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!!!

Great selection of woodstoves knowledgeable salespeople, professional installers who did a great…read morejob, and instructed us on how to use the stove and break it in. All around great experience,and we love our woodstove!

We cannot say enough good things about the staff and crew at Edwards Hearth & Home. When we finally…read moregot around to investing in a fireplace insert, we checked a few businesses, but from start to finish, Edwards was simply terrific and there was just no comparison. Not in products, and definitely not in service. They're all so knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and conscientious. The whole experience was more like working with close friends or family. We highly recommend Edwards Hearth & Home!

Pat and his crew did a beautiful job with enlarging some window openings. Very professional and…read moreeasy to work with. He also spoke with my window contractor to make sure they were in sync so that both jobs would go as smoothly as possible. Two thumbs up and five stars. And he's a great communicator which was tremendously helpful. Cleanup was thorough.

I hired Pat Cadle based on his five-star rating reviews, and it turns out that those reviews were…read moreentirely accurate! Pat is a very knowledgeable and experienced professional, and he obviously trains and employs only the best crew. Bottom line: If their work can satisfy me (a fussy, former building/design professional), it can satisfy just about anyone. That said, I feel very safe in strongly recommending Pat's Masonry.

They were contracted to clean my chimney. They cleaned it all right. They destroyed my fireplace in…read morethe process. Installed an unnecessary chimney liner. All of this was charged to a 501c Non Profit. I hope they are proud of themselves. I would never recommend this company to anyone!

I moved into my new home and the windows were in desperate need of cleaning. I found a business…read morecard for ShenValley Window Cleaning from a nearby coffee shop and sent an email for a quote and availability. The owner, Brian, contacted me within a day and was able to come over to give me and estimate a couple days later. Although I wasn't able to meet him at the house during the day, he came over and walked around the house and sent me the estimate via email. It was a very fair price, so I scheduled him to come to clean the windows, the storm windows, screens, put in the screens and break free any stuck windows. On the day of, he arrived on time and spent almost the entire day making sure all of the windows were spotless inside and out. Brian does GREAT WORK and I will definitely hire him again in the fall!

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.

As a Realtor I have worked with Scott many times. He is thorough, courteous, and excellent at what…read morehe does. Being able to have an inspector schedule you within a couple days is crucial to deadlines. Scott has always been able to provide the day and time that worked for everyone. My clients have always been happy with the reports and with the services that Scott provides. I highly recommend him for all your Home Inspection needs.

From the owner: My experience spans many areas of building from new construction, remodeling, and historic…read morerestorations from footings to roofing and everything in between. In order to recognize deficiencies and safety concerns, I believe you must have an understanding of how buildings are put together. Recognizing potential problems and building history takes years of hands-on experience. I would consider it a great honor to be chosen to represent you and to guide you through the process of examining your potential new home to reveal its current condition and safety. After all, purchasing a home for most is the biggest decision you could ever face. Be responsible and arm yourself with as much information as possible to help you with your decision. I am not without faults. However, I will use all the skills I have to shed light on areas of uncertainty, help provide an uplifting home-buying experience and share in your excitement at the prospect of owning a home you love for years to come.

I had a kitchen Redon and they did a great job they have Great quality of work,amazing value in…read morethere work and they provided me great costumer service

I have had outstanding experiences working with Renovation Concepts (P.J. Stanley) on several…read morebuilds/projects. He showed remarkable craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with him, and I would choose Renovation Concepts again without hesitation. MC

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.