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4.7224 Reviews
Showing 26-50 of 224 reviews
Jennifer S.
12/2015
chimney sweep, fireplaces, gas leak repair, gas logs
 + 2 moreRaoul was punctual, friendly and informative. I have no manual on this 22 yr old gas fireplace and he gave me an education on maintainence and operation which was great. He left my home spotless.
Description of Work: Minor repair, thorough cleaning, tutorial about using and caring for my unit, and advice I case I have future issues.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Melissa M.
11/2014
chimney sweep, fireplaces
 + 0 moreEverything went great! We love the new fireplace. They were very helpful and answered all of our questions. Very professional and great to work with!!
Description of Work: Installed a fireplace insert.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Daphne D.
10/2014
chimney repair, chimney sweep, gas logs
 + 1 moreIn preparation for cooler weather, I called the company to clean my gas fireplace and do an inspection to ensure the gas lines were ok, and anything else that needed to be done. The technician arrived on time, was courteous and professional. After spending some time checking the fireplace, he determined that only a surface cleaning was required, and not the intensive cleaning that he came to do. He explained why the intensive cleaning was not required, assured me the gas line and everything else was functioning properly, and gave me some pointers on cleaning and maintenance. Not doing the intensive cleaning saved me a nice amount of money. He easily could have done the cleaning even though it wasn't necessary and charged me the full amount. The fact that he was honest with me is what keeps me returning to this company for my fireplace needs.
Description of Work: Cleaning and inspection of a gas fireplace.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Kevin S.
08/2014
chimney sweep, gas logs
 + 0 moreThe technician who performed the service was pleasant and did a great job and did not make a mess. The work was done as expected. Overall good experience.
Description of Work: Cleaned and serviced my gas logs and swept the chimney.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
MARTA F.
04/2014
chimney sweep, fireplaces
 + 0 moreOur chimney sweep, Raul, did an excellent and thorough job cleaning our chimney. In addition to cleaning the chimney he also disassembled the stove pipe that connects the wood stove to the chimney and cleaned it. He took great care in keeping the area around the stove clean. This was the first time we used Nicholas Chimney. We will use them as our regular chimney sweep from now on. They provide a more thorough cleaning and are much more courteous than the company we used previously.
Description of Work: Swept chimney for wood burning stove.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Jonathan M.
02/2014
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreThe chimney sweep showed up on time, did a great job cleaning our VERY stinky chimney and made some minor repairs. He also did a full inspection of the chimney and offered some suggestions on other improvements and repairs; there was no pressure to make the repairs, which he indicated were more a good idea to do at some point vice need to do immediately. When we're due for another cleaning or elect to make the repairs recommended, we'll certainly call them back out.
Description of Work: Purchased a chimney cleaning deal from Nicholas Chimney, and it went very well.
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Celia B.
02/2014
fireplaces
 + -1 moreIt was a big job requiring several visits to my home (Oct - Jan, 2014). John and his team are top notch professionals and the new fireplace looks (and feels) wonderful.
Description of Work: John Petro and team installed a gas log fireplace system, including trenching (and installing) the gas line from my meter to the fireplace.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200
Catherine S.
01/2014
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreJob was done well, neatly, and no extra (unnecessary) repairs or work was recommended.
Description of Work: Clean chimney.
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$100
Ellen L.
01/2014
fireplaces, gas logs
 + 0 moreOur experience with Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc. was excellent. They were very professional and timely. They have an enormous big machine that the worker had to drag up many, many steps to our front door. They were also very knowledgeable. We've been having trouble with the fireplace, and it hadn't been cleaned and maintained for a couple of years. He came by, cleaned everything out, showed us how various things worked. It worked beautifully after he left. I had absolutely no complaints with them.
Description of Work: We purchased an Angie's Big Deal to get our gas fireplace cleaned and maintained. We only paid the initial price of the Big Deal. There were no extra charges.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Christine H.
01/2014
chimney repair, chimney sweep
 + 0 moreWe had Nicholas Chimney come to inspect and clean 2 chimneys in our newly purchased home. Prior to the appointment, they called to confirm. On the day of the appointment, they arrived early. They were very low impact, using drop cloths to cover the floors where they were working. I felt that they did a fair (meaning honest) assessment of the chimneys. One chimney had a broken damper. They suggested replacing it with another type of damper, but did not pressure me. They even tried to show me how to manipulate it so that it could be used, even though it was broken. We subsequently decided to have the broken damper replaced. There were in close contact with us on the days before the appointment, as bad weather was predicted and would impact the job. In the end, they had to cancel the appointment but were very accommodating with rescheduling for the following week. That day, they again called to confirm and arrived early. They did the work neatly and explained and demonstrated how to operate the new damper. Our experience with them was very positive. No complaints.
