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OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

John Debar - RI Reg # 1719 - Since 1987 Heating Appliance License #7808 Ocean State Chimney (www.OSChimney.com) Fireside Stove Shoppe (www.FiresideOnline.com) 52 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879 401-783-6334 South Kingstown (services) 401-783-6054 South Kingstown (stove sales) 401-847-3882 Newport (services) 401-249-1818 Providence (services)

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

CHIMNEY CLEANING, MASONRY RESTORATION, CHIMNEY RELINING CHIMNEY CAPS, DAMPERS, FLASHING REPAIR, WATER REPELLENT, LEAKS, STAINLESS STEEL PRE-FAB CHIMNEYS & CHASE TOPS, THERMOCRETE FLUE LINING REPAIR, NEW & USED WOOD BURNING STOVES SALES & INSTALLATION.

Services we don't offer

Belly Dancing

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.920 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Christopher B.
04/2022
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
John is a true professional. He explained to us at his studio all I need to know about buying a Wood Stove. Patient with all our questions and concerns. His team when they came over were respect and professional. Will definitely call and use them again. Great job and thank you.
Description of Work: Put in New Wood Stove

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

DUDLEY M.
05/2016
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Did inspection of chimney |Found to be in excellent condition

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

Amy K.
11/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
It went very well.
Description of Work: I asked for an evaluation of 2 fireplaces. John suggested I take a photo after opening the damper to see if cleaning was needed. In the end someone came over and looked from the roof and from each fireplace and determined there was no need for cleaning. The guys that came were extremely courteous, pleasant and professional. I am very pleased with every aspect of dealing with this company from initial contact to the evaluation and their honesty. I would absolutely recommend 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
$75

Donald P.
05/2015
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
  + 0 more
.Very responsive to inspection request. Laddered the roof to inspect entire chimney. Took photos to show issues. Provided written proposal by email. Prompt return to do the work.
Description of Work: Inspected large chimney; re-pointed damaged mortar joints, filled expansion cracks, applied chimney sealant

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
$660

Charlie W.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Ocean State came over to look at chimneys in a house that I've had rented out for almost 10 years. They could have told me anything and I would have believed them (since I wasn't here during that decade!). What they said was that the chimneys were fine and I didn't need cleaning. I applaud their honesty and will use them next year when I DO need 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
$100

joseph B.
10/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Able to schedule chimney cleaning within days of contacting John. The services performed were exceptional as well as the education provided. Looking forward to continuing our business relationship for years to come.
Description of Work: Chimney cleaning.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

George C.
08/2014
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed 2stainless steel chimney liners and installed new wood stove

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
$5

Ross E.
12/2013
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
We needed two chimney liners installed in a 100-year old house/chimney. When the project hit obstacles (literally), they kept on working to get it done. We were very satisfied.
Description of Work: Install two chimney liners and caps as part of a conversion from oil to gas heat.

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
$4,350

Margaret G.
11/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He did a good job, was punctual, and was reasonably priced as well.
Description of Work: He cleaned 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
$125

Linda D.
05/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I called to and told them what I needed. They came out the next day or even that day. Put the collar on and job done in less than an hour.
Description of Work: Replaced a Chimney collar.

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

Jennifer R.
01/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Very thorough job with Free inspection. Honest and clear when discussing Chimney cleaning and repair and sent out detailed invoices. Was kind and willing to work with long distance Land Lord and current Tenants.
Description of Work: Excellent
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Ashley D.
12/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Went extremely well, exactly what we needed and expected.
Description of Work: We had OSC come out to inspect our wood stove and help us understand why we were getting a draft into the house. They also did a full chimney cleaning. They were super helpful, explained everything and did a great job. No mess and pretty quick. I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone.

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
$135

Maryann M.
12/2012
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps
  + 0 more
They were very prompt in scheduling an inspection and measurement visit. The work was performed about one week later. There was absolutely no cleanup needed after the chimney was swept. Very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: They swept the chimney and installed a chimney 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
$485

Anita R.
12/2012
1.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Never returned my phone calls.
Description of Work: Called and spoke to John in early November. He said he would get back to me with an early morning appointment, but he never did. I tried again about 2-3 weeks later and left a message for him that we would still like to set up an appointment, but never got a call back. Used another company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY
My records show a service tech inspected free of charge, and determined a cleaning was not needed.

Thomas D.
11/2012
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The project was promptly investigated and the quoted. The work was done on time and within budget.
Description of Work: Our metal chimney was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. The chimney was repaired and restored to its original form.

