Had them do a total repair job on our chimney system - ended up being three new fireplace flues…read moreplus one for venting the gas water heater. They did a great job and the price was reasonable compared to the other quotes. A year after the repairs, one of the cables snapped. They came out and fixed it immediately, without charge. Hopefully never have to do this again, but would hire Victorian again if I had to.

I received five star treatment from start to finish. Called Joe on a Friday of a holiday weekend,…read moregot an estimate on Tuesday and the work was done on Thursday. It could have been done on Wednesday, but it rained all day. The pricing was so fair that I didn't even need to negotiate. I had not looked into chimney repair before, but a bird entering your house like it's Santa will make you consider installing a chimney cap. Joe explained chimney caps to me like I was five years old, in the most respectful way. He explained how the chimney would need two caps because usually the furnace vents through the chimney. He explained how to check for myself in the basement. He was right. He also explained the chimney crown and that it needed to be replaced. I wondered how he could know that since no one climbed to the chimney during the estimate. I asked for pictures before the work started. The crown had cracks but served the house well for 80 years. He was right again. His team showed up, explained the scope of work, gently moved our plants out of the way, and got to work. We also had several bricks that needed to be replaced. That required the team to remove the broken brick, spread mortar, and install new bricks. They match the house well. I napped in front of the fireplace while they worked. I could only hear light tapping from the brick removal process. They sent photos while the work was in progress. Great photos that I will share with you below. Joe and his team exceeded my expectations. The hardest part of getting the chimney repaired was submitting payment - because no one asked for money upfront. 10/10 I would recommend Victorian Chimney Services for your chimney upkeep needs.

Abel and his team did a great job of updating our hardscaping and fencing and redoing our…read morelandscaping. We love our new backyard! They did a great job at a fair price!

Outstanding service, great communication and fabulous work. Exactly what I wanted and it looks…read moreperfect! I'm already planning my next project! I'd give them 10 stars!

I have used American Chimney and Masonry twice in last five years. Five years ago I had them…read morerebuild my firebox on the fireplace. Their pricing was fair and they did an excellent job. Then a few months ago I needed an inspection of the fireplace for my HOA. Again their pricing was fair, they were punctual and did an excellent job. They are my go-to fireplace people. I recommend them highly!!

It was time to replace our wood burning insert (which we had previously converted from an open wood…read moreburning fireplace) with an electric fireplace. I looked at three known fireplace businesses in the area including the company that put in my current insert. I chose American Professional for many reasons. Initial contact was competent and courteous. The assessment was performed by Lyle who was knowledgeable and always available before, during and after the sale. The installation was super professional. The team that came to the house put plastic around the job site (floor to ceiling), ensured that I understood what was happening at each step and the end result was amazing! Best overall value with best price for a better product! I heartily recommend this company based on my personal experience. I couldn't be happier with my experience!

We needed a new front concrete walk, steps and railing to make it safer for my father-in-law. C&G…read moreprovided the best quote and best communication out of all the contractors I contacted. Thanks to Gus and crew for the excellent work. Father-in-law approves!

Our 8 year old flagstone walk and portico needed mortar repair. We were aghast at the estimates we…read morereceived from two other Frederick masonry contractors who inflated the scope of work to an unnecessary degree along with outrageous cost estimates. Then we called C&G Masonry who promptly returned our call and sent us a reality-based estimate for repairing our flagstone walk. The crew showed up on time and skillfully completed the work. Our walk and portico look fantastic. C&G Masonry is a reliable and honest company with professional masonry workers who are also a pleasure to work with. They are a great resource for homeowners! I would give them six stars if possible.

Blue Collar Scholars did excellent work on our fence and gate project. Juan and Gustavo are…read moreexcellent craftsmen -- the workmanship is top-notch and everything was done with real care. Nicholas was an excellent thought partner as we worked through design options, and Laura was a great project manager who kept the whole thing on track and communicated clearly throughout. Highly recommend.

