5 Star Chimney & Masonry

Chimney liners, cracked mortar, a fireplace that smells of smoke when it rains: 5 Star Chimney & Masonry gets called for the work above the firebox. The company's site says it provides chimney inspections, sweeping, repairs, relining, waterproofing, masonry repair and rebuilds throughout New England, names Canton as its service area, and says it has served New England since 1996. On Google it holds 4.9 stars from 80 ratings. A recent customer who needed a stainless steel chimney liner for a fireplace said the installation team took time to explain how everything would work and left the area clean. A customer who needed a chimney liner replacement said they explained the process before the work and cleaned up afterward. A customer who had a chimney liner installed wrote that the crew arrived on time, explained each step and cleaned up before leaving. A customer whose fireplace had a strong smoky odor every time it rained said the technician quickly found the cause and recommended a simple repair instead of replacing everything. A customer who noticed small pieces of brick falling near the base of the chimney said they found areas that needed masonry chimney repair and fixed them. A customer with water leaking around a chimney said they found the problem during the inspection and completed a chimney flashing repair, and that everything had stayed dry in the weeks since the last storm. A customer who scheduled a yearly inspection and cleaning said the technician showed photos of the inside of the chimney and never pressured them into extra repairs. A customer said the technician completed a full chimney sweep, found a small crack, and completed the repair the same day. A customer who installed a wood stove said the chimney system needed updating to support it and the technician completed everything on schedule. A 2026 customer said restoration work on a historic chimney with crumbling bricks and failing mortar matched the original style. A 2025 customer said they came out quickly to fix a persistent leak around the chimney base and replaced the faulty flashing. A 2025 customer said they custom-ordered and installed a stainless steel chase cover with a drip edge. A 2024 customer said the company turned an old red brick chimney into a Tuscany-inspired design. A 2025 Google reviewer gave one star and called the service very bad.