Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1981
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Warranties offered
"They did a good job."
Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Chuck arrived with a helper and explained everything to us. He cleaned the chimney and left us with some estimates for potential work. He was knowledgeable and pleasant. I would use him again."
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Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
Craftstone Masonry Construction LLC specializes in masonry repair and construction. Serving Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, South Haven, Southern Grand Rapids, and surrounding areas. Our goals as a company are delivering excellent quality work and great customer satisfaction and peace of mind. For your masonry project, please call Sam today.
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Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Trystan and the schedulers were very professional and on time."
Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1980
Emergency services offered
"They did a great job"
Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great, detailed work. Installed 13 windows and even agreed to install a new garage door opener while working on the windows. Great group of local guys! Steve"
Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We have them install the furnace before we bought the house and also for maintenance. We also had them install the air conditioning system inside the house and also for maintenance. We satisfied with their work."
Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
"Professional and courteous. Mike completed the project timely and within quote."
Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They got back to us so quickly. They gave us a quote and they started exactly when they said they would even finished a little early. Super good at checking in and giving us updates on our project. Receptive to feedback. I will contact them next time I have any project!!!"
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Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
RB is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Start with a professional inspection. If damage is limited to a few bricks or the crown, a targeted repair helps keep costs and disruption to a minimum. Severe leaning, widespread mortar failure, or major fire damage usually signals it’s time for a complete teardown and rebuild. Your contractor will outline both price tags, but remember that rebuilding a failing stack is often cheaper than repeated patch jobs and the water leaks or fire hazards they allow.
Cracks provide water with an easy path into the masonry, weakening the bricks and mortar and increasing the risk of collapse or fire. Gaps can also let hot gases and sparks escape into attic spaces. Call a chimney pro as soon as you see cracking so they can seal small joints or recommend a larger rebuild before minor damage turns into a costly emergency.
Smoke rolling back into the room often indicates a blocked flue, a broken damper, or a drafting issue. Have a sweep inspect the damper, flue liner, and any obstructions right away. Most fixes involve clearing debris, repairing the liner, or adjusting the damper so the fireplace pulls air correctly. Don’t light another fire until a professional pinpoints the cause and confirms your system is venting safely.
Most policies cover chimney repairs caused by a sudden, covered event, such as lightning, a fallen tree, or a house fire. They won’t cover damage that stems from neglected maintenance or everyday wear. Review your policy or contact your agent before scheduling work to determine what documentation your insurer requires and what costs you will be responsible for.
Component life spans vary. Clay tile or cast-in-place liners last close to 50 years, while stainless-steel liners last 15 to 20 years. Mortar requires attention every 25 to 30 years, while crowns last 50 to 75 years. Use these numbers as a maintenance roadmap: schedule regular inspections, budget for future upgrades, and replace parts before age-related cracks develop into more significant problems.
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