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
$1,500

Kimberly R.
02/2012
4.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
My experience was very good. They did what they said they were going to do in the amount of time they said they were going to take.
Description of Work: They did a chimney relining with a steel liner and put in a new efficient wood stove.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100

Andrew A.
11/2011
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Called yesterday morning and John had someone out to my home that day. I just moved into my home this summer and this is the first winter I would be operating my used wood stove, so I was expecting that my stove pipe was going to need a sweep. After inspecting the stove and providing many helpful tips and suggestions, a sweep was not deemed necessary so they only charged for a service call / inspection instead of charging an additional $80 for an unnecessary sweep. Thank you John and team!
Description of Work: Wood Burning Stove 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
$75

Janet O. C.
07/2011
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
John Debar, owner of this company and of Fireside Stove and Fireplace, is very easy to talk with, low-key and very knowledgeable, informative, helpful, and patient. (I contacted him by phone.) it was the next day or the day after that that the men climbed onto our roof and took photos of the chimney, outside from several angles and inside, and emailed them to us. We could clearly see how deteriorated the chimney was . We appreciated the photos since we as senior citizens could not have gotten onto the roof ourselves to look. John's contract spells out everything completely and well. There is a lifetime guarantee on the liner and its components. The work was done very quickly, in fewer than seven days after my first call, even with 2 or 3 days of rain in the middle. We are very happy with Ocean State Chimney and are so glad to have now a much safer chimney (not collapsing above the roof, not letting fumes escape within the walls, protected in the house from further deterioration (this and the just-previous improvement are due to the stainless-steel flue), emptied of decades of soot, and with a new, convenient clean-out door in place. The exposed part of the chimney looks nicer now, too. An exanple of the care that John Debar takes is his attention to detail in matching the color of the new bricks and mortar to the old. .
Description of Work: This work was done on a house (a two-family for millworkers) that is at least a hundred years old. The badly-deteriorated exposed part of the chimney (above the steep roof of a two-story house) was repaired and repointed. (Some replacement bricks were needed in the repair.) A 40-foot long stainless-steel (type 316-ti alloy) flue/liner was inserted into the chimney. (There had been no liner previously.) The new flue included insulated top and bottom stainless-steel terminations. A top plate, collar, and low-profile rain cap, all three stainless steel, were attached to the flue. Two stainless-steel clean-out tees from the new flue were installed to connect to the two furnaces. As part of this work, a low area of the chimney wall (in the basement) was broken through, a cast-aluminum clean-out door was installed (no clean-ot door had been there previously), the chimney was brushed, and 12 gallons of packed-solid furnace soot (probably 60 or 70 years' worth) was removed and hauled away. ( Some years ago, an oil-furnance technician had cleaned out quite a bit of soot from above the point where the furnaces connected to 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
$2,200

Peter R.
09/2010
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. Arrived on time and did a thorough job of cleaning and explaining what repairs would be needed the next time.
Description of Work: Chimney 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
$250

Richard P.
01/2008
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
John Debar E-mailed me a reasonable estimate and promised to perform the work as soon as the weather permitted. He did the work promptly and professionally. I feel very pleased to recommend his company to others needing chimney work. As a home owner living across the country and needing to rent the home for a period of time, Angie's List has proven a "God-Send." Seeing a number of "A": List businesses Angie's List provides gives me choices far surpassing the "semi-reliable" information I receive from the local Yellow Pages. Keep up the great work.
Description of Work: Our Victorian home, built in 1896, needed a chimney cap and masonry repairs to the 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
$800

    Contact information

    52 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879

    www.OceanStateChimney.com

    Licensing

    Insured

    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 Sweep,
    Chimney Repair,
    Chimney Caps,
    Fireplaces,
    Masonry

    FAQ

    OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer a senior discount.
    No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer emergency services.
    No, OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY does not offer warranties.
    OCEAN STATE CHIMNEY offers the following services: CHIMNEY CLEANING, MASONRY RESTORATION, CHIMNEY RELINING CHIMNEY CAPS, DAMPERS, FLASHING REPAIR, WATER REPELLENT, LEAKS, STAINLESS STEEL PRE-FAB CHIMNEYS & CHASE TOPS, THERMOCRETE FLUE LINING REPAIR, NEW & USED WOOD BURNING STOVES SALES & INSTALLATION.
    Belly Dancing

    Contact information

    52 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879

    www.OceanStateChimney.com