Multiple Super Service Award winner. We clean, Inspect, repair, install & reline chimneys, wood & gas stoves, fireplaces, sidewalks, driveways & do historic tuck pointing. Owner, Dave Myers, is the area's most experienced chimney diagnostician (since 1973). We have an A-Plus BBB rating & emphasize customer service excellence in every aspect of our business. What differentiates us from other companies is that we provide a thorough analysis and estimate for any necessary repairs, without any pressure or emphasis on sales. We are happy to prioritize any repairs that may be needed so that customer's can budget accordingly. Additional phones - 301-699-6050, Catherine Wilson, manager: 202-468-5590, 202-483-0440, 202-483-2223, and Dave Myers: 202-468-5596. Also doing business as: Artful Dusters Chimney Sweeps. Evening hours available but dependent on demand, requirements and availability of personnel.
"Everything was great!"
Alan R on October 2024
Multiple Super Service Award winner. We clean, Inspect, repair, install & reline chimneys, wood & gas stoves, fireplaces, sidewalks, driveways & do historic tuck pointing. Owner, Dave Myers, is the area's most experienced chimney diagnostician (since 1973). We have an A-Plus BBB rating & emphasize customer service excellence in every aspect of our business. What differentiates us from other companies is that we provide a thorough analysis and estimate for any necessary repairs, without any pressure or emphasis on sales. We are happy to prioritize any repairs that may be needed so that customer's can budget accordingly. Additional phones - 301-699-6050, Catherine Wilson, manager: 202-468-5590, 202-483-0440, 202-483-2223, and Dave Myers: 202-468-5596. Also doing business as: Artful Dusters Chimney Sweeps. Evening hours available but dependent on demand, requirements and availability of personnel.
"Everything was great!"
Alan R on October 2024
Chimney.com provides modern, innovative venting solutions while never losing the time-honored traditions taught by the chimney and masonry professionals before us. Whether it’s a simple chimney sweep or a comprehensive rebuild from the ground up, Chimney.com has 30+ years of knowledge, training and experience to get the job done right. Call us today!
"the team, Jon, Tiffany and the fabulous work of Enrique and his guys were top notch. from the assessment to the follow up to the completion we were were happy all the way around and now enjoying a nightly safe, comfortable roaring fire during these cold months."
Jonathan K on December 2024
Chimney.com provides modern, innovative venting solutions while never losing the time-honored traditions taught by the chimney and masonry professionals before us. Whether it’s a simple chimney sweep or a comprehensive rebuild from the ground up, Chimney.com has 30+ years of knowledge, training and experience to get the job done right. Call us today!
"the team, Jon, Tiffany and the fabulous work of Enrique and his guys were top notch. from the assessment to the follow up to the completion we were were happy all the way around and now enjoying a nightly safe, comfortable roaring fire during these cold months."
Jonathan K on December 2024
We are a family owned and operated company since 1986. .We are a client based company,hassle free no sales pressure or gimmicks with our presentations.we offer one of the best warranties in the market .We have our own crews to guarantee great installations every time.We offer premier energy efficient vinyl windows and vinyl siding.
"Great excellent work"
Michael W on April 2025
We are a family owned and operated company since 1986. .We are a client based company,hassle free no sales pressure or gimmicks with our presentations.we offer one of the best warranties in the market .We have our own crews to guarantee great installations every time.We offer premier energy efficient vinyl windows and vinyl siding.
"Great excellent work"
Michael W on April 2025
Hi this is Dave with Santa and Claus Chimney Sweep LLC .We are a small local business offering quality work at an affordable price. Specializing in sweeping(furnace and fireplace wood stoves pellet stoves) repointing -flu liners- caps-crowns-firebox and smoke chamber repairs and pressure washing.
"Dave quickly solved out leaking chimney problem at a reasonable cost."
Ken B on April 2025
Hi this is Dave with Santa and Claus Chimney Sweep LLC .We are a small local business offering quality work at an affordable price. Specializing in sweeping(furnace and fireplace wood stoves pellet stoves) repointing -flu liners- caps-crowns-firebox and smoke chamber repairs and pressure washing.
"Dave quickly solved out leaking chimney problem at a reasonable cost."
Ken B on April 2025
Sixpenny Chimney & Briggs Heating & Air as well as Air Duct Cleaning specializes in chimney cleaning and repair, air duct/dryer vent cleaning, gutter cleaning, house cleaning, masonry work, and pressure washing. With over 31 years of experience, you can be sure you are receiving a quality service for a fair price. Call our office today to schedule an appointment at 703-491-8697!
"Was very responsive and did an excellent job."
Rachelle P on July 2023
Sixpenny Chimney & Briggs Heating & Air as well as Air Duct Cleaning specializes in chimney cleaning and repair, air duct/dryer vent cleaning, gutter cleaning, house cleaning, masonry work, and pressure washing. With over 31 years of experience, you can be sure you are receiving a quality service for a fair price. Call our office today to schedule an appointment at 703-491-8697!
"Was very responsive and did an excellent job."
