Ryan & Son Chimneys

We hired Ryan & Son to perform a Level II chimney inspection during our first home purchase. The inspection day went smoothly, but afterward we really regretted working with them. They told us we’d need to fully replace the firebox and flue, and that doing so would trigger a series of code issues, recommending a full rebuild in the $15–20K range. This directly contradicted the seller’s professional, who said the issues were easily repairable for closer to $7K. We eventually had to bring in in a third party, who confirmed the seller was right and said Ryan & Son seemed to be “trying to sell us way more than what was needed.” We felt incredibly frustrated because we paid for clarity and guidance but ended up with more confusion, making our home-buying negotiations unnecessarily difficult. They were not in our corner, even though we paid them to be. A quick check of their Yelp reviews shows others have had similar experiences, so this doesn’t seem like a one-off. I wouldn’t recommend using this company if you’re hoping for honest, helpful insight; especially during something as stressful as buying a home.

installed gas fireplace insert. Professional and competent. This is one of those rare companies that really care about doing the job right! They provide a quick response, show up as scheduled, and follow up with any problems. I highly recommend