Was hired to put a new cap on my chimney . Man shows up doesn't have the right cap and also he…read moredoesn't realize that it's the middle one out of the three at the top . Did not have the right tools for the job or the ladders . I finally got up on my roof to see what had been done because I am quite old 71 to be exact and found that he had smashed my air vent across the top of the roof as I have a metal roof . He tried to use a standard ladder to get to the top which he could not reach so he laid it down and stood on to ​ the edge in able to get a few inches so he could stretch on his tipping toes to reach the top which he never saw the top . I also witnessed with my own eyes and tried to put up that slid down my chimney which smashed ​ on my roof with him on top of it . Now if you would have bought the correct ladders like a step ladder he would not have done such a poor job . Extremely unhappy with this contractor I would not use him again or recommend him . Which I have all pictures to verify this . When he was here I called the owner told all of my problem that I saw and he told me to just to let him go he knew how to do his job well that apparently was not the case

DC Chimney is the only place I'm going ever again. We had someone else come in and clean, and then…read moregave us a ridiculous quote about repairs. Got introduced to DC Chimney by a friend who came in, and immediately noticed that the prior person left our chimney filthy, with a lot of possibility to have the *wrong* type of fire coming out of there (as in, house damage). So what did Craig and his people do? First, he got in and cleaned the hell out of it. Second, he gave me advice on how to take better care of my chimney Third, he helped me understand options for my chimney (we're getting caps installed next week) Oh, and then there's price. He's cleaning it for *less* than the people who left it dirty AND he's incredibly fair and reasonable on things like caps. He's just a genuinely good dude, who does quality work, and is fair and reasonable to customers. Honestly, there are lots of people who claim to take care of chimneys, but DC is the only one I can trust to do it right AND trust not to rip me off. That should be what you want, too.

My husband and I just moved into a new home and the fireplace needed repair. On November 24, 2014…read morethe owner came to my home and gave me a $2000 estimate that seemed fair. The owner of Chimney's seemed like a nice guy. He said he could repair the the fireplace as soon as the very next day. I said "Great, I have to go to work the next day but Id leave the back door open." My daughter leaves her IPAD on the sofa every morning and it is in the same place every evening. The IPAD was suddenly missing. We tore the home apart and searched until the next day before placing blame on anyone. The owner of Chimneys Best said Its impossible that anyone from his crew stole it and he offered for his cousin who is trooper to trace it. Unfortunately, since the IPAD we bought our daughter for her 6th grade graduation never left the confines of our home we did not put the tracer on and it was also unlocked so no matter what the offer was it would be untraceable. We filed a police report but nothing came out of it. I should have taken the day off and been vigilant the entire time but since we moved to a small new town I suppose I was too trusting. I do not think the owner of Chimneys Best stole it but Im 100% sure someone in his crew did. I hope you enjoy a child's graduation present and feel like crap scrolling through a little girls selfies with her cat. Our daughter was in tears. Lesson Learned- Do not be trusting and BEWARE and present with anyone new working on your home.

From the owner: Our clients quickly become clients for life! We do fast, prompt work and hold ourselves to the…read moreutmost cleanliness standards. We can install, repair and service pellet stoves, oil burning and gas fireplaces. We can also restore and sweep chimneys and fireplaces. Contact us for any of your fireplace, stove and chimney needs! Here at Chimney's Best Home Improvement, we do the most reasonable service and best work in the area. We can do anything involving home improvement. We show our customers that their safety and comfort is very important to us.

Great service, prompt response for service. Paid attention to protecting house and furnishings.read more

Honesty Hired for chimney repair. They kept delaying then…read morefinally said we were not in their service area. This was after they came out and gave me an estimate and I hired them. Disappointing to say the least Not it's too late in season to hire another company.

Excellent service, including English speaking local reps, Especiall…read more Customer service always good, especially Helen Auto delivery always workd

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Took a while to find a reliable chimney company. Got ridiculous estimates. But boy we lucked out…read morewith Royal Chimney. Had a leak that no one could figure out but John the owner of company did. This guy is perserverant and not a scam artist. Came up with brilliant solution and saved us a lot money. Would highly recommend. And added bonus he's a real comedian.

man came to my house, talk about what he does more than looking at the work. paid him to come clean…read morethe chimney and fix the to of the chimney. he couldn't do all at once due to weather ( so he said) and never came back. chimney still dirty!!!

