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We want to offer solutions that meet the customer's individual needs. At Winston's, we respect you and your property at the highest level. If we have been hired to do a job, we will treat it with the utmost professionalism.\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003C/p>\r\nWinston's offers masonry repair of chimneys, complete or partial rebuilds, tuck-pointing, chimney sweep services, chimney inspection, and the relining and resurfacing of fireplace, furnace, boiler, and water heater flues.","\"We believe that there are many ways to repair and restore chimneys. We want to offer solutions that meet the customer's individual needs. At Winston's, we respect you and your property at the highest level. 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Our masonry service is performed by real masons, not just chimney sweeps with trowels in their hands. We are not done until you are satisfied.\u003C/p>High's Chimney Service is a full-service masonry company offering residential chimney and fireplace construction, repair, rebuilding, repointing, video scan inspections, cleaning, and lining.","\"We've spent 45 years building the perfect chimney company. Our masonry service is performed by real masons, not just chimney sweeps with trowels in their hands. 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Founded in 1978 by Andrew Raycroft, Rooftop is now run by his two sons who have built a company that delivers the informative experience of a small, owner-operated business with the capabilities and reliability of a large business.\u003C/p>Rooftop Chimney Sweeps inspects, cleans, repairs, and rebuilds chimneys.","\"Rooftop Chimney Sweeps is on a mission to redefine the home services industry. Founded in 1978 by Andrew Raycroft, Rooftop is now run by his two sons who have built a company that delivers the informative experience of a small, owner-operated business with the capabilities and reliability of a large business.\"","8th year as a Best Pick","2018-09-06T00:00:00.000Z",8,"400323808045","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Lifetime guarantee on chimney liner installations\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Alexandria",[39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106],[139,144,149],{"company":109,"companyId":108,"companyLogo":111,"rating":127,"text":140,"reviewer":141,"location":142,"date":143,"verified":13,"featured":32},"Very satisfied with the work completed to our chimney and fireplace and with the workers who were so clean, professional, helpful and courteous. Than…","Karen M.","Keedysville, MD","7/11/2022",{"company":123,"companyId":122,"companyLogo":125,"rating":127,"text":145,"reviewer":146,"location":147,"date":148,"verified":13,"featured":32},"They were very professional throughout the entire service they conducted.","Kenneth S.","Washington, DC, MD","1/17/2022",{"company":20,"companyId":19,"companyLogo":22,"rating":127,"text":150,"reviewer":151,"location":152,"date":153,"verified":13,"featured":32},"This is company of honest, experienced professionals. They helped us understand our needs and did a great job fulfilling them.","Ken L.","Springfield, VA","11/18/2021",[155,158,161,164,167],{"question":156,"answer":157},"What makes a Chimney and Fireplaces company 'Best Pick Certified' in Washington Dc?","\u003Cp>Best Pick Certified Chimney and Fireplaces companies in Washington Dc have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>High customer satisfaction\u003C/strong>: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Verified credentials\u003C/strong>: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Financial stability\u003C/strong>: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Local track record\u003C/strong>: Minimum 1 year serving the Washington Dc area\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.\u003C/p>",{"question":159,"answer":160},"Do Chimney and Fireplaces companies pay to be listed as Best Picks?","\u003Cp>No. Chimney and Fireplaces companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. 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Full terms are available on \u003Ca href=\"/guarantee\">our guarantee page\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"question":165,"answer":166},"Is there anything I can check before calling a Chimney and Fireplaces pro?","Check the damper by looking up the flue with a flashlight to ensure it opens and closes properly. Inspect the chimney cap and screen for damage or debris. Look for white staining, cracks, or loose mortar on the exterior chimney. Verify the fireplace screen is intact and check for animal nests or blockages.",{"question":168,"answer":169},"What services do Chimney and Fireplaces companies provide?","DC chimney companies can perform all levels of inspections (Level I basic inspections to Level III extensive procedures), clean chimneys, update or repair chimney components, and make homes safer.",[171,176,181],{"title":172,"description":173,"image":174,"link":175},"The Ultimate Seasonal Maintenance Checklist","Stay ahead of home maintenance with this seasonal checklist. 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Fireplace not really useable as to much smoke comes back into house.  Need to determine what the \"fix\" is and how to have best outcome.  Not convinced it is a cleaning issue, suspect more of a structural issue, but that is why reaching out to you as you are the experts.  Looking forward to your visit and analysis.\r\n\r\nThanks",{"location":7,"date":201,"message":202},"2024-02-03","Inspection",{"location":188,"date":204,"message":205},"2022-10-24","I would like a chimney inspection for two chimneys in my home.  Probably in need of cleaning as well.",{"location":188,"date":207,"message":208},"2022-03-25","Hello,\r\n\r\nI am in need of a second opinion for two fire burning chimneys in need of repair.",{"location":7,"date":210,"message":211},"2021-05-05","Request estimate for re-pointing of my brick house prior to painting.",{"location":188,"date":210,"message":213},"I have a fireplace with an unreliable gas unit. I'd like a reliable gas unit that works consistently.",{"location":7,"date":215,"message":216},"2021-03-29","Clean chimney in condo\r\nAdvise about cracked fireplace panel repair"]