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BROMWELL'S

Fireplaces, Gas Logs, Chimney Repair,

About us

Bromwell's Fireplace and Fine Art Gallery is Cincinnati's oldest operating business. Established in 1819, Bromwell's has served Greater Cincinnati for generations. Our highly skilled and professionally trained installation and service staff is prepared to assist in the design, installation or repair of all of your fireplace needs. From gas logs and glass doors to whole-hearth makeovers, Bromwell's has the resources and skills to improve the appearance and performance of all your fireplace and hearth needs!

Services we offer

SELL & INSTALL FIREPLACES, GAS LOGS, GLASS DOORS, CUSTOM SCREENS, MANTELS, FIREPLACE TOOLSETS, BELLOWS, GRATES, ANDIRONS, WOODHOLDERS, HEARTH FENDERS & FIREBACKS.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.753 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 53 reviews

Suzanne B.
02/2018
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
service was very good
Description of Work: Cleaning and log adjustment for a gas 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
$125

Nancy S.
05/2016
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Serviced and cleaned gas fireplace

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert C.
03/2016
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Natalie B.
02/2016
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned, inspected, repaired our gas fireplace. Installed a blower (after recommending I order & pick up the blower myself, which saved about $100 over them ordering the part themselves).

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

Jane C.
01/2016
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: We purchased items at their store.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

ALARIC F.
11/2015
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Checked our gas log fireplace for a gas leak. Found the leak, shut off the gas, and informed us that a plumber who does work in gas appliances would have to come out and replace a leaking valve to resolve the issue.

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
$35

Andrew P.
06/2015
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They helped us switch our fireplace to gas.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

William S.
04/2015
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Barb C.
06/2014
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Same as above
Description of Work: Advice on converting my wbfp to gas. They showed me lots of products and I do plan on using the in the near future.

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
$500

Christina C.
02/2014
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: They sold us gas logs and gave us the name of an expert gas fitter who installed them.

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

Vicki I.
02/2014
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
It went very well.
Description of Work: Serviced gas fireplace.

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

$75

Marae M.
11/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Awesome!
Description of Work: Advised me on the phone to save a service call. Pros all the way. Will call them if I ever need a service call or products.

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

Phyllis C.
10/2011
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
I liked everything and the work they did.
Description of Work: We used Bromwell for fireplace enclosures.

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

Marshall M.
03/2011
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Catching Todd in the store can be challenging in those early days when you are figuring out what you want. However the reason is obvious once your project starts. Todd checked on our job every day, expertly keeping on top of all details of the job. 3 men worked on our project, and all were craftsmen that were hard-working, meticulous, talented, and always arrived at the time they said they would. Not cheap, but quality of workmanship and materials worth every penny. This is a group that does not want to compromise on quality and that is very reassuring when installing such an appliance and making it look good. Could not be more pleased with end product or experience overall. Sitting down to that first fire and watching it draw effortlessly was such a pleasure compared to our old choking smoking firebox. Very accomodating to our special needs. Arranged for us to pick up tile early and let us pick the ones used for the pattern on the wall. Grout lines uniform and vanishingly small. Cut tiles matched up perfectly, even on difficult angle cuts. Craftsmen constantly checking to make sure their ideas (and Todd's directions) matched what we wanted. Clean and timely work striving to work with our timeline. Good personalities all around to keep this a relatively stress-less project (not bad when they are ripping out major parts of your home...). Accolades all around.
Description of Work: removed builder box and replaced with much larger 42" fireplace. Had to rebuild entire wall that houses fireplace, install all new flue through from first floor fireplace to new chimney pipe in roof on the third floor, re-install old mantle, and install new decorative tile floor-to-ceilingon front surface of fireplace wall. Work took 5 days of 1-2 people working per day.

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
$11,000

susan H.
01/2011
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Bromwell's had installed the new fireplace in the Fall but when problems arose in the Winter due to installation issues they responded right away! I am adding this especially cause there had had been an earlier miscommunication as we felt Bromwells was not following up on a another matter in our Cincinnati home to install a new fire mantel. I AM PLEASED TO SAY THAT I POSTED THIS CONCERN ON ANGIES LIST AND HEARD FROM TODD AT BROMWELLS IN RESPONSE. HE WAS VERY GRACIOUS RE: THIS COMMUNICATION MISUNDERSTANDING. Their followup job in Indiana was outstanding. Thank u Bromwells and Angie's List!
Description of Work: Fixed ventilation of earlier installed fire place at our Indiana weekend home that was causing smoke to fill up in our room.

