They installed the fireplace into a chase on an outside wall without reinstalling missing…read moreinsulation as required by IL Energy Code (which requires the entire fireplace chase to be finished equivalent to the rest of the outside wall--i.e. insulation and drywall). In addition, a more-than-sufficiently-large hole was cut into the back of the chase for the vent, which to my recollection did not receive any insulation either. I didn't think much of it until winter hit--bringing serious cold air drafts, along with frosty ice build up on the front of the fireplace frame within the house. I have since learned the repeated ice build up and melting will lead to wood rot, mold and rusting of the fireplace. I sent a few emails to Neal (the owner) about the issue. He not only refused to discuss it, but is also trying to push the responsibility off on a handyman. That is, prior the fireplace install, Ithe overhang edge of the chase roof had to be removed so the outside gas vent would have more clearance. Due to Neal's high "day rate" for a few hours of work, I hired my own guy to remove the overhang. Neal also wanted the fireplace box removed to measure clearance inside the chase and he subsequently rec'd photos and measurements. Despite clear lack of insulation and drywall across the ceiling of the chase, he and his team never mentioned it, nor did they come prepared to satisfy that aspect per IL energy code. With exposed plywood and nails from the shake roof above, and torn drywall corners visible, they simply installed the fireplace box, leaving the entire ceiling of the chase without insulation or drywall. I'm not the fireplace expert; I relied on him and his team--just as they directed that the overhang on the outside should be removed. Just as they directed to clear out the old fireplace box so they could measure. Yet...no mention of energy codes or insulating the chase. It would certainly be incumbent on a company claiming to be professional fireplace installers to address this one way or another, vs simply ignoring it. No wonder this company requires deposits upfront followed by immediate payment in full. I have also since learned they have held onto my credit card info (more than a year and half later) and charged a service fee without my authorization ($257.50 to change a few double A batteries instead of mentioning "there are batteries, did you check them?" when I called to say the fireplace wasn't turning on). Certainly leaves the customer feeling taken advantage of. Very bad experiences all around with Fireplaces Plus. UPDATE: He threatening me with a lawsuit unless I remove my review. My review is honest and accurate. I wonder how often other unhappy customers have felt intimidated enough by his lawsuit threat to remove their negative reviews...?

I purchased new logs, grate, burner, lava rock for my gas fireplace in my family room. "Clean out…read morethe old and install all new" was my goal. First of all Robin, my sales person was very very professional in his presentation and I felt comfortable ordering from him. He expedited the installation and today, a fine young gentleman named Taylor installed it. It looks great and I am very pleased! They have also installed several Broil Master outdoor grills at my various homes in the area that they service over many years. Again, very pleased with the service, installation, and the products that they represent. Highly recommend them. Thank you!

Josh is a great talker! His work quality is awful. Not only did he break my damper he didn't…read morereplace it. After I got a cleaning from a different t company I was told that they never sealed the inside of my chimney with morta. I could have had a house fire. So the chimney cap is off and they only liquid nailed it back on when they damaged it. Now I'm out another 2,000 plus dolar. Don't cleverly go with this company no matter the price!

Josh was unbelievably helpful with a last minute inspection we needed in order to put an offer in…read moreon a house. He was timely, informative, and honest. He even came on a Sunday!.I will forever recommend these guys...we didn't get the house after all, but thanks to Josh...we aren't too hung up on it. Thanks Josh!! Cindy and Dave Marschke

I contacted Capital Chimney to do a chimney inspection of a property I'm about to purchase. They…read moreweren't the only ones I contacted in my rush to get an inspection done, but Sarah from Capital Chimney answered me very promptly after I sent in my website inquiry. We got the inspection scheduled just as fast. On the day of the inspection, Chris called me to keep me updated throughout the day. The only thing I would slightly ding them for is that they arrived pretty much at the end of the appointment window. However, Chris kept me updated on his status. As promised, he sent me the photos, inspection report and the quote for suggested repairs the next morning. All around pleased with the experience! The team at Capital Chimney was quick, responsive and did the job. Recommend if you're looking for inspections!

Professional and serious team of dedicated specialists. Quality service from initial walk through,…read morequotation and then the rebuild & repair to the 4 Fireplaces and Firepit. I spent over $18,000 with Capital and now I appreciate the value. They also rebuilt 35 year old fireplaces to look not just new but also impressive

From start to finish the fireplace plus crew did a phenomenal job. Going through the showroom…read morepicking out what we needed and what would work for us was very simple. Brandon did a great job of helping us through that process. Installation was even easier, and after he was completed and cleaned up, did not look like he was even there. Could not recommend them more.

