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Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service

Chimney or Fireplace Service, Brick or Stone Tuck pointing, Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) Installation,

About us

At Ladder Eleven we take pride in being a specialty contracting company. This means that we focus on a few things and do them well, such as: gas or wood fireplace sales and installation, gas or wood fireplace maintenance, chimney maintenance/repair. We are the company to contact if you have been told that your project cannot be done. Keep in mind that we strictly adhere to codes set forth by the National Fire Protection Association in the NFPA 211 and also local and state building codes. We will never okay a project if it violates any of these, and we will never deam a fireplace/chimney safe if it is in violation of code. But if can be done to code, we will make it happen. We are the company that customers contact when they have a wrong to be righted. Here are just a few samples of the issues we have encountered in the greater Puget sound: improperly installed fireplaces, gas fireplaces that never worked quite right, an 8x12 rectangular liner mortared into an open masonry fireplace that blocked air flow because it was resting on the smoke shelf, and a Russian fireplace that was swept but still contained gallons of level 3 creosote in the top 2 flutes. Long story short, where others have cut corners, we have been called in to do it right. We value quality, craftsmanship, and offer great products at affordable prices. We sell and install HeatFab stainless liners, Forever Flex liners, Gelco standard and custom caps, and wood and gas stoves and inserts. We also offer 21 point inpsections and cleanings of chimney's and fireplaces, which we do meticulously and we never leave a mess. We will spend the time with our customers to find out what they want, what they need, and what we can do to make it happen on time and within their budget. So if you are looking for a company that is a little different, a little better, and a little more creative than the average chimney company, then you should take the time to discuss your needs with Ladder Eleven.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
19 years of experience

Services we offer

, Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit - Repair , Brick or Stone Fireplace - Install or Repair , Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect , Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit - Install

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Reviews
4.434 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
68%
4
15%
3
12%
2
3%
1
3%

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Showing 1-25 of 34 reviews
Susan M.
Oct 2010
5.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Wonderful

Resty A.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Work was professionally done

John A.
Feb 2009
1.0
Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit Repair
$800
terrible-
Response from Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service
"Terrible? We are terrible because we installed cured, tempered, specially made refractory panels in his fireplace months ago that he recently broke? We are terrible because we told him to get a safer fireplace, which he refused? We are terrible because the panels took longer than expected to make so we let him keep the final $100 payment? Really?"

Adrian B.
Jan 2009
5.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great! My mum in law needs your services!

Brian R.
Jan 2009
3.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Quick Response. Wood stove works great.

Chris H.
Dec 2008
5.0
Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Our experience was very good! The company that performed our service did an excellent job and we may in fact hire them for other jobs

Buzz C.
Dec 2008
3.0
Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) Repair
$150
did not fix the PROBLEM

Chris A.
Oct 2008
5.0
Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Our gas fireplace would not ignite, even though the pilot would light. Ladder 11 came and quickly fixed the problem, and they cleaned the fireplace glass while they were at it. Would definitely call again.

Sara B.
Oct 2008
5.0
Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
The chimney sweep that came to my home was very professional and did a thorough job. He was great at explaining what he was doing and teaching me more about my gas fireplace and how to take care of it.

Jennifer Z.
Oct 2008
5.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
They were prompt and very helpful.

Tim P.
Sep 2008
4.0
Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
I think the guys knew what they were doing. They were kind even after being in traffic for hours. They gave us options and a full report. The only thing is that it was new carpet and i think that they should wear some kind of shoe protection walking into a house, regardless, due to the kind of work they do. Not a huge deal more of an observation.

Linda S.
Aug 2008
5.0
Brick or Stone Fireplace Repair Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Ladder Chimney saved me a lot of money by suggesting a repair that no one else would do. They were dependable, fast, and hard working. Linda

David B.
May 2008
5.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Showed up early, seemed to have good knowledge not only about chimney but also mortar and overall construction. Very pleasant.

Allison N.
Apr 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very responsive - very quick service.

