After the recent wind storm in the area, we realized we had some tree damage to the flues and chimney pots. I requested a quote from a company I found on Checkbook, but he personally had 3 trees down in his yard, and he referred us to Richard. Richard responded right away and came to give us an estimate in a timely manner. He was on time, had a neat truck, a black top hat and chimney sweep overcoat! His estimate was the best of 3, and without being at all pushy, he actually asked for the business! Most service folks just leave you the estimate, and they don't follow up or seem at all interested in whether they get your business or not. I never heard from the other 2 companies at all. Richard was knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and true to his word. The repairs were done in one day, and they totally cleaned up after. read more

I needed a number of bricks replaced on my chimney and around the base of my brick home. Richard Ferrier and his able assistant Robert were recommended to me by another chimney service as these guys are known for their expertise with bricks. Richard made a careful examination of the project and offered a fair proposal and was able to do the work right away. I was particularly impressed with the way Richard clearly communicated the details of how the project would be done and solicited my input throughout. He did a great job of acquiring the hard-to-find Baltimore brick to match the existing and likewise did a great job of matching the tan-colored mortar. I would highly recommend his services for any chimney-related work and especially for difficult-to-match brickwork. read more

Richard was amazing to work with from start to finish. I have an older house with a few damaged bricks in the chimney and the fireplace needed to be cleaned. Another vendor told us that the type of brick used in our chimney is hard to find these days, so the best solution is to demolish and rebuild it. Richard found identical bricks and replace the damaged ones within a week. After the cleaning, he identified gaps in the lining. He ordered the materials and completed the installation the following week. Throughout the process, he and Robert have been nothing but polite. They took care of my house as if it was their own. The floors were protected and shoes were off on the areas that weren't. 100% will call him again in the future. read more

Our fireplace chimney had noticeable mortar loss between the bricks and I went about getting several estimates. I chose Magic Wand Chimney and am not disappointed! Richard and Steve just finished repairing/repointing our chimney on a two story steep roof. He also did a crown wash (showed me the photos of cracked crown). Moreover, he saw that some of the flashing had separated from the chimney (saw photos as well) and he renailed and caulked to close the gaps at no extra cost. We are extremely pleased, plus they are really nice. Will be calling them back for a wood insert installation and future chimney cleaning. read more

I highly recommend Magic Wand Chimney Service. Richard went above and beyond the normal brick matching process right from the start. Not only did he bring over multiple brick samples and mortar options, but he also mixed up a batch of mortar to see how it would look with different colors, left them to dry, and came back the next day to verify the best colors to match our house. Richard and his co-worker were very prompt, friendly, and worked much faster than I had anticipated. The end result is perfect, thank you! Again, I would recommend them to anyone who needs any type of chimney repairs. read more

Richard did an excellent job on the walk out stairway from my basement. The wall was falling in, Richard had to tear down the entire wall and rebuild it. He added rebar to some of the block spaces and filled with concrete, parged both inside and outside of the blocks, my wall is not going to fall down. He laid a brick cap at the top to finish off the wall. Richard and his assistant Dave were very professional , cleaned up there work. I have had Richard do other jobs for me over the years and he always does a great job, that is why I will always have him do my work. John T. read more

I feel like I got a descent price. A raccoon had passed away in my chimney and pest control was charging me $500 to remove it due to his precarious location. Magic wand came, removed the raccoon and installed a new chimney cap with a system that will easily close it and open it.This has really made a difference in my heating and cooling bills!!! At first I thought they were pulling my leg to make a sale, but its been about a $30 monthly difference. For the service I paid $1000. Removal of the raccoon, installation of a crown, rain cap, damper, liner and flue. Very happy. read more

I had Richard from Magic Wand Chimney Service out this past weekend to clean out my Chimney. He is a very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. * He came 15 minutes early. * Placed sheets from the door to the fireplace. Very thorough and clean job * He showed me a before and after with the flashlight. Very efficient, timely. * I also asked him for a cord of wood and within a few hours he delivered. * I recommend him to my friends and family, and yours as well. * He will be cleaning my chimney annually. * Great prices on the cleaning and wood. Very reasonable. read more

