Jock and his team at Expert Chimney services are professional, experienced, and courteous! We’ve had them out to the house for annual cleanings and inspections and the work is always done on time and to the highest standard. After a video inspection in early 2020 we discovered that the chimney had not been well maintained by the previous homeowner. We had large deposits of dangerous creosote and the majority of tiles were cracked. The chimney was unusable. Jock walked us through our options and we elected to have a stainless steel sleeve installed. As a member of the armed services I deployed for an extended period and left my wife to manage the project along with our kids and schooling through the late 2020 school year and pandemic closures. Jock and his team went above and beyond to make the instillation as easy as possible. The project was completed quickly and the work was outstanding. From deep cleanings to remove the creosote build up to the required masonry work and matching the new brick, every interaction was easy, correct, and quick. Thank you to the great folks at Expert Chimney. I highly recommend the company and will continue to work with them for the life of our chimney maintenance while stationed here in beautiful CNY.
An excellent experience working with this crew. Very knowledgeable and very quick on the response times. The price was right and the fireplace is outstanding. I highly recommend Jock and his team!
Staff helped us choose the right style gas insert for our home and were professional when installing. The whole process was hassle-free. It is so much more convenient to use the insert than having to start up wood, keep adding, wait for fire to go down enough to close the flue fireplace is getting used more than ever. Love it!!
From the minute I called, I could tell they put the customer’s needs first. Every person I spoke to could not have been more helpful. The owner, Jock, was knowledgeable and accommodating and stayed late to write up an estimate that I needed right away. The technician, Ryan was professional, polite and efficient. I highly recommend this company for any of your chimney needs. They have been in business for many many years and you can see why….they are amazing.Lynn Pirro Burns
Jock and his entire crew was a pleasure to work with. Jock made the buying process for our new gas fireplace easy. He answered all our questions. We had the fireplace installed quickly. The men that came to install the fireplace were respectful of my house and left no mess behind. They not only answered all my questions about cleaning but explained the maintenance and showed me what to do and how to do it. They took their time explaining everything Thanks so much. We love it!
They set an appointment right away to assess my chimney. They used drone photography to show me exactly what the issue was and offered a clear explanation on how they would fix it. The people were very friendly and knowledgeable and the price was quite fair. All their work was completed in a timely fashion and it looks terrific. We are very pleased. Highly recommend!
We had a very good experience with Jock and his team, including Phil and Travis. They worked with us to create a unique solution for installation of a new gas insert for our basement fireplace. They were very attentive, professional and efficient, and we are very happy with the results.
It seems like Ive been utilizing the services of Expert for almost 30 years and I have always been more than pleased with their response time, efficiency, guidance and professionalism. Experts technician, Matt, was on time and provided the essential service that gives me peace of mind as I use my fireplace almost every night from October through March. Plus, shaking hands with the Sweep following his work provides me with the good luck I seek/need moving forward. Cheers!
It was a very professional install. The workers were on time and completed the work. They cleaned up the area and showed us how to use the remote. Job well done
Tommy and Neil did a great job. Would definitely recommend!
Looking for a gas insert for my home. Expert Chimney offered a nice selection and for a reasonable price. And, I didnt have to wait for months to have it installed. They did a super job.
Great product ......... Great service .......Extremely happy from start to finish.
We waited for 6 weeks for the owner of Expert to come look at our chimney. I just wanted assurance that everything was working correctly since my gas logs were creating soot. He came 6 weeks later, looked at it and said he didnt really know but would send his most knowledgeable person to check it. Well, 2 calls later and now 5 months later still no show. I wouldnt call them again. I started with the with the owner.
Very helpful. I have never had a fireplace before and wanted to have mine inspected and cleaned since I just moved into a new house. The tech walked me through how to use everything and answered all my questions. I would definitely use them again in the future.
Amazing service! Matt was extraordinarily knowledgeable, prompt, polite and thorough. We had him there for an inspection, chimney sweep, chimney cap and potential damper repair based on recommendations from previous inspectors. He didnt charge us for services we ended up not needing, and made sure we understood our house, chimney and how everything worked. We highly recommend!
