Did great work and were very reliable with great communication. Highly recommend for any household…read moreneeds.

Was having an issue with a pellet stove in a house we bought. These folks were able to come out…read morefirst and took care of everything within an hour. I asked beginner questions and got really detailed answers and support. I especially appreciate the honestly regarding fuel and maintenance. I compared around prior to booking and will say they have competitive pricing for my needs. I'll be continuing to use them moving forward.

January 2026: This was the second time using FW Masonry so that should tell you how we feel about…read moreFrank's work. We live in a stone cottage circa 1850 that needed some re-pointing. Frank came out to provide a fair estimate and we contracted him to do the work. When it was time, he arrived as scheduled and did a wonderful job. Frank is a standup guy with loads of integrity. We'd give him the keys to our house, that's how much we trust him. His knowledge base, attention to detail, incredible customer service, and willingness to work for a fair price are what set him apart from most of today's contractors. And he's the nicest guy to boot. If you're looking for a skilled mason, we can't recommend FW Masonry more highly. Give Frank a call.

From the owner: Providing local masonry services in Carroll County, Howard County, Baltimore County and some areas…read moreof Pennsylvania. I am a mason by trade and specialize in repair, restoration and rebuilds. I've been in the masonry trade for 20+ years. I'm fair in my diagnosis and communication with you in what is needed to complete the work. I'm efficient and fair in my pricing. ​Licensed, bonded and insured MHIC# 89302-01

I just had Ryan, owner/operator of Fidelity Chimney, service my gas fireplace. He and his assistant…read morewere professional, friendly, and seemed to really know their stuff. I am very pleased with their work and felt comfortable having them in my home. I highly recommend Fidelity and will definitely consider them for future projects.

Shawn Sweeney of MCP nd his crew overcame a number of obstacles in making installation of my…read morefireplace insert a success. The crew that came to install the insert were competent and efficient. They solved several unusual problems particular to my ancient masonry. The repairs and insert look great, I have had two other chimney companies problem solve for me this year but MCP was by far the best. I could not have asked for more responsive and better service than I received from Shawn and MCP.

I requested a quote for installation of my reclaimed solid walnut mantle shelf. I was quoted $300…read moremore than what I paid, $1,500.00, which was a pretty penny. Guy was nice because he looked around my home and saw money. When I received the quote and asked how long it would take, no response was given. Big red flag-shady. Did it myself for fifty bucks in materials, which included a $10 masonry bit (tool to use again), and it took three hours. Five hundred an hour is fifty dollars more than what I pay my lawyer. Save your money, choose another company Or do it yourself.

Nothing amazing about the salesmanship of this company. All vendor's pricing is within a few…read moredollars of each other. The big problem with this vendor is when you need service on your unit. The $4800 Encore I bought from them had an issue with the damper within a week of installation. 3 months later when I could get someone out to service the using, he showed up and corrected the issue (strictly a adjustment) and then advised me that he was charging me a trip charge of just short of $400 for the trip to and from my house. I am 45 miles away from the vendor. He told me his standard charge is $280 within his county, $330 one county out and $380 for 2 counties away. I do not recommend this vendor to anyone. $400 just for them to drive to your place.

I had Fireworks install a gas fireplace insert in 2011. No issues. They did a great job. A few…read moreyears later I had issues igniting it. They sent out a service tech and he was very friendly and tried to help, but never could resolve the issue. I learned a few tricks to get it to light and managed for years. This year it will light, but won't stay lit. I emailed Fireworks service department and got no response. I called 2x and left messages and got no reply. They obviously don't want the business and don't have the courtesy to replay to me even if they can't service the unit they installed.

We called for a chimney cleaning and minor repair for an upgrade to code. The technician explained…read moreexactly what they were going to do and did so in record time. They were quiet and courteous. They worked quickly and efficiently. When the work was done, they left no mess. The techs were helpful and answered our questions patiently and knowledgeably. I would highly recommend A and S Chimney and I will be using them again!

Randy was absolutely the best and one of the most skilled workman in my home. I had about 4 other…read morequotes including two that recommended replacing my entire gas fireplace insert after only a 15 minute inspection. Randy used professional diagnostic equipment and fixed my fireplace which took a very short time.

This is an excellent company. Steve is amazing. Patient and kind. Happy to explain anything do you…read more Installation was smooth. Great crew. Excellent customer service all the way through from everyone. Absolute recommend. A+++ all the way.

Pride in your work - Integrity in delivering what you promise - Treating the customer as you would…read morelike to be treated. That's how I'd summarize our experience with Steve the Fireplace Guy. Steve and his team replaced our tired old gas log fireplace with a new, beautiful, full-enclosure gas fireplace. From the beginning of the project until the end, Steve and his team were friendly, courteous, prompt to reply, and genuinely took pride in their work. Steve made sure that at the end of the project, he was there to ensure that the inspection passed without any issues. He also made sure that we, as the customers, had an opportunity to ask any questions we had about the operation of the fireplace insert. Steve and his team also refreshed our 20+ year old gas lantern in the front yard, replacing the old mantle system with a beautiful gas flame and refinishing it from top to bottom. We could not recommend Steve the Fireplace Guy more highly. You will not regret selecting Steve over the competition.

Lied on the est. ABOUT liners. CHIMNEY LINERS HAVE NO CODE REQUIREMENT. He said my new lines did…read morenot meet code and had to be replaced........only 1.25 in.installation had to be1.5 in. BS I called H C code.

Our serviceman did not show up on the scheduled day and later called to reschedule for the…read morefollowing Monday. When he came he cleaned the chimney and serviced the fire box for the Jotul woodburning insert. Then he serviced our Heat N Glo gas fireplace. After he left I noticed the gas fireplace was not operating by the remote switch as it had been previously. I had asked for two receipts, one for the woodburning fireplace insert and another for the gas fireplace, which was promised to come by email. After a few days I tried to call Simple Sweeps to get the receipts as promised, but there was no response to calls or texts. A few days later, a heat exchange pipe fell out of the chimney of the fireplace insert while putting a log on the fire. I hope that this unfavorable review gets their attention and they contact me to correct the problems and provide me with the receipts I am entitled to.