My fireplace stopped working. Pilot was on but wouldn't light up. I called a few places for…read moreestimates. Not to write a whole novel but of the places I called, plus one other that came out and did maintenance plus a quote to fix the issue, Seattle Fireplace was amazing. From response time to just being upfront about their costs & overall service. I was honest about the other quote I received & they could have charged me more & still been competitive, but I was told "that's not the type of business we run". So they'll be the first place I call and the place I recommend to anyone that asks. The scheduling was quick. Showed up on time. Clearly outlined what was being fixed. No surprise charges. Tech was kind, knowledgeable, & transparent. I wish more businesses operated like this!

We had an issue with our gas fireplace. They showed up quickly and immediately got to work…read moreidentifying and fixing the problem. On top of that they cleaned out the space around the fireplace and it looks brand new too. A great value for the expertise and efficiency of the work done. Now our spoiled pupper is living the good life

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

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!

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.

Green Bear was exceptional from start to finish. Shawn arrived when he said he would, explained…read morewhat was wrong clearly, and walked me through what he planned to inspect. He did exactly what he said he was going to do -- and ultimately fixed the problem the same day. The work was professional, thorough, and technically sound. While others had suggested replacement, Green Bear took the time to repair instead -- saving me thousands. I now have heat and confidence in the work that was done. I would absolutely hire Green Bear again and have already referred him to friends.

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)

The whole experience start to finish was easy, stresses free and organized. We had flip flopped for…read moremonths but in the end so hospital we went with HEARTHSIDE

Hearthside and Home is an awesome Resource for your home…read morefireplace needs! I had a beautiful gas insert installed 2 years ago and they've been a wonderful resource for questions that came up and for keeping it maintained. The products they offer are high quality and built to last. I appreciate that They're local and just so easy to work with, I cannot recommend enough!

We needed the chimney pipes reinstalled on my son's wood stove after a remodel. The service person…read more(Jesse?) arrived on time (a little early, actually), inspected the situation, and showed me how to do it myself (and even gave me the necessary screws). Also pointed out that the bricks in the stove needed to be replaced and told me where to get them. Saved me a lot of money. Very pleased...not common to get service like this anymore.

Jesse arrived within the time window and did a great job. He inspected our chimneys with photos of…read morethe details in all of them, and emailed the full report with a detailed estimate breakdown the next day. Very professional and knowledgeable.

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!

Had my gas fireplace serviced. Logan kept in contact prior to showing up (as promised), did a…read morefantastic job cleaning the extremely dirty fireplace, fixing some small issues and keeping me informed as to what was being done and why. I was very happy with the price charged for the services performed and will definitely use them again when service is needed.

After using another company for HVAC/water heater and fireplace service for years, I finally…read moredecided to make an appt with Bellevue Fireplace because mg RH Petersen gas insert and logs never seemed to work correctly. Hissing, popping, loud pilot, odd flame pattern, constant soot buildup. Enter Louis and David the techs for the Fireplace Shop, and I was told my sand, embers and flame pan weren't set up correctly. They reconfigured my entire set and it is amazing. I finally have dancing flames and heat, with no strange sounds. I'm so grateful to Deanna and her team at the shop. A true old school family business. I will use them going forward!!

I was a little bit concerned with the negative reviews I read here but I still reached out to…read moreBellevue Fireplace Shop to get a quote for the purchase and installation of a wood fireplace insert in my existing masonry fireplace. The entire process was very easy and smooth. I set up the appointment and they showed up on time. I think the technical who visited me to do the measurement was Jim. He was very meticulous and did a great job in getting all necessary measurements. After the measurement was done I talked to Aaron, I think, on the phone to pick a wood fireplace insert. He walked me thru a few different models. I had a particular one in mind because I received the quote for that model from other places thus I wanted to do an apple to apple comparison. But Aaron told me some details that no one else did. It was about the regulation in the hearth in front of the fireplace. I looked up online and found what Aaron said to be correct. Though this probably won't be an issue but in case there is a fire I'm sure my insurance company likely will not miss this one. When they arrived to do the installation they made sure put a sheet all the way from my door to the fireplace to protect my floor. They also wore a face mask due to COVID-19. Because the fireplace insert was just shy of fitting my masonry fireplace perfectly which left a small gap on both sides, less than 1 inch, they had to come back again to install a metal backplate. Overall I think they did a great job and was professional and easy to work with.

Chase did an excellent job diagnosing and repairing my gas fireplace in about 2 hours on the same…read moreday. He explained clearly and provided pictures on what the problem was. It was easy to make an appointment. He clearly communicated when he would arrive and was on time. Payment was easy over the phone. His diagnostic charge was a little more than a couple other places, but it includes minor fixes if that is all that is needed.

professional, but friendly. Knew what they were talking about and knew how to explain it so I could…read moreunderstand it. They were very methodical. They were careful with the other things in the room. They kind of people that were around probably in the 50s that our parents used to always talk about! I will be using them again.