Frank (owner) answered the phone and came to the house within the hour to clear a stuck damper. He was efficient, clean, and really knows "all about" your fireplace/chimney, etc. It's so refreshing to actually talk to someone (no text or email requested), and have the issue resolved so quickly. Highly recommend this business! read more

I called Frank because my chimney hadn't been cleaned in 2 years and has a crack in the back that I wanted a professional to look at. He cleaned the chimney and thankfully gave it a clean bill of health. He took the time to explain his reasoning and gave me some advice for keeping it clean going into the future. He also left me with a sheet explaining the anatomy of the entire fireplace and chimney, and his inspection notes. I booked Frank because of his great Yelp reviews and wasn't disappointed. read more

I would highly recommend All About Chimneys. Frank was very knowledgeable and helpful. He explained the cleaning process and very professional. I asked him about the condition of my chimney and what I had been told earlier. He was able to provide a good plan for me and his prices are very reasonable. read more

I didn't use Frank to do the work, because he doesn't work on gas fireplaces. However, he responded almost immediately. I returned the call and he was so helpful, explaining more about my situation and referred me back to the person who serviced our gas fireplace. Frank knew he wasn't getting the job, but he took the time to talk with me. What a nice guy!! read more

Frank was knowledgeable, honest, and friendly. He was able to come out within a week of my initial message. He inspected our fireplaces and chimney and assured they were safe and functioning properly. Since they looked clean, he only charged us for the inspection, which was a great value at $120. Since this is my first home with a fireplace, he gave me a ton of tips. So glad we found this company and we will definitely use them in the future and recommend them to friends and family. read more

I give Frank (All About Chimneys) the highest marks for his excellent business practices, expertise, and pricing. He returned my phone call, set an appointment within a very reasonable time period (2 days), was a little late getting to our house but called a couple hours in advance to let us know he ran into some delays, then did an inspection (top to bottom), clarified some questions we had based on the forensics he found when he got here, did a cleaning and took care to leave the house clean, did an install of a chimney cap and priced it all fairly. This is a great company to work with and I will call Frank with all my chimney and masonry work. Thank you, Frank. read more

Really superb work and trustworthy advice! We appreciated Frank's transparency in appraising and different avenues for us to take for repairs. 10/10 ! read more

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I called Frank to sweep and check out some smoking issues with our chimney and to get a quote on replacing the chimney cap on our pole barn. The old one had rusted away and I'd bought a replacement but never mustered the courage to get up on that 15' metal roof. Frank gave me a price to come out a few days later and sweep the chimney and said if the chimney cap replacement was straightforward he would do it for free! He quickly identified a structural issue causing the smoking and another issue and fixed them both with parts he had with him. He swept the chimney and headed to the pole barn roof. The replacement turned out to not be as straightforward as I'd guessed but he refused to give up. He got it fixed and still offered to not charge for it. I convinced him to add a bit to the bill since it was much more work than we agreed to. Frank's an honest, hard-working guy who seems to love his job and is super easy to deal with. The next time I need chimney work done he'll be my first call. read more

We recently bought a house and are chipping away and the extremely long to do list. I requested a quote on here and Frank told me to call him. Ugh, the phone!? When I called, it rang until voicemail and I left him a message. He called me back a day later at like 7:30 at night. I answered it thinking, "who the heck is this!?" And it was Frank. Getting back to me in the evening like his voicemail suggested. Duh, Erin. We talked about my chimney and he said he actually had pretty open availability right now so I was able to get in two days later. Now, I reached out to three companies. One of them never called me back. And the last one was expensive and booked out about two weeks. My chat with Frank was fairly easy, his quote reasonable, and I was getting in right away. He made it easy to say yes to him. Frank came today. He explained everything that he was doing. He even delivered a few jokes while working. We talked about dogs. I learned all about what to do and what not to do. And we parted with me telling him I will be sure to call him for another service when it is time. My chimney has been swept. And Frank swept me away. read more

STOP! Don't bother moving to the next company to review!!! Frank is EVERY BIT OF AMAZING, and more than worthy of all of the other five-star reviews. Frank was: Precisely on time - to the minute of the appointment Polite and very respectful - uncommon gentleman Thorough - provided a complete status report Very competent - custom, pro-tip recommendations Clean - covered the stove and all surrounding areas with cloth. Efficient - finished in a hour Equitable - current cost was $220 for our particular stove configuration and level of complexity -- excellent value! (I presume it varies based config) Overall 10 stars out of 5 read more

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Frank was great. He got right back to me and scheduled me immediately. He was knowledgeble and took time to educate me about my fireplace. One chimney didn't need to be cleaned and he was honest about that! defintely the right person for the job. My wood burning stove was filthy and now it burning 100 times better thanks to frank. read more