Ray was awesome! He arrived on time, did the inspection and shared the video with us. He is polite, very knowledgeable, and super efficient. Also, I was impressed with how clean the living room and fireplace, mantle area etc. was after Ray finished the service. He offered some options for restoration of the existing wood burning set up or transition to a gas burning insert. We are very happy with the service and look forward to working with Jock and the rest of the team when we have a new insert installed.
We needed our old chimney cleaned and inspected. We were able to schedule an appointment right away. Raymond came out to do the work. He was knowledgeable and a very nice guy. Did great, fast work and answered all our questions. We followed up with Jock about options to get the fireplace back in working order. He provided several scenarios with price estimates for us to consider. Overall a very good experience with professional, knowledgeable people.
We recently had our chimney inspected and cleaned and were happy with both the workman and the results. We then consulted with Jock about installing a gas insert. We always find him to be both friendly and knowledgeable, as well as actually caring how satisfied we are with any of the work his crew does, which sad to say is rare these days. The day of the install the guys were here on time and left us about 3 hours later with our new gas fireplace installed. It looks great and now let those north winds blow.
I have had my chimney and wood insert cleaned for 15 years by other services, but Raymond of Expert Chimney Services quickly sifted to the top as the best chimney sweet that Ive ever had! He was very thorough in the cleaning and inspection of my insert and chimney, thus finding items that were in need of repair or tweaking, that had been overlooked on previous inspections. Thinking he was going to need to order parts, Raymond went to his truck, anyways, to see if he may have what he needed. Raymond seemed to have a magic bag that contained everything he needed to get me up and running, safely. A thousand thank yous for pristine service! (Ive already shared your contact information with two people, inside of 24 hours. )
We had Expert Chimney clean our chimney and convert our old wood burning fireplace into a gas insert. Jock was awesome to work with, and was able to be flexible and work with our quick timeline. Matt was thorough with the cleaning, and Phil and Travis did a great job installing the new gas insert. We couldn’t be happier!
After much research, I made the right decision and hired Expert Chimney Services. Owner Jock knows ALL facets of this business and hires the best people. Each crew member was as positive while working and interacting with me, the homeowner, as he was job-focused, detail-oriented and competent. My old chimney had to be dismantled and removed by Tommy and Will, then was replaced by a handsome new brick chimney. Tommy is the experienced, expert mason. And he is phenomenal! The ECS guys are thorough and efficient, from set-up prep duties to post-job clean up. [My gutter drains were cleaned out and the slight incline causing slower drainage was brought to my attention.] Next came the flashing team: Mike and John are masters at their trade. The last procedure involved a vacuum clean out of the smoke shelf, conscientiously done by Ray. My 50+ year old chimney was deteriorating and I had to make this substantial financial investment. The end result manifests QUALITY workmanship. Consider me a satisfied customer and the ordeal a positive experience.
We purchased a gas fireplace. Very happy.
We have known and worked with Jock for close to three decades. We first met Jock when purchasing our home. Jock inspected and cleaned our fireplace each year. As we continued to use our fireplace we decided to switch to a wood burning insert. Jock not only installed it but also continued to service the system yearly Just this past summer we decided to switch to a gas insert and once again Jock and Expert Chimney were with us the whole way. Over the decades we (my family) and Jock (Expert Chimney) have become more than customer/business relationship. Jock has always put what is best for us first. That is the reason why not only have we been customers for decades but will continue to call on Jock and Expert Chimney to maintain our gas insert system.
These guys came out and cleaned one of our chimneys and scanned the other. They were on time, very profession and thorough. Their price was very reasonable. Highly recommended and we will use them again when needed.
Im so glad I found Expert Chimney and Jock Rotella in my search for a gas fireplace insert after experiencing a chimney fire.Kudos to Raymond, Phil and Travis who handled the insulation from start to finish. They were always on time, professional, and well versed, answering the hundred questions I had. Jock is lucky to have such an experienced crew.I highly recommend Expert Chimney and their crew.
Had my chimney clean a week ago. Excellent and friendly service, from the owner to the service man. Highly recommended.
Jock, Raymond, Tommy and Jamie were terrific. Tommy and Jamie rebuilt the chimney, installed a liner, and repaired the fireplace insert so we were again able to use it. Jock was super informative and I felt he really cared about doing what was best for us. I look forward to having Raymond sweep the chimney in the fall. Thank you Expert Chimney!