They were over priced for the work that was required. I requested a sidewalk, 4-5 steps and a…read moreparking pad be installed. This company wanted $27k for a small job w/o visual inspection. Crazy work.

So happy with out fireplace. This company has great communication and they completed in 2 visits…read more My fireplace was in bad need of repair with cracks and unusable dampner and they did a great job. They even fit me in before Christmas ahead of schedule. Wasn't cheap but considering amount of work done I think it's been totally worth it. We've enjoyed several fires during this abnormally cold winter. Would recommend this company they know what they're doing.

We wanted to get our Chimney inspected. It took about two months for me to get my inspection…read moreappointment. They don't follow up on paperwork easily. I had to call back to receive my invoice. I called again so that I could make an appointment for the work they said need to be done on the outside of our Chimney. Still waiting for a response. This is something that has to be done in warmer weather because of the bricks and outside Chimney work. I will update my review when the job is completed. Which includes setting up an appointment for the additional work need outside of my Chimney with the brick work. I do appreciate their honesty about for safety reasons to not use the fireplace.

Avoid at all costs. This company is a scam. Called for roof…read morerepair for leak. Said there were shingles with cracks that needed repair and an attic fan that needed removal, recaulking. Charged $1200 then kept trying to sell me on "sealants" for the roof-- a bunch of nonsense. Cashed the check using a different name than the company name. Roof kept leaking. A legitimate roofer then properly diagnosed the problem -- in fact, turned out it was a leaking pipe in the attic, not the roof. And, he showed that no work had been done on any shingles or the attic fan by "Approved Home Repairs". My fault for believing in this company on Yelp. Stay away!!

From the owner: Approved home. Repairs offers. Variety of home repair services in Maryland and the surrounding…read moretowns, making it possible for you to maintain your house of dreams with proven track record in roofing chimney foundation on the basement works as well as other masonry services that we Pride ourselves on going beyond extraordinary to achieve the extraordinary

We needed our front concrete steps improved and a railing installed. Imner was highly recommended…read moreby a friend, so we called him. He responded quickly, gave us a reasonable quote, and performed the work efficiently and BEAUTIFULLY. He even did some other touch ups that had been nagging us. His communications with us were so prompt, clear and helpful, too. We have already recommended him to others with the utmost confidence

Super responsive and polite manager/owner, Inmer, who also does the work together with his crew…read more They are punctual, professional and knowledgeable. They completed the work on time and cleans up at the end of each day. I am so pleased with the outcome. I wish it is this easy working with every contractor. Inmer also helped me resolve an additional problem that has been ongoing for some time. All in all, I am very grateful to him for a work well done and at a reasonable price!

An absolutely skilled professional at a reasonable price. I had two areas in my finished basement…read morethat became wet during heavy rains. The initial phone conversation was very productive, and The Crack Man gave me confidence that they knew what they were doing. He explained every step and how cracks like this typically form with houses of this age. He fixed the problem with minimally invasive technology. It's been 11 years now with many heavy rains, and my basement carpet has stayed dry ever since!

Very professional, on time and great with communication, and very honest. Highly suggest to use the…read morecrack man to fix your basement leak and water issues.

I contacted Roy to replace an over-the-range microwave that had fallen. He was able to come out the…read morenext day on a Saturday. He arrived right on time, fixed the broken cabinet, and installed a new microwave. His price was great, and his work was top notch! I highly recommend Roy!

Our deck was very weathered, the wood was splintering, and it was sagging in one corner. Roy…read moreresponded quickly and came out the next day for a free estimate. Once we approved the estimate, he quickly scheduled the job and knocked it out in one day. He replaced all of the deck boards and top part of our railing. He secured the frame to the house again so it would not sag and feels sturdy. Will update once we have good enough weather to paint as well. Update: The deck is painted and looks great. Roy came out as soon as the weather was appropriate for painting and completed the job. He and his team arrive early and work efficiently. I have recommended him to others and would use him again.