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

Dana S.
01/2011
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
My husband and I went to the Bromwell's showroom at around 4:30 pm on a Saturday (they close at 5). We were not hurried out the door at 5 pm. We met with Jeff, (the owner) and another associate, they were very helpful in helping us pick out a gas log set for our very old home. They didn't try to up-sell us. We wanted a larger gas log set and they said it would be too big. It saved us a couple of hundred dollars! We had JT arrive yesterday to install the new gas log set...it works great and is beautiful! Very happy with customer service and product! We are looking forward to working with Bromwell's in the future!
Description of Work: Purchase and installation of gas log set.

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 BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.

Jennifer N.
01/2011
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
We found Bromwells to be very professional. Todd Glacken was our sales representative. He oversaw all the stages of our fireplace remodel. He helped us with the new design, managed the installation of the stone work and followed up with some touch up work to be sure we were completely satisfied with the results. We are very pleased with our new fireplace and we would recommend this company to anyone looking for this kind of work.
Description of Work: Fireplace refaced with cultured stone, installation of new limestone hearth and mantel shelf, clean and service existing gas logs

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 BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.

susan H.
11/2010
3.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
We called for replacement of two original fire mantels that did not meet building specs and could potentially cause a fire. We wanted to take care of it right away when we realized there was a danger of fire. Spoke to a Bromwells representative. He was very cordial and asked that we email him photos of the existing ones. Sent them that week. Never heard back. Called him several weeks later. He asked that we send the photos again or that he had them on file.....cannot remember which ....but said he would call to schedule. Never heard back again so gave up and am now looking for another provider. I am sad to say I won't call them again(:
Description of Work: We have used Bromwells in the past. Were very pleased with their service and quality so when we had 2 other fireplace mantels that needed reconstruction we certainly wanted them to do it. They never followed through on the calls, bids or the work. I guess they didn't need the business.

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


Response from BROMWELL'S
At Bromwell's, we place a premium on customer service and satisfaction. Upon review of this case, I feel compelled to report that it is my opinion that this customer is mistaken, Our records and email log indicate that the member sent and we received, photos of the subject mantels on September 6th (Labor Day). Todd Glacken visited her home 2 days later on the 8th and provided a verbal quote. After receiving no reply from the customer for several weeks, Todd phoned and emailed a written quote, per her request. As of 1/12/2011, we have heard nothing from this client until reviewing her complaint. We are human and do occassionally make mistakes. When we do, it is our policy to do whatever is necessary to remedy the situation. In this case, I, as the owner, feel that we have not received a fair critique given that our records prove a trail of communication. I have instructed my associate, Todd, to follow up with the member and see if we can offer any assistance. As no money changed hands and my associate provided a free quote, it would certainly be in our best interest to follow-through on this call and make a sale. I regret that the member felt compelled to write this unflattering critique as it is not characteristic of the way we have done business at Bromwell's since 1819.

Frank T.
10/2010
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Todd at the Bromwell's store was great to work with prior to purchase. Showed us many inserts, talked about the pros and cons, etc. Todd and Bromwell's just inspired more confidence in us than another company we were considering. JT, the installer, was great to work with and did an excellent job. We are very happy with the quality of the insert we chose, and the whole interaction with Bromwell's during the installation.
Description of Work: Installed a Mendota gas fireplace insert, including necessary vent pipes in the existing chimney, and new fireplace doors for the 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
$3,000

Response from BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.

JEFF G.
03/2010
4.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
We are very pleased with the new fireplace. There were a few minor issues with the intallation that were promptly corrected. An accent light cover needed to be replaced and the insert developed some instability in the flame that made it unuseable for a few days, both were corrected. The installers worked hard to free up a seized gad valve in the floor that would have cost us $500 to repair had they not worked to free it. Overall I thought that the price of the gas insert was a little high but it is clearly very good quality and provides ample heat for this small basement room.
Description of Work: Bromwells removed a free standing wood burning fireplace and installed a new Mendota 44i full view direct vent gas insert in our basement. They also fabricated a custom metal faceplate surround that matched the arch brickwork of our 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
$5,600

Response from BROMWELL'S
Although I regret that the product we installed had a minor defect, I am pleased that you were satisfied with our quick response in remedying the problem. Being the oldest business in Cincinnati, we pride ourselves in our customer service and as ALWAYS, we stand behind our products and service. Customer service is paramount to us at Bromwell's, as evidenced by the ultimate satisfaction that was realized with this job.

