We recently hired Monroe Fireplace & Stove to replace an old gas stove with a stacked stone…read morefireplace. Damon, the owner, was great to work with. He came out to discuss our project in person, take measurements, and really listened to my design vision. The project started on time and was completed earlier than expected. The work team (Craig, Steve and Bill) were all pros. We can highly recommend Monroe Fireplace & Stove!

DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY UNTIL YOUR JOB IS FINISHED *AND* CORRECTLY INSTALLED…read more I deeply regret hiring this fly-by-night operation. Monroe's management/customer relations team has been nothing but disorganized, unresponsive, and full of excuses when it comes to resolving their own procurement and operations problems. Essentially, we've been trying to get them to finish the job that we paid them for in January--almost 4 months ago!! We hired Monroe to replace a wood-burning fireplace with a gas fireplace, including demo, installing new slate tile trim and hearth and a new mantel. The main work was done in January, and I have nothing but good to say about the subs who actually did this work. They were efficient, professional, worked fine around our pets, and we're happy with the new fireplace. HOWEVER, the mantel that we ordered from Monroe was not right, not even close to expected, so we told the subs not to install it. Monroe agreed to order a replacement, and they demanded that we pay the rest of the invoice in good faith. In the months since, we've contacted Monroe countless times via email and phone, and each time, we have to reintroduce ourselves and re-explain the problem. Each time, Monroe tells us that the mantel is on its way, or it's backordered, or it's in the facility but they haven't scheduled the install yet, or whatever. Damon is always busy/out of the office/will call us back, despite countless messages left on his line. Monroe Fireplace is still blowing us off as I write this.

My husband and I were planning a bedroom remodel, which included taking out a wood burning…read morefireplace and installing a gas insert. After looking through many reviews online, we decided to go check out Max Heat showroom (Crown Hill area). Max was great. Knowledgeable and patient. He answered all the questions we had and helped guide us in the right direction! He supplied us with a few brochures, and we went on our way. He sent us a few quotes based on the inserts we were looking at in the shop. We landed on the Solas 48. Since we were taking care of the build out ourselves, I had a lot of questions on how to do so correctly. Max was so helpful in helping us with the schematics and how to build the platform for the insert to sit on. We had to build it perfectly so the fireplace window was centered in the facade. We paid a 50% deposit for the insert, and it was ordered. He kept us in the loop on order status, and was able to schedule the install once he had a firm delivery date. The day Max and his wife came out to do the install, it was one of the hottest days of the summer (go figure!) I had the AC cranked up for them so they were comfortable during the install! They did a wonderful job! Very efficient, friendly and professional! They showed me how to work the controls and recommend I run the fireplace for 3 hours to do the burn off. (This didn't happen until fall!) We love our fireplace! It turned out beautifully! (We outsourced slabs of porcelain for the surround.) We highly recommend Max Heat for any fireplace needs! They are amazing at what they do!!

My gas fireplace suddenly went dead and would not re-light. I called Max Heat and he came out…read morewithin 2 days and quickly fixed it. He is friendly, professional, and reasonably priced. I will definitely call him next time I have an issue with my fireplace.

Excellent. Travis was perfect. Showed up on time, cleaned and repaired our gas fireplace and then…read moretook time to teach me how to use the various functions on the remote. All with a professional no-rush attitude. Rare to get such great service these days. A++++

My gas fireplace wasn't lighting and the glass was all cloudy. Zach arrived promptly at the…read morebeginning of the service window. He immediately went to work, taking the fireplace completely apart, cleaned it and found the root of the problem. Sulfur build up from years of neglect. As a women, I was expecting him to tell me I needed several parts and/or a new fireplace. It's been years since I've been lucky enough to have someone so honest and polite. His work was amazing, my fireplace not only works it looks brand new. All this for a service charge!?! Sutter is lucky to have Zach on their team.

