Certified Chimney Inspections

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We have been providing Top Class service to New England for nearly 2 decades. With over 4.7+/5 review on every rating service with 800+ verified reviews online CERTIFIED is clearly in a league of its own!! NOW OFFERING FINANCING. No money out of pocket needed. 99% approved. Promotional offers available: -NO INTEREST if paid in full. -LOW monthly payment options. Visit our website for more info or to pre-qualify. We are a family run company that strives for excellence. As a full-service company we handle all aspects of Chimney work. From simple flue cleanings and cap installations, to large scale commercial work. As central heating has evolved over the last 100+++ years, many of the venting systems/chimneys have not received proper if any updates. They are often overlooked (out of sight out of mind). In many homes original chimneys were built to be used much differently than what is needed nowadays. As your heating units change- from oil to gas or even coal; or the efficiency/btu output changes; or by adding or removing units, so should the exhaust system/chimney be updated to conform to current units manufacturers recommendations and requirements in order to function safely and efficiently. Many original chimneys are no longer suitable to vent the kind of heating units widely used nowadays. Building safety codes change regularly, even a house built 25 years ago may have been in full compliance at the time how do you know if it is still safe? We offer FREE ESTIMATES and reduced cost services/repairs to our valued thumbtack customers. Even if you don’t have a fireplace most homes have a chimney to vent their heating system. It should be professionally inspected annually. Most home heating systems produce carbon monoxide which is completely tasteless/odorless and is heavier than air (if not vented correctly it will not leave the home) as well as many other toxic flue gases. These gases can aggravate breathing conditions, cause headaches and nausea, and are potentially fatal. Hundreds of people still succumb to unnecessary carbon monoxide poisoning every year. Many tragedies could’ve been avoided with regular chimney inspections. We enjoy giving our customers top-quality service, being on the forefront of energy-saving technology we help our customers heat their homes safely and efficiently. We use only 2-ply smooth-wall stainless steel Flue liners (greatly exceeds all IRC/NFPA requirements), as opposed to the majority of chimney companies that use code-minimum products (single ply or aluminum) for their customers. Although it does meet the minimum code requirements they are inferior in many ways. We use only UL listed material and offer a Lifetime Guarantee on the parts as well as a Lifetime Guarantee on the installation. Due to our volume we are always comparable if not lower in cost to our competitors using cheaper material. CERTIFIED CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS Is a World Class Full Service Chimney Company. Our areas of expertise include: Chimney cleaning, chimney relining, Chimney caps, fireplace cleanings, damper replacement, Crown repair, brick repair, flashing repair, smoke chamber pargeting, Brick sealing, blockage removal, safety inspections, Insurance claim inspections, Oil to gas conversions, safe soot removal, new chimney installation, new fireplace installation, gas fireplace installation, wood burning inserts, wood-burning stoves, pellet inserts, pellet stoves, commercial chimneys. Our customers consist of single-family homeowners, rental properties, vacation homes, we are the go-to company for many HVAC, plumbing and heating, roofing, and reality organizations. We also service churches, schools, industrial sites, town houses/condos, small and large scale government/military contracts and much, much more!! All of which are more than satisfied with our professionalism and integrity. We offer discounts to senior citizens and military persons. We always use the highest quality materials for all jobs, extend superior customer service, offer convenient appointment setting- only two hour time frame arrivals, Correspond via telephone, text message or email. Forefront of modern technology with digital pictures PowerPoint presentations and live videos in many cases. Fully certified, licensed and insured. PLEASE NOTE: Our customers come from many sources and we can’t always display a fully accurate appointment schedule on each platform as it regularly changes minute by minute. Please call us directly for availability. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year for appointments and emergency service.

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Hired 351 times

Serves Framingham, MA

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30 employees

24 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Joseph C.

Nov 8, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Chimney cleaning • Wood burning fireplace with chimney • Metal • Indoors • 11 - 50 years old • Two-story building

Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning or Repair

Kimberly C.

Jul 30, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Chimney repair • Wood burning fireplace with chimney • Brick (most common) • Indoors • 51 - 100 years old • Single-level building

Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning or Repair

Kawai S.