CLIFFORD W.
04/2009
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Excellent. Could not be happier and keep up the great work.
Description of Work: We were interested in installing a gas fireplace log in our existing wood burning fireplace. We visited Browells and were very impressed with their show room, the people we spoke with and the recommendations we received. We purchased a fireplace log from them and have been more impressed every time we use it. We had one question after the installation and Browells was quick to identify the issue and resolve the issue. Thank you Browells

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
$700

Response from BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.

JOE & SHERRY W.
10/2008
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
We visited the showroom about a month ago to look at gas logs for our fireplace. We talked with Gary Gerwe and found him to be very knowledgeable and nice. Gary explained the difference between vented and non vented logs which helped us to make our decision. He demonstrated the different options for turning on the logs and explained the benefits of each. When we left we felt like we had talked with a professional. We wanted to look at other brands to determine which log manufacturer we wanted to purchase. After visiting other stores and looking at their products, we determined that Bromwell's had the most realistic and high quality logs. We returned to the store and met with Gary who was so nice again. We purchased the logs and was given a discount by the owner. They gave us the name of a professional who has experience installing the logs. We really liked working with this company and would highly recommend them. They also have 2 store cats that we really liked meeting.
Description of Work: Bought gas fireplace logs for our 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
$600

Response from BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.

Brian P.
09/2008
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
It went very well. They gave excellent pricing and excellent service. The fireplace still works very well. We were very pleased with the service and would use it again.
Description of Work: They turned an old inoperable gas fireplace into an operable fireplace and inserted some gas logs.

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 BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.

jeffrey M.
08/2008
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
I called Gary and made an appointment to visit my house and replace my screen. He made an appointment within 2 days, fabricated the screen, and returned to install within a week. Very professional and cleaned up thoroughly after he was completed. Great value for a job no one else seemed willing or able to perform.
Description of Work: Gary, from Bromwells, came to my house and replaced my broken, sliding fireplace screen with a new one that he fabricated in his shop. It worked great and still does better than the original by far. A pleasure to have someone who makes house calls in this day and age of big box retailers.

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
$250

Response from BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.

jeffrey M.
08/2008
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
I visited Bromwell's store on Fourth Street, downtown Cincinnati and chose a wonderful set of gas logs from their very impressive showroom display. The service manager, Todd Glacken, scheduled , JT to install my logs within a week. He also had to remove an existing wood burning insert, which he did with a special machine that hauled it up the stairs and out of my house. Total job, including great clean-up was about 3 hours. Very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Bromwell's serviceman, JT, installed a set of gas logs in my 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
$750

Response from BROMWELL'S
Thank you for recommending Bromwell's Fireplace! It was a pleasure to serve you and we greatly appreciate your business.
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Contact information

117 W FOURTH ST, Cincinnati, OH 45202

www.bromwells.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:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

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

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Service Categories

Fireplaces,
Gas Logs,
Chimney Repair,
Artwork/Murals,
Antiques,
Architects,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Chimney Caps,
Gifts,
Cabinet Making

FAQ

BROMWELL'S is currently rated 4.7 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: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BROMWELL'S accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, BROMWELL'S does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, BROMWELL'S offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BROMWELL'S does not offer a senior discount.
No, BROMWELL'S does not offer emergency services.
Yes, BROMWELL'S offers warranties.
BROMWELL'S offers the following services: SELL & INSTALL FIREPLACES, GAS LOGS, GLASS DOORS, CUSTOM SCREENS, MANTELS, FIREPLACE TOOLSETS, BELLOWS, GRATES, ANDIRONS, WOODHOLDERS, HEARTH FENDERS & FIREBACKS.

Contact information

117 W FOURTH ST, Cincinnati, OH 45202

www.bromwells.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:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM