Top Hat Chimney

Chimney Build & Repair
Toronto ON M5H 2N2
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Phil in Toronto
Phil in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Periodic Chimney cleaning

Every year or so we have Top Hat Chimney to clean and inspect our fireplace and chimney. We've been using them for years, they provide a wonderful turnkey service. We are very satisfied customers.

Phil and Felicia

Approximate cost of services:
$150.00
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Company Response

Phil,

We sincerely appreciate your feedback! We look forward to continuing to work with you in the years to come.

Sincerely, Katie
Top Hat Chimney
416-785-9003
info@tophatchimney.ca

Jane a.
Jane a.
9 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney and Wood Stove Repair Work

Hired Top Hat Chimney to replace the bricks in my wood stove. Fantastic job done by Sam and Mike. So great that I hired them to repair the chimney; fabulous job by Sam. Hired them to clean the chimney and Greg was fabulous. Top Hat Chimney is now the company I'll call for any wood stove or chimney-related issues. I'm ready to burn for the winter so bring it on! Thank you Kaitlin and everyone at Top Hat Chimney!!

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Company Response

Hi Jane,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It has been a pleasure working with you and hope to do so again in the future!

Sincerely, Katie
Top Hat Chimney
416-785-9003
info@tophatchimney.ca

Walter
Walter
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Fireplace Chimney cleaning and inspection

Convenient and timely scheduling with work completed on schedule. Clean and courteous service performed in a professional and skillful manner. We appreciated the recommendations made and plan to hire them annually going forward.

Approximate cost of services:
$170.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Good Afternoon Walter,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a positive review. It means so much to our small family business. We look forward to working with you in the near future. I hope you have a great day!

Sincerely,
Kaitlin Benoit
Top Hat Chimney
info@tophatchimney.ca

Erin
Erin
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney Repair

With winter quickly approaching and stuck at home due to COVID-19, I thought it would be nice to repair a working fireplace this winter. After consulting with a few companies, I decided to use Top Hat Chimney to repair my chimney and install a metal liner. Mike from Top Hat Chimney was knowledgeable, explained the process which made me comfortable. Ultimately, I decided to go with Top Hat Chimney, not only because of the reasonable price to repair my chimney but the great customer service.

The work on the chimney was done quickly, the staff was pleasant, and they left my home clean. I am happy I went with them to repair my chimney. Even after the job was done, Mike was still responsive to my inquiries which speaks to their great customer service.

I am so happy that I know it's safe to use my chimney this winter.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Good Afternoon Erin,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a positive review. We loved working with you and are so happy you appreciate our service, it means a lot to us. Don't hesitate to reach out to us for any future chimney projects, we hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day.

Sincerely, Kaitlin
Top Hat Chimney
416-785-9003
info@tophatchimney.ca

LC in Toronto
LC in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Clean and inspect chimney

We contacted Top Hat just before Christmas and they were able to squeeze us in within a couple days. Greg came a did a great job, offering me the chance to inspect the chimney before and after - which was very eye-opening and helpful. He also helped solve a long-standing water issue and gave great advice on how to resolve the problem. Outstanding customer service!

Approximate cost of services:
$185.00
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Company Response

Good Afternoon LC,

Thank you so much for using Top Hat Chimney for your cleaning/inspection and leaving us such a positive review. We loved working with you and are so happy you appreciate our service, it means a lot to us. Don't hesitate to reach out for any future chimney projects, we hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day.

Sincerely,
Kaitlin
Top Hat Chimney
416-785-9003
info@tophatchimney.ca

Murray
Murray
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Talk about customer service

From the moment I contacted Tophat it was pure customer service at its best. Greg was the tech and he shared "fixes" and "best practice" with us. Clean, knowledgeable and friendly. So good that we are having them do service to our chimney and annual chimney cleaning.

Approximate cost of services:
$185.00
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J in Toronto
J in Toronto
8 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Chimney Repairs

Our Chimney (for wood-burning fireplace) sustained damage from a direct lightning strike to our house. We had a large hole in bricks and interior damage to ceramics/flue liner which was a concern as a potential fire hazard and air flow issues.
Top Hat Chimney tore down and rebuilt the exterior and interior of our chimney from the roof line up to original height with new bricks, ceramic tiles for liner and replacement of a new concrete cap (bird/critter proof)
They were able to provide a perfect match to our existing bricks and visually seamless repairs. The job was completed in a day. Very pleased with the quality of work and courteous professional service of the crew! Highly recommend Top Hat Chimney!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,800.00
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Company Response

Good Afternoon J,

Thank you so much for using Top Hat Chimney for your chimney rebuild and leaving us such a positive review. We loved working with you and are so happy you appreciate our service, it means a lot to us. Don't hesitate to reach out for any future chimney projects, we hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day.

Sincerely,
Kaitlin
Top Hat Chimney
416-785-9003
info@tophatchimney.ca

Ismail in Toronto
Ismail in Toronto
0 reviews Markham, ON
9/10

Took a while but work was awesome

Their quote was the lowest of the three that I priced for an entire chimney rebuild, it was actually cheaper than a repair. They were backed up due to COVID, but then a couple of very respectful gentlemen showed up and rebuilt it in 1 day. Left the property immaculate, everything back in its place, no dust or residue.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Hello Ismail,

Thank you so much for using Top Hat Chimney for your chimney rebuild and leaving us such a positive review. We are so happy you appreciate our service. Don't hesitate to reach out for any future projects, we hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day and stay healthy.

Kaitlin
Top Hat Chimney

info@tophatchimney.ca

Peter in Toronto
Peter in Toronto
2 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Chimney sweeping

The technician that came to do the chimney sweeping was very knowledgeable about fireplaces. They also took a quick look at the chimney from the outside of the house to assess its state. I would hire them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$165.00
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Hello Peter,

Thank you so much for using Top Hat Chimney for your chimney cleaning and leaving us such a positive review. We loved working with you and are so happy you appreciate our service. Don't hesitate to reach out for any future projects, we hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day.

Kaitlin
Top Hat Chimney

Satisfied T.
Satisfied T.
0 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

Wood fireplace smoke issue

Adam was punctual, we discussed reasons for smoke blowing into the room rather than vertical into the flue. Adam fixed the sampler that wasn’t closing properly, we tested the smoke issue and reviewed what to do to avoid the issue in the future.

Approximate cost of services:
$99.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Thank you so much for using Top Hat Chimney for your smoke issue and leaving us such a positive review. We loved working with you and are so happy you appreciate our service. Don't hesitate to reach out for any future projects, we hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day.

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More about Top Hat Chimney

Standing above the roofline, chimneys are fully exposed to rain and snow and are affected by winter's freeze/thaw cycles. They are therefore one of the first places on a house to deteriorate. This deterioration usually takes many years to begin but then progresses rapidly. Cracked or spalled bricks, damaged flue tiles or concrete caps, or a leaning structure are signs that the chimney needs immediate attention.

Top Hat Chimney specializes in all aspects of chimney repair and rebuilding. Our brick masons are unsurpassed in their level of expertise, and take pride in their workmanship. They take great care to protect the roof and ground so that all work will be completed in a clean and safe manner.

All of our work is guaranteed against defect in materials and workmanship.

We are happy to provide references from other satisfied customers in your area.

The burning of wood leaves highly flammable deposits in the chimney flue and smoke chamber. Regular cleaning and inspection are essential in the prevention of chimney fires.

All of our expert technicians are WETT certified and employ the most up-to-date chimney cleaning techniques. Care is always taken to insure that there is no mess in the home.

A basic chimney sweep includes :

- cleaning of the chimney flue, smoke chamber, and smoke shelf
- damper adjustment
- basic inspection.

Also Available :

- nest and blockage removal
- detailed WETT reports
- chimney caps and accesories
- special rates for multi-unit properties

CATEGORIES
Chimney Build & Repair and Chimney Sweeps
PRODUCTS
Chimney caps and accessories. Lock-top damper systems. Chimney liners.
SERVICES
Cleaning of the chimney flue, smoke chamber, and smoke shelf - damper adjustment - basic inspection - nest and blockage removal - Detailed WETT reports - Chimney liner installation -Chimney rebuilding - All chimney repairs
WEBSITE
https://www.tophatchimney.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1978
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
8
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, E-Transfer
LICENSES
Yes
MEMBERSHIPS
WETT Certified technicians. Member of the Chimney Safety Association of Canada
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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