tldr - if it's related to HVAC, call the installer of your HVAC system if possible…read more I called Green Bear to take a look at an HVAC system (on second floor) that was leaking water on the 1st floor ceiling (due to AC condensation). They sent someone over, who didn't really open the HVAC system panel much. I didn't seem confident that this would fix it. But they recommended to fix the drain pan inside the evaporator coil box, which they said was much more expensive. For clearing the drain pipe and gluing a loose pipe, which didn't actually fix the main problem, they still billed me $300 - diagnostic fee ($99) + 1 hour ($199) - (there's a 3% credit card fee, but they accept checks) 4 or 5 hours later, there was dripping again. I ended up calling Bob's, they sent 2 technicians who knew what they were doing (they opened the panel properly), they found and fixed the issue - it did not involve replacing a drain pan. Bob's only charged me the diagnostic fee of $175 and did the job right (compared to $300 that Green Bear charged)

I had an issue with a gas leak in the fireplace so I scheduled servicing the fireplace as well as…read morethe HVAC system. I was quickly scheduled and the tech arrived on time, took care of the issue.i was provided pictures of the work, and a report. I found out shortly after there is a 90 day. Warranty on the service - which is great in case I have any recurring issues. Price is a bit on the higher side but I knew that before scheduling the appointment.

Had such a great experience!! Service was on time and exactly what was quoted…read more Super nice people that have been doing this for many years! Technician explained everything along the way and made it so clean that it looks like new! 100% would refer you guys as much as I can.

A text message was sent for a day and time for All City Fireplace to show up to service my…read morefireplace. Right on time with a smile and accent! Mike was friendly informative and so helpful! Anything to do with fireplaces, call these guys!

Andrew and his team did a great job and were a pleasure to work with. Always very courteous (via…read morephone, email, and in person). They rebuilt the top bricks and fully tuckpointed the old leaking chimney on our 1920s house. They even came out in advance before the restoration to wrap the chimney in plastic to prevent further leaking. Because I expect their great work to last for decades, I don't expect we'll need to use them again, but if you're looking for chimney help, you should definitely give them a call!

I had Andrew and his team rebuild the crown, retuck, and cap off my old leaking chimney. From…read morequote to work being completed he was kind and efficient. One of the few contractors I have never regretted hiring. Even 3 years later it still looks great and is working perfect.

We highly recommend Logan at Apex Fireplace Service! Our fireplace was desperately in need of…read moreprofessional servicing, and the experience with Apex from start to finish was outstanding. Logan's work was truly impeccable, and the transformation to our fireplace is stunning! We haven't stopped admiring it!! Beyond his phenomenal work, Logan was incredibly kind, friendly, and professional throughout the entire visit. It's refreshing to find someone who combines such genuine kindness with expert technical skill. If you are looking for a company that is highly talented, thorough, efficient, and a pleasure to work with, look no further than Logan and Apex Fireplace Service!

Logan came out to clean 2 of our gas fireplaces. My husband, (love him dearly) and I started…read morehaving a discussion about how they should be cleaned. Dear Logan is truly omoiyari. He showed graciousness and empathy and joined the discussion and settled the matter. He explained exactly what he would do and did an amazing job cleaning them so they looked brand new. They were a mess. We are really happy and he has our highest recommendation. Summer Takahashi

We solicited bids from four masonry/chimney companies to repair crumbling masonry caps and clean…read moreand tuckpoint our chimneys. We chose to work with Ed's Chimney Sweep and Masonry because we were impressed by the owner, Oscar's professionalism, expertise, and kindness. The project went smoothly from start to finish. Oscar and his colleague demonstrated an incredible work ethic and attention to detail - it's clear they take great pride in their craft. We especially appreciated the extra care they took to protect our landscaping and new roof. Oscar provided excellent communication throughout the process, thoroughly explaining each step and ensuring that all our questions were answered. Overall, it was a great experience, and we highly recommend Ed's Chimney Sweep and Masonry!

Friendly service. Quick and efficient. Had a regular chimney cleaning. Oscar had other…read morerecommendations for further maintenance but no pressure sales.