Oct 27, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Complete waste of time. Initial communication though Thumbtack was difficult. The operator was unable to confirm a set appointment, and this conversation spanned over 3 days with delays in replies. Finally we were able to secure a spot on 10/27 (confirmed via thumbtack AND a confirmation text on 10/26). Waited at home during the expected time from 11am to 2pm. called the number they provided at 215pm asking for update. Instead, the person on the line was extremely rude and unprofessional. Had to disregard his attitude because I wanted to get the service done, but he told me "not sure who you talked to but that's not on our calendar. Your appointment is on 10/29." Person was unbearably rude, so I decided to move on and find other providers who would be more willing to work with us professionally.

Details: Chimney cleaning • Wood burning fireplace with chimney • Brick (most common) • Indoors • 11 - 50 years old • Two-story building

Certified Chimney Inspections's reply

I think that’s a little unfair you just told us that you have no power. You know that we had a massive windstorm tons of people are calling with emergency jobs which I’m sure you could imagine. Also in Highwind situation‘s and we don’t make people work it’s up to them if they feel safe enough. This is a dangerous day we would rather have our people safe then make a few dollars. I think it is unfair to review our entire business since you didn’t even get a chance to meet us. You had a conflict with scheduling does not mean we are a one star business. And that was more of a misunderstanding In my opinion With that being said I reviewed your conversation with the scheduling agent. In order to keep our price is reasonable we have to schedule appointments in a logistical fashion. You guys were going back-and-forth with different days he kept telling you that day is not available, but at some point he mistakenly agreed to the date you requested which was not actually offered but may have sounded familiar since you asked about it 10 times. .

Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning or Repair

Joyce X.

Oct 31, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Awesome experience. Really great guys, went above and beyond what I expected. They were able to provide the service I needed months before everyone else. I got my coal stove up and running with ONE appointment, just in time for the first snow of the season. Jamie had never installed a coal stove before, but tackled it nonetheless. He read the manual, watched the manufacturer’s operation video, and off he went getting it hooked up. He even lit the first fire in it. I have already recommended Jamie and Certified Chimney to a friend, and I told the Chubby Coal stove manufacturer (a one man show up in Pembroke, btw) that he can definitely refer his RI clients to them, since I guess many companies won’t deal with coal. Pros: excellent response time, great communication, punctuality, courtesy, neat/clean technicians and work habits, Covid mask compliance, quality materials and workmanship, friendliness. Cons: none that I can think of. Disclaimer: I did not compare prices of the liner install we had done because we had them do it on the spot. The price was comparable with a quote we had gotten a year ago for a different house/situation, once said differences were factored in. Still, I can’t comment on the “value.” Thanks Jamie!

Details: Chimney cleaning • Wood burning fireplace with chimney • Brick (most common) • Indoors • 11 - 50 years old • Single-level building

Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning or Repair

Julia M.

Feb 16, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

This company was wonderful! We just moved into a new house and needed new flues along with a wood burning insert. Everything came out beautiful and well done.

Details: Chimney repair • Wood burning fireplace with chimney • Stone or concrete • Indoors • 11 - 50 years old • Single-level building

Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning or Repair

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We always offer the lowest price we can for all the services we offer. We do not match competitors prices because our competitors can not match our service. Our inspections and estimates are prepared On a detailed multipage PDF with pictures and descriptions of concerns, dictation of NFPA safety code violations with reference number. All of our technicians are fully licensed and trained by the chimney safety Institute of America. The products we use for repairs are worlds beyond the products available in New England. We do enough volume to have been able to partner with one of the industries most innovative manufacturers. They have products like two-ply smooth wall stainless flue liners. They look just like The stainless liners available up here but they are twice as strong and smooth inside which allows for increased draft and flow, they don’t allow creosote to build on a wood application or water droplets to form from condensation with a gas application. That is just one example of the many top quality products you can only find at Certified Chimney. Although we don’t match our competitors prices our quotes are always below industry standards and often lower than our competition. We do have a double lifetime guarantee on all of our stainless steel parts, covers the parts and the installation for the lifetime of the home fully transferable. We do guarantee other repairs as well. A lifetime guarantee from a strong solid company has value in itself.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In almost all cases, our technicians will come to the home and begin with an inspection of the chimney, internal and external. If they find any issues during their inspection, they will alert the homeowner as to (a) the issue in question, (b) the severity and (c) what steps the homeowner should take to remedy the situation. If no issues are noted, they will proceed with the sweeping of the flue. If, for any reason, the flue cannot be swept, they will notify the homeowner as to why this is the case.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All our technicians are CSIA certified. They are able to complete all facets of chimney work with expertise, from a simple cleaning and inspection to major repairs.