Rachelle P on July 2023
Let me introduce myself and tell you about us. I’m Mike, the founder and owner of MCP Chimney and Masonry. MCP is a company I started in 1994 with only an old pickup, three hundred dollars, and a mission to treat all of my customers like family. Today, each MCP employee is trained to provide the highest quality chimney work. We want to be more than just your average contractor, we want to be the personal chimney and masonry company that you can trust and rely on for a lifetime. As you can imagine, trustworthiness in a chimney company is paramount. Customers cannot easily see chimney work that is recommended. MCP treats our customers the way we like to be treated as customers. I am so grateful that our customers’ trust in us over the years has spurred our growth despite minimal advertising. These word of mouth recommendations of our fiercely loyal customer base has pushed MCP from a single employee with a single truck to twenty-five year-round employees working in fully staffed offices. We hope you will give us a chance to be your trusted chimney company. We will work hard to keep you happy.
"On March 12th and 13th 2020 MCP Chimney installers were replaced an existing knee wall in my back yard. I discovered my AC was not working in May 2020 and contacted my Home Warranty company who sent a technician on June 2, 2020. The HVAC tech was unable to determine an issue with my outdoor AC Condenser and reported to me it would be $680 for a line test and approximately $1500 to replace the line if that was even the issue. My Home Warranty would of course not cover this charge. I decided to replace the system after spending an excess of $1200 on refurbishing the condenser in April of 2019. In June BGE Home came to my home to replace my system where the installer reported to me that the" intake line was the worse pinched line he had ever seen." I could not for the life of me understand how this happened and only could assume it was related to replacing the retaining wall but had no evidence. I was archiving my pictures in my cell phone November 23,2020 and found the pictures that I was taking as the work was being performed on my knee wall. When blowing the area up on my phone it was obvious that the intake line had been re-caulked between March 12th and 13th. I contacted the owner Michael Pentifallo on November 30th where he contacted me immediately, he said he would speak to his installer of 12 years and get back to me. Michael Pentifallo did contact me again on 12/1/20 were he acknowledged that he spoke to the installer Jamie, and of course he said he knew nothing about it. He also said he went to my property on November 30th 2020 without my consent or knowledge, chastised me for not reporting this sooner, acknowledged that the caulk did appear different in the photos, but it was not them it was not the way the conducted business & he would see me in small claims court sense I reported it so late and had no evidence for him to review on site. How would I have evidence if it was discovered as the unit was being replaced? If his installer had been honest this matter would have been quickly resolved."
Kathleen M on December 2020
Let me introduce myself and tell you about us. I’m Mike, the founder and owner of MCP Chimney and Masonry. MCP is a company I started in 1994 with only an old pickup, three hundred dollars, and a mission to treat all of my customers like family. Today, each MCP employee is trained to provide the highest quality chimney work. We want to be more than just your average contractor, we want to be the personal chimney and masonry company that you can trust and rely on for a lifetime. As you can imagine, trustworthiness in a chimney company is paramount. Customers cannot easily see chimney work that is recommended. MCP treats our customers the way we like to be treated as customers. I am so grateful that our customers’ trust in us over the years has spurred our growth despite minimal advertising. These word of mouth recommendations of our fiercely loyal customer base has pushed MCP from a single employee with a single truck to twenty-five year-round employees working in fully staffed offices. We hope you will give us a chance to be your trusted chimney company. We will work hard to keep you happy.
"On March 12th and 13th 2020 MCP Chimney installers were replaced an existing knee wall in my back yard. I discovered my AC was not working in May 2020 and contacted my Home Warranty company who sent a technician on June 2, 2020. The HVAC tech was unable to determine an issue with my outdoor AC Condenser and reported to me it would be $680 for a line test and approximately $1500 to replace the line if that was even the issue. My Home Warranty would of course not cover this charge. I decided to replace the system after spending an excess of $1200 on refurbishing the condenser in April of 2019. In June BGE Home came to my home to replace my system where the installer reported to me that the" intake line was the worse pinched line he had ever seen." I could not for the life of me understand how this happened and only could assume it was related to replacing the retaining wall but had no evidence. I was archiving my pictures in my cell phone November 23,2020 and found the pictures that I was taking as the work was being performed on my knee wall. When blowing the area up on my phone it was obvious that the intake line had been re-caulked between March 12th and 13th. I contacted the owner Michael Pentifallo on November 30th where he contacted me immediately, he said he would speak to his installer of 12 years and get back to me. Michael Pentifallo did contact me again on 12/1/20 were he acknowledged that he spoke to the installer Jamie, and of course he said he knew nothing about it. He also said he went to my property on November 30th 2020 without my consent or knowledge, chastised me for not reporting this sooner, acknowledged that the caulk did appear different in the photos, but it was not them it was not the way the conducted business & he would see me in small claims court sense I reported it so late and had no evidence for him to review on site. How would I have evidence if it was discovered as the unit was being replaced? If his installer had been honest this matter would have been quickly resolved."