Ken F.
Mar 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
I was always called back promptly and informed of any issues when they arose like delays due to traffic or other unforeseen issues. I received the work fast , efficient and properly done, works great and I only wish I would have bought the fireplace insert from them. The company I used took months to produce the fireplace with many hours of phone conversations and I even had to threaten. There installers didn't call me back and stood me up. I WAS ALWAYS treated as though I was appreciated and they wanted my business but even more so, They wanted to please me as a customer .. GREAT JOB Ken Federal Way

Karmen K.
Mar 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
They were by far the most HONEST and friendly that I had encountered. I received four separate estimates and Ladder Elevens was the best in price and service. I will be calling them with all my fireplace and chimney needs. I have referred them to two other people. I encountered some real slim balls while getting other estimates! Thank you Ladder Eleven!

Teresa S.
Feb 2008
4.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
I had a very unique fireplace situation and they took care of everything to get it right! The job took a little longer than expected, but again, with my unique situation it was understandable. Very good value for the work that was required. Great company!

Gretchen V.
Jan 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Professional cleaned fireeplace quickly and cleanly and answered all our questions. One problem was that of all the providers you supplied, only one dealt with wood burning fireplaces which caused me a lot of work to find the proper one.

Dave S.
Dec 2007
5.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
The chimney professional was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done and explained exactly what the results of the cleaning meant. He said that we were good-to-go and that everything we have done was done in a professional manner. We are safe. Thank you for this recommendation and I will use this company again.

Kirsten R.
Dec 2007
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
They were a few hours late but did call during the original scheduled time window and let me know that would be the case. The technician was able to fix our fireplace for the charge we had agreed upon in advance. They also made some recommendations about other work we should do but they were not pushy about it.

Jean E.
Dec 2007
5.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Not only would I recommend them but I have done so. They were neat, efficient and made some suggestions for improvements. My experience was very good. They came, did the job, made some suggestions and left. The fireplace looks very good and there was no mess left. I would recommend.

Rick M.
Nov 2007
3.0
$1,400
We were looking for a professional to install two zero-clearance fireplaces (one gas, one wood) that we had already purchased through Fireplacesnow.com. They were initially very responsive and able to do the job on short notice, which was very nice. They gave me a quote over the phone without seeing the project, which was weird, I thought--how can they give a correct quote without seeing what's involved? That was very -. Then the day before they were to do the work, their lead installer Darryl came by the house to scope out the job, which was nice and proper. He knew what they needed to do, and I figured they'd be done the next day. Next day comes and he tells me they don't have all the parts, and will need to come back the next week (+$200). Fine. But then after he came back, the gas fire place never worked right. Also, I asked them to install the hearth underlay for the wood burner, and they did not do this. I've now called them three times to get them to fix the gas fireplace, and they will not return my calls. I'm very disappointed in this--they have not stood behind their work. I have ZERO confidence that the gas fireplace was installed right, and I'll have to find someone else to check it out. If you use them, I highly recommend getting a WRITTEN QUOTE detailing everything they plan to do, what they're providing, etc. Also, DO NOT PAY the final amount until you are fully satisfied with the end product. I ended up paying the last amount before I fully checked out the gas fireplace, and now wish I had the leverage of the last payment to get them to fix their improper installation.
Response from Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service
"I appreciate the feedback from this customer. I have made the necessary adjustments in procedures to ensure this does not happen again. Such as firing the new office worker who neglected to forward any messages from this and other customers. If my installer had known about the situation, he would have gone out and rectified it immediately."

Theresa T.
Nov 2007
3.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
They did a good job. The problem was that they quoted one price (because of distance from their office ), they increased their price. As they had our address when they quoted the price, I felt that that was a bait and switch. They did give me a higher rate than the quote, but better than the on site phone quote. (I was with my husband in the hospital and my mother was at the house to handle details. They quoted $125 over the phone. Amount told while they were at the house $150, actual price paid, $136.12.
Response from Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service
"This was not a bait and switch, as there are variables to chimney cleaning that can only be recognized at the home site. This was actually just miscommunication between the office and the crew, and this client ended up paying the quoted price, plus tax. Had it been a bait and switch we would have demanded she pay the higher fee, which we did not."

Noel S.
Oct 2007
4.0
Chimney or Fireplace Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Knowledgeable, straight forward and answered our questions.

Suzy J.
Oct 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Quickly identified problem and made great suggestions for improvement.
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FAQ

Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

No, Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service does not offer free project estimates.

No, Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service offers emergency services.

Yes, Ladder Company Eleven Chimney & Aerial Service offers warranties.