Looking for expert chimney repair? Look no further than B A Klaene and Son Masonry LLC. With over 3 employees, we offer top-notch service and free estimates. Contact us today!
"BA Klaene and Son went above and beyond to ensure that the foundation repair on our older home (100+ years old) was done in a thorough and professional manner. The job ended up being a little more complex than anticipated and they did more work than originally contracted for to ensure the longevity of the repair. They did not charge additional for the extra work and time and were the ultimate professionals during the entire process."
Dawn G on July 2024
Looking for expert chimney repair? Look no further than B A Klaene and Son Masonry LLC. With over 3 employees, we offer top-notch service and free estimates. Contact us today!
"BA Klaene and Son went above and beyond to ensure that the foundation repair on our older home (100+ years old) was done in a thorough and professional manner. The job ended up being a little more complex than anticipated and they did more work than originally contracted for to ensure the longevity of the repair. They did not charge additional for the extra work and time and were the ultimate professionals during the entire process."
Dawn G on July 2024
At Oesterling Chimney Sweep we have been offering good customer service for over 15 years. We utilize our expertise and the latest tools and technology to ensure your chimney and venting system are operating at optimal levels. We are CSIA certified sweep, member of the HPBA and a member of the BBB. Our services include: Chimney Repair and Restoration Chimney Sweep and Inspection Installation of Chimney Caps Rebuild Crowns Rebuild Fireplaces Rebuild Chase Tops Sales and Service of Hearth Products Water Leaks and Condensation Repair We have two stores located at: 209 N Walnut Street Batesville, IN 47006 Office: 812-934-3512 2360 National Road Columbus, IN 47201 Office: 812-372-3512 Email: oesterlingchimney@yahoo.com If you need any of these services at this time, please reach out to us via phone or email
"Matt is very knowledgeable and professional. He knew exactly what to do and went right to work. He even took the time to show me the correct way to use it, since I’ve never had one before. Very considerate and answered all my questions."
Marian K on April 2024
At Oesterling Chimney Sweep we have been offering good customer service for over 15 years. We utilize our expertise and the latest tools and technology to ensure your chimney and venting system are operating at optimal levels. We are CSIA certified sweep, member of the HPBA and a member of the BBB. Our services include: Chimney Repair and Restoration Chimney Sweep and Inspection Installation of Chimney Caps Rebuild Crowns Rebuild Fireplaces Rebuild Chase Tops Sales and Service of Hearth Products Water Leaks and Condensation Repair We have two stores located at: 209 N Walnut Street Batesville, IN 47006 Office: 812-934-3512 2360 National Road Columbus, IN 47201 Office: 812-372-3512 Email: oesterlingchimney@yahoo.com If you need any of these services at this time, please reach out to us via phone or email
"Matt is very knowledgeable and professional. He knew exactly what to do and went right to work. He even took the time to show me the correct way to use it, since I’ve never had one before. Very considerate and answered all my questions."
Marian K on April 2024
The Experts in Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts, Chimneys, Flues, Masonry and More! Customer Representatives and Crews are trained and certified in their specific expertise. We have weekly sales training, product training, technical training and employees must pass our Certification test. Prices vary by job.
"Work went well and I'll ise them again"
Mike J on April 2025
The Experts in Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts, Chimneys, Flues, Masonry and More! Customer Representatives and Crews are trained and certified in their specific expertise. We have weekly sales training, product training, technical training and employees must pass our Certification test. Prices vary by job.
"Work went well and I'll ise them again"
Mike J on April 2025
We provide reliable, high quality chimney and masonry work backed by years of hands-on experience. We focus on safety, durability, and customer satisfaction-treating every project like its our own home.
We provide reliable, high quality chimney and masonry work backed by years of hands-on experience. We focus on safety, durability, and customer satisfaction-treating every project like its our own home.
Homeowners in Cincinnati Ohio, looking for seamless gutters, roofing, and, or gutter guards have come to the right place! Cincinnati Gutter & Roof Protection is a locally owned company that install seamless gutters, no clog gutter guards, and roofing. We have been serving the greater Cincinnati area since 1991 with many satisfied customers. Your satisfaction is our number one goal and we are not happy, until you are happy!