Richard was awesome! Our house is over 60 years old and the chimney was in desperate need of pointing. The previous owners had some work done on the chimney and it was terrible--mortar didn't last and they even used caulk! It looked awful. Richard fixed all of that. He ground out the old mortar, removed all the caulk (really nasty job to do) and then matched the new mortar to the rest of the house. Looks like a new chimney! I highly recommend him for any kind of brick repair and rebuilding. Super nice and courteous and a pleasure to work with. read more

Highly recommend Richard Ferrier from Magic Wand Chimney! When we bought our house, the inspector noted the chimney's crown was was falling apart and the mortar had eroded from many of the bricks. I interviewed a number of chimney companies, but Richard impressed me with his long history of masonry work and expertise. He did a great job on our chimney and was able to fix a brick retaining wall in our yard. His pricing was good and the finished product looks beautiful. He did incredible work on some of the hottest days of the summer! read more

Wet fireplace with apparent chimney leaking: Richard responded within 30 minutes and provided me with his charge for evaluation ($120), which is credited towards eventual work as well. He came out the next day and provided great service, caulking the flashing, and even provided extra caulking around the chimney base. He provided his advice about follow-up work, and we negotiated a fair price to have the preventive work done. Every indication is that Richard is an honest and thorough repair man that can be counted on. read more

My fireplace chimney was in very rough shape. I had talked to three other companies before I called Richard for an estimate. I knew immediately that he was right choice to tear down and replace the chimney and install new chimney caps. Richard went over and above to find the perfect bricks to match my home and did an incredible job with the rebuild. He was very flexible with scheduling and was a pleasure to work with. My chimney looks amazing! I could not be more pleased and I highly recommend Magic Wand Chimney Service. read more

Richard and his team responded to my last minute request to conduct a chimney inspection at a house my husband and I are interested in purchasing. He was professional, prepared and knowledgeable about was going on. Because of his expertise, we learned that the chimney was not solid and that carbon monoxide was leaking into the home. We're thankful that he came to inspect the house and communicated in layman terms what the risks of not having the work completed. He comes highly recommended!!!! read more

Richard did a wonderful job fixing my chimney. I had numerous problems with my chimney's bricks, cap and flue that needed repairs. Richard and David worked in 90+ degree weather cutting out old cement, replacing bricks, and adding a new cap and covers. They were very professional to work with throughout the process. I even added to the scope and had them fix some of my patio bricks that were cracking due to tree roots. I would definitely use them again! read more

My wife and I recently noticed that the mortar on my chimney appeared to be missing so I reached out to Magic Wand Chimney Service. Richard responded quickly and we were able to get an estimate in a very short time. Richard took the time to show us the damage and explain how the repairs would be completed. They arrived early and stayed late working on the job. I would recommend Magic Wand Chimney Service without hesitation. read more

Extremely happy with Magic Wand! Richard was very responsive, quoted a competitive price, and completed the job quickly. He was careful to color match mortar to existing brickwork and went above to find new bricks that matched the 50 year old existing ones. He showed up exactly on time, taped off my door to avoid dust, and kept the area clean at the end of each day. Really nice guy that is very knowledgeable. read more

Richard responded quickly when I requested a quote and ended up giving a great quote compared to a large chimney company. I ended up needing the entire chimney rebuilt, which was quite an undertaking. Richard and his colleagues spent a week at our house, and they were easy to have around and did great work. Even our neighbors enjoyed watching them work and commented on the remarkable craftsmanship. read more

Unfortunately, most of our community is getting to the point of needing brick repair on our front porches. I got a recommendation from a neighbor for Magic Wand Chimney. I was so pleased with their work. Richard is a real craftsman, who really pays attention to details. The finished product is much better than I expected. If you need brick work, this should be your first choice! read more

Richard's work continues to be exemplary! He does not cut corners and keeps you in the loop from the beginning to the end about your project. Where others in this trade have stumbled with dishonesty and poor service, he set my mind at ease with a very transparent process. I have great respect for how Richard conducted business with me. read more