Chimney Sweep

Phantom · 08-22-2014, 05:56 PM

Ok... The forum did me a solid recommendation for a painter !

Now we're at the next step. Just realized that the Condo Assoc is not responsible for the fireplaces and thus before I even consider lighting a match we want to get our chimney cleaned.

I have already lived through one chimney fire at our MA home and don't care to repeat the experience

Need a reputable Chimney Sweep Co that services in the Gilford area. Hopefully someone we can get to do it this week while we are up here ( I know that's asking a lot).

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garysanfran · 08-22-2014, 07:34 PM

I used this company and was very pleased. I think they have a $99 special for cleaning with a coupon in one of the local papers like Winnipesaukee Times.

http://www.lakesregionchimneypro.com/

RLW · 08-22-2014, 09:45 PM

Do a search under Chimney sweep and there are a lot of very good suggestions.

pjard · 08-23-2014, 07:47 AM

Call Mike from Lakes Region Chimney Pro. I have used him several times. Fair prices and a good guy.

SteveO123 · 08-23-2014, 07:52 PM

+1 on Lakes Region CP.

bigdog · 08-24-2014, 04:43 PM

I'll second.... errrrr fourth 'Lakes Region Chimney Pro' !

Mike as the name indicates, is a real 'Pro', he knows his business.

Personally I wouldn't got to anyone else. He did my wood stove insert installation into my brick chimney, with stainless steel liner in flue. He has also done two chimney cleanings since.

Good luck !

Water Camper · 10-06-2014, 07:33 AM

Had them out on Saturday to clean chimney, I was away, Sue at the cottage alone. When I returned, found the elbow between the woodstove and the liner broken in 2 pieces. Appears to me they pulled the stove out of the fireplace without disconnecting the elbow. Then Sue tells me they want $189 to replace the elbow.

I went down to Fireside Living and purchased a replacement elbow for $13. So were they going to charge me $176 for labor ?

I am not a Happy Camper at the moment, as I have struggled to get the elbow to position correctly to connect the liner to the stove insert.

Just let me say I am not pleased with Lakes Region Chimney Pro at the present time !!

Bill

Phantom · 10-06-2014, 08:35 AM

Well --

I never closed out this thread by letting all know that after repeated attempts & voicemails no one EVER had the decency to even return our call from Lakes Region Chimney Pro.

Which led me on the hunt for alternatives ....

On the off handed chance, I stopped in at Fire N Stone (Tilton) on the way up to the Lake one Friday night in late August. Explained my dilemma of only being a "week ender" at this point in the Season & totally appreciated that this was a Chimney Sweeps busiest season.

I actually met with the Manager of the Store, who was extremely congenial and understanding ...... two week ends later he had a crew at our Condo.

High praises for Fire N Ice

www.firenstone.com

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HellRaZoR004 · 10-06-2014, 08:43 AM

Do you have food on the brain

Slickcraft · 10-06-2014, 09:07 AM

http://www.firenstone.com/

They did some chimney repair for us, reasonable price and prompt friendly service.
As I do my own sweeping (pretty easy really) I don't know about their pricing for just sweeping/cleaning.

Phantom · 10-06-2014, 09:09 AM

LOL -- Hellrazor

Was scratching my head for 5 minutes thinking you miss posted, then I FINALLY got it ...

Edited now and fixed !

As I said in another posting --- this old brain is "Slipping Gears" more & more

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bkelly13 · 10-06-2014, 12:17 PM

Worked with these guys. On time, efficient and excellent.

New Hampshire's Best Chimney Sweeps
(603) 528-3677
183 Horne Road, Belmont, NH 03220

Dad sold the C * C · 10-07-2014, 12:23 PM

I’m not discounting any negative post, but I’ll relay my recent dealings with Mike and his crew at Lakes Region Chimney Pro . Sorry for the long post.

In late May Mike came to our new to us 50 year old cabin for a fireplace inspection.
The chimney and cap needed minor work, but the inside was missing a damper and the firebox had holes. We discussed our options and decided we would look into a wood stove insert. He did not charge me for the inspection.

In late August we decided on a stove insert and called Mike to install it. His busy season had started but he worked us in. His crew was friendly and mindful of keeping the house clean and floor protected. They ran into a problem that was a caused by the manufacture, Mikes quickly called Eased Edges and worked out a resolution at no extra cost to me.

Unfortunately we had to wait for a part to be shipped. At this point we are in the middle of September and he was really busy and I did have to wait an extra week to get the job completed. But they came on the day they said; by me being flexible with time and access helped the process. Overall I’m very happy with their work and our new insert.

When I asked about the voice mail filling up he said it was filling up 3 times a day and he was very busy. But as with many small businesses your stuck between growing (which is not always a good thing) and making everyone happy. I will say I’m surprised at the issue Water Camper had.

Bumble2249 · 10-08-2014, 06:48 AM

I found Lakes Region Chimney Pro about a year and a half ago in that Simply Direct mailer that I get at the house every month. I used the coupon that was in there for some stone work. Awesome job! I've sincerely used him for sweeping as well. Absolutely no issues.