Description of Work: Chimney sweeping and inspection on 2 chimneys. Installation of top-sealing damper on 1 chimney.
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$800
James R.
12/2013
chimney caps, chimney sweep, fireplaces, masonry
 + 2 moreI've been trying to replace our wood burning fireplace with a new gas fireplace insert. John came by about a year ago for a paid onsite consultation. I have called back repeatedly over the past year to move the project forward without success. In July, John's guys indicated he was on vacation, but he would get the message and follow up after he returned. No joy. I have left over a dozen more messages over time, leaving a brief description and asking for a call back with no returned phone calls. I spoke with a woman in the office in November who indicated that John left the office and would be out for the Thanksgiving holiday, but that she'd give him the message and ask that he call me back. No joy.
Description of Work: failed to return telephone requests for discussion and service
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Rick R.
11/2013
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreWent great. They got on the roof to inspect the chimney from the top as well as inside the house. Told us the condition of our chimney, which was in great shape. Then performed a chimney sweep as requested. They were a few minutes early. They were very careful with our belongings and making sure everything was covered and protected before they started the sweep. They were friendly and helpful. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Inspected Chimney and swept the chimney.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$215
Brian L.
11/2013
chimney caps, chimney sweep
 + 0 moreTechnician (Elvis) was on time and very nice. Easy to talk to, and not salesy. In and out relatively quickly, but looks like he did a nice job. A little more expensive than the others I spoke with, but was a local business I wanted to support. Technician said that I needed a chimney cap (which I did), and the price was reasonable. All in all, a very good experience!
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and inspection; chimney cap installation.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
betty C.
10/2013
gas logs
 + -1 moreHe arrived on time and worked efficiently and professionally. He was personable and answered all of my questions.
Description of Work: he serviced gas logs in a wood fire place. In addition he added a new remote starter to replace the old (2001) original manual switch.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$339
Ed R.
10/2013
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreVery professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Also very clean.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep and inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Response from Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc
REGINA R.
09/2013
chimney caps, chimney sweep
 + 0 moreThey repaired the chimney cap, pointed out that the chimney had 2 dampers that both work and repaired chinks in mortar that needed to be repaired without installing a new sleeve.
Description of Work: We had Nicholas Chimney come in to give us an estimate on chimney repair required by the home inspector based on a report by a competitor. The competitor quote seemed very high and required extensive work. The owner came out with the technician to look at the chimney, review the original report and explain what we needed to do to be compliant with the fire and safety code to pass inspection to sell the house. The cost to repair was nearly half of the original quote of the competitor original quote. The technicians came early, were prompt and did an excellent job.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
Jeremy T.
09/2013
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreThey arrived on time, actually a few minutes early and they were very professional and very neat & tidy, no mess whatsoever! They also inspected the chimneys outside and the chimney caps. Setting up an appointment was very easy and I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected both of my chimneys and fireplaces,
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
John S.
09/2013
chimney sweep, gas logs
 + 0 moreI went to the shop because the apartment I moved into has a ventless gas log fireplace and I was concerned about the safety of using it. The owner cheerfully spent fifteen or twenty minutes explaining that ventless was a bit of a misnomer and that I needed to open a window to keep the smoke/carbon monoxide detector from going off. He had a new monitor he was anxious to try out and we scheduled a check, but I later cancelled it when repairs to the building made it impossible to open windows anyway. Nevertheless, I am certain he would have applied his knowledge and expertise to the inspection.
Description of Work: Advised on gas log safety
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Yes, I recommend this pro
William D.
09/2013
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreThe work was in two parts. The first part was to remove the old mortar and repace it with new. This went very well. The second part was sealing of the mortar so it would not be subject to the weather. This did not go as well and I question wherer the worker even went up to the roof. He said he did. I was not going to climb up to check.
Description of Work: Corrected mortar in the brick. It was falling out.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Patricia P.
08/2013
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreThe service was the best anyone could ask for
Description of Work: The provider fixed the dryer vent that had previously been installed improperly. He went beyond what would expect for a service provider. I give this service an A++++
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$99
Mike M.
08/2013
chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
 + 0 moreFantastic! Tech was on time (actually 5 minutes early), friendly, professional and efficient. Everything was nice and clean afterwards. I will definitely use Nicholas Chimney again.