Solid product and solid team. Owner took (literal) ownership of a situation and explained very…read morethoroughly and listened to my rant calmly and patiently. Team followed up with more details. Highly recommend Neal and his team.

The cap of our chimney flew off in last weeks wind storm. Peter came out (when others said it would…read morebe weeks before they could help) and put it back on same day. Super fair prices. We are SO grateful for how easy he was to work with and efficient and fair. Thank you Peter! Will be recommending to everyone we can.

If you're considering hiring this company, do it!…read more We had them come out to inspect and put on a chimney cap. He took the time to teach us about our new to us fireplace and make sure it was safe to use. They will only perform services you need and not upsell you. Quality service!!

Unethical business practices - expect retaliatory public defamation from Actual Malice if you…read morecomplain about this business. How many of their reviews are legit? How many bad ones were removed after their bullying - as they are doing to me now? Erik never sent me the requested additional quote as they said he would. Finally replied a week later to say the refuse to do the chimney repair without a valid reason. I then posted a 2-star Google review after my time and effort was wasted working with this company's reps. Within 2 hours, my own small business suffered a fake negative 2-star review on Google from someone who never hired my business, retaliation for my review constituting 2 violations of IL law: Defamation PerSe and Actual Malice. Watch and see as this company anonymously posts a fake negative review of me and my business on Yelp.com out of unethical retaliation...

Highly recommend! Everyone at the Company I've interacted with has been very friendly and explain…read morethings well. We had a complex issue with our chimney and Chimney Crafters presented the most pragmatic solution. The Valor insert they installed is better than I could've imagined.

Coast-to-Coast did a great job fixing several small brick repairs around my house. Their quote was…read morevery competitive and fit me in their schedule in just a few days. Plus the work quality was excellent, the bricks they replaced matched up perfectly with the others.

Professional, well-mannered young man came to give me an estimate. I had 4 other estimates. One was…read morea little lower than Coast to Coast. The reason I went with them is because of their timely responses and attention to my needs. The other company ( I won't name ) not even a salutation or a thank you, in his correspondences. After Coast to Coast completed the job, I was thoroughly impressed at their work and care of my lawn while doing their repair work on a huge brick planter which needed repair. I would definitely use them again if need be and I higher recommend Coast to Coast for any masonry work!

Great experience all around - from showroom to installation. Great people, everything was explained…read moreand made easy. Highly recommended!

I am a loyal customer of Hearth & Home and I have purchased my Solaire Grill from them back in…read more2008. Through regular service and maintenance the technician has kept my equipment in fine working order keeping my grill in reliable working order for nearly 18 years. I appreciate their professionalism in maintaining an important part of my seasonal outdoor activities.

Wow! We transformed our fireplace wall with large floor tiles. Jonathan was meticulous and clean…read moreand finished the job on time and to perfection. Check out the before and after photos! Save $10,000 on a custom fireplace beam by making your own out of a 2x4 and a 2x6. Stain and mount to the wall for a stunning and affordable mantel. Thanks to Jonathan, mounting the mantel was a breeze. He had already marked the studs, so it was quick and easy.

Highly recommend! Great value and great end result!! The photos speak for themselves. We recently…read moreused Jonathan as the finishing touch to our kitchen renovation. Communication was great and as every construction project goes there are delays which Johnathon was able to accommodate with compassion and ease. So rare! The entire project took 4 days. Jonathan recommended what grout to purchase a few weeks before the project. Then he got to work and took the time to create the design based on the variation in the tile. It turned out just as I had envisioned and would have Jonathan do our next tile job no question! Tile: Tile Bar Portmore White Grout: Mapei Avalanche

Been using them for 10 yrs / they do my cleaning and inspection . Daniel is the best !! 10 stars :)read more

Daniel came to my condo before Christmas. I was really hoping I could have my fireplace up and…read morerunning for the holiday. He was so kind and so helpful. He explained what he was doing and managed to get it working with a quick cleaning and a small replacement part. I am so glad I called them and I will continue to recommend them to anyone who needs this kind of work. Thank you, so much, Daniel. You are the BEST!