We had two fireplaces inspected. Raymond was very professional, told me what he saw wrong and answered all my questions. Advised that he would run details by Jock and that we would hear from him the next day. Jock did call, gave thorough information. So far, very happy with Expert Chimney Services.
Just had the chimney that is in the center of our house rebuilt from the roof up, a chimney liner inserted, and some patch work performed on the basement part of the chimney. Tommy and Jaimie did the work. They were very professional and thorough and they explained the whys and hows of everything they did, Most importantly, they did an excellent job. Two really good guys! Our new chimney looks absolutely great.Looking forward to seeing them in the spring for some pointing work on the outside of our fireplace chimney. We are confident that they will do a great job again.On the business side, Jock is great to work with.
Jock Rotella & the Expert Chimney team have been at this for forty years, and are professionals for these services.
Raymond, Phil and & Travis were amazing. They were polite and efficient and respectful - a pleasure to have in our home. We love our new gas fireplace. Thanks Jock - you are all a great team.
Ray was very polite and knowledgeable - I’m glad to have had my chimney looked at! Very quick and informative inspection that left my fireplace looking better than it was found. I’ll be sure to call back once ready to start repairs and home improvements!
We had a great experience having a new gas fireplace installed. Jock carefully explained all the options and his team installed it quickly. Our house is so cozy now!
Expert chimney is excellent. i just had my chimney relined and every employee that came to my house was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, down to earth and answered all my questions. Jock Rotella was thorough and friendly and should be very proud of his employees that represent his company. A special thanks to Raymond, Tom and Jamie for all their hard work. Great job!!
Expert Chimney has been sweeping our chimney since we moved to my current home 10 years ago - always professional, thorough and helpful to keep the smoke stack humming. This year, I decided to go gas insert - actually there were several issues as play and I am thrilled with the result. The whole process in dealing with Jock and his team (office & field) simply Expert!
Our chimney was in poor condition. Expert Chimney did a great job fixing it and installing a new gas insert. Their staff was knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend.
I can’t recommend Jock and his team enough. Very easy to work with in terms of explaining everything you need to know to make a good decision as well as responsiveness to calls/texts/emails. Willing to meet when you are able to; they work with your schedule not their’s. Choosing anyone else to help you upgrade your fireplace would be a mistake in my opinion. Our fireplace is AMAZING! I loved changing our wood fireplace to gas because it’s a major improvement on our home and it’s just so cold for the majority of the year in CNY. It puts off an incredible amount of heat and the technology is wonderful.
We had an amazing experience all around. Raymond did out initial chimney inspection and was incredibly professional on honest. He initially informed us about the benefits of getting a natural gas fireplace over wood burning and decided to install natural gas. We then contacted Jock guided us through the process of deciding a look and size! He wasnt pushy and genuinely wanted us to be happy with whatever decision we came to.Phil and Travis installed our natural gas and were professional, friendly, fast and walked me through what to expect. I cant tell you how happy we are with Expert Chimney Services!!
Did an excellent job on inspection on property I was thinking of buying. Very thorough and informative. I would definitely use them again!
We had a great experience working with Jock Rotella and his crew. Jock, Tommy and Jamie (the masons who repaired our chimney), and Phil and Travis (who installed our gas insert in our basement fireplace) were supremely professional and courteous. Throughout their work they kept us up to date on their progress and responded quickly to any questions we had. We are very pleased with the results of their work.
Ive worked with Expert Chimney Services for many years because theyve always been easy to work with - their scheduling, communication and consistent quality of work.
I had a chimney that was in bad shape. The chimney was in a very difficult area to reach safely. After many months of contacting chimney repair contractors I found 3 willing to quote my job. Expert Chimney was the middle bid in terms of total cost. Jock, the owner, was very willing to discuss all aspects of the job and how he would approach a solution.The two men that handled all of the work, Tommy and Jamie, kept us informed regarding progress and explained every step of the process. We had never used the existing wood stove because of concerns I had regarding the old chimney. We had the new chimney fitted with a liner and had a new wood stove installed. When the installation was completed Tommy and Jamie spent time explaining the stove operation and answered all of our questions.The final product looks great and we look forward to a warm winter. Needless to say Expert Chimney will be doing our chimney cleaning in the future.Thanks Jock, Tommy and Jamie for a job well done.