"I had a few feet of gutter on the rear of my garage that was pulling away from the roof and drooping. I called a roofing company and they gave me an estimate for replacing the entire gutter (the whole back of my house and garage $1500.00)) :-( . Called several others who didn't do repairs. Called Cincinnati Gutter and they were willing to repair the gutter. They did a very good job and answered ALL my questions :-) for a very reasonable price. I would definitely use them again."
Betsy B on March 2025
Homeowners in Cincinnati Ohio, looking for seamless gutters, roofing, and, or gutter guards have come to the right place! Cincinnati Gutter & Roof Protection is a locally owned company that install seamless gutters, no clog gutter guards, and roofing. We have been serving the greater Cincinnati area since 1991 with many satisfied customers. Your satisfaction is our number one goal and we are not happy, until you are happy!
"I had a few feet of gutter on the rear of my garage that was pulling away from the roof and drooping. I called a roofing company and they gave me an estimate for replacing the entire gutter (the whole back of my house and garage $1500.00)) :-( . Called several others who didn't do repairs. Called Cincinnati Gutter and they were willing to repair the gutter. They did a very good job and answered ALL my questions :-) for a very reasonable price. I would definitely use them again."
Betsy B on March 2025
Teasdale-Fenton is Cincinnati based, but people throughout Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Dayton know our name and—judging by their feed back—really like us. It's amazing how far a little old-fashioned respect, honesty and hard work goes. We want you impressed with your results, satisfied with the price and happy to call us the next time you need cleaning or restoration. Also, keep us in mind if you have a fire, smoke or water damage emergency. Our 24-hour disaster response team is quick to arrive. Years of experience have made us the area's experts on that kind of large loss. Limited Liability Company (LLC). Owned by Mr. James L. Olmstead. In case of fire or water damage emergency, 24-hour disaster response team available. Award winning. We specialize in Carpet, steam, floor, upholstery, drapery, auto, tile & grout cleaning, pet stains, grout sealing, vinyl strip, air duct cleaning, mold removal, basement waterproofing, fire & smoke damage restoration. 10% off for military personnel and senior citizens!
"Quick to set up appointment, sent reminders via text and email. Gentleman showed up, cleaned ducts. Quick and efficient."
Melissa M on June 2025
Teasdale-Fenton is Cincinnati based, but people throughout Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Dayton know our name and—judging by their feed back—really like us. It's amazing how far a little old-fashioned respect, honesty and hard work goes. We want you impressed with your results, satisfied with the price and happy to call us the next time you need cleaning or restoration. Also, keep us in mind if you have a fire, smoke or water damage emergency. Our 24-hour disaster response team is quick to arrive. Years of experience have made us the area's experts on that kind of large loss. Limited Liability Company (LLC). Owned by Mr. James L. Olmstead. In case of fire or water damage emergency, 24-hour disaster response team available. Award winning. We specialize in Carpet, steam, floor, upholstery, drapery, auto, tile & grout cleaning, pet stains, grout sealing, vinyl strip, air duct cleaning, mold removal, basement waterproofing, fire & smoke damage restoration. 10% off for military personnel and senior citizens!
"Quick to set up appointment, sent reminders via text and email. Gentleman showed up, cleaned ducts. Quick and efficient."
Melissa M on June 2025
Specializing in AIR DUCT AND DRYER VENT CLEANING! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today! We are NADCA.com certified, BBB accredited (A- rating)
"Did a thorough job, suggested easier method to get good results."
Thomas A on February 2025
Specializing in AIR DUCT AND DRYER VENT CLEANING! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today! We are NADCA.com certified, BBB accredited (A- rating)
"Did a thorough job, suggested easier method to get good results."
Thomas A on February 2025
We are a small contracting company that offers big results. We do have several reliable subcontractors to perform duties that we do not do in the scope of a project.
"My husband requested a quote and had to follow up with them 2 times before they even returned his call. We finally scheduled an appointment for them to come out to put together a quote for the project. The appointment was scheduled for 6:30 am and he didn't show up until almost 7 am. Said he would have a quote back to us within a week and that was the last we heard from them. My husband called them back twice to follow up and they never returned his calls."