Kathleen M on December 2020
RIBA Construction, LLC is a family owned interior and exterior repair/remodeling specialist based in Northern VA. Our specialties including: roofing, siding, windows, interiors in general, trim and trim capping, exterior doors, garage doors, driveways, etc. From our initial meeting with you to the completion of your project, from install to clean-up, our efforts are to provide excellent project management and superior skilled trades-persons. We operate with tremendously low overhead, which enables us to keep our prices reasonable. Our crews are specialized, with skilled trades-persons in each field of endeavor.
"Can't say enough good things about RIBA! They have done my windows, roof, chimney repair, gutter guards, and so much more. They are fast to respond, and do the job perfectly. They stand by their work, and are always responsive to any follow-up questions I have. It is hard to find contractors who are this dedicated, responsive, and capable. You can't do better, so be sure to check them out!"
Matthew F on March 2023
RIBA Construction, LLC is a family owned interior and exterior repair/remodeling specialist based in Northern VA. Our specialties including: roofing, siding, windows, interiors in general, trim and trim capping, exterior doors, garage doors, driveways, etc. From our initial meeting with you to the completion of your project, from install to clean-up, our efforts are to provide excellent project management and superior skilled trades-persons. We operate with tremendously low overhead, which enables us to keep our prices reasonable. Our crews are specialized, with skilled trades-persons in each field of endeavor.
"Can't say enough good things about RIBA! They have done my windows, roof, chimney repair, gutter guards, and so much more. They are fast to respond, and do the job perfectly. They stand by their work, and are always responsive to any follow-up questions I have. It is hard to find contractors who are this dedicated, responsive, and capable. You can't do better, so be sure to check them out!"
Matthew F on March 2023
After 20 years experience in the home improvement industry, we’ve learned a few things about our clients. They’re pretty smart. They know what they want, they know how much they want to spend, and they want an easy, no hassle process to get the job done. To put it simply, we don’t try to “sell” you on why you should replace your windows, or try to convince you to spend more money on stuff that isn't important to you. We know you have a budget in mind, and we know purchasing new windows for your home isn’t the most glamorous way to spend your money. That’s why we ask about your goals, we listen carefully, and we put our expertise to work to find the best products and solutions for your project. Help you get it done so you can get back to more exciting life events, that’s our goal.
After 20 years experience in the home improvement industry, we’ve learned a few things about our clients. They’re pretty smart. They know what they want, they know how much they want to spend, and they want an easy, no hassle process to get the job done. To put it simply, we don’t try to “sell” you on why you should replace your windows, or try to convince you to spend more money on stuff that isn't important to you. We know you have a budget in mind, and we know purchasing new windows for your home isn’t the most glamorous way to spend your money. That’s why we ask about your goals, we listen carefully, and we put our expertise to work to find the best products and solutions for your project. Help you get it done so you can get back to more exciting life events, that’s our goal.
Licensed in MD, DC and VA, Presidential Exteriors is your one stop solution for any exterior remodeling needs. Our award winning products and experienced installers will ensure that your home is a Presidential Home. We look forward to showing you how our customer centric approach and commitment to communication guarantees satisfaction the first time, every time.
"Great impressed"
Lynn D on May 2025
Licensed in MD, DC and VA, Presidential Exteriors is your one stop solution for any exterior remodeling needs. Our award winning products and experienced installers will ensure that your home is a Presidential Home. We look forward to showing you how our customer centric approach and commitment to communication guarantees satisfaction the first time, every time.
"Great impressed"
Lynn D on May 2025
At this time, we are not working with GAS fireplaces. Family business 8 years of experiences. payment methods we accept cash credit cards most major cards accepted. If method is paying with credit card please provide an email address for further invoice.
"Very professional, knowledgeable and affordable. Jaime showed me where I could improve my dryer function and also installed a much better vent cover for not a lot of money. Will definitely use again"
Cat N on December 2023
At this time, we are not working with GAS fireplaces. Family business 8 years of experiences. payment methods we accept cash credit cards most major cards accepted. If method is paying with credit card please provide an email address for further invoice.
"Very professional, knowledgeable and affordable. Jaime showed me where I could improve my dryer function and also installed a much better vent cover for not a lot of money. Will definitely use again"
Cat N on December 2023
Shiplap isn’t inherently expensive, but it does cost more than basic drywall. Plywood sheets are the cheapest way to get the look, while solid wood boards fall between $2 and $7 per square foot. If price is a concern, install shiplap on one feature wall and finish the rest with drywall. You’ll still get the texture you want without paying for planks on every surface.
Yes, pros often attach shiplap directly to drywall by nailing into studs or using construction adhesive. Still, removing the drywall first creates a flatter, more secure surface—especially if your walls aren’t perfectly plumb. Talk with your carpentry contractor about which route makes sense for your project, budget, and local building codes.
Horizontal boards give rooms a wider, more relaxed feel and nod to classic farmhouse style. Vertical planks draw the eye upward and are perfect when you want ceilings to appear taller. There’s no “better” choice—the best orientation depends on your room’s proportions and the look you’re after. Hold a few boards in place both ways before you commit.