My whole chimney was a mess. Not touched I am sure since built in 1942. Frank provided a no cost estimate that was informative and complete. So impressed with his knowledge, I hired him on the spot. his years of experience showed in the retufting, recemented top, cleaning of exterior and interior chimney, fireplace clean and great toppers to protect the chimney. Sealed and will last a very long time. I am beyond satisfied. The work is impeccable and it's a work of art on my house! the retufting was done with care for my neighbors, since he had a strong wind to deal with. His friendly advice, demeanor made him so friendly to work with and I learned a lot. He left my house clean and better than when he arrived. Excellent service and superior work makes me very happy to recommend him. Epic job!! read more

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Frank was very responsive and informative with our fireplace inspection. He thoroughly explained how they worked, carefully examined both the interior and exterior chimney and was very educational in explaining how the structure works and the best way to light and maintain a wood fire. He truly provides top notch service and we would gladly call him for any future fireplace needs. I wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

The prior great reviews led me to Frank, and I'm glad they did! He's mellow, easy to deal with, a straight shooter - likely saved me some significant $$. His knowledge was valuable, and his work result is thorough. Frank restored my exterior chimney - washed, prepped, re-cemented and sealed. It was weathered and rainwater was seeping down the stack interior, further deteriorating the brick. Time will tell but I feel confident Frank corrected the issue. Frank stands behind his work, so if something got missed, I know he'd address it. That's peace of mind. read more

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It was surprisingly difficult to find a chimney sweep/cleaner that answered the phone and still does just the cleaning. Frank was GREAT! He was responsive, scheduled a time quickly, knew his stuff, didn't try to get me to do a bunch of other stuff, didn't do the bait 'n switch that other companies do (just look around Yelp and you will find them). Frank (and AAC) is also the company that my wife uses for all of her realtor needs related to chimney work, because she wants the job done right for her clients. Highly recommend. read more

Frank was timely, communicated well and did a great job. We actually scheduled him for our parent's house first, followed by our house. The price seemed very reasonable. Left the area around fireplace cleaner than when he arrived. Also, Frank was fun to talk to and super friendly. read more

Frank was great! I had him come out to inspect our fireplace and gas stoves to see if they needed cleaning - they were all good-to-go. He walked me through the details of the maintenance and how keep them in good working condition. He even found a couple of unrelated issues we need to have addressed with our masonry on the outside, which was really helpful. It did take a few days for him to get back to me after I left my first message, but after that it was all good - no big deal as I wasn't in too much of a rush. (I probably could have just called again to get a hold of him.) Overall a great guy, trustworthy, thorough, fair price, you can't go wrong. read more

Ditto what all the other reviewers have already stated about working with Frank. He's great! It's nice to have a contractor follow through on all of his promises about appt, services, etc. He assessed the rusting flashing on our chimney and did a great job replacing it while making repairs to several areas of mortar on our chimney as well. Great guy / great service! read more

As others have said, great service and knowledgeable. I got a good clean fireplace now. Thanks

Frank is aces! He fixed a sub-par repair, and did a beautiful job. He's a real craftsman and a stand up guy. Call him. read more

All About Chimneys and Masonry - My partner was so happy he climbed up on the roof to take a selfie with Frank. Here is the fine work ;-) - Masonry/Concrete Near Me

So very happy with Frank and All About Chimneys! After 2 failed attempts at getting our fireplace damper chain/cable fixed with other fireplace companies, I had about given up. Lucky for me, though, he was working on a neighbor's chimney, so I took a photo of his van (with the contact info) and gave him a call. He came prepared, with everything he needed to repair the chain/cable - and keep the area around the fireplace clean! I could not be happier. If you need chimney work, Frank is your guy. read more

Frank was forthright, honest, and quick. Would definitely hire him again. Quickly responded to messages and provided cleaning and inspection service at a fair price. read more

Frank was fast to respond and was able to resolve it on the spot. He identified things that should be addressed in the Spring and the quote was very fair. I would recommend him for your project. read more

Frank is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He is friendly and provided a thorough service. Highly recommend.

Frank and his helper did a great job of not only cleaning out my chimney but also repairing the top to prevent animals from getting in. I had recently had a wood pecker work its way down the chimney and into my house. That wasn't a fun aerobic workout trying to get that giant bird out of my living room! They did a great job masking everything off to keep all the debris from coming into the house. They also did a great clean up and vacuuming job after the sweep to leave the entire area tidy. They did a super quick job and were pleasant and friendly during their visit. I highly recommend them to everyone. I even hired him to replace the stove pipe and do a long over due cleaning at my parents house. I have passed his number on to all of my friends and coworkers who have asked who I use. Several have recently used his services themselves. You won't be disappointed! read more

We really like Frank. Several months ago, we needed a chimney cleaned. We were really happy with his work. He was very knowledgeable and showed us some areas that needed additional repair. Last week, we had him complete the recommended work. One of the things we liked the most about working with Frank was that we felt that he was trustworthy. When we discussed the recommended work, we didn't feel like he was a pushy salesman trying to upsell services. He seemed really genuine. We plan to use his services again in the future. read more

