RITT Restoration is proud to handle all of your masonry needs in the Pittsburgh area. With 22 years of experience, in residential and commercial masonry, we know exactly what it takes to make sure all of our customers are completely satisfied. We specialize restoring chimneys in hard to reach areas and, also on slate roofs. If you’re looking for a company that provides quality work, outstanding customer service, and beautiful improvements to your home, look no further than RITT Restoration.
"Highly recommended, timely and very professional. Carl was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was able to answer all of our questions and walk us through different options, while being mindful of our budget. Just to highlight what all he did to repair our chimney. A safe working platform was erected. The old cap was removed and the brick was demoed to the flashing. All the brick was cleaned and relayed in tinted mortar to match existing masonry. A new crown was installed with custom stainless steal cage. The chimney was washed cleaned and sealed all debris were cleaned up and scaffolding was removed. We were so happy with the results. We would absolute hire him again."
amanda s on October 2024
RITT Restoration is proud to handle all of your masonry needs in the Pittsburgh area. With 22 years of experience, in residential and commercial masonry, we know exactly what it takes to make sure all of our customers are completely satisfied. We specialize restoring chimneys in hard to reach areas and, also on slate roofs. If you’re looking for a company that provides quality work, outstanding customer service, and beautiful improvements to your home, look no further than RITT Restoration.
"Highly recommended, timely and very professional. Carl was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was able to answer all of our questions and walk us through different options, while being mindful of our budget. Just to highlight what all he did to repair our chimney. A safe working platform was erected. The old cap was removed and the brick was demoed to the flashing. All the brick was cleaned and relayed in tinted mortar to match existing masonry. A new crown was installed with custom stainless steal cage. The chimney was washed cleaned and sealed all debris were cleaned up and scaffolding was removed. We were so happy with the results. We would absolute hire him again."
amanda s on October 2024
Green Landscaping is a family owned and full service landscape and hardscape company serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh. We take pride in our work giving you a quality product. The owner Cullen looks over all jobs and and ensures customer satisfaction no matter the size or price. We are fully insured and offer free estimates.
"Cullen was able to turn the mess which was left from a previous contractor into a beautiful backyard. He was responsive to our questions. His crew was great! They got the work done timely and the results were awesome! We will definitely use Cullen and his team in the future for any landscaping needs."
Celeste L on November 2023
Green Landscaping is a family owned and full service landscape and hardscape company serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh. We take pride in our work giving you a quality product. The owner Cullen looks over all jobs and and ensures customer satisfaction no matter the size or price. We are fully insured and offer free estimates.
"Cullen was able to turn the mess which was left from a previous contractor into a beautiful backyard. He was responsive to our questions. His crew was great! They got the work done timely and the results were awesome! We will definitely use Cullen and his team in the future for any landscaping needs."
Celeste L on November 2023
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in chimney services and fireplaces. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Catlin Bowser owner of top cat chimney sweep and service/1 stop heating and cooling has over 16 years experience and over 10 years upholding a csia and ccp chimney certification, we are family owned and operated and strive on treating our customers as if they were family!
"Very professional. Cleaned and inspected both fireplaces. Returning in the spring to repair chimney outside."
Beverly S on February 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in chimney services and fireplaces. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Catlin Bowser owner of top cat chimney sweep and service/1 stop heating and cooling has over 16 years experience and over 10 years upholding a csia and ccp chimney certification, we are family owned and operated and strive on treating our customers as if they were family!
"Very professional. Cleaned and inspected both fireplaces. Returning in the spring to repair chimney outside."
Beverly S on February 2025
With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!
"Justin and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"
Mike J on March 2025
With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!
"Justin and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"
Mike J on March 2025
3 EMPLOYEES. OCCASIONALLY USES SUBS FOR EXCAVATION. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE.
3 EMPLOYEES. OCCASIONALLY USES SUBS FOR EXCAVATION. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE.
I do the work myself and pay special attention to detail. You end up with quality workmanship which results in a beautiful final product. I offer free estimates and do not use sub contractors.
"Bob supplied quote the day I submitted my request and had the job done within the next 2 days. The best recomendation I can give is that I will use him again."
Steve L on January 2020
I do the work myself and pay special attention to detail. You end up with quality workmanship which results in a beautiful final product. I offer free estimates and do not use sub contractors.
"Bob supplied quote the day I submitted my request and had the job done within the next 2 days. The best recomendation I can give is that I will use him again."
Steve L on January 2020
Pittsburgh Gas Grill & Heater Co. sells, installs and services gas grills, fireplace inserts and logs, heaters and gas lights. We sell only American-made products of the highest quality with the best warranties in the industry.
"The only reason that I gave 1 star is because there is nothing lower! This company is the most unprofessional company that I have ever dealt with. They made a commitment to perform a repair/cleaning on my grill the week before memorial day - they never showed up, never responded to calls or texts. Then 2 weeks later it's all sunshine and lollipops - can we come and clean your grill? No apology, or anything. The person here didn't do much more than text on his phone while here. He painted the outside hood of my grill and it is a total mess. It has runs, streaks and missed spots. The repairman told me to buy more paint and keep putting more coats of paint until it eventually evens out. I don't recommend this company for any services - they cannot even return a call or text. Sketchy."
Bill F on June 2023
Pittsburgh Gas Grill & Heater Co. sells, installs and services gas grills, fireplace inserts and logs, heaters and gas lights. We sell only American-made products of the highest quality with the best warranties in the industry.
"The only reason that I gave 1 star is because there is nothing lower! This company is the most unprofessional company that I have ever dealt with. They made a commitment to perform a repair/cleaning on my grill the week before memorial day - they never showed up, never responded to calls or texts. Then 2 weeks later it's all sunshine and lollipops - can we come and clean your grill? No apology, or anything. The person here didn't do much more than text on his phone while here. He painted the outside hood of my grill and it is a total mess. It has runs, streaks and missed spots. The repairman told me to buy more paint and keep putting more coats of paint until it eventually evens out. I don't recommend this company for any services - they cannot even return a call or text. Sketchy."
Bill F on June 2023
Any type of stone masonry.
"Aleh was wonderful from start to finish of our project. He gave us suggestions of where we could find reclaimed barnwood mantle pieces. He also gave recommendations of what the best stone was to use. He always arrived on time and was very professional. His work was exceptional and looks absolutely beautiful now that it is done. We would absolutely use him again for future projects."
Lisa P on June 2018
Any type of stone masonry.
"Aleh was wonderful from start to finish of our project. He gave us suggestions of where we could find reclaimed barnwood mantle pieces. He also gave recommendations of what the best stone was to use. He always arrived on time and was very professional. His work was exceptional and looks absolutely beautiful now that it is done. We would absolutely use him again for future projects."
Lisa P on June 2018
Licensed & Insured Home Remodeling Specialists - Any type of interior or exterior remodeling and or new construction services. Whether it's getting your home remodeled or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. At The Renovation Gallery, we've built our livelihoods on remodeling people's homes. From the simple to the lavish, we've experienced it all and we can help you every step of the way. No job is too big or to small. Additional email: Carlos.Pinto@RenovationGallery.com
Licensed & Insured Home Remodeling Specialists - Any type of interior or exterior remodeling and or new construction services. Whether it's getting your home remodeled or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. At The Renovation Gallery, we've built our livelihoods on remodeling people's homes. From the simple to the lavish, we've experienced it all and we can help you every step of the way. No job is too big or to small. Additional email: Carlos.Pinto@RenovationGallery.com
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"Horrible Experience. I contracted with Blackwood Group, LLC in July 2024 for a driveway demolition, wall build and decorative stamped concrete driveway installation. During the course of the project, representatives of Blackwood lied to me, screamed at me, hung up on me, used profanity directed at me, sent a crew that refused or didn’t know how to follow the engineering drawings or guidance from Versa Lok for the wall build, and generally made the project a miserable experience. The job was not completed in a workmanlike manner and to the quality that was described in the contract. The work stopped in August 2024. The quality of the work was so poor that Pete Blackwood (owner of Blackwood Group) came onsite to look at it and agreed that it needed to be ripped out and re-done. He agreed that he would do that. Pete spent the Fall of 2024 attempting to find a suitable contractor that could complete the job but was not successful. Additionally, there is damage that the Blackwood Group work crew caused to the front of our house - concrete spatter on front door, concrete spatter on the front trim (newly painted) around door, concrete spatter on the brick front of the house, and concrete spatter on a planter. Blackwood Group work crew also damaged our in-ground sprinkler system so that the zone near the front of the house doesn't work any longer. As of today, no work to fix the issues has been done. We had paid him $37600. He offered to refund $18650 and stated that he still wants to do the work and then when complete, we would pay him the remaining amount outlined in the contract. He did refund $18650. He informed us 2 weeks ago that Blackwood Group was for sale and he was in talks with a buyer. At that point, we told him that we want all of our money back. Pete has agreed to refund the balance back to us, but has yet to refund us. He still owes us ~$19000 not including the legal fees that we have incurred because of this situation. In summary, I DO NOT RECOMMEND."
Christopher N on February 2025
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"Horrible Experience. I contracted with Blackwood Group, LLC in July 2024 for a driveway demolition, wall build and decorative stamped concrete driveway installation. During the course of the project, representatives of Blackwood lied to me, screamed at me, hung up on me, used profanity directed at me, sent a crew that refused or didn’t know how to follow the engineering drawings or guidance from Versa Lok for the wall build, and generally made the project a miserable experience. The job was not completed in a workmanlike manner and to the quality that was described in the contract. The work stopped in August 2024. The quality of the work was so poor that Pete Blackwood (owner of Blackwood Group) came onsite to look at it and agreed that it needed to be ripped out and re-done. He agreed that he would do that. Pete spent the Fall of 2024 attempting to find a suitable contractor that could complete the job but was not successful. Additionally, there is damage that the Blackwood Group work crew caused to the front of our house - concrete spatter on front door, concrete spatter on the front trim (newly painted) around door, concrete spatter on the brick front of the house, and concrete spatter on a planter. Blackwood Group work crew also damaged our in-ground sprinkler system so that the zone near the front of the house doesn't work any longer. As of today, no work to fix the issues has been done. We had paid him $37600. He offered to refund $18650 and stated that he still wants to do the work and then when complete, we would pay him the remaining amount outlined in the contract. He did refund $18650. He informed us 2 weeks ago that Blackwood Group was for sale and he was in talks with a buyer. At that point, we told him that we want all of our money back. Pete has agreed to refund the balance back to us, but has yet to refund us. He still owes us ~$19000 not including the legal fees that we have incurred because of this situation. In summary, I DO NOT RECOMMEND."
Christopher N on February 2025
Yes, permits are required for fireplace removal projects since they often involve structural modifications. These permits ensure the work meets local building codes and maintains your home's structural integrity. Permit costs range from $100 to $1,000, depending on your location and project complexity.
While contractors often handle permit applications, it's wise to confirm this is included in their service. Check with your local building department before starting any work to avoid potential complications.
The impact on home value varies by location and market preferences. In colder climates or luxury markets, removing a fireplace might decrease appeal and value. However, in warmer regions or homes with efficient heating systems, the impact may be negligible. In some cases, the additional usable space created by removing an underutilized fireplace actually enhances functionality and appeal. Consider consulting with a local real estate professional before proceeding to understand potential impacts in your specific market.
Fireplace removal project timelines vary based on complexity. Basic insert removals may take one to two days, while more extensive projects involving full chimney and fireplace demolition require five to 14 days. Masonry fireplace removal takes three to four days for the demolition phase alone, with additional time needed for structural repairs and finishing work. Weather conditions, unexpected structural issues, and inspection scheduling can all extend the overall timeline.
Yes, but removing a fireplace from a load-bearing wall requires specialized structural engineering expertise. The process involves installing temporary support structures, removing the fireplace, and adding permanent structural reinforcements such as steel beams or headers. Due to the structural complexity and safety concerns, this type of removal should never be attempted without professional expertise. Improper removal could lead to serious structural damage to your home.