Description of Work: Cleaned fireplace chimney and dryer vent.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$355
Chad M.
08/2013
chimney sweep
 + -1 moreGreat - John and his team did what the said they would do and made sure everything was done correctly and neatly.
Description of Work: Installed new gas fire place insert
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Theresa W.
06/2013
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep, masonry
 + 2 moreOur home is about 45 years old. The chimney had quite a bit of wear and tear due to its age. Nicholas Chimney inspected the chimney inside and out; took pictures of the damaged areas and then provided me with a recommendation for repairs. They recommended that the crown be chipped away and replaced and that several bricks be replaced. They recommended scaffolding be set up and that all mortar joints from the roof up be ground out and tuck pointed. All the work was done within the estimated 2 days. Billy, did the work and truly knows his trade. He matched the bricks that needed replacing and actually put the new bricks on the back-side of the chimney that would not be readily seen from the street and put the older bricks on the front. It is a work of art. The mortar matches the rest of the chimney and it look fabulous. Kudos to Billy and his helper. They do great work!
Description of Work: Replaced the chimney crown and worked on the chimney from the roof up.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Martin M.
04/2013
chimney sweep, gas leak repair, gas logs
 + 1 moreThey did an excellent job and outstanding. They came out, they did exactly what they said they were going to do. They cleaned it out just like they were supposed to do. I am more than satisfied with them. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Nicholas Chimney Stove and Fireplace in November of last year. They put a flue cap on and they kept off the gas line because that had a gas logged in it and they found a leakage and they cut that off and then they cleaned it.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$532
Annette P.
03/2013
gas logs
 + -1 moreDon't bother calling. Return calls are very delayed or not at all Professional sent does not appear to really know what he's talking about and carries minimal tools....a screwdriver and paintbrush Technician promises one thing and changes mind Technician states it could be this or that or that....doesn't appear to know what he's talking about
Description of Work: I was not happy with the quality of the service received. I chose Nicholas Chimney and Stove since they were local, they had A ratings, and I believe in supporting local businesses. After making a phone call to the company, it took 2 days for them to return my call. I called 3 x the weekend and night before at the two numbers given to verify the appt with no return phone call. That should have been a sign. The day of the appt, the technician arrived. I had to ask him if he planned on removing his shoes. I stayed to watch what he was seeing and describing the whole time. While he opened the fireplace, he did not spread a blanket over the carpet but used it as a cushion for his knees. He used two tools, a screwdriver and paintbrush, even though he looked for some time in his small tool bag. He took two logs off the pile of logs there, used the screwdriver and tapped on the pilot light part, said it was dirty, and used the paint brush to sweep the charred pieces. He suggested that maybe the problem could be three things and that he could order them one at a time to see if it corrected the problem. Each time there would be a service charge and the piece ordered could not be returned. The fireplace was only 3-4 years old. Given the total price figured for all this maneuvering, I told him I had a brand new unit I had been saving for a renovation to the basement that could be installed to fix the problem. It was the same unit as the one that needed to be fixed. He agreed that he could use it and install it during the appt. When he opened the box, he changed his mind and said it would take 3-4 hours to install since it had to be put together from scratch. I told him that the original plumber who put it in had only taken 1-2 hours to put the original unit in that also had been in a box. With that, I told him to close up the fireplace, not to order anything, and that I would take care of it a different way. I will not be using Nicholas Chimney again. After calling another company, who took the whole assembly apart and cleaned the whole fireplace, they found a charred and broken therm o-coupler, with a replacement that they had on their truck. They installed it, went down in the basement to check all connections, and put the fireplace back together. They did a wonderful and thorough job. What I would have expected from Nicholas Chimney and Stove
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$325
Contact information
239 Mill St NE, Vienna, VA 22180
http://www.nicholaschimney.comService hours
Monday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMTuesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWednesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMThursday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFriday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSaturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMLicensing
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
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Service Categories
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Repair,
Gas Logs,
Chimney Caps,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Masonry,
Animal Removal
FAQ
Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc does not offer warranties.
Nicholas Chimney Stove & Fireplace Inc offers the following services: Chimney Sweeping, Chimney Inspections, Chimney Relining, Minor Brick Repairs, Gas Fireplace Service, Gas Fireplace Repair, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Sales, Stoves, Wood & Gas Fireplace Installation & Service
Air Duct Cleaning.
Contact information
239 Mill St NE, Vienna, VA 22180
http://www.nicholaschimney.comService hours
Monday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMTuesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWednesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMThursday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFriday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSaturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM