I bought a new house but was not happy with the quality of fireplaces the builder offered. So I…read moredid some research about the fireplaces I wanted and found the Gas Store in Winchester VA. I was completely satisfied with the products they offered. Brian and Nora Reid are a pleasure to work with and they were extremely helpful when I was selecting my fireplaces. I choose an indoor and outdoor fireplace and I couldn't be happier with the results. Brian installed both of them and the workmanship was outstanding. I highly recommend the Gas Store to anyone wanting a beautiful quality fireplace.

Fabulous product, wonderful service. Including bringing the installation up to code! Prompt,…read morefriendly, professional service. I highly recommend them.

We hired First Response Chimney for several big jobs on our 1901 farmhouse and guest cottage, and I…read morecan't recommend them highly enough. The main project was installing a new Blaze King wood stove, including a new chimney crown and relining the chimney with an insulated stainless steel liner. They also repointed and repaired the cottage chimney, relined it for a woodstove, and repointed the main house chimney. With a wood stove or fireplace, the peace of mind is everything. I never had a single doubt that the work was done safely and to code, and that's worth a lot when it's your home on the line. From start to finish they were extremely professional, reliable, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. They also went above and beyond on the logistics. The cottage work was tricky to schedule because we had Airbnb guests booked that we couldn't cancel, and they worked around our calendar completely. They even cleaned up mid-job so the space was guest-ready at check-in. At one point the cleaners they'd lined up bailed, and the owner, William, himself drove out on a Saturday morning to handle it personally and did an incredibly thorough job. The repointing deserves special mention. A previous owner had carelessly patched the historic chimney with Portland cement, which is the wrong material for an old home. First Response ground it all out and redid it in lime mortar, matching the original and restoring it the period-appropriate way. It looks like it should- like it was never touched. And they fully cleaned up after every job.

I cannot recommend First Response Chimney Stove and Fireplace enough!! I had an existing fire place…read morethat was not cutting it with heating my house. My heat pumps were constantly running, driving my electric bill up like crazy. I purchase a brand new Hearthstone Heritage wood stove from First Response. The install was seamless. They showed up on time, made sure to move anything that would be dirtied or damaged in the process and even laid down mats to protect my hardwood floors. The workers themselves were professional and presented themselves as such. They went above and beyond to make sure the linear I purchased was insulated and securely fastened. I know I can sleep well at night knowing my family is safe and warm now!! Thank you First Response!!!

Have used them for several projects and are always friendly, professional and do good work!read more

Received quick service and fulfillment of my request for a gas fireplace remote. No hassle, good…read morework!

I have used JCS Home Services for my wood fireplace cleaning, maintenance, and repair and have been…read morevery pleased with their work. They have been responsive, timely, and professional. After having some fireplace panels replaced, I had a question about the curing process, sent some pictures to confirm the wear was normal, and the team replied very quickly explaining that what I was seeing was normal, what to look for that wouldn't be normal, and that the fireplace was safe to use. On another occasion, I had a follow up question after the first use of the fireplace of the year and they were responsive, helpful, and even sent a team member out to confirm everything was functioning properly. I would highly recommend them, I have been very impressed with their work and commitment to customers.

After extensive research I hired JCS to clean and inspect my chimney when I moved in. I assumed it…read morewas done well but I didn't see any photos. Fast forward 6 months (I never used the fireplace during the 6 months) and I was converting to gas logs. The gas fireplace company said I needed a chimney inspection and cleaning. I told them I had it 6 months ago - but I needed a new one. Fine. I used a different company to inspect the chimney and do some brick work. I saw the photos of the debris on the shelf and inside the chimney!! The other company removed Half of a 5 gallon bucket of debris. And they showed me a nail or screw one damper that was not secured during the first cleaning. So I am very disappointed - did JCS even do anything? Oh, and I paid double to JCS rather than the second company for the same services. TLDR: I do not recommend JCS

My wife and I just had kitchen countertops fabricated and installed by ABKA in Winchester. The…read morestaff and installers were accommodating and friendly. The workmanship excellent. The countertops are the focal point of the kitchen. They need to be precise and look stunning. They are both. If you're considering ABKA, look no further. Thanks Jeff, Rene and team. We couldn't be more pleased.

DO NOT BUY FROM THEM. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. Jeff said that he wouldn't even come measure…read morefor granite countertops without a deposit of 50%. When we called to ask questions before scheduling, he was unbelievably unprofessional. He actually hung up on my husband. I would never give them a cent of my money.

In June 2020 we contracted with Blue Ridge Chimney Services to reinstall a wood-burning fireplace…read moreinsert and chimney liner at our home in Winchester. The work was necessary because of the shoddy and, frankly, dangerous installation and chimney work that had been done by 1Elite Chimney LLC, a local chimney service that sold us the unit and was completely unresponsive to our repeated calls for follow-up service because they did not complete the job, the stove was not working properly and the chimney cap they had installed blew off our roof during a minor windstorm. We decided to go with Blue Ridge Chimney after a confidence-inspiring visit by Steven Slabaugh, the technician they sent at our request to evaluate the situation. On the morning of June 29, 2020, two young men from Blue Ridge Chimney, Chris Guy Jr. and Chris Smith, drove here from Harrisonburg and arrived a little after 9 am. After a quick review of our situation, they went to work. They were here until after 8 pm, working the entire time with only a short break for lunch. Their concern for our situation was evident, as was their professionalism, energy and competence. They were also friendly and engaging, and at each stage of the process they explained the problems and the work that needed to be done to fix them. I waited 9 months to write this review because the work was done in June 2020, and we did not begin using the stove and chimney until November 2020. We used it consistently until last week (March 12). The heating season is over now and the insert worked perfectly. We are very happy in general with all the dealings we have had with Blue Ridge Chimney Services, and in particular with the competent work of Chris Guy Jr. and Chris Smith. We intend to use Blue Ridge Chimney for all our future stove and chimney related work.

The communication started with Rhonda, she was very pleasant and easy to work with via emails and…read morephone. Then the two Jonathan's came out for a quote and provided candid, humbling, professional and expert feedback on our project. Once we hired them, they came on time and finished on time. I was Curious George, so I took video and pictures throughout thr whole project. A+, would recommend to others and hire again.

I would highly reccomend Jonathan Dao and his wife Danita Dao for there wonderful work!! They went…read moreabove and beyond for my wife and i on such very short notice and i wont call anybody else to service my chimney or install any stoves in any of my rental properties... Thank you again 1Elite Chimney for your outstanding work &proffesional friendly service!!!!

We hired this company to do a job for us in 2019. Gave a $4200 check for a large woodstove insert…read more He came with a small one he could "get credit for" I said what do you mean? I gave you FULL amount! He left and kept making excuses as to why he couldnt come when he said he would. When he did install the wrong size stove, Jonathan Dao did over $14,000 in damage to our prefab Chimney. it cost us $30,000 to get it all done right. We are working with the Police to get this matter handled legally. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!

Foreman Builders just finished building our home on a mountainside near Winchester. They assisted…read moreus through a custom design with a very competent architect. Their build process brought us in on every critical decision point throughout our 18 month journey. There were no major surprises or cost overruns. The custom home that we have now meets every requirement that we laid out, specifically all the aging-in-place requirements. We are now prepared to support our elderly parents to permanently live with us as well as host visits from our three adult children and their families. You should have your requirements identified early on so Tony Foreman can bring the resources to fulfill your dream home. Our home could be on a tv show. The Foreman team has access to incredible carpenters, masons, electricians, plumbers, excavators, painters, roofers, and HVAC professionals; and they all are responsive when Tony calls. Building on the side of a mountain isn't for sissies and Foreman Builders was up to the challenge.

I can't speak highly enough of Foreman Builders…read more Building a new custom home is a daunting task for anyone, especially for the uninitiated. It is a lengthy process with many choices and decisions that must be made in a timely fashion. Tony and his entire staff made it as easy as it can be, from lot design to buying appliances and accoutrements, they were there to assist. We made a lot of new friends in the process. That is the nuts and bolts of the actual process. Regarding the craftsmanship, you won't find better. From the carpenters to his subcontractors Tony employees the most meticulous people in the business. And he is very hands-on, insuring that every single detail is up to his high standards. We absolutely love our new house. What few irregularities that surfaced (present in all construction projects) were rectified immediately. And if that's not enough, Foreman Builders guarantees their work for two years. Regardless of your building needs you, absolutely, owe it to yourself to talk to Tony Foreman before you choose a builder for your custom home. I felt that the cost was competitive with other builders in the area. I would remind everyone that the devil is in the details. If you want it done right, call Tony.

Did as we requested, after having two other companies NOT do what was promised and wasted a lot of…read moretime and money we called Elvira Landscaping. The team sent out to do the job at our home were polite, gave detail on the layout and executed the same day. That same evening Mr. Elvia stopped out our house and talked a little, he was there to make ensure we were happy with the outcome. We are very happy, we will call on Elvira Landscaping in future. Tony & Emma G

The walkway looks amazing! They completed it in one day. Communication was good from the front…read moreoffice person, Terry, and from John. I will use them again.