Birch Brook Woodstove Construction Service, MA

Three reviews across two years isn't much to go on, but all three describe the same thing: a technician who works out what's wrong with the fireplace and explains it before touching anything. Birch Brook Woodstove Construction Service works out of Lynn on fireplaces and chimneys — inspections, cleaning, and the diagnostic calls. In June a homeowner's pilot light had failed; Ben got it going again, gave the unit a full cleaning and service, and laid out each issue he found and what he did about it. A customer writing in December 2024 had called him out to chase a leak, and described him spending real time on both the cause and the overall condition of the unit before walking through the options and their costs. Another 2024 customer had Andrew inspect a fireplace ahead of a house sale — he arrived on time, finished the work, and handled the paperwork the sale needed. That is the entire written history: five Google ratings, all five stars, three of them written out. Consistent as far as it goes, and the through-line in every one is explanation before work. Three reviews still can't tell you how they handle a bigger job — a reline, a rebuild, a full chimney repair. For a fireplace that needs cleaning, a diagnosis, or an inspection before a closing, this is a fair call to make. Ask exactly what the inspection covers, and get the quote in writing before any repair begins.