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08-22-2014, 05:56 PM	#1
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Chimney Sweep Ok... The forum did me a solid recommendation for a painter ! Now we're at the next step. Just realized that the Condo Assoc is not responsible for the fireplaces and thus before I even consider lighting a match we want to get our chimney cleaned. I have already lived through one chimney fire at our MA home and don't care to repeat the experience Need a reputable Chimney Sweep Co that services in the Gilford area. Hopefully someone we can get to do it this week while we are up here ( I know that's asking a lot). . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

08-22-2014, 07:34 PM	#2
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 661 Thanked 676 Times in 345 Posts	Chimney Pros...Gilford I used this company and was very pleased. I think they have a $99 special for cleaning with a coupon in one of the local papers like Winnipesaukee Times. http://www.lakesregionchimneypro.com/ __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

08-22-2014, 09:45 PM	#3
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Do a search under Chimney sweep and there are a lot of very good suggestions. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

08-24-2014, 04:43 PM	#6
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 340 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Chimney sweep I'll second.... errrrr fourth 'Lakes Region Chimney Pro' ! Mike as the name indicates, is a real 'Pro', he knows his business. Personally I wouldn't got to anyone else. He did my wood stove insert installation into my brick chimney, with stainless steel liner in flue. He has also done two chimney cleanings since. Good luck !

10-06-2014, 07:33 AM	#7
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 450 Thanks: 10 Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts	Lakes Region Chimney Pro Had them out on Saturday to clean chimney, I was away, Sue at the cottage alone. When I returned, found the elbow between the woodstove and the liner broken in 2 pieces. Appears to me they pulled the stove out of the fireplace without disconnecting the elbow. Then Sue tells me they want $189 to replace the elbow. I went down to Fireside Living and purchased a replacement elbow for $13. So were they going to charge me $176 for labor ? I am not a Happy Camper at the moment, as I have struggled to get the elbow to position correctly to connect the liner to the stove insert. Just let me say I am not pleased with Lakes Region Chimney Pro at the present time !! Bill

08-23-2014, 07:47 AM	#4
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 491 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Call Mike from Lakes Region Chimney Pro. I have used him several times. Fair prices and a good guy.

08-23-2014, 07:52 PM	#5
SteveO123 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, Lake Opechee Posts: 187 Thanks: 286 Thanked 90 Times in 48 Posts	+1 on Lakes Region CP.

10-06-2014, 08:35 AM	#8
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Well -- I never closed out this thread by letting all know that after repeated attempts & voicemails no one EVER had the decency to even return our call from Lakes Region Chimney Pro. Which led me on the hunt for alternatives .... On the off handed chance, I stopped in at Fire N Stone (Tilton) on the way up to the Lake one Friday night in late August. Explained my dilemma of only being a "week ender" at this point in the Season & totally appreciated that this was a Chimney Sweeps busiest season. I actually met with the Manager of the Store, who was extremely congenial and understanding ...... two week ends later he had a crew at our Condo. High praises for Fire N Ice www.firenstone.com . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!* Last edited by Phantom; 10-06-2014 at 09:07 AM.

10-06-2014, 08:43 AM	#9
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Fire N Stone? Do you have food on the brain

10-06-2014, 09:07 AM	#10
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,082 Times in 954 Posts	Fire N Stone http://www.firenstone.com/ They did some chimney repair for us, reasonable price and prompt friendly service. As I do my own sweeping (pretty easy really) I don't know about their pricing for just sweeping/cleaning.

10-06-2014, 09:09 AM	#11
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	LOL -- Hellrazor Was scratching my head for 5 minutes thinking you miss posted, then I FINALLY got it ... Edited now and fixed ! As I said in another posting --- this old brain is "Slipping Gears" more & more . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

10-06-2014, 12:17 PM	#12
bkelly13 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Chimney Sweep Worked with these guys. On time, efficient and excellent. New Hampshire's Best Chimney Sweeps (603) 528-3677 183 Horne Road, Belmont, NH 03220

10-07-2014, 12:23 PM	#13
Dad sold the C * C Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 273 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts	Lakes Region Chimney Pro I’m not discounting any negative post, but I’ll relay my recent dealings with Mike and his crew at Lakes Region Chimney Pro . Sorry for the long post. In late May Mike came to our new to us 50 year old cabin for a fireplace inspection. The chimney and cap needed minor work, but the inside was missing a damper and the firebox had holes. We discussed our options and decided we would look into a wood stove insert. He did not charge me for the inspection. In late August we decided on a stove insert and called Mike to install it. His busy season had started but he worked us in. His crew was friendly and mindful of keeping the house clean and floor protected. They ran into a problem that was a caused by the manufacture, Mikes quickly called Eased Edges and worked out a resolution at no extra cost to me. Unfortunately we had to wait for a part to be shipped. At this point we are in the middle of September and he was really busy and I did have to wait an extra week to get the job completed. But they came on the day they said; by me being flexible with time and access helped the process. Overall I’m very happy with their work and our new insert. When I asked about the voice mail filling up he said it was filling up 3 times a day and he was very busy. But as with many small businesses your stuck between growing (which is not always a good thing) and making everyone happy. I will say I’m surprised at the issue Water Camper had.

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10-08-2014, 06:48 AM	#14
Bumble2249 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 212 Thanks: 198 Thanked 51 Times in 40 Posts	I found Lakes Region Chimney Pro about a year and a half ago in that Simply Direct mailer that I get at the house every month. I used the coupon that was in there for some stone work. Awesome job! I've sincerely used him for sweeping as well. Absolutely no issues. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Using Tapatalk