Best ever,very polite service personnel.
I recently had my chimney cleaned and inspected. Raymond used the camera to show me the deterioration in the mortar in the lining, and helped me get started educating myself on the chimney lining options. I eventually opted to have a Vermont castings wood insert installed along with the appropriate lining. Jock and his crew (Raymond, Jamie, Tommy and Raymond) were very helpful and prompt. Jocks guys returned to do the install within a week. Al went great. Very happy, would recommend them unconditionally.
Professional and knowledgeable. From speaking with people in the office explaining me my options and price to Tommy and Jamie for doing the work. I will be recommending expert Chimney.
Fantastic company! Fast, courteous service! Our technician, Matt, was awesome! He was very thorough, answered all our questions, and left absolutely no mess! 100% recommend Expert Chimney to anyone needing their fireplace cleaned and inspected. Price reasonable, peace of mind, priceless!
We recently had our chimney cleaned and inspected by Expert Chimney Services. Raymond did a great job going through the entire process from start to finish and identified any areas of concern or recommendations. A full detailed report was given when completed. Jock Rotella followed up our service with a call back going over our inspection and was very helpful explaining all our options with our fireplace. I would highly recommend Expert Chimney Services for any chimney work you may need.
Expert Chimney Sevices knocked down and rebuilt our very old chimney. These guys do amazing work. Tommy is a fantastic brick mason! Tommy and Jamie were neat, polite and efficient workers. On time and very professional. Carpet laid on roof to protect the roof. The owner Jock was wonderful to work with. Stress free from start to finish. I would highly recommend them for all your chimney needs :)
Excellent quick service!!! We called Expert to have our wood stove chimney cleaned. On the other end of the phone we were pleased to be speaking with the company owner! The next morning we were greeted by Mike from Expert Chimney. He was prompt and courteous. He left NO mess! We will see Expert Chimney next spring too! Thank you!Just a few months ago we were having trouble with our wood stove, I called Jock and within hours he was at our door. After his expert assessment, a new wood stove and complete chimney from the stove through the roof top were at our door within 3 days. His professional installer could not have done a better job! On the very next cold night, our wood stove kept us nice and toasty! And what a deal Jock gave us on the whole job!
Jock and his team were awesome. I worked with Raymond, Tommy & Jamie. They were knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous. They explained the whole process to me, and worked with my insurance company to make sure everything went smoothly. They were very flexible around my schedule. I will continue to use for annual maintenance and anything else I may need for chimney services. Thanks!!
Expert Chimney did a great job tearing down and then installing a new chimney. They were professional, knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I would definitely recommend them for chimney cleaning, inspecting and replacement work . We were very happy with the job they did!
Raymond did a great job! Thanks!
Raymond came out to prepare our chimney for a gas insert. The chimney was filled with 10 gallons of debris, paper, soot, sand. He was very professional, kind and good at his job. He covered the area to prevent dust from spreading all over the living room and vacuumed, leaving everything clean. He explained everything he needed to do and got right to work. We were very happy with this service and the cost was very reasonable. Thank you Expert Chimney. !
These guys are the real deal, been in business for 30+ years. Bought a new home 4 months ago and wanted my chimney inspected to make sure it was safe for use. Other people I called sounded like fly-by-night roofers. Expert, and specifically Jock, spent time explaining to me what they were looking for, and what my options were for repairs. Not pushy either. Having them do some initial repair work, and would definitely use again in the future.
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I would highly recommend Expert Chimney Services! Not only is Jock fantastic but his whole crew is as well. Beginning with the lovely customer service lady to the chimney cleaner and the finally the gentleman that fixed the cracks I had in my fireplace I am in sales as well so customer service is very important to me. Its also so nice to talk to the owner. All of the services were completed in such a timely manner. Thanks Jock.
Technician was timely and friendly, but I wasnt really given a before and after look at the work he had done (basic chimney sweep). Was also told I would need additional work done on the crown. Was shown pictures, and told I would be contacted with an estimate. Never heard back and made multiple phone calls over a 2 week period, never hearing back.
I recently used ECS to inspect and clean my chimney as a requirement to sell my house. The team was here in less than 24 hours and very affordable. Expect a fully detailed report and excellent customer service. Thanks again from my family as we move on in life!