Beth M on April 2019
We are a small contracting company that offers big results. We do have several reliable subcontractors to perform duties that we do not do in the scope of a project.
"My husband requested a quote and had to follow up with them 2 times before they even returned his call. We finally scheduled an appointment for them to come out to put together a quote for the project. The appointment was scheduled for 6:30 am and he didn't show up until almost 7 am. Said he would have a quote back to us within a week and that was the last we heard from them. My husband called them back twice to follow up and they never returned his calls."
Beth M on April 2019
Family owned and operated
Family owned and operated
Independently owned & operated. Additional DBA - Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner. Additional phone numbers - (845) 561-5303, (231) 725-9446. Additional e-mail - cincinnati-branch-l@steemer.com
"DO NOT HIRE! Terrible. Regret. Anger. These are the best 3 words to describe Stanley Steemer. I just finished remodeling my entire home. Kitchen included. PLEASE NOTE: I do not, and no one lives in this house yet. We are not renting it out nor do we plan to. We were just about to move in once I finished all the remodeling. Also, I did not hire any third-party contractors, I did all the work myself. I decided, since I just finished major remodeling, it would be a good idea to have my air ducts cleaned, as we would soon be moving in with a newborn. I thought I was hiring the best and most professional company. Unfortunately, I wish I could rewind the clock and never have called Stanley Steemers. To finish the remodel I purchased all new appliances for my kitchen. I had just put them into place and removed the plastic protective covers prior to calling Stanley. I haven't even plugged them in yet! Again, no one lives in the home, and I just finished remodeling. This was the last step to being able to move in with my family. I called Stanley to finally finish my remodel and start moving in. Their technicians came on September 17 2021 to clean my air ducts. They wrapped up and headed out. I then walked around to check the air ducts and the job they did. That's when I noticed a large dent on the front of my refrigerator. My brand new refrigerator! That I just put into place and haven't even plugged in or taken the plastic from inside out yet! They lost control of their whip hose and the connection of their whip hose and air hose wacked into the front of my refrigerator. Which they state IS possible but their technicians are ‘adamant’ this didn’t happen. From where the impact happened there is a scratch that goes from the dent straight to the air duct next to the fridge. Like an arrow! After I noticed this I continued to check my home. And to top it off they didn't even finish cleaning all my air ducts. (The same ‘trustworthy’ techs that claim the damage didn’t happen) They forgot one. So $450 for a dented scratched BRAND NEW fridge and a job not complete. I was upset, to say the least. I am just now writing this complaint because I have been trying to work it out with Stanley. I first called them immediately after their technicians left. They filed the complaint, and then I was contacted by someone else. I submitted the photos of the damage and told them what happen. They told me their technicians denied the damage. Of course, they would! They didn't even finish the job they were hired to do, why would they be honest about that! I was not happy with their answer and requested their manager, who came to inspect the home and the damage. I presented all the evidence to them and they took it back to submit to their higher-ups. I was just now contacted by someone else at Stanley, on October 4, 2021, not a manager or anyone of importance, just a messenger to inform me that they do not believe they caused the damage and are denying it. They stated they do not use any equipment that could cause a dent like that. (but remember, they said it was POSSIBLE for the tech to lose control of their equipment and cause the damage, just unlikely) When I asked about the metal connection between their whip hose and air compressor hose I was pretty much ignored. I don't think they expected me to bring that up. More dishonesty! I was offered ‘$100’ to essentially buy my silence. I refused to be bought. To top it off, one of their managers in the midst of this month-long back and forth told me to call their Complaint Hotline…. Thanks."