Frank is great! He was flexible with my wonky schedule and worked around it to so I could get his expert opinion and services quickly. He was punctual, thorough, professional, genuine and lovely to work with. He also was very careful with social distancing and wearing a mask during these pandemic times. I really appreciate his honesty and integrity- he looked at both my chimneys and determined that I did not need to pay him to clean either when I was entirely prepared to do so. Further, with the few things he did find during inspection, he told me how I could easily fix myself with just a few bucks in parts from the hardware store. He even helped with guidance on what to do with a fireplace in a rental for both safety, style and cost efficiency. I will definitely use him the next time I have a chimney/fireplace/tuckpointing need. I highly recommend him! read more

Thank you Frank for doing a great job on our chimney. Moss and dirt gone, and new flashing is awesome. Grinding out the old joints, replacing the mortar and sealing will also help keep out rain. Highly recommend to others. read more

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Frank was a pleasure to work with. He was responsive literally in calling the day prior to see to our needs. We selected him initially because he had 5 star reviews and has been in the business for years. We just moved into a home that required a thorough inspection and cleaning. He is clearly knowledgeable in the areas of differing chimney types/setups and even has experience in masonry. This allows him to understand all aspects that he can provide a solution toward your unique situation. Frank makes an excellent choice in selecting someone that understands many aspects short of chimneys alone. We will continue to reach out to Frank and use him going forward. We are appreciative of his timelines, responsiveness, and professionalism. Heath- read more

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Frank was great! I made a cold call and he said he was available to come out within the hour. My wife and kids were home, while I was at work. We had two chimneys. Frank stated one was already clean so he didn't charge us for that one. He had the second one usable again since the previous owners did something to it. He came out when COVID just started up and the kids had to stay home. The kids wanted to rent a movie and Frank overheard it. He took $5 off so the kids could rent a movie. Who does that?! This guy. Fair, honest and a genuinely a nice guy! He has my business for as long as he is in business. Thanks again! read more

Frank has been my "chimney sweep" and "chimney repair" person for over 20 years. Frank thoroughly checks the chimney stack and woodstove firebox each year and notes any current or potential issues. Then if needed, schedules timely repairs. All cleaning and repairs have been exceptional. To top it off, Frank is a really personable and relatable and an overall nice person. His prices are fair and affordable. I highly recommend Frank for all chimney and masonry needs. read more

Frank was a great communicator and very responsive. He was really honest with me and told me that our chimney was really clean and not in need of a sweep and then proceeded to explain strategies to prevent smoky cold air from sinking down our chimney into our house as the fire is starting. He didn't even charge me for the consultation. I will call Frank back to my house for any future chimney needs. read more

Frank got back to me right away and was able to deliver same day service. He presents as a very trustworthy person and seems experienced in his craft and quite friendly. I can tell he takes pride in his work and seeks to ensure any fixes he makes utilizes high quality products that will last. He gives his honest opinion on what your chimney will need and does not push you to overspend or over-utilize his services which I really appreciate. He even told me I probably could get my chimney cleaned once every two yrs vs once yearly although I plan to have mine done yearly for my own peace of mind. read more

Couldn't ask for a better experience getting our wood stove and chimney inspected -- Frank was personable, on time, knowledgeable, and thorough. Looking forward to working with him again! read more

Frank @ AAC&M did a fantastic job cleaning our old, clogged, chimney. Great response time. Super friendly. Thorough and educational for all our questions. We now feel safe! read more

I wish I could give Frank 10 stars instead of just five. All About Chimneys - Frank company they do good work they're thorough. There are a lot of chimney companies that will lure you in with the low price and then once they get there that I have, it'll be several thousand dollars or they can't certify your chimney that oh my God your house is gonna burn down. Frank looks at the chimney and fixes it no extra charges. If you're looking for a chimney sweep, don't look any further call Frank! read more

Frank is a great guy and a pro. The real deal who takes the time to get it right. Happy with my first chimney sweep. An easy recommend.

Frank provided great service from start to finish! He was very kind, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. After he thoroughly cleaned our wood stove, he took the time to show us how to properly and safely operate it (we hadn't used it since we moved into the house). His prices are very reasonable as well! I would recommend All About Chimneys to anyone looking for great, reliable service. read more

I called Frank a couple years to fix a problem left by another Chimney Cleaning company. His performance on that job is why I called him again today to clean my fireplace chimney. He was at my house 45 minutes later and did another excellent job. There is no reason to call anyone else for your chimney, stove or masonry job. All About Chimneys is the best! read more

Great service solved our issues quickly and at a fair price. Cleaned the chimney and gave us advice on how to deal with very old wood stove.