Called Jock at 8:15 am and he was the only business that I called that answered the phone. He was very honest and were able to take care of my concern that same day AND did what was best for us and not what we thought we wanted. My apologies for not remembering the individual who actually completed the service. Very professional and efficient-we werent even home for the repair.
I can not say enough how professional the people at Expert Chimney Services are. I called several chimney services that were closer to my location only to receive one call back weeks later. I called Expert Chimney Services, and someone picked up the phone. I paid them a little extra for the 40 minutes ride and the service I received was excellent. Raymond the service technician was on time, extremely knowledgeable, and did a thorough job. The owner of the business called a few days later to follow up and make sure everything went well. There is no reason to go anywhere else!!
I have been using Expert Chimney for the past 10 years for my annual inspection and cleaning. They are always professional and knowledgeable. I had a minor issue with the chimney when it was placed back in place and I was not completely satisfied. I called and the issue was remedied quickly and professionally and resolved above my expectation. I would not trust my wood burning stove and home to any one but Expert Chimney.
Jock and his team did a great job with our gas insert. Very easy to work with and reasonably priced.
Called them up for a chimney inspection. I was informed that they would have to do a cleaning as well as an inspection and quoted me 250 dollars. I agreed to this and had the inspection completed. The chimney hasnt been used in the 7 years I have owned the house and the chimney has not been used in that time. They were able to do the inspection without cleaning the chimney but still charged me the full amount.I filed a homeowners claim and got an approval for chimney repair. I called them up to get an installation scheduled and when I mentioned that I would probably not be purchasing a stove from them I no longer got any return communication from them.
I called to have my chimney looked at for the season. Turns out the house I bought has a pretty bad chimney-lots of damage all around. I asked what they recommended and what my options are: the service tech was knowledgeable and friendly. I ended up speaking to the owner and he gave me even more info and even offered to help me find people to get everything sorted. Most companies wont offer that much help, let alone when they wont make money off it. They went above and beyond- I would recommend this company to anyone who wanta a good, honest job they can rely on.
We recently hired Expert Chimney Services to do a chimney inspection and sweep. It was done by Matt, who was very knowledgeable, polite and respectful. The camera detected some issues with the chimney, and the owner, Jock Rotella, followed up with us and explained our options in great detail, patiently answering all of our questions. We decided that now would be a good time to upgrade our fireplace by having a wood burning insert installed and Jock met with us and showed us some good options and actually saved us some money by steering us in the direction of a stove that would suit our needs without breaking the bank. We are thrilled with our Vermont Castings Cast Iron Insert and surround. It is beautiful in addition to being functional, and it is made from recycled cast iron which is very important to my husband and I. In addition to that, its made in the USA. The installers, Tommy and Pat, were great guys. They were respectful of our home and the fact that we both work from home. They did great work and Tommy explained how the unit operated and answered all of our questions. We couldnt be happier. Thank you!
Had them inspect my chimney. They were very thorough and friendly. They showed us everything we needed to know and gave us a inspection sheet when they were done for our records. Definitely will use them again for any chimney problems or repairs
A friend referred me to ECS to have our chimney cleaned and inspected at my home in Syracuse. The inspection revealed some minor repair was needed. The repair was just completed.. The chimney sweep crew, as well as the repair and installation crew were excellent. I was both happy and surprised at how neat the workers were. I was expecting a mess of some sort since they were dealing with quite a bit of soot.UPDATE: I also just had a new Majestic gas fireplace insert installed. It is wonderful.
Fast, efficient, and very helpful. Couldn’t be happier with the service. Raymond and Mike did a great job!
Super service and people. Cindy was very pleasant and informative when I first called them to ask about getting our old fireplace up and running. Then Matt came out and did an inspection and cleaning. Great guy who was very professional and also very informative. I also got a follow up call from Jock discussing our options moving forward. We are still deciding on how to proceed, but we look forward to working with them more. Overall I got the feeling that they care and give you the best info to make the right decision for your needs.This was the 4th company I reached out to get info and by far they were the most kind and responsive I encountered. Highly recommended, check them first!
We recently had two chimneys repaired by Expert Chimney Service and are extremely pleased. Tammy and Jamie were timely, friendly and professional and we are very happy with the job they did!
