we can for our customers. give us a call if you need any help in the future. doug

Contact information

2322 HARRISON, Schenectady, NY 12306

http://prochimneyservices.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Chimney Sweep,
Masonry,
Fireplaces,
Roofing

FAQ

PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES offers free project estimates.
No, PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES offers emergency services.
No, PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES does not offer warranties.
PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICES offers the following services: Chimney Sweeping, Chimney Relining, Chimney Repairs and all other Masonry, Animal Removal and Guards, Smoking and Blockage Solutions, Wood Stove and Gas Insert Installations. As a courtesy we always provide free estimates.

Contact information

2322 HARRISON, Schenectady, NY 12306

http://prochimneyservices.com