Michael M on October 2021
Independently owned & operated. Additional DBA - Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner. Additional phone numbers - (845) 561-5303, (231) 725-9446. Additional e-mail - cincinnati-branch-l@steemer.com
"DO NOT HIRE! Terrible. Regret. Anger. These are the best 3 words to describe Stanley Steemer. I just finished remodeling my entire home. Kitchen included. PLEASE NOTE: I do not, and no one lives in this house yet. We are not renting it out nor do we plan to. We were just about to move in once I finished all the remodeling. Also, I did not hire any third-party contractors, I did all the work myself. I decided, since I just finished major remodeling, it would be a good idea to have my air ducts cleaned, as we would soon be moving in with a newborn. I thought I was hiring the best and most professional company. Unfortunately, I wish I could rewind the clock and never have called Stanley Steemers. To finish the remodel I purchased all new appliances for my kitchen. I had just put them into place and removed the plastic protective covers prior to calling Stanley. I haven't even plugged them in yet! Again, no one lives in the home, and I just finished remodeling. This was the last step to being able to move in with my family. I called Stanley to finally finish my remodel and start moving in. Their technicians came on September 17 2021 to clean my air ducts. They wrapped up and headed out. I then walked around to check the air ducts and the job they did. That's when I noticed a large dent on the front of my refrigerator. My brand new refrigerator! That I just put into place and haven't even plugged in or taken the plastic from inside out yet! They lost control of their whip hose and the connection of their whip hose and air hose wacked into the front of my refrigerator. Which they state IS possible but their technicians are ‘adamant’ this didn’t happen. From where the impact happened there is a scratch that goes from the dent straight to the air duct next to the fridge. Like an arrow! After I noticed this I continued to check my home. And to top it off they didn't even finish cleaning all my air ducts. (The same ‘trustworthy’ techs that claim the damage didn’t happen) They forgot one. So $450 for a dented scratched BRAND NEW fridge and a job not complete. I was upset, to say the least. I am just now writing this complaint because I have been trying to work it out with Stanley. I first called them immediately after their technicians left. They filed the complaint, and then I was contacted by someone else. I submitted the photos of the damage and told them what happen. They told me their technicians denied the damage. Of course, they would! They didn't even finish the job they were hired to do, why would they be honest about that! I was not happy with their answer and requested their manager, who came to inspect the home and the damage. I presented all the evidence to them and they took it back to submit to their higher-ups. I was just now contacted by someone else at Stanley, on October 4, 2021, not a manager or anyone of importance, just a messenger to inform me that they do not believe they caused the damage and are denying it. They stated they do not use any equipment that could cause a dent like that. (but remember, they said it was POSSIBLE for the tech to lose control of their equipment and cause the damage, just unlikely) When I asked about the metal connection between their whip hose and air compressor hose I was pretty much ignored. I don't think they expected me to bring that up. More dishonesty! I was offered ‘$100’ to essentially buy my silence. I refused to be bought. To top it off, one of their managers in the midst of this month-long back and forth told me to call their Complaint Hotline…. Thanks."
Michael M on October 2021
A properly constructed chimney crown using quality materials can last 50 to 70 years with appropriate maintenance. Poorly constructed crowns might need replacement in 20 years or less. Weather exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and construction quality all affect longevity. Regular inspections and prompt repairs of minor issues can significantly extend your chimney crown's useful life and prevent more costly repairs down the road.
Homeowners' insurance covers sudden, accidental damage to chimney crowns from events like fallen trees or storm damage. However, gradual deterioration from age or lack of maintenance falls outside coverage parameters. Review your specific policy details, as coverage varies between insurers. Document any storm-related damage with photos and maintain records of regular chimney maintenance to support potential claims for weather-related damage.
The chimney crown forms the concrete or masonry covering across the entire top surface of your chimney, sloping away from the flue to direct water away. A chimney cap, by contrast, is a smaller component that fits directly over the flue opening to prevent animal entry and block sparks. While the cap protects just the flue opening, the crown safeguards the entire chimney structure from water penetration.
Professional chimney inspections should occur annually to evaluate crown condition along with other chimney components. Homeowners in regions with severe weather patterns or frequent freeze-thaw cycles might benefit from semi-annual inspections. A thorough inspection examines the crown for cracks, spalling, deteriorating mortar joints, and proper water drainage. Early detection of minor issues prevents them from developing into major structural problems.
A deteriorating chimney crown frequently leads to interior moisture problems. When water penetrates crown cracks, it can travel through the chimney structure into adjacent walls and ceilings. This moisture migration often results in stained drywall, peeling paint, and potential mold growth. Early intervention through crown repair or sealing prevents these secondary damages and protects your home's interior from water-related deterioration.