I dont write reviews often but the customer service at Expert Chimney was really a cut above. Raymond (who did our initial evaluation) and Jock were so professional, knowledgeable, and helpful, and really went above and beyond to help us out with a difficult chimney issue. I cant recommend them enough.
They came out to reline my chimney and figured out it would not be cost beneficial for me to do this, then gave me some friendly advice on less expensive option than what they could provide at no charge. Its a pleasure doing business with them. They didnt make money this time, but I am sure I will call them and recommend them for future services. That is how repeat business and relationships are started in these times!
Efficient, professional technicians. Arrived on time and gave me a complete summary of the work done and any recommendations for future maintenance. Very glad I selected Expert Chimney Services for the work.
Expert Chimney replaced my chimney crown. They have been cleaning my chimney for several years. Tommy, Raymond and Jamie did a great job-very professional.
These guys were very professional and did a great job. I just needed a routine chimney cleaning. It took about 45 minutes to do. The price was reasonable and the guys knew what they were talking about. I would recommend Expert Chimney Services.
Raymond, Tommy and Jamie did phenomenal job parging, repairing brick and waterproofing 106 year old chimney. Jock was excellent with making sure all went smoothly. Would hire this company again without question!
Expert Chimney Services Inc - A Superior and Honest BusinessMy wife and I have lived in the Strathmore area of Syracuse since 1971. Over that period of time, weve had many contractors at our house for a variety of reasons. Chimney repair is not one of those projects that creates a wow factor like siding or decks. It falls into the category of replaced cellar walls or new furnaces that are absolutely necessary and have to be done in a timely fashion.My wife noticed a neighbor having chimney work done by Expert Chimney Services and also noticed we had some brick issues on our chimney. We were impressed by the work and workmanship we saw and contacted them about repairing our chimney.The owner, Jock Rotella, evaluated the situation and explained that we have a very tall chimney that required extensive scaffolding . The projected time for completion was about 5 daysWe asked him to give us a written proposal and decided to use his company.This has been a very wet spring but as soon as recent 3 day weather window became available, Expert Chimney went into action.Tommy and Jamie stopped on a Thursday afternoon to set up the scaffolding and returned for full days of work on Friday and Saturday and then finished everything on Monday by early afternoon. They are 2 of the most pleasant and efficient craftsmen we have ever had at our house. They answered questions, kept us appraised about progress and did everything they could to make it an easy experience for us and our neighbor whose driveway was partially blocked for the length of the repair. Jock was also involved contacting us on a regular basis to be sure we knew about what was happening.Tommy and Jamie did an excellent job of cleaning up and giving us closure before they left.A big surprise occurred the next day when Jock came over to talk to us about the project. He wanted to be sure that we were satisfied and then told us the final cost was different than the initial quote. As the job progressed, it became apparent to the crew that one of the items on the proposal list didnt need an extensive repair so Jock responded by LOWERING the final price by a significant amount. Other home owners may have had this kind of experience but we certainly havent.Expert Chimney Services is located in the small plaza that also houses Kelleys Restaurant and Gannons Ice Cream. Check your chimney to be sure that you dont have a problem that needs to be dealt with.
The premier Chimney service company in Syracuse, also the most experienced and knowledgeable their reviews speak for themselves. Just one phone call and you will understand why. There is no comparison!!!
Tremendously professional service that we have used multiple times. They are courteous, efficient, and do an excellent cleanup and the end of the job. Certainly a no-hassle way to have your chimney serviced.Highly recommended.
Great service. Very knowledgeable.
Ray was great! He was professional, courteous, and answered all my questions. Afterwards when there was some problems with my wood stove, Jock answered all my questions and was able to refer me to another good repair person.
My experience with Expert was perfect from beginning to end. The chimney guy that came to our house (I believe his name was Mike) was polite, professional, and very efficient.I have spoken with Jock (the owner) since, and he was very professional as well.I would not hesitate to call them again.
Expert Chimney inspected and cleaned my fireplace chimney, as well as the chimney for my home heating system. The work was performed exactly as promised. I was given complete information regarding the findings of the chimney inspection. Also, the chimney sweep left zero signs of soot, etc anywhere in my home. Excellent work.