Vandeusen Brothers Painting saved the day for our family. My parents had to vacate their home after…read morea house fire. the entire place needed top to bottom interior painting after Servicemaster cleaned nasty soot and smoke residue. The Deus boys quickly gave us a fair estimate and got to work even tho they were busy at 2 other jobs. They worked diligently and got the job done often working late into the evening and on Saturdays. We moved my parents back into their home yesterday and they were delighted with the job "their" painters had done. Thank you Vandeusen Bros Painting for quality and professionalism

Dave Van Dusen is quite literally a crook…read more He painted the exterior of my entire house for $6,000 and a provided a written 1-yr guarantee. Despite my objections he painted far too late into the season and the cold temperatures didn't allow the paint to properly cure. After just 6 months both decks have completely flaked off and look terrible. I have now tried to contact Dave for 3 months, I have left him at least 20 voicemail messages and he won't return any of my calls. Clearly the Van Dusen "guarantee" isn't worth the paper it is printed on! Interesting update, it turns out that if you call Dave and request an estimate for a new job he calls right back. Sad but predictable. Avoid Van Dusen Painting at all costs............let my $6,000 wasted be a lesson for everyone!

When searching for a realtor, I heard a few horror stories: One person was lied to, another felt…read moreripped off, and a last's experience was so bad that he got a refund. Therefore, I knew I had to do my due diligence. I checked websites and reviews for dozens of realtors and put together a top five list. Cricket Keto was first meeting I set up, and she made such a great impression that I decided to go with her without even meeting another realtor. From the start, I was impressed with how Cricket balanced a down-to-earth friendliness and an effective professionalism. Throughout the entire process, she communicated well. I could generally expect a response within a day and often within the hour. Even when she went "on vacation" (technically an emergency trip), she got back to me quickly and efficiently. As the home-buying experience went on, I was happy to discover that her experience, knowledge, and savvy was exceptional. She always provided excellent answers, and often with pin-point accuracy. For example, when negotiating for a six figure home, her estimation was only a few hundred dollars off of the appraisal, and she predicted exactly what the seller's negotiating team would do down to the dollar. Cricket's experience with and close attention to the local market is fantastic. She would easily inform us when a house that fit our criteria went on sale, why certain homes were a certain price, and the pros and cons for specific listings. Our home-buying experience was rocky, so Cricket had ample opportunity to demonstrate her skills. At least thrice, when I expressed a concern, Cricket had either already solved the problem or was very close to a resolution. At least once, when a surprise expense arose, she negotiated a reduced fee, and then arranged for someone else to pay for the service. In additional to her personal skills, Cricket's professional references also served us well. When I vetted her referrals, they passed with flying colors, and our experience with them was wonderful. For example, Patti Canner, the lawyer Cricket referred us to, caught a small problem that everyone else had missed that could have cost us huge amounts of money and headaches further down the line. While I prefer to keep professional reviews professional, I would be remiss if I did not emphasize what a wonderful person Cricket is. While waiting for seller's agents for a showing or everyone to gather for a contract signing, I had the opportunity to chat with Cricket and exchange stories. Thanks to our talks, I noticed that Cricket loves her work and her town and that she is legitimately grateful for her clients. In conclusion, Cricket Keto is a skilled and experienced realtor who works hard on her clients' behalf. By working with her, we saved time and money, and we obtained a wonderful home that we hope to enjoy for many years to come.

We get to express our best praise once again for Frank & Hildy with Prime Inspections in Franklin,…read moreNY. We were blessed to inherit a 200 year old historic family farmhouse in the Catskill Mts. As can be expected, many changes and upgrades were made over these many years and continue now. We had Frank evaluate it's condition 8 years ago and with his spot on knowledge and recommendations we were able to make most of the major and minor improvements needed for the safety and structure of the house. We recently contacted Prime Inspections once again to have Frank reevaluate the work that was completed at his previous suggestion. He took equal and through time to inspect our property as before. We couldn't agree more with the previous positive reviews of Prime Inspections. We wish all trades had this professionalism and warmth of Frank & Hildy!! C&M Suter

These high reviews are no lie. My wife and I were strongly eyeing a 113-year old home that, on the…read moresurface, seemed to need only a modest renovation. I hired Prime Inspections (Frank Macak) to conduct the home inspection (using the City Package option on their website) and it was absolutely worth every dollar. We accompanied Frank during the nearly three hour inspection, and we were both stunned by the thoroughness and professionalism Frank displayed. His work so clearly betrayed an impressive depth of experience and talent, and we both remarked afterwards how he seemed like a kind of Inspector Gadget or Dr. House of home inspections, as he went around the house, finding issues and in some cases using his screwdriver to demonstrate issues visually. While we were depressed with the results and had to walk away from purchasing the home, we are glad that we hired Frank to have our back for the inspection. Ultimately, his eagle-eye saved us from what would have been a regrettable money pit, and the inspection paid for itself many, many times over. Thank you to Frank, Hildy & Prime Inspections!

Kanescapes is fantastic. They built us a beautiful new deck and cat sanctuary structure in under a…read moreweek. The results were even better than I had imagined. They used the highest quality materials and were the consummate professionals from start to finish. We are so happy with the project that we're having them do a patio for us as well. I recommend them highly -- you will not be disappointed!

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