Expert, well equipped. Neat and very careful with inside-the-house work. Highly recommend.
When the smoke started to come into the family room and not go up the chimney...we knew that we had some problems. We contacted Expert Chimney service on the advice of a tech who had cleaned chimneys for a living and he lived just the down the street from us. He advised us that we had evidence of a chimney fire andwould need some inspection and repairs. He refered us to Expert Chimney Cleaning Service. They came within a day and thoroughly inspect the chimney and advised us that we did indeed have a fire and the liner needed repairs and that the stove we had installed was not codes compliant and was a hazard. On his advice we contacted Expert Chimney service for an inspection and service. Long story short we were able to have the chimney repaired, and also had a new codes compliant liner in stalled, and best of all a new code compliant Vermont Casting stove that just works unbeliavelably. The work was completed in a very short time & appointments for the installation were kept on time and the men doing the job were highly professional in conduct as well as skill.....They left the family room in better shape that when they came in!!!! I cant believe the way the new unit works....literally able to burn one stick (log) at a time after the initial set up...….I would not hesitate to recommend Jock Rotella, the owner of the firm and his crew Ray, Tommy and Jamie... We were never stood up for the appointment made and calls were made to confirm that they were on their way...….Who says that professionalism and hard work are no longer around....not from these guys.
I bought my first home and hired them in October for a sweep and inspection. The worker that came out was nice. Informed me I need some work done but couldnt give me details or prices. Said the owner had to do that. I had to call 4 times to find out what should be done with the chimney. 2 months and still no word or written estimate on what needs to be done so I can use my fireplace. So disappointed in this company.
We knew our chimney needed repair so, we began getting quotes. Most took a look at the chimney and gave us an estimate to repoint it. Only one actually went up on the roof and, even he only was going to repoint the chimney. We contacted Expert Chimney and asked them to do an inspection and cleaning; which was about $220. They ran a camera up the entire flue and actually climbed up on the roof and took pictures. They gave us the most honest assessment of what should be done. Based on this, we hired them to do the job.Weather thwarted us a bit but, they would call with updates and finally were able to find some good weather to start the job. Matt and Tom were excellent! they were polite and professional and, have a good sense of humor!. They were also very neat; cleaning up diligently each day. So much so that the next-door neighbors were very impressed.The total time it took to complete the job was about four days; from Tuesday until Friday. They then came back on Saturday to remove the tarp that they had to wrap around the finished chimney as it rained on Friday evening and they had to protect the fresh mortar. They took down all the scaffolding, cleaned again to include pressure washing the neighbors driveway and, went on their way.Overall, we were very impressed with the level of work and how it all turned out. We would definitely recommend Expert Chimney Services to anyone who asks! They are honest and know their stuff!
Expert Chimney Services were a pleasure to deal with. They were prompt and thorough.
Work was excellent, I was very pleased with the work, how fast they got to it, and what a great attention to detail about their work the team was. Tommy is a real artist!
Perfect costumer service,I would recommend this company to anyone!!!
I called Expert Chimney Services to clean the fireplace in my Westvale home. The technicians arrived as scheduled. I was a bit concrned with the potential mess of ash & soot as the carpet in the livingroom is ivory. The guys wore foot booties into the house, and came prepared with drop cloths to contain any mess. The chinmey was cleaned and the insert put back into place. The guys did a nice job. They were clean, well spoken and polite. I also had them give me an estimate for some exterior brick work. I was happy with the company and will use them again.
Expert Chimney was on time, clean, and professional. They performed a chimney inspection for us and by the time they left you would never know they had been here.
Good people
I called Expert Chimney Services because it in my Nieghbor hood and is 12 miles from my fathers home. My father lives at home and is total care. The house has had a wood stove in it all my life. I have a company who is going to install a new one soon and wanted to have the chimney cleaned and inspected. They asked a lot of questions. They only clean chimney with a particular wood stove attached to them. They don’t climb on metal one story roof. They asked me to find someone in my area. This is after speaking the the owner a couple of days prior and he said to call and make an appointment. He even told me who to contact to get a new stove. Very poor customer service and inconsiderate.
Great customer service, the technician was friendly and thorough, and the owner was courteous and respectful and even placed a follow up call to make sure that I was happy with the work. Would definitely recommend!!